John Perry Wilson

John Perry Wilson was born in Los Angeles County, California November 19, 1915.

His father was Robert H. Wilson born in New York April 8, 1868, and his mother was Orpha May Spencer born in Salem, Centre, Indiana December 2, 1877.

John was married to  Katherine Matthews, and they had three children.

1. Luella Mae Wilson
2. Charlene Wilson
3. Monte Glen Wilson / Curtis

John's second wife was Virginia Faye Nagle, and they had one daughter
1. Orpha Dess Wilson




In 1920 John was 4 1/2 years old, and living in Redondo Beach with his mom Orpha, dad Robert,  sister Helen, sister Roberta, sister Alta, brother James, brother Willis, and sister Winifred.

In 1930 John was 14 years old and was living with his mom Orpha, dad Robert, sister Alta, Sister Winifred, and brother Willis.

John married Katherine Matthews April 9 1937.  The marriage license lists both sets of parents. Kathering is listed as Katy Mae Mathews, her father's name was Ira Mathews, and her mother's name was Jane Greer.  It also said Katy was a native of Texas.

 In 1940 they were living at 229 1/2 Helberta Ave, Redondo Beach California in a house the were renting.  His highest level of education was 8th grade, and he was a tug boat operator for an oil refinery.  They had Luella Mae age 2, and Charlene age 1 living with them.


John Perry served in the Army from 20 February 1945 to 2 December 1946

John  Perry Wilson died February 27 1998 at the age of 70.  He is buried at Pacific Crest Cemetery