Edward George Wild  1892 - 1980

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• Nickname	Ted
  Birth	24 Aug 1892	Osnabrock, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA
  Gender	Male
  Resided	1893	Wildwood Farm, Osnabrock, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA
  Resided	1922	Ted and Billie Wild farm, Osnabrock, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA
  Resided	1960	Forman, Sargent, North Dakota, USA
  Resided	1963	Oriska, Barnes, North Dakota, USA
  Resided	1969	Valley City, Barnes, North Dakota, USA
  Resided	1979	Crookston, Polk, Minnesota, USA
  Died	18 May 1980	Crookston, Polk, Minnesota, USA
  Buried	Calvary Cemetery, Langdon, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA
  Person ID	I75	Default
  Last Modified	29 Mar 2009
  Father	Peter Wild,   b. 28 Feb 1857, Bayfield, Huron, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 16 Aug 1906, Osnabrock, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA
  Mother	Catherine Fahnlander,   b. 11 Nov 1860, Carrick Twp, Bruce, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 10 Oct 1940, Langdon, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA
  Photos		Map of Osnabrock township 1912 Peter Wild's property is visible in the northern part of this map
  		Map of Easby township, 1912 Peter Wild's property can be seen in the southern part of the township
  		Wildwood Farm 1918 "Iowa and Illinois Farmseekers with the Helgeson Realty Co on Wild Farm near Osnabrock, North Dakota"
  		Fresh teams being taken to the field, Wildwood Farm From a note by Robert Walter Wild, born 1925 Date not known. Fresh teams being taken to the field to replace teams that had worked from early morning. Dad (Edward G. Wild, born 1892) told me once that his job for three years was to harness and unharness horses and take fresh teams to the field. This scene is on Wildwood Farm and has to be…
  		Threshing scene on Wildwood Farm, about 1918 From a hand written note by Edward George Wild (born 1892) (IWW stands for International Workers of the World, a very aggressive labor movement of the time): Threshing scene about 1918. Bill Wild is on the steam engine. At far right in front of the four horse team on the grain tank is a Stewart Shock Loader operated by Ray Wild. The shock…
  		Horses When asked about the horses in this photograph, from a hand written note by Edward Wild (born 1892): Picture of the horses. In the early part of November 1923 on our old farm - it was realized that there were pretty many horses to winter. Local prospects for sales were poor, but it was found to be lots better in the Eastern states. So enough…
  Family ID	F27	Group Sheet
  Family	Dorothy Ann Daggett,   b. 21 Jul 1900, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA ,   d. 23 Nov 1964, Valley City, Barnes, North Dakota, USA
  Married	18 Nov 1922	Church of the Incarnation, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
  Notes	Miss Dorothy Daggett is Autumn Bride of Edward George Wild At the Church of the Incarnation, the marriage of Miss Dorothy Anne Daggett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bartlett Hatch of the Hampshire Arms, and Edward George Wild of Langdon, N.D., took place yesterday morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. J.M. Cleary read the service. Mrs. Lucile Frankman Murphy, organist, played and Mrs. Teenie Murphy Sheehan sang "Ave Maria," and "Adore, and Be Still," by Gounod. Mrs. Paul Daggett and Raymond E. Wild, Mr. Wild's brother, were the only attendants. Miss Daggett wore a dark blue suit of poiret twill, with a hat of champagne colored velvet and a fox fur. Her flowers were a corsage bouquet of lilies of the valley, lavender sweetpeas (?????) Miss Daggett entered with her father and was given in marriage by him. The matron of honor wore a squirrel trimmed suit of blue duvetyn, with a hat of tan velvet, and her flowers were a corsage bouquet of butterfly roses, pink sweetpeas and bouvardia. Twenty guests had been invited to the dinner and informal reception given last evening at the Hampshire Arms by Mr. and Mrs. Hatch. Mrs. Hatch wore a gown of black georgette and Mrs. Catherine Wild, the bridegroom's mother, was gowned in black satin. Both wore corsage bouquets of pink roses and violets. On their return from an eastern wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Wild will be at home in Minneapolis, until March 1, when they will go to Casselton, N.D., to make their home. Out of town guests at the wedding included Mrs. Catherine Wild of Langdon, N.D., Mr. Wild's mother, and Mrs. John De Witt of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Miss Daggett's aunt. ============================================= Langdon, N. Dak. Republican, November 18, 1947 Silver Wedding Marked by E.G. Wilds Mr. and Mrs. E.G. "Ted" Wild of Easby township celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a dinner Sunday of last week and with a social evening Tuesday evening. About 20 relatives and friends were entertained for dinner and during the evening at the Wild home Sunday of last week. About 30 neighbors were entertained at the social evening on the actual anniversary, November 18, 1947. Dorothy Daggett, daughter of W.S. and Ann Daggett of Minneapolis, both deceased, and Edward G. Wild, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wild, prominent county couple, both deceased, were married November 18, 1922, at Minneapolis. They have lived in the county continuously since their marriage. Three sons and four daughters are living. They are Robert, who is a student at St. Thomas college at St. Paul; David, who is a student at St. Johns university at Collegeville, Minnl; Dorothy, who is in nurses training at St. Johns hospital at Fargo; Joyce, who is a freshman at the College of St. Benedict at St. Joseph, Minn.; Barbara and Peter, who are students at St. Alphonsus high school, and Susan at home. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wild have a daughter who was born October 29, 1947. Their oldest son, Flight Officer Edward G. Wild jr., popularly known as "Teddy", was killed November 3, 1944, in an airplane crash near Lancaster, Calif., while taking advanced training. He had been graduated from St. Alphonsus high school as salutatorian in 1942 and later attended the State School of Science at Wahpeton. ================================== 15 January 1981 Arson is suspected in rural Langdon fire Langdon, N.D. -- Arson is suspected in the fire which destroyed the home of Fred Wegner of rural Langdon. Wegner, the last base commander before the ABM shut down in September of 1977, is now director of the Youth Adult Conservation Corps located at the Nekoma site. "He has fired a few people who have then made threats," said Cavalier County Sheriff Joe Peltier. "Some of those suspected are local people." Peltier said he found physical evidence of arson, but would not disclose what it was. Wegner and his wife were in Bismarck at the time of the blaze, which was reported to the Langdon Fire Department at 4:44 a.m. Thursday. "The neighbor who called in the report said the home was engulfed in fire when it was spotted," Peltier said. Wegner also lost his garage, automobile and tractor in the fire. His home is located nine miles south and four miles east of Langdon. The North Dakota Crime Bureau has been called in by Peltier to assist in the investigation. ============================================= ed note: At some point (1980's?), Joyce Wild Mattson asked her brothers and sisters to record what they remembered. These notes were found as several pieces of paper clipped together. Only David's note is signed. Fortunately, David's note also explained what all of these pieces of paper were about. Here are the contents of those notes. ............................................... 30's dust bowl car - running board, windshield opening bathroom; batteries, power plant in basement one room school; consolidated school 'Sudden death awakens the living. It awakens us to realize if we are going to have good times with our families we must have them now. It awakens us to realize that if we are going to visit friends and relatives we must do it now. It awakens us to realize that if we are going to prepare ourselves for death we must do it now.' .............................................. 15 sandwiches every school morning watching and performing in community clubs Canning of meat, vegetables and fruit shelling peas 13 mi to Langdon - in winter 3 hr each way Cat's cradle The wind Mother's hay fever - going to Mpls each year for relief and Jim Wild reversing Her mask Oct. 9 - 'cobwebs' - Indian summer Homemakers - 4-H County fair Colds - goose grease, flannel on chest School miles - 17 mi a day, 300+ a mo .............................................. As the grain on the Peter Wild farm was harvested, it was stored in the elevator at the farm. A winter task was to move the grain to the family-owned elevator in Easby, about seven miles to the north, where the grain could then be loaded on railroad box cars. Dad was one of the grain haulers for a number of years. Using a large box, called a grain tank, mounted on a bob-sled and pulled by farm horses, he would make two trips each day to the elevator in Easby. The grain tank probably held 60 to 70 bushels of wheat or barley. When a North Dakota blizzard struck, Dad would stay at the 'hotel' in Easby, putting the horses up at the 'livery stable'. Easby, which at one time had a bank and several general stores, had essentially ceased to exist by the 1930's. ............................................... Tracing the outline of our foot to send to Wards or Sears to order shoes ............................................... Joyce -- Sorry I didn't respond to your request the first time around - just forgot. I think it's a good idea and I hope you do better this time. Rather than begin with "what I remember" I would like to turn it around and reflect on "what I don't remember" because I think it says a lot about the character of Mother and Dad. I'm thinking particularly about the mid-30's when I was 8 to 10 years old. Looking back on those years I'm becoming more aware of how tough it was - no crops, no money, extremely hot in the summer and cold in the winter. What I don't remember is ever hearing Mother and Dad expressing discouragement or hopelessness or self-pity. As kids we didn't know how bad it was, and they didn't complain even thought it must have been very discouraging. Tomorrow would be better. Don't give up. Our house was comparatively large and as kids the many rooms all seemed spacious. But each room shrunk dramatically in size by the time we returned home from college. It's hard to imagine how the kitchen, for example, prepared so many meals, baked so much bread (from scratch), canned so many vegetables, etc, etc. And all done with very limited cupboard space. Equally amazing things happened in the dining room and living room and all the other rooms - they sure got smaller as the house got older. Dave
  Children	1. Edward George Wild, Jr.,   b. 29 Dec 1923, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA ,   d. 3 Nov 1944, Van Nuys, California, USA > 2. Robert Walter Wild   3. David Daggett Wild,   b. 16 Mar 1927, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA ,   d. 26 Oct 2008, Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA > 4. Dorothy Ann Wild > 5. Martha Joyce Wild,   b. 30 Mar 1929, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA ,   d. 27 Nov 2004, Gainesville, Virginia, USA   6. Barbara Louise Wild > 7. Peter William Wild,   b. 17 May 1932, Langdon, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA ,   d. 16 Nov 2005, Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA   8. Mary Susan Wild
  Photos		Ted and Billie Wild house being built, about 1924
  		Ted and Billie Wild house 1925 Catherine Fahnlander Wild on front steps with unknown man; grandson Ted Wild Jr. is at the side of the house; Ted Wild's first car in front
  		Ted and Billie Wild farm, about 1955
  Last Modified	07 Apr 2009
  Family ID	F25	Group Sheet

• Event Map		Event Birth - 24 Aug 1892 - Osnabrock, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA Resided - 1893 - Wildwood Farm, Osnabrock, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA Resided - 1922 - Ted and Billie Wild farm, Osnabrock, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA Resided - 1960 - Forman, Sargent, North Dakota, USA Resided - 1963 - Oriska, Barnes, North Dakota, USA Resided - 1969 - Valley City, Barnes, North Dakota, USA Resided - 1979 - Crookston, Polk, Minnesota, USA Died - 18 May 1980 - Crookston, Polk, Minnesota, USA Buried - - Calvary Cemetery, Langdon, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA  = Link to Google Maps   = Link to Google Earth
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• Photos		Ted Wild, unknown date
  		Catherine Fahnlander Wild family, unknown date from left: Al Sinner, Ted Wild, Verna, Katherine, Joe, John, Grandma, Frank, and Ray Wild
  		Ted, Susan and Bob Wild 1943 from left: Ted Wild, daughter Susan Wild, son Bob Wild in 1943 (At least one living individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.)
  		Ted, Peter, and Joe Wild families, about 1933 Left to right: In the back row Peter, Catherine F., Joseph holding John Peter, Josephine (Peter's wife), Ted, Dorothy (Ted's wife). Middle row of children: Dorothy (hidden behind David), Mary Jane, Audrey, Margaret, Bob, Teddy, Joan (in front of Bob and Teddy), Kathryn. Front row: David, Joyce, Thomas, Jean. (At least one living individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.)
  		Ted Wild
  		Ted Wild family, about 1935 Dorothy "Billie" Daggett Wild and Ted Wild in back. from left: David, Dorothy, Bob, and Teddy in middle row from left: Joyce, Barbara and Peter in front (At least one living individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.)
  		"Jumper" used by Ted Wild to take his children to school
  		Verna and Ted Wild
  		Ted Wild, unknown date
  		Ted and Billie Wild
  		Ted Wild and children, about 1945 From left: Barbara, David, Dorothy, Susan, Ted, Joyce, Peter (At least one living individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.)
  		Papal blessing
  		Ted Wild, 85th birthday celebration
  		Ted and Dorothy Wild, Helen and George Hocum
  		Katherine Wild Sinner and Ted Wild, 1979
  		Ted Wild and Katherine Wild Sinner, 1979
  		Ted, Gertrude and John Wild, 1979
  		Verna and Ted Wild, 1979
  		Assorted Wilds, about 1968 From left: Marion and Bill, Verna, Ted, Gertrude and John (in back), Diomah and Joe
  		Assorted Wilds, November 1965 From left in back: Ted, Katherine, Bill From left in front: Joe, Verna, John
  		Ted Wild, with Dorothy, Etta, and Bill Wild

• Notes

  Letter by Ted Wild, unknown date Tuesday evening Mr. John Wild Collegeville, Minn. Dear sir; Your letter at hand, I am not saying when, and I was sorry to hear from you so soon. What for you do that? Nuff of nonsense. In the first place you will have to excuse me for not writing sooner, because my intentions were surely good. You know my ability for writing. Your letter came to-night, and from the content we take it that you two are making things go in the proper style. I have just finished hauling out the rye, and will haul the flax just as soon as we can clean it and get a car for it. The sleigh road is all busted again, but it looks like more snow to-night. I sure had a fine road for a while. I used June, July, May and Grace. They made a dandy team for winter teaming. Some time it got pretty heavy for little May. The horses are all fine so far. Joe sold the wind splitter to Strand to-day for money. No doubt, they have told you about the other sale Joe made of the old timers and crips. We came near sending some teams to the woods for the winter. Our teams were not quite big enuf for this fellows use. Baldy has perhaps told you all about the cattle, so I wont say very much about them now. If we can make another change like the last one, we will have a first class herd. I like the new ones fine. They sure are a good bunch of cattle. The hogs still eat, sleep and grunt between times. They also are growing pretty fast. Bet you will say I dont know a thing about them, but you are mistoken. The poultry business is pretty bum just now. All going down and nothing coming up. The geese fly too much and we cant catch them. The turkeys hit for the highest trees so they get away on us. The ducks just hide and freeze to death on us, at least that is what some of them done and we can find no trace of them at all. Freeman is stil lhere but I dont know how long he will stay. Baldy is here for the winter I guess. The rest are strangers to you kids. We have five men now, one has his wife so you see we are pretty well supplied for help now. Walter asked if I left my car in Langdon. No it is at home, with a broken back. I kind of wish it was there tho, as I am doubtful whether it will get much work on it this winter. The next morning and have just returned from getting a load of straw down next to the big hill. So will have to cut this short, but will promise you wont have to wait so long again. Well good-bye for this time. May see you soon as I am going to Chicago next week. Keep the good work going. Your brother, Ted ============================================== The following was written by Peter Wild, son of Ted Wild, in 1980 after his father's death: The farmer was at it early. As a boy, he learned quickly about "making another round". He watched all the farm activities, taking his turn as soon as he could "hold the reins" and "reach the pedals". His was a large field and he began eagerly, setting out straight and true. Early morning was a delicious time -- happy with birds' songs and the joy of a partner. It was easy to make another round. He kept on steadily, not alone long, a little visit and a cool drink at the end of each round. He worked his field confidently -- icy winds only had him turn up his collar and lean into them, as he made another round. The hot sun only urged him to roll up his sleeves and mop his brow. Opening his shirt, he made another round. He knew the restfulness of the cool grass and earth. He knew, too, the pleasure of companionship and the joy of little children. He knew the pride of accomplishment -- his and theirs -- and another round was easy. He knew the sadness of loss -- once tears flowed when he learned a little one could come no more -- and, again, towards evening, when his partner came no more. The rounds were more difficult, but he kept on. The field was large and he found the far corners troublesome, but, following the furrow he had laid out, always brought him back to the friendly corner, with the comfort of love and help, food and drink, and the strength and energy to make another round. Evening darkened the sky. The things of nature quieted and he worked alone, tiring with the day. And now, it was done. Proudly he pulled aside with the machinery. Laying down his tools, he put away the things of work. Walking tall to his Father's house, he entered his peace, joining those there, and rejoicing again as he shared with his partner and child the joys of eternal life. There is love and happiness in his place, one of many mansions. ===================================== Obituary in newspaper: Edward G. Wild The funeral for Edward G. Wild, 87, Crookston, Minn., was held today in St. Catherine Catholic Church at Valley City, N.D. Another service will be at 2 Wednesday in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church at Langdon, N.D. He died Sunday. Mr. Wild was born Aug. 24, 1892, and married Dorothy Daggett Nov. 18, 1922. She died in 1964. He farmed near Langdon until 1960 when he retired. Survivors include two sons and two daughters, Robert, Oakton, Va.; the Rev. David, West Fargo; Mrs. Emery (Dorothy) Johnson, Grand Forks, N.D.; Mrs. Melvin (Joyce) Mattson, Falls Church, Va.; two sisters and a brother, Sister Brian (Barbara), Crookston; Peter, Valley City; Sister Moira (Susan), St. Joseph, Minn.; 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. ==================================== 19 May 1980, Valley City Times-Record Edward G. Wild Edward G. Wild died Sunday, May 18, at Crookston, Minn. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 20, at 4 p.m. in St. Catherine's Church in Valley City and at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at St. Alphonsus Church in Langdon, with interment to follow. Edward Wild was born Aug. 24, 1892 at Osnabrock where he lived until 1960. He married Dorothy Daggett in Minneapolis in 1922. They had eight children. He and his wife lived at Forman for two years, moving to Oriska and Valley City in 1962. She died in 1964. He was a member of Knights of Columbus for 53 years. Survivors include his children: Robert of Oakton, Va.; Father David Wild, West Fargo; Dorothy (Mrs. Emery) Johnson, Grand Forks; Joyce (Mrs. Mel) Mattson, Falls Church, Va.; Sister Brian Wild, Crookston, Minn.; Peter, Valley City; Sister Moira Wild, St. Joseph, Minn.; one brother, John C., Langdon; two sisters, Katherine Sinner, Casselton, and Verna (Mrs. Ole) Johnson, Langdon; and 19 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Edward Jr., who died in 1944. ============================================= E.G. Wild Services were Tuesday, May 27, in Langdon for E.G. (Ted) Wild, 87, Crookston, Minn., and formerly of Osnabrock. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Langdon. Mr. Wild died May 18 in Crookston. Mr. Wild was born on Aug. 24, 1892, in Osnabrock, and on Nov. 18, 1922, he was married to Dorothy Daggett in Minneapolis. The couple farmed near Osnabrock. His wife died in 1964. He also lived in Valley City before moving to Crookston. Survivors include three sons, Robert, Oakton, Va., The Rev. David Wild, West Fargo, Peter, Valley City; four daughters, Mrs. Emery (Dorothy) Johnson, Grand Forks, Mrs. Melvin (Joyce) Mattson, Falls Church, Va., Sister Brian Wild, Crookston, Sister Moira Wild, St. Joseph, Minn.; one brother, John C. Wild, Langdon; two sisters, Mrs. O.S. (Verna) Johnson, Langdon, Mrs. Albert (Katherine) Sinner, Casselton; 19 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. ================================== Funeral held here today for E.G. (Ted) Wild Funeral services are being held this afternoon (Wednesday) at two o'clock for Edward G. (Ted) Wild, 87, long time prominent Easby Township farmer who died Sunday, May 18, 1980, at Villa St. Vincent at Crookston, Minn., where he had resided for the past year. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon. A service was held Tuesday afternoon in St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Valley City, where Mr. Wild had resided before moving to Crookston. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery at Langdon, beside the grave of his wife. Casket bearers will be Tim Wild, Kent Wild, Michelle Wild, Steven Johnson, Keith Johnson, and Judy Johnson, all grandchildren of Mr. Wild. All his relatives and friends were designated honorary bearers. Edward G. Wild, popularly known as Ted, was born August 24, 1892, at Osnabrock. He was the son of Peter Wild and Catherine Fahnlander Wild, who homesteaded in Osnabrock Township in 1882. His father died August 16, 1906, and his mother passed away October 10, 1940. He was reared on the family farm and attended school in Osnabrock Township. He farmed in Easby Township until he retired in 1960, when he moved to Forman. After three years there he moved to Oriska and in 1969 to Valley City. A year ago he moved to Villa St. Vincent at Crookston. During his years in Easby Township he was active in township affairs and served on the township board for a number of years. He had been a member of the Knights of Columbus for 53 years. He and Dorothy Daggett were married November 18, 1922, at Minneapolis. She died November 23, 1964, at Valley City. Three sons, four daughters, 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive. The sons are Robert Wild, Oakton, Va.; Rev. David Wild, West Fargo; and Peter Wild, Valley City. The daughters are Mrs. Emery (Dorothy) Johnson, Grand Forks; Mrs. Melvin (Martha Joyce) Mattson, Falls Church, Va.; Sister Brian (Barbara), Crookston; and Sister Moira (Susan), St. Joseph, Minn. Another son, Lt. Edward G. Wild, died in 1944 in a training accident while serving with the U.S. Air Force. John C. Wild of Langdon is a brother who also survives, as do two sisters, Mrs. O.S. (Verna) Johnson, also of Langdon, and Mrs. Albert (Katherine) Sinner of Casselton. Besides his wife and parents, a sister Olivia Mary, and seven brothers predeceased him. The brothers were John J. Wild, Walter J. Wild, Frank Wild, William P. Wild, Peter Wild, Joseph T. Wild and Dr. R.E. Wild. The funeral arrangements were in charge of Brooks Funeral Home, Langdon. ======================================== 21 May 1980 Today's weather: Light volcanic ash today, clear tonight and Thursday; highs around 90 today, mid to upper 90s Thursday.