HILL, John S. 1840-1924

HILL, BRYANT, CHATMAN, SNOW

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 10/31/2010 at 22:46:23

#1:

J. S. HILL DROPPED DEAD
WHILE SHOVELING WALKS TUESDAY

The news of the sudden death of J. S. Hill became known yesterday evening, and, needless to say, the passing of this venerable man has caused a great deal of sorrow in the community where he has spent so many years.

Mr. Hill has been in feeble health for several years, and it is not to be wondered, at, as his next birthday would be his 90th one. He had had a harsh cold and his wife had advised him against his going out of doors, but the confinement was more than he could stand, and the first opportunity to leave until now.

He donned his wraps, took a snow shovel, and started cleaning the walks. He called across the street to Mr. Olson and visited also with Ole Leverson, assuring them he was “feeling fine”. They saw him fall, and immediately rushed to his side, but he breathed his last as they were carrying him into the house. This was about 5 o’clock in the afternoon.

Mr. Hill is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Frank Chatman, Sr., his son, George Hill, of Orchard, and a daughter in Wisconsin. His wife, formerly Mrs. Boughton, has several sons to whom Mr. Hill was very dear and funeral arrangements will be held pending their arrival. His sister Mrs. Masius Bryant lives here in Osage.

[Gazette, Wednesday, January 16, 1924]
[Same obituary in Mitch. Co. Press, 1-16-1924]

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#2:

OBITUARY OF J.S.
HILL WHO PASSED
AWAY JANUARY 15

John S. Hill was born in Vermont on November 7, 1840, and passed his 83rd birthday last November.

He came to Mitchell county at an early age, and for many years lived on his farm in West Lincoln township, moving to Osage about 20 years ago. He was the father of Mrs. Frank Chatman, on east State Street, George Hill, of Orchard, and Mrs. H.F. Snow of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. One daughter preceded him in death.

Mr. Hill was a conscientious member of the Congregational church, and a regular attendant at its services.

Funeral services were held from the home last Thursday afternoon, and interment was made in the local cemetery.

MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS, January 28, 1924
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#3:

John S. Hill’s first wife was Julia E. Wentworth the daughter of Anson H. and Irena Wentworth, according to her obit. She was born September 15, 1842 in Vermont and Died September 5, 1901 leaving four children: Mrs. Cora L. Snow, Mrs. Margaret L. Chatman, Mrs. Julia M. Dixon, and George W. Hill.

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#4:

In the 1900 Census: Lincoln, Mitchell, Iowa:
John S. Hill, 59, born November 1840, Vermont; Julia E., 51, born November 1848, Vermont (this date doesn’t agree with her obit but believed to be the same person). Children: Julia M., 19, born May 1881, Iowa; George, 16, born November 1883, Iowa.
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In the 1910 Census: West Lincoln; John S. is 69 and his 2nd wife Frances A. is 56, born in NY; her son Carl Boughton, 27, is listed with them.
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In the 1920 Census, Osage:
John S., 79; Frances 65.

Note: The obit says he would be 90 on his next birthday but I believe this to be wrong and would be either 84 or 85 according to the census records.

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#5:

Osage City Cemetery:
Hill, John S. – January 18, 1924
Hill, Julia – September 5, 1901

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RESEARCH CREDIT: Diane M. Scott.