John A. Hiller 1829-1908

HILLER, WILLIAMSON

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 7/11/2014 at 08:51:44

DEATH’S HAND

Faces We See No More, Nor Voices Hear.

Obituary.

John A. Hiller was born Oct. 26, in Darke Co., Ohio, and died at Vernon, this county, on March 29, 1908, being 78 years, 5 months and 3 days of age.

He was the oldest son of Aaron Hiller. One brother, Isaac Hiller of Dayton, Ohio, one half sister and two half brothers survive him.

He was married on Oct. 20, 1851 to Mary E. Williamson, daughter of Rev. Williamson, late of Sandusky, Iowa.

The family moved west in 1854 and settled in Louisa County and in 1856 came to Van Buren county. In 1859 they moved to Lee Co. near Primrose and remained till 1864 when they returned to the E. Williamson farm in Harrisburg township and remained until 1893 when they moved to Bonaparte, where the widow and daughter still reside.

The deceased was converted in 1863, under the preaching of Rev. Joseph Cooper, at Primrose and united with the Harrisburg Baptist church under the ministry of its first Pastor, Rev. Milton Sutton.

His was a most exemplary life, not in mere profession, but by word and works as manifest in his daily walk, showing his earnest devotion to his Saviour, his family and friends and the improvement of the world at large.

Source: Entler Scrapbook Collection, vol 5, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA