Hilbert, Nicholas

HILBERT

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 3/7/2008 at 15:48:11

Jackson Sentinel
Centennial Edition, 1938

Nicholas Hilbert, 93, Is Bellevue’s Oldest Resident

Nicholas Hilbert, 93, the oldest resident of Bellevue, was a native of Germany and was born June 8, 1845. He came to America and settled on a farm near Springbrook when 22 years of age. He married Miss Mary Friemann and following her death 20 years ago came to Bellevue to live.

Mr. Hilbert has six children, Nicholas of Cunningham, Kan.; Alysius of Kennebeck, S. D.; Mrs. John Beckius of Dubuque; Mrs. John T. Rolling, Peter and Charles of Bellevue. He also boasts of 16 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

He is enjoying good health and makes his home with his daughter, Mrs. John T. Rolling and family.