| Obit For | William Samuel Hilton |
|---|---|
| Headline | Leann News - A Pioneer Citizen Dead |
| Text | Leann News: Uncle Bill Hilton, an old citizen of Leann, died Wednesday of last week of Bright's disease and was buried at the Hilton cemetery near Scholten Thursday William S. Hilton of near Scholten, who has resided in this county since 1841, died Wednesday of last week after a long illness. The deceased was born in Scott Co., Va., September 19, 1834. When seven years of age he came to Barry County with his parents who settled near Scholten. His father, Rev. Samuel Hilton, was one of the early Baptist ministers of this county. In 1848 he was married to Elizabeth Owens. To this union were born eleven children. He was the father of Lemon Hilton, a well known citizen who died a few months ago. He was a veteran of the Civil War, giving two years service to the cause of the union. He was a prominent stockman and farmer and was one of the county's most highly respected citizen. Research Note: William Samuel Hilton married 5 May 1858 to Elizabeth Owen - not 1848 as the text reads. Elizabeth's parents were Milton Newton and Mary (Cooper) Hilton. Milton was from Indiana and Mary was from Kentucky. Note added by Toni Roush. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Republican |
| Date | Nov. 12, 1914 |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Micorfilm |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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