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James Hilton

Date of Birth: Mar 1822

Born In: England

Age: 80

Occupation: Blacksmith

Marital Status: Widowed

Died: 12 Apr 1903

Cause of Death: Apoplexy

Death Location: Redwood City

Burial Plot: 118

FindaGrave ID: 12349326

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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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James Hilton, a sturdy blacksmith of good old English stock, settled here to ply his trade, leaving the search for gold to his more venturesome fellows, and "Week in, week out, from morn till night, You could hear his bellows blow."
Though he worked diligently at his trade, he also wrought well for his town, and its interests were his interests. In 1858 he married Miss. Ellen Hanson, who passed away in 1876, leaving him one daughter, who became Mrs. Albert Hanson and with whom he has made his home. He was one of the picturesque characters of our streets because of his fine build and snow white hair and beard. In 1885 he retired from business and since then has lived a quiet and peaceful life surrounded by his grandchildren, of whom he was very fond. He was an honest, God-fearing citizen and one of whom the town can long be proud.
The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. T. Marshall of the Episcopal Church conducting the services. The Odd Fellows, of which Mr. Hilton had long been a member, attended in a body and the funeral was one of the most largely attended in Redwood for some years. The Interment took place in Union Cemetery. His last resting place was liberally covered beautiful flowers.

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    Mary E Hilton

    Date of Birth: 1 Feb 1846

    Born In: 

    Age: 69

    Occupation: Teacher

    Marital Status: Single

    Died: 10 Jun 1915

    Cause of Death: 

    Death Location: Burlingame

    Burial Plot: 131

    FindaGrave ID: 237575709

    Mary E Hilton

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    Miss Mary E Hilton a former teacher in this country, died in her home in Burlingame on Wednesday. She was one of the early teachers of the county and was well known in the peninsula and particularly Redwood City. She was a member of the local Congregational Church for thirty years. The funeral took place from the latter church yesterday afternoon and after the services the body was placed in the Hughes vault in Union Cemetery. The deceased was a warm personal friend of Mr. and Mrs. Hughes.
    Redwood City Democrat June 17, 1915

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      Mary F Hilton

      Date of Birth: 1 Aug 1865

      Born In: Connecticut

      Age: 24

      Occupation: Teacher

      Marital Status: Married

      Died: 21 Dec 1889

      Cause of Death: 

      Death Location: Menlo Park

      Burial Plot: L46

      FindaGrave ID: 5742870

      Mary F Hilton

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        Infant of JA & C Hinck

        Date of Birth: 9 Dec 1910

        Born In: Redwood City

        Age: 0

        Occupation: Infant

        Marital Status: Single

        Died: 9 Dec 1910

        Cause of Death: Stillborn

        Death Location: Redwood City

        Burial Plot: Near County Road

        FindaGrave ID: 12349333

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          John August Hinck

          Date of Birth: 18 Jun 1858

          Born In: Germany

          Age: 71

          Occupation: Watchman

          Marital Status: Married

          Died: 17 Dec 1929

          Cause of Death: 

          Death Location: Palo Alto

          Burial Plot: 

          FindaGrave ID: 246054796

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          JOHN A. HINCK DIED, AGE 71
          REDWOOD CITY, Dec 18 - John August Hinck, 71, for the past 23 years a resident of this community, passed away late Tuesday evening at his home at 142 Ramona street. Mr. Hinck was a native of Germany and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Katherina Hinck.
          Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock from the Layng & Tinney Funeral Home with with internment at Union Cemetery. Friends are asked to omit flowers.

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            Louise M. Hind

            Date of Birth: 24 Sep 1868

            Born In: Ohio

            Age: 46

            Occupation: 

            Marital Status: Married

            Died: 4 Apr 1915

            Cause of Death: 

            Death Location: San Francisco

            Burial Plot: 8

            FindaGrave ID: 111900636

            Louise M. Hind

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            HIND - In this city, Louise Hind, beloved wife of Thomas Hind and mother of Alice G. and Thomas L. Hind a native of Cacheville, Ohio, aged 46 years 6 months and 11 days.
            Friends are invited to attend the funeral tomorrow (Tuesday), from the parlors of the Redwood City Undertaking Co,: hence to the Congregational Church. Internment Union Cemetery, Redwood City.

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              Thomas Luke Hind

              Date of Birth: 3 Aug 1852

              Born In: England

              Age: 67

              Occupation: Retired Butcher

              Marital Status: Widowed

              Died: 22 Jan 1920

              Cause of Death: Heart Disease

              Death Location: Redwood City

              Burial Plot: 8

              FindaGrave ID: 233268034

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              HIND - At Redwood City, January 22, 1920, Thomas L., beloved husband of the late Louise Hind and father of Gertrude and Thomas Hind, a native of England, aged 67 years 5 months 19 days.
              Friends are invited to attend the funeral tomorrow (Saturday), January 24, at 1:30pm at the Congregational Church, Redwood City. Remains at the chapel of Tinney & Layng, Redwood City, Internment Union Cemetery.

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                Jim Hing

                Date of Birth: 1850

                Born In: China

                Age: 80

                Occupation: Laborer

                Marital Status: 

                Died: 2 Feb 1930

                Cause of Death: Struck by parties unknown while driving

                Death Location: Willow Road, Menlo Park

                Burial Plot: IOOF

                FindaGrave ID: 246055013

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                  Edger H Hinman

                  Date of Birth: 1858

                  Born In: California

                  Age: 25

                  Occupation: 

                  Marital Status: Single

                  Died: 26 Feb 1883

                  Cause of Death: 

                  Death Location: San Jose

                  Burial Plot: 186

                  FindaGrave ID: 12349337

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                    Eliphalet S Hinman

                    Date of Birth: 1818

                    Born In: New York

                    Age: 85

                    Occupation: 

                    Marital Status: Widower

                    Died: 19 Mar 1903

                    Cause of Death: Uremic Poisoning

                    Death Location: Kings City

                    Burial Plot: 186

                    FindaGrave ID: 12349341

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