WILMA township, organized October 22, 1907, was named in honor of a daughter of William H. Abbott, a former resident of this township, who removed to Caledonia, Minn.

S.C. Scott was paid $25.00 for organizing the township of Wilma.

The first Town Hall Election was on Tuesday, November 5, 1907.

Frank M. Croucher received 25 votes for Supervisor for a term of 4 months.

Nels Anderson received 13 votes for Supervisor for a term of 4 months.

John Ludwig received 13 votes for Supervisor for a term of 4 months.

James Franklin received 13 votes for Town Clerk for a term of 4 months.

W. H. Abbots received 12 votes for Treasurer for a term of 4 months.

George W. Holles received 13 votes for Justice of the Peace for a term of 4 months.

Stacy Abbots received 12 votes for Constable for a term of 4 months.

Tom Collins received 24 votes for Constable for a term of 4 months.