[2] Wilma Hortensia Anderson was born in Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, July 9, 1881.

[3] The family lived in a small town in North Dakota, coming to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1890.

When twelve years old, she made a concert trip with the Hutchison Family and the Ski-U-Mah Quartet.

[2] Since making Minneapolis her permanent home, she was active in the music profession as a concert pianist, teacher, and clubwoman.

[1] Gilman was for several years chair of the music committee of the Minnesota Federation of Women's Clubs.