Hillory Madison Wilder II was born 1825 in Wake County, NC the youngest of 8 known surviving children (2 boys/6 girls) born to planter Col. Hillory Madison Hinton (Sr.) and his wife, Esther Avera.
Hillory, Jr., who became a doctor, died young at age 26. His father died in March 1849, and young Hillory died 3 months later on June 23, 1849, adding to the sorrow of his already grieving mother.
Hillory, Jr., who became a doctor, died young at age 26. His father died in March 1849, and young Hillory died 3 months later on June 23, 1849, adding to the sorrow of his already grieving mother.
Hillory Madison Wilder II was born 1825 in Wake County, NC the youngest of 8 known surviving children (2 boys/6 girls) born to planter Col. Hillory Madison Hinton (Sr.) and his wife, Esther Avera.
Hillory, Jr., who became a doctor, died young at age 26. His father died in March 1849, and young Hillory died 3 months later on June 23, 1849, adding to the sorrow of his already grieving mother.
Hillory, Jr., who became a doctor, died young at age 26. His father died in March 1849, and young Hillory died 3 months later on June 23, 1849, adding to the sorrow of his already grieving mother.
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Died age 26 "In memory of Hillory M. Wilder, M.D. who was born September 3rd 1825 and died June 23rd 1849 in the 26 year of his age Distinguished alike for the love of learning and truth and with the mildness of his temper, the kindness of his heart and purity of his purpose he will be long and sincerely lamented by his affectionate friends and relatives. 'Happy is he who dies in youth and whose renown is known.'"
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