Wilson A. Housman
Wilson A. Housman, merchant, Danville. George M. Housman, the father of our subject, was born in Madison County, where he engaged in merchandising for eight years prior to his death. He married Rebecca Cox, by whom he had five children, viz.: Isaac Taylor, born November 29, 1846; Sarah J., born in 1850, and married Dr. T. R. McClintick, of Karns City; John L., born in 1852, and married Fanny Fletcher; Rebecca J., died aged eight years, and William A. The latter remained with his parents until he reached his majority, when he rented a farm, which he operated eight years, and at the death of his father he carried on merchandising in connection with his farming. In 1878, he married Eliza McLean, by whom he has had two children. In connection with his brother, he operates a large tile factory at Danville, which they built in 1882, and in which they manufacture extensively drain tile of all sizes. They also carry on a store in Danville. Mr. Housman is a Democrat in politics. His grandparents emigrated from Virginia at an early day, and located in Madison County.
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY - W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]