Edward J. Hill 12
- Born: 10 Mar 1838, Kings Co., Ireland
- Marriage (1): Unknown
- Marriage (2): Alice J. Horner on 14 Jul 1863 in Ontario, Canada
- Died: 5 May 1909, St. Paul, Howard County, Nebraska at age 71
- Buried: Elmwood Cemetery, St Paul, Howard County, Nebraska
General Notes:
E. J. Hill, who was one of the early settlers of Howard county, Nebraska, was born in Kings county, Ireland, on March 10, 1838, and, when one year of age, emigrated to America with his parents. They settled at Patterson, New Jersey, remaining there for about three years, then went to Canada, and made that country their home up to 1881, at that time returning to Patterson. Mr. Hill came west about 1881, locating in Howard county, where he purchased two hundred and forty acres of choice land, situated on the table lands west of the then village of St. Paul, known as "Canada Hill," and started farming, but shortly after, sold one hundred and sixty acres.There, with his family, he passed through all the pioneer times in building up his home and farm, and he was one of those who contributed largely to the making of the great state of Nebraska. He was never afraid of work, has endured the toil of the early days, and thrift, industry and integrity spell his career. On July 14, 1863, Mr. Hill was united in marriage to Alice J. Horner, the ceremony taking place in Ontario, Canada. Mrs. Hill is a native of Algonac, Michigan, although her girlhood was spent in Canada, her mother dying when she was a small child, and being taken by her grandparents to raise, they living in the province of Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. Hill had four children: Alvin L., married, and living at Ord, Nebraska; Charlotte A., wife of W. J. Crow, they living in Howard county; Willam I., also married, and living near the homestead; and Ella May, wife of Peter A. Harvey. Mr. Hill was always active in local affairs, doing everything possible to further the best interests of his community. In 1908, he retired from active farm work, taking up his residence in St. Paul, and his death occurred there on May 5, 1909, his demise being keenly felt by the entire community, by whom he was highly esteemed and respected as a worthy and public-spirited citizen.
Noted events in his life were:
• Immigration, 1839, USA.
Edward married.
Edward next married Alice J. Horner on 14 Jul 1863 in Ontario, Canada. (Alice J. Horner was born on 4 Mar 1843 in Algonac, St. Clair, Michigan, USA.)
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