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Capt Henry Hilton Sr.

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Capt Henry Hilton Sr.

Birth
Central Chebogue, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death
2 Apr 1829 (aged 59)
Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial
Rockville, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada Add to Map
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Husband of Eunice Kelley
Husband of Eunice Kelley

Inscription


In memory of
HENRY HILTON Sen.
who died April 2 1829.
Aged 50 years.
10 month 8 day

Jesus can wake a dying bed
Soft as downy pillows are
While on his breast I lay my head
And breathe in life out sweetly there

Note: sandstone; facing northwest; measures 27 1/2" high; 16 1/2" wide; 2" deep

Thanks to Char Mitts for the transcription and tombstone material and dimensional info.

Gravesite Details

sandstone; facing northwest; measures 27 1/2" high; 16 1/2" wide; 2" deep



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  • Created by: family historian
  • Added: Nov 17, 2008
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31498417/henry-hilton: accessed ), memorial page for Capt Henry Hilton Sr. (24 May 1769–2 Apr 1829), Find a Grave Memorial ID 31498417, citing Chebogue Cemetery, Rockville, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada; Maintained by family historian (contributor 46574868).