JAMES HILTON
Redwood City Democrat
April 16. 1903
James Hilton, the pioneer blacksmith, answered death's call Sunday night and in his passing away one of Redwood City's best known and most respected citizens has gone to rest. During the fifty years of this city's existence, Mr. Hilton had been a part of its history. He was identified with its organization in 1868 and at different times since then was a member of its government, at all times active and earnest in its welfare. In character and physique he was as one of the sturdy oaks of the valley, rugged as the "Village Blacksmith" described by the poet and kindly a nature.
Several years ago, Mr. Hilton was stricken with paralysis and for the first time his powerful frame bent beneath the blow of physical ailment. Since then he has been an invalid, a pathetic example of the struggle between death and strong, healthy vitality. Mr. Hilton had made his home with his daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Hanson and there surrounded by every tender care and comfort and to the happy companionship of his three granddaughters, he spent his declining days and passed peacefully into his eternal rest.
The deceased was born in England in 1822. He came to Redwood City in 1852 and became a partner of A.W. Chew in the blacksmithing business. In 1863, the firm was changed to Hilton and Titus and was continued until 1885 when both partners retired from active life.
In 1858, Mr. Hilton married Miss Ellen Hanson in this city and one daughter, Mrs. Hanson was the result of the union. His wife, who will be remembered by old residents as a most estimable woman, died in 1876.
The funeral which took place from the home on Main Street Tuesday afternoon was attended by many friends. Rev. Mr. Marshall read the Episcopal service and a choir rendered appropriate music. At Union Cemetery the Odd Fellows burial service was conducted and the deceased was laid in the grave and his last resting place covered with the sweetest blossoms of spring.
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Redwood City Democrat
April 16. 1903
James Hilton, the pioneer blacksmith, answered death's call Sunday night and in his passing away one of Redwood City's best known and most respected citizens has gone to rest. During the fifty years of this city's existence, Mr. Hilton had been a part of its history. He was identified with its organization in 1868 and at different times since then was a member of its government, at all times active and earnest in its welfare. In character and physique he was as one of the sturdy oaks of the valley, rugged as the "Village Blacksmith" described by the poet and kindly a nature.
Several years ago, Mr. Hilton was stricken with paralysis and for the first time his powerful frame bent beneath the blow of physical ailment. Since then he has been an invalid, a pathetic example of the struggle between death and strong, healthy vitality. Mr. Hilton had made his home with his daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Hanson and there surrounded by every tender care and comfort and to the happy companionship of his three granddaughters, he spent his declining days and passed peacefully into his eternal rest.
The deceased was born in England in 1822. He came to Redwood City in 1852 and became a partner of A.W. Chew in the blacksmithing business. In 1863, the firm was changed to Hilton and Titus and was continued until 1885 when both partners retired from active life.
In 1858, Mr. Hilton married Miss Ellen Hanson in this city and one daughter, Mrs. Hanson was the result of the union. His wife, who will be remembered by old residents as a most estimable woman, died in 1876.
The funeral which took place from the home on Main Street Tuesday afternoon was attended by many friends. Rev. Mr. Marshall read the Episcopal service and a choir rendered appropriate music. At Union Cemetery the Odd Fellows burial service was conducted and the deceased was laid in the grave and his last resting place covered with the sweetest blossoms of spring.
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JAMES HILTON
Redwood City Democrat
April 16. 1903
James Hilton, the pioneer blacksmith, answered death's call Sunday night and in his passing away one of Redwood City's best known and most respected citizens has gone to rest. During the fifty years of this city's existence, Mr. Hilton had been a part of its history. He was identified with its organization in 1868 and at different times since then was a member of its government, at all times active and earnest in its welfare. In character and physique he was as one of the sturdy oaks of the valley, rugged as the "Village Blacksmith" described by the poet and kindly a nature.
Several years ago, Mr. Hilton was stricken with paralysis and for the first time his powerful frame bent beneath the blow of physical ailment. Since then he has been an invalid, a pathetic example of the struggle between death and strong, healthy vitality. Mr. Hilton had made his home with his daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Hanson and there surrounded by every tender care and comfort and to the happy companionship of his three granddaughters, he spent his declining days and passed peacefully into his eternal rest.
The deceased was born in England in 1822. He came to Redwood City in 1852 and became a partner of A.W. Chew in the blacksmithing business. In 1863, the firm was changed to Hilton and Titus and was continued until 1885 when both partners retired from active life.
In 1858, Mr. Hilton married Miss Ellen Hanson in this city and one daughter, Mrs. Hanson was the result of the union. His wife, who will be remembered by old residents as a most estimable woman, died in 1876.
The funeral which took place from the home on Main Street Tuesday afternoon was attended by many friends. Rev. Mr. Marshall read the Episcopal service and a choir rendered appropriate music. At Union Cemetery the Odd Fellows burial service was conducted and the deceased was laid in the grave and his last resting place covered with the sweetest blossoms of spring.
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Redwood City Democrat
April 16. 1903
James Hilton, the pioneer blacksmith, answered death's call Sunday night and in his passing away one of Redwood City's best known and most respected citizens has gone to rest. During the fifty years of this city's existence, Mr. Hilton had been a part of its history. He was identified with its organization in 1868 and at different times since then was a member of its government, at all times active and earnest in its welfare. In character and physique he was as one of the sturdy oaks of the valley, rugged as the "Village Blacksmith" described by the poet and kindly a nature.
Several years ago, Mr. Hilton was stricken with paralysis and for the first time his powerful frame bent beneath the blow of physical ailment. Since then he has been an invalid, a pathetic example of the struggle between death and strong, healthy vitality. Mr. Hilton had made his home with his daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Hanson and there surrounded by every tender care and comfort and to the happy companionship of his three granddaughters, he spent his declining days and passed peacefully into his eternal rest.
The deceased was born in England in 1822. He came to Redwood City in 1852 and became a partner of A.W. Chew in the blacksmithing business. In 1863, the firm was changed to Hilton and Titus and was continued until 1885 when both partners retired from active life.
In 1858, Mr. Hilton married Miss Ellen Hanson in this city and one daughter, Mrs. Hanson was the result of the union. His wife, who will be remembered by old residents as a most estimable woman, died in 1876.
The funeral which took place from the home on Main Street Tuesday afternoon was attended by many friends. Rev. Mr. Marshall read the Episcopal service and a choir rendered appropriate music. At Union Cemetery the Odd Fellows burial service was conducted and the deceased was laid in the grave and his last resting place covered with the sweetest blossoms of spring.
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