Peter MacIntosh Wilson III

Peter MacIntosh Wilson III

Peter McIntosh Wilson, 1882-1967

• Father: Robert Thomas Wilson b. 26 Jan 1857, d. 28 Jan 1939
• Mother: Margaret Adams b. 21 Jul 1855, d. 5 May 1900

• Peter MacIntosh Wilson III was born on 4 October 1882 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 341 Virginia Street or possibly the 3rd or 5th.
• He was the son of Robert Thomas Wilson and Margaret Adams.
• He was known as and his first cousin of the same name was known as Mac.
• He and Margaret L. Wilson, Hugh H. Wilson and Agnes V. Wilson were enumerated in the New York state census of 16 February 1892 in the household of Robert Thomas Wilson and Margaret Adams in Boston, Erie County, New York; and Archie Walker, age 17.
• He was enumerated in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in the household of Robert Thomas Wilson in Newfane, Niagara County, New York.
• He was an unemployed farm hand, according to the 1900 census.
• Niece Dorothy Gorman lived with Pet and Louise Wilson while her widowed mother worked away from home.
• He married Louise Hayes, daughter of Henry Hayes and Johanna Brassel, on 24 June 1903 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at the residence of Jennie Gorman, 751 8th Street.
• The following appeared on 26 June 1903 in a Niagara Falls newspaper: The wedding of Miss Louisa Hayes and Mr. Peter M. Wilson of Buffalo took place at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. J. Gorman, No. 751 Eighth Street, at 8:30 Wednesday evening. It was a very pretty affair, the house being handsomely decorated with smilax and potted plants. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. William Barrows, president of De Veaux College, who used the impressive English Services. Miss Maud Wilson a sister of the groom, was the bridesmaid, and Mr. Harry Hayes, brother of the bride, acted as best man. The bride wore a gown of champagne colored crepe de chene trimmed with Cluny lace. The bridesmaid wore a brown batiste over green taffeta, lace trimmings. The bridal procession came down the front stairway and was med at the arch of greens by the bride's brother[-in-law], Mr. Wright, who gave her away. An elaborate wedding feast followed the ceremony. The happy couple left at 9:15 for a trip to the Thousand Islands. They will be at home after July 10 at No. 751 Eighth Street.
• He appeared in the 1905 Niagara Falls, New York, City Directory at 1810 Walnut Avenue and employed at the Alkali Works. Also listed at this address is his sister-in-law, Jennie Gorman.
• In 1907, Jean Craig Wilson wrote to Peter MacIntosh Wilson III: My dear Peter; Surely you will be surprised to hear from me at this time, and you will wonder, too, what my message is. Perhaps you will be still more surprised, when you lean my message.
• Peter MacIntosh Wilson III and Louise Hayes appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 525 Ninth Street. Other members of the household included Dorothy Edna Gorman.
• He was a general laborer, according to the 1910 census.
• The following appeared on 13 September 1912 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry Leavens of Hoyt street, Buffalo, was the scene of a pretty wedding yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, when their daughter, Maizie F., was married to Mr. Harold Wilson Brauer by the Reverend Raphael H. Miller of the Richmond Avenue Church of Christ. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Oliver, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson of this city.
• About 1915, Louise and Pete Wilson were photographed with daughter Carolyn on their porch steps.
• He registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 in Niagara County, New York, while living with his wife Louise at 461 Fifth Street in Niagara Falls, and employed there as a sub-foreman at The Mathieson Alkali Works on Buffalo Avenue.
• He and Louise Hayes purchased property at 336 Seventh Street, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, on 29 August 1919.
• Peter, Louise and Carolyn Wilson were apparently overlooked in the 1920 census due to an enumerating error. Dorothy Gorman is identified as "Niece" in the household of John Connor at 463 5th Street. and the family of Chester Wright is enumerated next door at 461. The Wilsons were likely still living at 461 on 1 January 1920, since Louise's mother Johanna Hayes died there on 14 March 1919.
• In October 1920, when both Pete Wilson and Elsa Vorwerk were working at the Mathieson Alkali Works in Niagara Falls, someone produced an amusing little cartoon-strip commentary on the results of the World Series office pool.
• Photographed on the back steps of the Wilson home, are Dorothy Gorman Ingraham with her husband 'Red,' and her uncles Pete Wilson and Harry Hayes, and cousin Eleanor Wright, about 1923..
• Peter MacIntosh Wilson III and Louise Hayes appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 336 Seventh Street Also living in the household was roomer Vincent DeFrances.. Other members of the household included Henry Hayes and Carolyn Margaret Wilson.
• He was a purchasing agent for a paint company, according to the 1930 census.
• The following appeared on 13 October 1936 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Wilson, of Seventh street, have returned from Atlantic City, where Mr. Wilson was a delegate to the National Safety convention.  Miss Carolyn Wilson, of Buffalo, and Peter Wilson, of McKoon avenue, accompanied them to Atlantic City. 
• He applied for a Social Security account number on 27 November 1938 while living at Niagara Falls, New York, and employed there at The Mathieson Alkali Works, Inc., 2400 Buffalo Avenue.
• During the summer of 1950, family gathered at Zion Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls for the christening of Frederick Augustus Vorwerk, Jr. Pictured are baby Frederick and his parents, Pete Wilson, Marilyn Wilson (husband Bob the photographer), Elsa Vorwerk, Elizabeth Vorwerk, Louise Wilson and Eleanor Hayworth, with young Frederick's sisters Margaret and Elsa Vorwerk in front.
• The following appeared on 7 July 1954 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: A gross estate of $30,953.07 was left by Louise Hathaway, who died in this city last Jan. 10, according to a state tax appraisal on file today at the surrogate's office, Lockport. The net estate amounted to $28,973.27. /P/. The beneficiaries are a sister-in-law [sic], Julia Wilson, 833 Pierce Ave; a nephew, Peter M. Wilson, 336 Seventh St., and a son, Peter M. Wilson, 833 Pierce Ave. State tax on the estate totaled $184.72.
• Peter MacIntosh Wilson III became a widower at the 29 August 1954 death of his wife Louise Hayes.
• At the time of his death, he was residing at at Niagara Falls, New York.
• He died on 28 August 1967 at Fairport, Monroe County, New York, at age 84. At the home of his son. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Highland Hospital, Rochester.
• He was buried at Riverdale Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
• The following appeared on circa 30 August 1967 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Peter M. Wilson, 84, died Monday (Aug. 28, 1967) at the home of his son, Robert E. Wilson of Fairport. He formerly resided at 336 Seventh st., this city. /P/ A native of Buffalo, Mr. Wilson was a resident of this city for over 60 years. He was employed for 50 years at the Mathieson Alkali works and was personnel manager at his retirement about 14 years ago. He was active in promoting sports activities for the Mathieson company which in 1954 merged with Olin Industries Inc. to form the Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp. /P/ Mr. Wilson is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Frederick (Carolyn) Vorwerk of Laurelton, N.Y. [sic], five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. /P/ Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Gridley Funeral Home, the Rev. John B. Toay officiating. Burial will be in Riverdale Cemetery.

• Last Edited: 29 Aug 2010