HILL, Henry: Died 1906

HILL, QUAINTANCE, WORDEN, DORSON

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Date: 9/14/2016 at 17:57:18

**Handwritten: St. Line Dem. Wed. 25 April 1906

MORTUARY RECORD
IN MEMORY OF HENRY HILL

Back to the cemetery on the hill and in sight of the home that had sheltered him from childhood and which he cherished so dearly, the remains of Henry Hill were placed by the side of loved ones Thursday p.m., April 19, his death having occurred at his home in La Junta, Col., April 16, where he had been transferred as an employe of the Santa Fe for the benefit of his heal h, but without avail as his decline was rapid, and the request that his remains be interred in the Bentonsport cemetery was granted through the kindness of the railroad officials and members of the Woodmen at La Junta and Ft. Madison. Mr. Wilkin, a fellow railroad friend, accompanied the body to Ft. Madison and was joined there by Mr. John Cantril and Mr. Martin who escorted the remains to this place.

The arrangements here being in charge at Henry's request of Hal Fulton, his life long chum and devoted friend. As his pastor Rev. C.S. McElhinney was absent in California the body was taken direct to a boy that was ever brave and courageous, helpful to those dependent upon him, working beyond his strength that those who had befriended him might enjoy the comforts that he alone could supply, possessing a determined spirit seldom seen in boys of his age, to surmount all obstacles and perchance if he erred in one instance to meet the conditions with a smile and a brighter hope for the future, which characterized his whole life.

He was born in Clark county, Missouri, July 9, 1878, and while a babe he was bereft of mother and father and was given a home with is uncle, Mr. William Quaintance. Early in life he manifested a desire for knowledge, attending the public school, he was a diligent scholar, grasping everything within the limit of his small store of books, and even then assisting in his boyish way in the care of his aged aunt and uncle. No son was ever more devoted or more concerned for their welfare, and when their death occurred he assumed the management of their farm home and the care of his cousin, their widowed daughter, Mrs. Mary Worden, and daughter, Ida, between whom there was a bond of the deepest love and sympathy.

He united with the Presbyterian church during Rev. McElhiney's pastorate, was a faithful attendant at Sabbath school and church and ever a ready and able assistant in any church benefit; of pleasing manner and oratorical ability he was in demand and pleased the public with his efforts.

During his few leisure moments he mastered a correspondence course in Electrical engineering and after disposing of the farm, he found employment in the machine shops at Ft. Madison. The change from out door life, was detrimental to his naturally weak constitution and he asked for and was granted a transfer to Colorado where his death occurred. He is survived by his cousin Mrs. Mary Worden and Miss Ida who remain at La Junta, an uncle Mrs. Charles Dorson of this place, and relatives in Oklahoma. Of him it may be truly said that "he who does the best his circumstances allow does well, acts nobly. Angeles could do no more."

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book G, Page 195, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA