Highland Weekly News, Hillsboro, Ohio, February 25, 1885.
AT REST - Death of Hon. Samuel E. Hibben
It becomes our sad duty this week to add another name to the long death roll of our old and prominent citizens who have passed away during the present winter. Hon. Samuel E. Hibben died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Cummings, on East Main street last Sunday afternoon, about 4 o'clock. About seven years ago he had an attack of paralysis, from which he recovered partially, so as to be able to go about and ride out occasionally. His mind was somewhat afflicted, though he was still able to recognize his friends and greatly enjoyed their occasional visits. During the last few months he was noticed to be failing and becoming more helpless with the weight of advancing years, and the tide of life quietly and peacefully ebbed away until death closed the scene. . . .Thus ended the long and useful career of one of the oldest business men in our community, who was esteemed and respected by all as one of our best and most influential citizens. "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace." Mr. Hibben was born in Uniontown, Pa., April 1, 1804, and first came to Ohio when about 18 years of age, being employed as a clerk in the dry goods store of his brother [Thomas] at Wilmington. After remaining there a few years he came to Greenfield, in this county, where he was a clerk in the store of Mr. Hugh Smart. In the fall of 1826 he came to Hillsboro and engaged in the dry goods business with his brother William. In the following spring he was married at Gettysburg, Pa., to Margaret Galloway, sister if the late Hon. Samuel Galloway, of Columbus. From that time on Mr. Hibben was engaged in mercantile business until his failing health compelled his retirement. He connected himself with the Presbyterian Church about the time of his marriage and became one of its most active and leading members, holding the position of an elder for nearly 53 years. In 1851 he was elected to the State Senate from this district, holding the office for two years, and was afterward a member of the State Board of Equalization. He was noted for his early and pronounced anti-slavery sentiments and was a zealous friend of temperance, education, public improvements and of every enterprise calculated to promote the public welfare and the prosperity of our town and county. amiable and genial in disposition, modest and unobtrusive, he won the respect of all by his true christian life and perhaps no man in our community exercised a greater influence for good during his long and active career. He survived his wife about two years and leaves four children, two sons and two daughters to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate father. His funeral services will take place from the Presbyterian Church this afternoon (Wednesday) at 2 o'clock, and will be conducted by Rev. Dr. McSurely.
AT REST - Death of Hon. Samuel E. Hibben
It becomes our sad duty this week to add another name to the long death roll of our old and prominent citizens who have passed away during the present winter. Hon. Samuel E. Hibben died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Cummings, on East Main street last Sunday afternoon, about 4 o'clock. About seven years ago he had an attack of paralysis, from which he recovered partially, so as to be able to go about and ride out occasionally. His mind was somewhat afflicted, though he was still able to recognize his friends and greatly enjoyed their occasional visits. During the last few months he was noticed to be failing and becoming more helpless with the weight of advancing years, and the tide of life quietly and peacefully ebbed away until death closed the scene. . . .Thus ended the long and useful career of one of the oldest business men in our community, who was esteemed and respected by all as one of our best and most influential citizens. "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace." Mr. Hibben was born in Uniontown, Pa., April 1, 1804, and first came to Ohio when about 18 years of age, being employed as a clerk in the dry goods store of his brother [Thomas] at Wilmington. After remaining there a few years he came to Greenfield, in this county, where he was a clerk in the store of Mr. Hugh Smart. In the fall of 1826 he came to Hillsboro and engaged in the dry goods business with his brother William. In the following spring he was married at Gettysburg, Pa., to Margaret Galloway, sister if the late Hon. Samuel Galloway, of Columbus. From that time on Mr. Hibben was engaged in mercantile business until his failing health compelled his retirement. He connected himself with the Presbyterian Church about the time of his marriage and became one of its most active and leading members, holding the position of an elder for nearly 53 years. In 1851 he was elected to the State Senate from this district, holding the office for two years, and was afterward a member of the State Board of Equalization. He was noted for his early and pronounced anti-slavery sentiments and was a zealous friend of temperance, education, public improvements and of every enterprise calculated to promote the public welfare and the prosperity of our town and county. amiable and genial in disposition, modest and unobtrusive, he won the respect of all by his true christian life and perhaps no man in our community exercised a greater influence for good during his long and active career. He survived his wife about two years and leaves four children, two sons and two daughters to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate father. His funeral services will take place from the Presbyterian Church this afternoon (Wednesday) at 2 o'clock, and will be conducted by Rev. Dr. McSurely.
Highland Weekly News, Hillsboro, Ohio, February 25, 1885.
AT REST - Death of Hon. Samuel E. Hibben
It becomes our sad duty this week to add another name to the long death roll of our old and prominent citizens who have passed away during the present winter. Hon. Samuel E. Hibben died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Cummings, on East Main street last Sunday afternoon, about 4 o'clock. About seven years ago he had an attack of paralysis, from which he recovered partially, so as to be able to go about and ride out occasionally. His mind was somewhat afflicted, though he was still able to recognize his friends and greatly enjoyed their occasional visits. During the last few months he was noticed to be failing and becoming more helpless with the weight of advancing years, and the tide of life quietly and peacefully ebbed away until death closed the scene. . . .Thus ended the long and useful career of one of the oldest business men in our community, who was esteemed and respected by all as one of our best and most influential citizens. "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace." Mr. Hibben was born in Uniontown, Pa., April 1, 1804, and first came to Ohio when about 18 years of age, being employed as a clerk in the dry goods store of his brother [Thomas] at Wilmington. After remaining there a few years he came to Greenfield, in this county, where he was a clerk in the store of Mr. Hugh Smart. In the fall of 1826 he came to Hillsboro and engaged in the dry goods business with his brother William. In the following spring he was married at Gettysburg, Pa., to Margaret Galloway, sister if the late Hon. Samuel Galloway, of Columbus. From that time on Mr. Hibben was engaged in mercantile business until his failing health compelled his retirement. He connected himself with the Presbyterian Church about the time of his marriage and became one of its most active and leading members, holding the position of an elder for nearly 53 years. In 1851 he was elected to the State Senate from this district, holding the office for two years, and was afterward a member of the State Board of Equalization. He was noted for his early and pronounced anti-slavery sentiments and was a zealous friend of temperance, education, public improvements and of every enterprise calculated to promote the public welfare and the prosperity of our town and county. amiable and genial in disposition, modest and unobtrusive, he won the respect of all by his true christian life and perhaps no man in our community exercised a greater influence for good during his long and active career. He survived his wife about two years and leaves four children, two sons and two daughters to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate father. His funeral services will take place from the Presbyterian Church this afternoon (Wednesday) at 2 o'clock, and will be conducted by Rev. Dr. McSurely.
AT REST - Death of Hon. Samuel E. Hibben
It becomes our sad duty this week to add another name to the long death roll of our old and prominent citizens who have passed away during the present winter. Hon. Samuel E. Hibben died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Cummings, on East Main street last Sunday afternoon, about 4 o'clock. About seven years ago he had an attack of paralysis, from which he recovered partially, so as to be able to go about and ride out occasionally. His mind was somewhat afflicted, though he was still able to recognize his friends and greatly enjoyed their occasional visits. During the last few months he was noticed to be failing and becoming more helpless with the weight of advancing years, and the tide of life quietly and peacefully ebbed away until death closed the scene. . . .Thus ended the long and useful career of one of the oldest business men in our community, who was esteemed and respected by all as one of our best and most influential citizens. "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace." Mr. Hibben was born in Uniontown, Pa., April 1, 1804, and first came to Ohio when about 18 years of age, being employed as a clerk in the dry goods store of his brother [Thomas] at Wilmington. After remaining there a few years he came to Greenfield, in this county, where he was a clerk in the store of Mr. Hugh Smart. In the fall of 1826 he came to Hillsboro and engaged in the dry goods business with his brother William. In the following spring he was married at Gettysburg, Pa., to Margaret Galloway, sister if the late Hon. Samuel Galloway, of Columbus. From that time on Mr. Hibben was engaged in mercantile business until his failing health compelled his retirement. He connected himself with the Presbyterian Church about the time of his marriage and became one of its most active and leading members, holding the position of an elder for nearly 53 years. In 1851 he was elected to the State Senate from this district, holding the office for two years, and was afterward a member of the State Board of Equalization. He was noted for his early and pronounced anti-slavery sentiments and was a zealous friend of temperance, education, public improvements and of every enterprise calculated to promote the public welfare and the prosperity of our town and county. amiable and genial in disposition, modest and unobtrusive, he won the respect of all by his true christian life and perhaps no man in our community exercised a greater influence for good during his long and active career. He survived his wife about two years and leaves four children, two sons and two daughters to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate father. His funeral services will take place from the Presbyterian Church this afternoon (Wednesday) at 2 o'clock, and will be conducted by Rev. Dr. McSurely.
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