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John Robert McWilliams
18 Mar 1857 – 22 May 1914
| Birth | 18 Mar 1857 |
| Death | 22 May 1914 |
| Cemetery | North Platte Cemetery North Platte , Lincoln County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Karin Lange on 22 Jan 2014 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57716944 |
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Son of Robert McWilliams and Rose Ann Courtney McWilliams Buried May 25, 1914 Lot 968 Space- 1 Car/Train Accident John R.McWilliams March 18,1857-May 22,1914 John R. McWilliams was born in Moscow, Wis., March 18th, 1857. Bereft of a father when a small boy he made his home there with his widowed mother for a number of years, later locating in Mineral Point, Wis.In his twenty-seventh year, he came to North Platte and entered the employ of the Union Pacific railroad company for whom he worked continuously for thirty years, being known as the most trusted, careful, and skillful engineers in the service.On January 30th, 1888 he was united in marriage in this city to Miss Elizabeth Wallace of Hyland, Wis., and to this union were born three sons, Robert, Stephen and Wallace, and three daughters Misses Ethel, Minerva and Mrs. George Voseipka, who with his wife and aged mother are left to mourn him.Mr. McWilliams came to his death in an accident at the Willow Street railroad crossing on Friday May 22nd while attempting to cross the tracks before the arrival of an east bound passenger train which was approaching. The automobile in which Mr. McWilliams and his wife were riding was struck by the engine and almost completely demolished.Mr. McWilliams was killed instantly and Mrs. McWilliams received a number of injuries.The death of this estimable man removed from our midst one of God's noblest characters and cast gloom and sorrow over the entire community for he had devoted his life to his mother, his family, his God and fellow beings and by his Christian manner had been an example to all. He was a devout member of the Catholic church and made life's journey with full confidence and trust in his Maker. During the long period of years that he was a highly respected resident of this city he constantly made and kept friends, gave a helping hand to those in need, comforting and brightening the lives of others and leading a life that brought him compensation.His loss is keenly felt by the bereaved relatives, his church and those with whom he associated.The funeral services were held at St. Patricks church on Monday morning and attended by a large crowd of sorrowing friends who also sent beautiful floral offerings. Interment was made in the North Platte Cemetery. North Platte Paper, May 28, 1914
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- Mae T. "Mary" McWilliams Voseipka 1889–1965
- Ethel Regina McWilliams McNeill 1890–1961
- Robert John McWilliams 1891–1979
- Stephen F. McWilliams 1894–1988
- Minerva C. McWilliams Hahler 1895–1946
- Wallace J. McWilliams 1904–1991
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