Dr. G.W. Gilfillan

GILFILLAN, HAINLINE, SWARTZ

Posted By: Fran Hunt Volunteer
Date: 10/8/2001 at 10:44:57

Dr. G.W. Gilfillan died this morning (July 26, 1907) a few minutes after six o'clock at his home on North Main Street. He had been ill for some time and the past few days it was known he could not possible live. Death was due to arterial obstructions with other complications. Dr. Gilfillan is survivied by a wife and six children: Mr. Edward Gilfillan of Chicago, who is expected here for the funeral, Mrs. James Hainline of Denver Colorado who with her two children arrived in Mt Pleasant Wednesday evening, Dr. H.J. Gilfillan of this city, and the Misses Stella, Nellie and Maude Gilfillan all of whom are at home. Mr. J.F.O. Gilfillan of Milton, an older brother of the deceased is also in the city. Dr. Gilfillan was born in October 1835, at West Alexander, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Here he grew to manhood, and while yet in his young days, was one of the many settlers who moved west. He settled first at Bentonsport, where he was married to Miss Josephine Swartz, who still survivies him. From there he moved to Milton, where he lived for a great many years and where today the name of Dr. G.W. Gilfillan is a household word in the homes of that city.
After leaving Milton, he went to Chicago for a short time and about three years ago, came to Mt Pleasant, where with his family he has since resided. Dr. Gilfillan was a man who had no enemies. He was liked everywhere he went, and as he visited the sick and brought relief to the suffering, he soon found a place in the affection of the people among whom he lived. He was a sucessful practitioner, and a broad minded and liberal citizen. In the home he was all that a husband and father could be and his death will be keenly felt.
Dr. Gilfillan was a faithful member of the Methodist church and also of the Masonic Lodge.
From Mt Pleasant News. I am not related and am posting this obituary for those who might find this person in their family history.