Sybil Wilson Philadelphia PA

[henery]

Hello again shelleyesq.
Thanks for your swift reply about John Wilson's war service.
Most of the men over 45 in the UK during WW11 were expected to register for some kind of service.
Is it possible to find any further info about  Richard S Wilson, his son, born 1921?
The family are in raptures about the info you have supplied, it is starting to fill gaps in the older generations memory.
Regards
Henery

[shellyesq]

I found some possible matches on Richard.  As he may still be living, I'll send them to you via PM.

[henery]

Hello again shelleyesq.

Thanks for your PM about Richard Wilson.
I would not dispute your first assumption, as you rightly point out his occupation fits in perfectly.
This info gives me a good idea of the family history in the USA.
You have supplied the UK Branch of Sybil'sfamily with many points of discussion!!
Congratulations on your sterling work.

Henery 

[Julie123]

Looking for any information or family of the late Sybil Wilson (nee Keeling) originally from Buxton, Derbyshire. UK.  Last known in Philadelphia, USA.   Family in the UK trying to find contacts.

[shellyesq]

This appears to be Sybil's obituary from 1988 - https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-obituary-for-w/127204148/

[shellyesq]

This appears to be the obituary for Richard S. Wilson from 2014 with lots of family pictures - https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/kissimmee-fl/richard-wilson-5901190  The date of birth matches a WWII draft registration card for Richard at the Malta St. address listed above. 

[Julie123]

Shellyesq that’s amazing info. Thanks.    Sybil Wilson (nee Keeling) was my late Grandad’s sister.  I’ve read the amazing info you’ve shared with a Henery in the past, it’s like having all the old family stories I’ve grown up with finally come to life.   Have you any more recent info.   Is Henery a family member do you know ? 

[shellyesq]

From the above, it looks like Henery is a relative of Sybil's, but I don't know any more than that.

Additional genealogical info:

Richard's WWII draft registration card from 1 Jul. 1941 has the following:
Richard Samuel Wilson
3519 N. Malta St., Philadelphia, PA
no telephone
b. 28 Jun. 1920 in Philadelphia, PA
occupation:  steamfitter's apprentice
Person who will always know his address:  John Wilson, 3519 N. Malta St., Philadelphia, PA
Employer:  Penn Plumbing and Heating, 415 S. 22nd St., Philadelphia, PA
White, 5'7" tall, 157 lbs., blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion

This appears to be his Army enlistment record - https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMJ2-7LG

Pennsylvania Veteran's compensation application from 1950 has him living at 4620 Lansing St., Philadelphia and his parents living at 3519 N. Malta St.  He was in foreign service from 26 Sep. 1942 to 13 Sep. 1945 and domestic services from 7 Dec. 1941 to 26 Sep. 1942 & 13 Sep. 1945 to 20 Sep. 1945.

This is him & his family on the 1950 census - https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6X19-HBSQ

[Julie123]

Thanks Shellyesq….the info is very interesting.  I shall continue with my search for my generation