Drusilla Wilson (née Cox; May 3, 1815 – June 9, 1908) was an American temperance leader and Quaker pastor.
At the age of fifteen, the family moved to Wayne County, Indiana.
1844)..[3][2] In 1849, they moved to Hamilton County, Indiana, and settled where Poplar Ridge Meeting House later was established.
At that time, there were no Friends meeting houses closer than Carmel, Indiana but the Wilsons succeeded in starting one which became quite prosperous.
During their residence at Poplar Ridge, Wilson served as clerk at different meetings and often spoke in the worship gatherings.
[3] Near the opening of the Civil War, the family moved to Indianapolis, where she took an active part in religious work.
While in this institution, she said:—[3] "The day I was fifty-two years of age I received a real baptism of the Holy Ghost.
I gave myself, all that I have and ever would be; my time, talents, tongue, all to the Lord and immediately I was filled with the Spirit.
[3][4] During campaign year 1879-80, she traveled by carriage accompanied by her husband, over 3,000 miles (4,800 km), holding meetings in school houses and churches.
She spent six weeks visiting Unions during the year, encouraging and strengthening them for this service.
[3] During this time, her gift as a Christian minister was recognized by Lawrence Monthly Meeting which added to her responsibilities.
[3] After Mr. Wilson's death in 1886, the widow returned to Indiana where she lived the rest of her life.