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JOHN LEVI WILSON
Port Robinson News
[Welland Tribune, 28 May 1897]
On Tuesday last Johnnie Wilson, an eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Wilson, was accidently drowned in the Welland river while playing with his younger brother near a raft behind the four mill. When the accident happened the little brother hastened home and told his mother. She at once gave the alarm, and in a short time a number of willing hands were on the scene and the body was recovered soon after by Wm. Stevenson. Dr. Park did all in his power to resuscitate him, but without avail. The remains were interred in St. Paul’s church burying ground Thursday afternoon, the Rev. P.L. Spencer officiating. The sorrow and affliction of the parents in the loss of their little one is shared in by the whole village. He was a lovely little boy, bright and cheerful, and a general favorite with all who knew him. “Truly an innocent life bringeth its own rewardings.” He has escaped the battles of temptation in this world.” “The present is not clouded with the past, nor misery shadowed on the future.” Think of him in hope, because Jesus says, “Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
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