Edward H. Hilton (1895)

HILTON

Posted By: Judy Wight Branson (email)
Date: 2/19/2010 at 12:16:17

Newspaper Unknown
September 1895

Edward H. Hilton died at his home, three miles west of Ravenwood, at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept 2, at the age of 59 years, 1 month and 21 days after an illness of four weeks duration from typhoid pneumonia.

The deceased was taken ill on the 7th of August with typhoid fever, and for two weeks was a very stick man, when his condition changed for the better and within a few days of his death was thought to be beyond danger, but on Friday last lung fever set in and he began to gradually sink until Monday afternoon, when surrounded by his faithful family, his soul took its departure from its tenement of clay, his lips feebly uttering: "I am ready to go, and ready to meet my Saviour on the shores of eternity." Such blessed parting thoughts, such implicit confidence is cherished by the grief stricken ones and alleviates their sorrow to know that in the "sweet bye and bye" they will again be united with their loved one in the hope of perpetual sunlight and joy.

It can be truly said that a good man has gone to his reward. He was a devoted husband, father and friend; a hard, honest worker, and by his labors he leaves his family in good circumstances.

The funeral was conducted by Rev. G.L. Haight of Maryville, at Oak Hill church, Wednesday, at 11 a.m., followed by interment in the church cemetery. The last sad rites were attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives.

The deceased leaves a wife and five children, as follows: Mrs. Chas Bailey, Mrs. Jay Jordon, Charles, Mantie and Eddie Hilton, all of whom have the deep sympathy of the community in their hour of affliction.

Transcriber's Note: Edward and his family lived in Madison County for a time and at least two of their children were born there.