THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Lela Louise Williams
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: J. Jackson Williamson
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Blanche Wilson
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Dr. Francis DeWitt Wilson; Born: 18 Mar 1875, Illinois; Died: 14 Apr 1937. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Frank Wilson; "A dentist from Colorado.--Vesta Newcomb He was the official dentist at Estero after Addison Graves left." Burial: Koreshan Unity Cemetery--lot 21; Frank Wilson--Apr 1937. COURT RECORD--Lee County Court House--WARRANTY DEED: Frank D. Wilson; 25 Apr 1924; No. 26759; Deed Book 70, Page 209, Entry Number 1. BROTHERS' LAUNDRY LIST: Frank Wilson #124 U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/Florida--1920; Enumeration date: Jan 2, 1920; Enumerator: Henry D. Silverfriend; ED: 109; SD: 1; Fourth Precinct; Microfilm roll number: 1820221; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, December 1994: Frank D. Wilson; Street: ____?___ Grove; Relation to head of family: Partner; Age 44; Single; Year of immigration to U.S.: 1877; Naturalized; Year of naturalization: 1900; Place of birth: England; Place of birth of father: England; Place of birth of mother: New York; Occupation: Dentist/K.U. Home. U.S. Federal 1930 Census; Estero, Lee County, Florida; Koreshan Unity Home; Enumeration date: May 5, 1930; Enumerator: William Howell; ED: 36-17; SD: 6; Page: 199; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, January 2003: Frank D. Wilson; Radio set: none listed; Sex: Male; Color: white; Age at last birthday: 55; Marital condition: single; Attended school since Sep 1, 1929: no; Whether able to read and write: yes; Place of birth: Illinois (?); Place of birth of father: England; Place of birth of mother: New York; Whether able to speak English: yes; Occupation: Bookkeeper; Industry: (?); Whether actually at work yesterday (or the last regular working day): yes; Veteran: no. THE FLAMING SWORD; Community Current Events by L. W. Bubbett; January 1935: "On the seventh Dr. Frank Wilson left for Savannah, Mo., for treatment at the Dr. Nichols Sanatorium for cancer of the ear. At this writing reports are favorable and Brother Frank expects to be home shortly. Good news, for Brother Frank is almost indispensable to the community--in his optical and dental work, doctoring and nursing of the sick and the efficient and successful operation of the bee yard, which has resulted in an abundance of honey for the Unity year after year." FLAMING SWORD, Vol 51, No.5, May 1937, p.13 -- "On April 13 (note date) our greatly beloved brother Dr. Frank D. Wilson died suddenly from a heart attack while ascending the stairs to his dental office, having suffered for many months past from a heart ailment. He had been a valued member of the Koreshan Unity for the past twenty-two years, coming to Estero from Hood River, Oregon, in 1915. For many years he practiced here, and also operated the large apiary at the Unity, which was practically wiped out by the flood of last June. Dr. Wilson was born in Illinois, March 18, 1875. He attended the University of Illinois, and later graduated at Ann Arbor University, Michigan. His twenty-two years of humane services were so joyfully and unselfishly given to the membership of the Community that he lives most lovingly in the memories of all who knew him. A gathering was held in his honor soon after his passing at the home of Sister Jennie Campbell and her daughter, Edith Trebell, and words of eulogy and of recognition of Brother Frank Wilson's wonderful and endearing qualities were rendered by Eleanore Castle." (Community Current Events by Bertha M. Boomer) Notes of Evelyn Horn: Dr. Frank Wilson "Frank Wilson was the Koreshan Unity dentist. He is a graduate of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Practiced dentistry there for 17 years before coming to the Koreshan Unity at Estero. After coming to Florida, he went to Orlando for his Florida State Dental Board exam. He passed with high honors. He had a well-equipped dental office above the post office in the original store building on the Estero River. He was a very prominent doctor of dentistry, serving not only Estero, but all the surrounding communities. While not doing dental work after office hours, he acts as engineer on the boat "The Estero," as well as all other out-door work. He was also the bee-keeper for the Unity. Frank was a very active person--loved by all who knew him. He was a very quiet, sincere person. He was of medium-build, about 5 foot 6 inches and weighed 150 pounds, sandy brown hair with blue-grey eyes and ruddy complexion. A very neat person in his dress. He wore light colored trousers, white shirts and always the white doctor coat while working. Frank died of a heart attack while coming down the stairs from his doctor's office--April 13, 1937, and was buried in the Koreshan cemetery." Legal documents/Estate of Frank D. Wilson, deceased: Died: 13 day April 1937; intestate; leaving no heirs and legal representatives. Value of estate is $52.86.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Elsie Wintersgill 1900 U. S. Federal Census; Calumet township; Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Film Roll No. 285; SD: 1; ED: 986; Page: 285; Sheet: 12; Ward: 31; Residence: 99th Street; Enumeration date: 13 Jun 1900; Enumerator: Ernest E. Ellington; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, 24 May 1999; Koreshan Unity: Elsie Wintergill; Relation to head of family: boarder; Color: white; Sex: Female; Month of birth: August; Year of birth: 1893; Age at last birthday: 6; Marital status: single; Place of birth: Pennsylvania; Place of birth of father: Pennsylvania; Place of birth of mother: Pennsylvania; Can read and write: Nothing listed; Can speak English: Nothing listed.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Emma Wintersgill 1900 U. S. Federal Census; Calumet township; Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Film Roll No. 285; SD: 1; ED: 986; Page: 285; Sheet: 12; Ward: 31; Residence: 99th Street; Enumeration date: 13 Jun 1900; Enumerator: Ernest E. Ellington; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, 24 May 1999; Koreshan Unity: Emma Wintergill; Relation to head of family: Boarder; Color: white; Sex: female; Month of birth: January; Year of birth: 1875; Age at last birthday: 25; Marital status: married; Number of years married: 8; Mother of how many children: 2; Number of these children living: 2; Place of birth: Pennsylvania; Place of birth of mother: Pennsylvania; Place of birth of father: Pennsylvania; Can read and write: yes; Can speak English: yes.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Lester Wintersgill FLAMING SWORD; Community Current Events by Adah Price, April 1947: "Word has been received of the death of Mr. Lester Wintersgill, a former resident of Estero. He was visiting friends in the Unity in early February." 1900 U. S. Federal Census; Calumet township; Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Film Roll No. 285; SD: 1; ED: 986; Page: 285; Sheet: 12; Ward: 31; Enumeration date: 13 Jun 1900; Enumerator: Ernest E. Ellington; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, 24 May 1999; Koreshan Unity: Lester Wintergill; Relation to head of family: Boarder; Color: white; Sex: male; Month of birth: June; Year of birth: 1863; Age at last birthday: 36; Marital status: Married; Number of years married: 8; Place of birth: Pennsylvania; Place of birth of father: Pennsylvania; Place of birth of mother: Pennsylvania; Occupation: none listed; Can read and write: yes; Can speak English: yes.
1900 U. S. Federal Census; Calumet township; Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Film Roll No. 285; SD: 1; ED: 986; Page: 285; Sheet: 12; Ward: 31; Residence: 99th Street; Enumeration date: 13 Jun 1900; Enumerator: Ernest E. Ellington; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, 24 May 1999; Koreshan Unity: Washington Wintergill; Relation to head of family: Boarder; Color: white; Sex: male; Month of birth: March; Year of birth: 1898; Age at last birthday: 2; Marital status: single; Place of birth: Georgia; Place of birth of father: Pennsylvania; Place of birth of mother: Pennsylvania; Can read and write: Nothing listed; Can speak English: nothing listed;
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Elzina Woodbury; Born: 10 Oct 1849, Vermont; Died: 22 Feb 1938 FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: "Assistant matron at the children's cottage in Washington Heights and was liked by all of the girls and children." U.S. Federal Census--Estero/Lee County/Florida--1920; U. S. Federal Census; Estero, Lee, Florida; Enumerator: Henry D. Silverfriend; Enumeration Date: 5 Jan 1920; Microfilm number: 1820221-T625-221; ED: 109; Precinct 10; Outside the Koreshan Colony; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, January 1995: Elzina Woodbury (Living outside the Koreshan settlement) No other information. U.S. Federal 1930 Census; Estero, Lee County, Florida; Election Precinct 12; Koreshan Unity Home; Enumeration date: May 5, 1930; Enumerator: William Howell; ED: 36-17; SD: 6; Page: 199; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, January 2003: Elzina Woodbury; Radio set: none listed; Sex: female; Color: white; Age at last birthday: 81; Marital condition: Single; Attended school since Sep 1, 1929: no; Whether able to read and write: yes; Place of birth: Vermont; Place of birth of father: Vermont; Place of birth of mother: New Hampshire; Whether able to speak English: yes; Occupation: House keeper; Industry: House work; Whether actually at work yesterday (or the last regular working day): yes. Burial: Koreshan Unity Cemetery--lot 24; Inscription: Elzina Woodbury; 1849-Feb 1938. MEMORIES, MEMORIES--DAYS OF LONG AGO chronicled by Marie McCready with participation by Lovelle McCready: Sister Elzina Woodbury, assistant matron, was liked by the girls at Beth Ophrah.--page 49 FLAMING SWORD, Community Current Events by Claude J. Rahn, November 1935: "Sister Elzina Woodbury celebrated her 86th birthday on October 10th by vigorously hoeing some obstinate weeds that persist in growing about her house. She is very active and her alert appearance belies her age." FLAMING SWORD, Community Currents Events by Adah J. Price, April 1938: "One by one the dear ones are taken from us and pass to their reward in the spiritual world. Sister Elzina Woodbury died suddenly February 21, in her 89th year. She was born in Morgan, Vermont, and had been a Koreshan for many years."
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Born: Cecile Read Woodruff; 9 May 1847; Died: 26 Aug 1915. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: "Married Richard Jentsche after they both left the Unity."
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Ellen M. Woolsey; "Was in Moravia Colony; an aunt of Anne Lewis."
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: William Worell FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: William Worrell; "In Estero briefly."--Rosalea and William McCready.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude: Charles Freeman Wright; Born: 14 Jan 1864, Galena, Illinois. Burial: Horseshoe Bend on the River--Koreshan Unity Cemetery--lot 17; Inscription: Charles Wright, Oct 9, 1926. THE FLAMING SWORD; Community Current Events by D. J. Richards; November 26, 1926: It is with deep sorrow that we announce in this issue the departure of two of our members claimed by the grim reaper since our last notes. The first to pass out was Sister Belle Cox, who had spent many years of her life in the Unity. She was followed a few days later by Brother Charles Freeman Wright, who had lived in the Unity about five years. Both were useful members and they will naturally be missed from our midst.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Harriet Wright FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: "Harriet Wright: "An artist from Denver."--Vesta Newcomb
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Julia Wright; daughter of Robert and Lucy Wright; Married John Horn who died and she then married a Hendry. (Information incorrect; Althea Horne, Julia Wright Horn's daughter married Ed Hendry--Information from M/M William E. Hendry; 1 Hollow Dr.; Maggie Valley, NC 26751) FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Julia Wright; "Mary, whom I knew only at the children's cottage in Washington Heights, died of TB before the others came to Estero. She played the guitar. Julia grew up at Estero and married John Horn. They had two or three children and lived up the Estero River." (M/M William E. Hendry said that Mary died of pneumonia not TB) U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/Florida--1910: Julia Wright: Living outside the Koreshan Unity; Age 18; Single; Place of birth: Minnesota; Place of birth of father: Wisconsin; Place of birth of mother Ohio; Occupation: Seamstress/dress making. 1920 U. S. Federal Census; Estero, Lee, Florida; Enumerator: Henry D. Silverfriend; Enumeration Date: 5 Jan 1920; Microfilm number: 1820221-T625-221; ED: 109; Precinct 10; Outside the Koreshan Colony; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, January 1995: Julia Horn; Residence: Franz Corner (?); Relation to head of family: wife; Sex: female; Color: white; Age: 28; Marital status: married; Can read and write: yes; Place of birth: Minnesota; Place of birth of father: Wisconsin; Place of birth of mother: Ohio; Can speak English: yes; Occupation: None. MEMORIES, MEMORIES--DAYS OF LONG AGO chronicled by Marie McCready with participation by Lovelle McCready: Mary and Julia Wright arrived at Beth Ophrah with their parents. The Wright* girls did not come to Estero with our group, but remained in Englewood with their mother until the last crowd came.--Pages 48 and 49. Julia Wright, Rosalea, Ruth Wallace and Eunice Hussey learned the highland fling from Johnny Horne--Julia Wright later married Johnny Horne.--page 76. Julia Wright played the flute.--Page 78. Julia (last name not given, probably Wright) played her flute in the first band organized after Marie McCready left.--Page 81. John Sargent gave Julia Wright a pig which she named "Love."--Page 85. (M/M William E. Hendry said that Julia Wright came with the first group to Koreshan Unity, however, I could not find the name of Julia Wright listed on the 1900 Estero, Census.--Joyce Nelle Ratliff, January 1999) THE FLAMING SWORD; Community Current Events by Claude J. Rahn; April 1936: ""Mrs. Katherine G. Gilmer of Baltimore, Mrs. Julia Horne and her daughter Melba of Estero were guests of the Unity on the twenty-second." Social Security Death Index; Vital Records; 1937-1998, A-K: Julia Horne; Born: 20 Feb 1891; Died: Dec 1975; SS#: 264-34-6565; Residence: Fort Myers, 33905
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Lucy Wright: "Wife of Robert Wright; Born: 17 Oct 1852, Ohio; Died: 16 Aug 1917; Burial: Horseshoe Bend Cemetery." FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Lucy, mother; "Mary, whom I knew only at the children's cottage in Washington Heights, died of TB before the others came to Estero. She played the guitar. Julia grew up at Estero and married John Horn. They had two or three children and lived up the Estero River." U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/Florida--1910: (Living outside the Koreshan settlement) Lucy J. Wright; Age 58; Married one time; Number of years married: 41; Mother of 6 children; Number of children living: 3; Place of birth: Ohio; Place of birth of father: Vermont; Place of birth of mother: New York; Occupation: None. Burial: Horseshoe Bend on the River--Koreshan Unity Cemetery--lot 1; Inscription: Lucy Wright; Aug-16-17.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Marjorie Wright
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Mary Wright FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Mary Wright; "Mary, whom I knew only at the children's cottage in Washington Heights, died of TB before the others came to Estero. She played the guitar. Julia grew up at Estero and married John Horn. They had two or three children and lived up the Estero River." MEMORIES, MEMORIES--DAYS OF LONG AGO chronicled by Marie McCready with participation by Lovelle McCready: Mary and Julia Wright arrived at Beth Ophrah with their parents. The Wright girls did not come to Estero with our group, but remained in Englewood with their mother until the last crowd came.--Pages 48 and 49
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Robert Wright: Lived in Middle Carlos; raised garden truck for K.U. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Robert Wright, father; "Mary, whom I knew only at the children's cottage in Washington Heights, died of TB before the others came to Estero. She played the guitar. Julia grew up at Estero and married John Horn. They had two or three children and lived up the Estero River." U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/Florida--1910: 23 Apr 1910; (Living outside the Koreshan settlement) Robert Wright: Age 63; Married one time; Number of years married: 41; Place of birth: Wisconsin; Place of birth of father: Massachusetts; Place of birth of mother: New York; Occupation: truck farmer.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Alex Wyka