Walter Noel Wilson 25.12.1858. -22.7.1924.
Walter was the son of Joseph William Wilson (1829-1898) and Harriet Ann Moore (1830-1913)
He married Edith, daughter of Professor Henry Hugh Eames.
A family gathering for Harriet Ann, "The Mother" was held at his house-10, Hillmorton Road, Rugby.
This is described at length. ( Easter 1905- a separate post)
He retired to 4, Norham Gardens, Oxford.
He devoted his retirement to building the Memorial Chapel at Rugby School to commemorate the 682 Old Rugbeians that died in the war.
It is said that his nickname at Rugby was "Spitter".
Their family were:
John Laurence Wilson (1898-1981)
William Eames Wilson (1900-1980)
Susan Noel Wilson (1903-1909)
He was buried in Rugby Cemetary in a grave adjoining Edith.
There is a memorial in Rugby.
A little child
Shall lead them.
Susan Noel Wilson
Born Nov 9 1903
Died March 22 1909
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and Edith Wilson
born Oct 13 1865
died April 15 1910
the beloved child and wife of
Walter Noel Wilson.
also
Walter Noel Wilson
born Christmas Day 1858
died July 22 1924
Army Class master
at Rugby School 1886-1919
housemaster 1902-1919.
With Edith
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