Father: Thomas Hilleary
Mother: Elizabeth "Betsy" Keith
Hilleary.
Captain William C. Hilleary died at his home near Warren, January 17, 1908, after an illness of several months. Deceased was born in Fauquier Co., Va., Jan. 29. 1823; came to Misssouri with his parents in 1835; was married to Miss Eiizabeth Payne in 1854. To this union was born three sons and four daughters, all of whom with their mother survive.
Captain Hilleary went to California in 1849 and spent two years in that state. During the war between the states he espoused the Confederate cause and gallantly fought through out the war.
Capt. Hilleary was a kind husband, a loving father, and good neighbor. He was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be sadly missed by his large circle of friends.
He was for about 45 years a faithful Mason and the beautiful burial rites of that noble order were read at the grave. Funeral services were conducted at the late residence of deceased at 11 a. m. Sunday, and the body was the first to be laid away in the new cemetery wi--ed (this part cut off) Andrew Chapel by the late Jasen Barnett.
Monroe City Democrat, Monroe City, Missouri, 23 Jan 1908, Thu • Page 1, Column 5
(All above bio contributed by Pam Witherow)
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Hunnewell Graphic (Hunnewell, Missouri) Fri., Jan. 24, 1908
Death of A Pioneer
William C. Hilleary, a pioneer settler of Marion County, died at his home near here, Friday, January 17, 1908, after an illness of some three months. He was born in Fanquier County, Virginia, January 29, 1823, and came to Missouri with his parents in 1835 and settled in Marion County, where, with the exception of two years spent in California, he continued to reside until the time of his death. During the Civil War he served as a soldier for three years in the confederate army. He was a prominent member of the Masonic lodge at Hunnewell for about forty years. All of his family except one brother and one sister have preceded him across the river. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Payne, February 13, 1855. To this union was born seven children, all of whom survive him. For almost 54 years he and his wife traveled the pathway of life together.
Funeral services were conducted at the family residents Sunday at eleven o'clock, by Rev. E. McNair after which the remains were taken to the cemetery at Andrew Chapel and after it an impressive ceremony by the Masons, were laid to rest.
(Contributor: Mary Clarkson Turek)
Hunnewell Graphic, Hunnewell Shelby County, Missouri, Friday, January 24, 1908
IN MEMORIAM
Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe who has seen fit to remove our beloved brother William C. Hilleary from his Stewardship in this terrestrial lodge below to the one celestial on high where all things are prepared by Him who doeth all things well and to whose mandates we call humbly and reverently bow.
Resolved 1st, That by the death of brother Hilleary, Hunnewell lodge No. 415 A. F. and A. M. has lost one of its most faithful members one in whose integrity all could confidentially rely.
Resolved 2nd, That to the bereaved companion of his joys and sorrows and to his children who will know no more a husband and father's love and care, this a lodge extends to them a fostering hand and deeply sympathizes with them in their hour of extremity.
Resolved 3rd, That a copy of this preamble and resolutions be spread up on the minutes of this lodge, a copy presented to the bereaved family and copy furnished the Hunnewell Graphic for publication.
Resolved 4th, That this lodge be draped in mourning for a period of 30 days in memory of our deceased brother.
E. C. Davis,
F. N. Painter, Committee
W. B. Herron.
Copy on file at the Shelby County MO. Historical Society and Museum
(Contributor: Mary Clarkson Turek )
Mother: Elizabeth "Betsy" Keith
Hilleary.
Captain William C. Hilleary died at his home near Warren, January 17, 1908, after an illness of several months. Deceased was born in Fauquier Co., Va., Jan. 29. 1823; came to Misssouri with his parents in 1835; was married to Miss Eiizabeth Payne in 1854. To this union was born three sons and four daughters, all of whom with their mother survive.
Captain Hilleary went to California in 1849 and spent two years in that state. During the war between the states he espoused the Confederate cause and gallantly fought through out the war.
Capt. Hilleary was a kind husband, a loving father, and good neighbor. He was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be sadly missed by his large circle of friends.
He was for about 45 years a faithful Mason and the beautiful burial rites of that noble order were read at the grave. Funeral services were conducted at the late residence of deceased at 11 a. m. Sunday, and the body was the first to be laid away in the new cemetery wi--ed (this part cut off) Andrew Chapel by the late Jasen Barnett.
Monroe City Democrat, Monroe City, Missouri, 23 Jan 1908, Thu • Page 1, Column 5
(All above bio contributed by Pam Witherow)
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Hunnewell Graphic (Hunnewell, Missouri) Fri., Jan. 24, 1908
Death of A Pioneer
William C. Hilleary, a pioneer settler of Marion County, died at his home near here, Friday, January 17, 1908, after an illness of some three months. He was born in Fanquier County, Virginia, January 29, 1823, and came to Missouri with his parents in 1835 and settled in Marion County, where, with the exception of two years spent in California, he continued to reside until the time of his death. During the Civil War he served as a soldier for three years in the confederate army. He was a prominent member of the Masonic lodge at Hunnewell for about forty years. All of his family except one brother and one sister have preceded him across the river. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Payne, February 13, 1855. To this union was born seven children, all of whom survive him. For almost 54 years he and his wife traveled the pathway of life together.
Funeral services were conducted at the family residents Sunday at eleven o'clock, by Rev. E. McNair after which the remains were taken to the cemetery at Andrew Chapel and after it an impressive ceremony by the Masons, were laid to rest.
(Contributor: Mary Clarkson Turek)
Hunnewell Graphic, Hunnewell Shelby County, Missouri, Friday, January 24, 1908
IN MEMORIAM
Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe who has seen fit to remove our beloved brother William C. Hilleary from his Stewardship in this terrestrial lodge below to the one celestial on high where all things are prepared by Him who doeth all things well and to whose mandates we call humbly and reverently bow.
Resolved 1st, That by the death of brother Hilleary, Hunnewell lodge No. 415 A. F. and A. M. has lost one of its most faithful members one in whose integrity all could confidentially rely.
Resolved 2nd, That to the bereaved companion of his joys and sorrows and to his children who will know no more a husband and father's love and care, this a lodge extends to them a fostering hand and deeply sympathizes with them in their hour of extremity.
Resolved 3rd, That a copy of this preamble and resolutions be spread up on the minutes of this lodge, a copy presented to the bereaved family and copy furnished the Hunnewell Graphic for publication.
Resolved 4th, That this lodge be draped in mourning for a period of 30 days in memory of our deceased brother.
E. C. Davis,
F. N. Painter, Committee
W. B. Herron.
Copy on file at the Shelby County MO. Historical Society and Museum
(Contributor: Mary Clarkson Turek )
Father: Thomas Hilleary
Mother: Elizabeth "Betsy" Keith
Hilleary.
Captain William C. Hilleary died at his home near Warren, January 17, 1908, after an illness of several months. Deceased was born in Fauquier Co., Va., Jan. 29. 1823; came to Misssouri with his parents in 1835; was married to Miss Eiizabeth Payne in 1854. To this union was born three sons and four daughters, all of whom with their mother survive.
Captain Hilleary went to California in 1849 and spent two years in that state. During the war between the states he espoused the Confederate cause and gallantly fought through out the war.
Capt. Hilleary was a kind husband, a loving father, and good neighbor. He was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be sadly missed by his large circle of friends.
He was for about 45 years a faithful Mason and the beautiful burial rites of that noble order were read at the grave. Funeral services were conducted at the late residence of deceased at 11 a. m. Sunday, and the body was the first to be laid away in the new cemetery wi--ed (this part cut off) Andrew Chapel by the late Jasen Barnett.
Monroe City Democrat, Monroe City, Missouri, 23 Jan 1908, Thu • Page 1, Column 5
(All above bio contributed by Pam Witherow)
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Hunnewell Graphic (Hunnewell, Missouri) Fri., Jan. 24, 1908
Death of A Pioneer
William C. Hilleary, a pioneer settler of Marion County, died at his home near here, Friday, January 17, 1908, after an illness of some three months. He was born in Fanquier County, Virginia, January 29, 1823, and came to Missouri with his parents in 1835 and settled in Marion County, where, with the exception of two years spent in California, he continued to reside until the time of his death. During the Civil War he served as a soldier for three years in the confederate army. He was a prominent member of the Masonic lodge at Hunnewell for about forty years. All of his family except one brother and one sister have preceded him across the river. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Payne, February 13, 1855. To this union was born seven children, all of whom survive him. For almost 54 years he and his wife traveled the pathway of life together.
Funeral services were conducted at the family residents Sunday at eleven o'clock, by Rev. E. McNair after which the remains were taken to the cemetery at Andrew Chapel and after it an impressive ceremony by the Masons, were laid to rest.
(Contributor: Mary Clarkson Turek)
Hunnewell Graphic, Hunnewell Shelby County, Missouri, Friday, January 24, 1908
IN MEMORIAM
Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe who has seen fit to remove our beloved brother William C. Hilleary from his Stewardship in this terrestrial lodge below to the one celestial on high where all things are prepared by Him who doeth all things well and to whose mandates we call humbly and reverently bow.
Resolved 1st, That by the death of brother Hilleary, Hunnewell lodge No. 415 A. F. and A. M. has lost one of its most faithful members one in whose integrity all could confidentially rely.
Resolved 2nd, That to the bereaved companion of his joys and sorrows and to his children who will know no more a husband and father's love and care, this a lodge extends to them a fostering hand and deeply sympathizes with them in their hour of extremity.
Resolved 3rd, That a copy of this preamble and resolutions be spread up on the minutes of this lodge, a copy presented to the bereaved family and copy furnished the Hunnewell Graphic for publication.
Resolved 4th, That this lodge be draped in mourning for a period of 30 days in memory of our deceased brother.
E. C. Davis,
F. N. Painter, Committee
W. B. Herron.
Copy on file at the Shelby County MO. Historical Society and Museum
(Contributor: Mary Clarkson Turek )
Mother: Elizabeth "Betsy" Keith
Hilleary.
Captain William C. Hilleary died at his home near Warren, January 17, 1908, after an illness of several months. Deceased was born in Fauquier Co., Va., Jan. 29. 1823; came to Misssouri with his parents in 1835; was married to Miss Eiizabeth Payne in 1854. To this union was born three sons and four daughters, all of whom with their mother survive.
Captain Hilleary went to California in 1849 and spent two years in that state. During the war between the states he espoused the Confederate cause and gallantly fought through out the war.
Capt. Hilleary was a kind husband, a loving father, and good neighbor. He was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be sadly missed by his large circle of friends.
He was for about 45 years a faithful Mason and the beautiful burial rites of that noble order were read at the grave. Funeral services were conducted at the late residence of deceased at 11 a. m. Sunday, and the body was the first to be laid away in the new cemetery wi--ed (this part cut off) Andrew Chapel by the late Jasen Barnett.
Monroe City Democrat, Monroe City, Missouri, 23 Jan 1908, Thu • Page 1, Column 5
(All above bio contributed by Pam Witherow)
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Hunnewell Graphic (Hunnewell, Missouri) Fri., Jan. 24, 1908
Death of A Pioneer
William C. Hilleary, a pioneer settler of Marion County, died at his home near here, Friday, January 17, 1908, after an illness of some three months. He was born in Fanquier County, Virginia, January 29, 1823, and came to Missouri with his parents in 1835 and settled in Marion County, where, with the exception of two years spent in California, he continued to reside until the time of his death. During the Civil War he served as a soldier for three years in the confederate army. He was a prominent member of the Masonic lodge at Hunnewell for about forty years. All of his family except one brother and one sister have preceded him across the river. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Payne, February 13, 1855. To this union was born seven children, all of whom survive him. For almost 54 years he and his wife traveled the pathway of life together.
Funeral services were conducted at the family residents Sunday at eleven o'clock, by Rev. E. McNair after which the remains were taken to the cemetery at Andrew Chapel and after it an impressive ceremony by the Masons, were laid to rest.
(Contributor: Mary Clarkson Turek)
Hunnewell Graphic, Hunnewell Shelby County, Missouri, Friday, January 24, 1908
IN MEMORIAM
Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe who has seen fit to remove our beloved brother William C. Hilleary from his Stewardship in this terrestrial lodge below to the one celestial on high where all things are prepared by Him who doeth all things well and to whose mandates we call humbly and reverently bow.
Resolved 1st, That by the death of brother Hilleary, Hunnewell lodge No. 415 A. F. and A. M. has lost one of its most faithful members one in whose integrity all could confidentially rely.
Resolved 2nd, That to the bereaved companion of his joys and sorrows and to his children who will know no more a husband and father's love and care, this a lodge extends to them a fostering hand and deeply sympathizes with them in their hour of extremity.
Resolved 3rd, That a copy of this preamble and resolutions be spread up on the minutes of this lodge, a copy presented to the bereaved family and copy furnished the Hunnewell Graphic for publication.
Resolved 4th, That this lodge be draped in mourning for a period of 30 days in memory of our deceased brother.
E. C. Davis,
F. N. Painter, Committee
W. B. Herron.
Copy on file at the Shelby County MO. Historical Society and Museum
(Contributor: Mary Clarkson Turek )
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