Rev. Allen B. Hitchcock, deceased, was born in Great Barrington, Mass., March 20, 1815, and was the son of Harvey and Caroline Hitchcock. He was one of a family
of five ministers, having had four brothers and one brother-in-law in that holy calling.
He united with the Congregational Church when 15 years of age, was a graduate of Illinois College and the Theological Department of Yale College,also attended Harvard for a short time, and was ordained a minister of the gospel in early manhood.
He came West in 1840 in search of a field of labor where he might be useful, and located at Davenport,Iowa, where he organized the Congregational Church of that city, of which he was the Pastor until the autumn of 1844. In October of that year he removed to Moline, and was chosen Pastor of the Congregational Church of that place. He was the second Pastor in succession, and continued to hold
that position for 20 years, during which time he labored
with great ardor to build up a Christian community at Moline. In the pulpit, Sunday-school,lecture room, or in private discourse, his influence was always exerted for the benefit of his fellow-man,and his teachings were always calculated to make people better and happier.
Mr. Hitchcock was a man of superior attainments,gifted with a good command of language, logical in argument, quick to sound the depth of his subject and clear in the presentation of his views. His zeal and earnestness sometimes led him to forget the lapse of time, a fault his congregation was ever ready to excuse, in view of the interesting nature of his discourse. It is said that on one occasion his sermmon lasted two and a half hours, during which time he held his audience in earnest attention by his eloquence and fervor. His great desire was to promote the welfare and happiness of his fellow creatures and to cultivate peace and good will, as well
as to instruct in things spiritual. He was thorough
in his investigation of the subject under consideration,
then positive and independent in his conclusions.
He loved argument, and was always interesting and instructive in conversation. Possessed of a fine sense of honor, he admired honesty and truth, and his teachings were always calculated to develop those great principles. He was noted for his habit of industry and desire to be always doing something useful. But where he was known at his best, was in his home and in the social circle. No one had more friends among both young and old. His home was a favorite resort, and all were glad to partake of his genial hospitality. So thoroughly was he beloved and respected regardless of creed or social position,that it is said that the saloon-keepers of Moline closed their doors and suspended business during his funeral, out of respect to his memory. While he had spoken fearlessly against their traffic while living,he had done so in so fair a manner that he commanded their respect and esteem.
In his political views, he was a pronounced antislavery
man from early manhood and later an earnest Republican. On the breaking out of the late war he was an enthusiastic supporter of Mr. Lincoln and a warm friend of the soldiers. His earnest efforts in the cause of the Union and his able support of sanitary measures identified him so closely with the soldiers that his grave is as regularly decorated on the 30th of every May as that of any soldier.
His name is also on the soldiers' monument. His death occurred Dec. 15, 1873.
Mr. Hitchcock was united in marriage, in New Haven, Conn., July 4, 1840, to Miss Frances Hotchkiss,daughter of Elias Hotchkiss. She was born in New Haven, Conn. The issue of their union was five children, namely: Frances E., born in Davenport, May 4, 1842, now wife of Dr. R. M. Lackey,
of Oak Park, 111.; Maria W., born Oct. 27, 1844,wife of John M. Holt, of Moline, 111. ; Frederick E.,born Feb. 27, 1847, and died aged two years ; Almira W., born May 7, 1850, and died aged eight years; Elizabeth A., born May 23, 1853, now wife of Charles B. Head, of Meriden, Iowa. Mr. Hitchcock's wife, an estimable lady, survived him a little more than two years, her death occurring Feb. 23,
1876.
of five ministers, having had four brothers and one brother-in-law in that holy calling.
He united with the Congregational Church when 15 years of age, was a graduate of Illinois College and the Theological Department of Yale College,also attended Harvard for a short time, and was ordained a minister of the gospel in early manhood.
He came West in 1840 in search of a field of labor where he might be useful, and located at Davenport,Iowa, where he organized the Congregational Church of that city, of which he was the Pastor until the autumn of 1844. In October of that year he removed to Moline, and was chosen Pastor of the Congregational Church of that place. He was the second Pastor in succession, and continued to hold
that position for 20 years, during which time he labored
with great ardor to build up a Christian community at Moline. In the pulpit, Sunday-school,lecture room, or in private discourse, his influence was always exerted for the benefit of his fellow-man,and his teachings were always calculated to make people better and happier.
Mr. Hitchcock was a man of superior attainments,gifted with a good command of language, logical in argument, quick to sound the depth of his subject and clear in the presentation of his views. His zeal and earnestness sometimes led him to forget the lapse of time, a fault his congregation was ever ready to excuse, in view of the interesting nature of his discourse. It is said that on one occasion his sermmon lasted two and a half hours, during which time he held his audience in earnest attention by his eloquence and fervor. His great desire was to promote the welfare and happiness of his fellow creatures and to cultivate peace and good will, as well
as to instruct in things spiritual. He was thorough
in his investigation of the subject under consideration,
then positive and independent in his conclusions.
He loved argument, and was always interesting and instructive in conversation. Possessed of a fine sense of honor, he admired honesty and truth, and his teachings were always calculated to develop those great principles. He was noted for his habit of industry and desire to be always doing something useful. But where he was known at his best, was in his home and in the social circle. No one had more friends among both young and old. His home was a favorite resort, and all were glad to partake of his genial hospitality. So thoroughly was he beloved and respected regardless of creed or social position,that it is said that the saloon-keepers of Moline closed their doors and suspended business during his funeral, out of respect to his memory. While he had spoken fearlessly against their traffic while living,he had done so in so fair a manner that he commanded their respect and esteem.
In his political views, he was a pronounced antislavery
man from early manhood and later an earnest Republican. On the breaking out of the late war he was an enthusiastic supporter of Mr. Lincoln and a warm friend of the soldiers. His earnest efforts in the cause of the Union and his able support of sanitary measures identified him so closely with the soldiers that his grave is as regularly decorated on the 30th of every May as that of any soldier.
His name is also on the soldiers' monument. His death occurred Dec. 15, 1873.
Mr. Hitchcock was united in marriage, in New Haven, Conn., July 4, 1840, to Miss Frances Hotchkiss,daughter of Elias Hotchkiss. She was born in New Haven, Conn. The issue of their union was five children, namely: Frances E., born in Davenport, May 4, 1842, now wife of Dr. R. M. Lackey,
of Oak Park, 111.; Maria W., born Oct. 27, 1844,wife of John M. Holt, of Moline, 111. ; Frederick E.,born Feb. 27, 1847, and died aged two years ; Almira W., born May 7, 1850, and died aged eight years; Elizabeth A., born May 23, 1853, now wife of Charles B. Head, of Meriden, Iowa. Mr. Hitchcock's wife, an estimable lady, survived him a little more than two years, her death occurring Feb. 23,
1876.
Rev. Allen B. Hitchcock, deceased, was born in Great Barrington, Mass., March 20, 1815, and was the son of Harvey and Caroline Hitchcock. He was one of a family
of five ministers, having had four brothers and one brother-in-law in that holy calling.
He united with the Congregational Church when 15 years of age, was a graduate of Illinois College and the Theological Department of Yale College,also attended Harvard for a short time, and was ordained a minister of the gospel in early manhood.
He came West in 1840 in search of a field of labor where he might be useful, and located at Davenport,Iowa, where he organized the Congregational Church of that city, of which he was the Pastor until the autumn of 1844. In October of that year he removed to Moline, and was chosen Pastor of the Congregational Church of that place. He was the second Pastor in succession, and continued to hold
that position for 20 years, during which time he labored
with great ardor to build up a Christian community at Moline. In the pulpit, Sunday-school,lecture room, or in private discourse, his influence was always exerted for the benefit of his fellow-man,and his teachings were always calculated to make people better and happier.
Mr. Hitchcock was a man of superior attainments,gifted with a good command of language, logical in argument, quick to sound the depth of his subject and clear in the presentation of his views. His zeal and earnestness sometimes led him to forget the lapse of time, a fault his congregation was ever ready to excuse, in view of the interesting nature of his discourse. It is said that on one occasion his sermmon lasted two and a half hours, during which time he held his audience in earnest attention by his eloquence and fervor. His great desire was to promote the welfare and happiness of his fellow creatures and to cultivate peace and good will, as well
as to instruct in things spiritual. He was thorough
in his investigation of the subject under consideration,
then positive and independent in his conclusions.
He loved argument, and was always interesting and instructive in conversation. Possessed of a fine sense of honor, he admired honesty and truth, and his teachings were always calculated to develop those great principles. He was noted for his habit of industry and desire to be always doing something useful. But where he was known at his best, was in his home and in the social circle. No one had more friends among both young and old. His home was a favorite resort, and all were glad to partake of his genial hospitality. So thoroughly was he beloved and respected regardless of creed or social position,that it is said that the saloon-keepers of Moline closed their doors and suspended business during his funeral, out of respect to his memory. While he had spoken fearlessly against their traffic while living,he had done so in so fair a manner that he commanded their respect and esteem.
In his political views, he was a pronounced antislavery
man from early manhood and later an earnest Republican. On the breaking out of the late war he was an enthusiastic supporter of Mr. Lincoln and a warm friend of the soldiers. His earnest efforts in the cause of the Union and his able support of sanitary measures identified him so closely with the soldiers that his grave is as regularly decorated on the 30th of every May as that of any soldier.
His name is also on the soldiers' monument. His death occurred Dec. 15, 1873.
Mr. Hitchcock was united in marriage, in New Haven, Conn., July 4, 1840, to Miss Frances Hotchkiss,daughter of Elias Hotchkiss. She was born in New Haven, Conn. The issue of their union was five children, namely: Frances E., born in Davenport, May 4, 1842, now wife of Dr. R. M. Lackey,
of Oak Park, 111.; Maria W., born Oct. 27, 1844,wife of John M. Holt, of Moline, 111. ; Frederick E.,born Feb. 27, 1847, and died aged two years ; Almira W., born May 7, 1850, and died aged eight years; Elizabeth A., born May 23, 1853, now wife of Charles B. Head, of Meriden, Iowa. Mr. Hitchcock's wife, an estimable lady, survived him a little more than two years, her death occurring Feb. 23,
1876.
of five ministers, having had four brothers and one brother-in-law in that holy calling.
He united with the Congregational Church when 15 years of age, was a graduate of Illinois College and the Theological Department of Yale College,also attended Harvard for a short time, and was ordained a minister of the gospel in early manhood.
He came West in 1840 in search of a field of labor where he might be useful, and located at Davenport,Iowa, where he organized the Congregational Church of that city, of which he was the Pastor until the autumn of 1844. In October of that year he removed to Moline, and was chosen Pastor of the Congregational Church of that place. He was the second Pastor in succession, and continued to hold
that position for 20 years, during which time he labored
with great ardor to build up a Christian community at Moline. In the pulpit, Sunday-school,lecture room, or in private discourse, his influence was always exerted for the benefit of his fellow-man,and his teachings were always calculated to make people better and happier.
Mr. Hitchcock was a man of superior attainments,gifted with a good command of language, logical in argument, quick to sound the depth of his subject and clear in the presentation of his views. His zeal and earnestness sometimes led him to forget the lapse of time, a fault his congregation was ever ready to excuse, in view of the interesting nature of his discourse. It is said that on one occasion his sermmon lasted two and a half hours, during which time he held his audience in earnest attention by his eloquence and fervor. His great desire was to promote the welfare and happiness of his fellow creatures and to cultivate peace and good will, as well
as to instruct in things spiritual. He was thorough
in his investigation of the subject under consideration,
then positive and independent in his conclusions.
He loved argument, and was always interesting and instructive in conversation. Possessed of a fine sense of honor, he admired honesty and truth, and his teachings were always calculated to develop those great principles. He was noted for his habit of industry and desire to be always doing something useful. But where he was known at his best, was in his home and in the social circle. No one had more friends among both young and old. His home was a favorite resort, and all were glad to partake of his genial hospitality. So thoroughly was he beloved and respected regardless of creed or social position,that it is said that the saloon-keepers of Moline closed their doors and suspended business during his funeral, out of respect to his memory. While he had spoken fearlessly against their traffic while living,he had done so in so fair a manner that he commanded their respect and esteem.
In his political views, he was a pronounced antislavery
man from early manhood and later an earnest Republican. On the breaking out of the late war he was an enthusiastic supporter of Mr. Lincoln and a warm friend of the soldiers. His earnest efforts in the cause of the Union and his able support of sanitary measures identified him so closely with the soldiers that his grave is as regularly decorated on the 30th of every May as that of any soldier.
His name is also on the soldiers' monument. His death occurred Dec. 15, 1873.
Mr. Hitchcock was united in marriage, in New Haven, Conn., July 4, 1840, to Miss Frances Hotchkiss,daughter of Elias Hotchkiss. She was born in New Haven, Conn. The issue of their union was five children, namely: Frances E., born in Davenport, May 4, 1842, now wife of Dr. R. M. Lackey,
of Oak Park, 111.; Maria W., born Oct. 27, 1844,wife of John M. Holt, of Moline, 111. ; Frederick E.,born Feb. 27, 1847, and died aged two years ; Almira W., born May 7, 1850, and died aged eight years; Elizabeth A., born May 23, 1853, now wife of Charles B. Head, of Meriden, Iowa. Mr. Hitchcock's wife, an estimable lady, survived him a little more than two years, her death occurring Feb. 23,
1876.
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Rev Harvey Rexford Hitchcock Sr
1800–1855
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Elizabeth Maria Hitchcock Rogers
1802–1857
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William Parmelee Hitchcock
1805–1850
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Lydia Minerva Hitchcock Mallett
1807–1861
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Harriett Safronica Hitchcock Cole
1809–1856
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Rev George Beckwith Hitchcock
1811–1872
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Charles Rollins Hitchcock
1816–1890
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Jared Beecher Hitchcock
1818–1885
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Caroline Amelia Hitchcock Shaw
1824–1877
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