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Alexander J. Hill
18 Mar 1837 – 10 May 1916
| Birth | 18 Mar 1837 |
| Death | 10 May 1916 |
| Cemetery | Calvary Cemetery Alliance , Box Butte County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | DENNIS SKALSTAD on 15 Aug 2024 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88920860 |
Bio
Born near Douglas Bridge, a small village near Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Married Margaret Brennan in 1858 at Willow Springs, Wisconsin. Civil War veteran - Enlisted as a Private in Company B, 30th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry on August 15, 1862 at Mineral Point, Wisconsin. Mustered out on September 20, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. ''''''''''''''' The Alliance Semi-Weekly Times , May 12, 1916, p. 1, col. 5 AGED PIONEER DIED AT ELLSWORTH WEDNESDAY Alexander Hill, one of the pioneers of this section, died at the home of his son, A.J. Hill, three miles southeast of Ellsworth, Wednesday morning, due to a former stroke of paralysis and the accompanying infirmities of age. Mr. Hill was one of western Nebraska's earliest citizens, having come to Box Butte county more than thirty years ago. In the interim he has reared a large family and by his thrift and energy secured for himself a success that has meant a comfort in his declining years. While always sturdy and strong, with the passing of his wife some seven years ago, came an unrest that tended strongly to the undermining of his health and preparing of the way for the ailments that had their beginning nearly two years ago and which terminated in his demise. Alexander Hill was born in Belfast county, Ireland, 79 years ago last March and before coming to the west sought first the interests of his country of adoption by answering the roll call as a loyal soldier during the civil war, and the honors of veteran of the memorable conflict hs justly rested on his shoulders since. Five years ago he began his residence with his son at Ellsworth and aside from an occasional visit to Alliance, the scene of his former activities for so many years, he has found a contentment that has been satisfying and no argument of pursuasion [sic] as to the comforts of the city has been successful in having him change his mind. The remains were taken to Alliance Thursday, where after services at the Holy Rosary church, burial was made in the Catholic cemetery. The following sons and daughters remain to mourn his loss: A. J. Hill, Ellsworth; R. J. Hill, Alliance; Mrs. Wm. Moulton, Alliance; Mrs. W. H. Boland, Lents, Oregon; Mrs. B. Reynolds, Lynndyl, Utah; Mrs. M. J. Boland, Lents, Oregon; and Mrs. Wm. Conroy, East Ely, Nevada. '''''''''''' May 19, 1916, p. 4, col. 3 CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness at the death of our father, and for their floral offerings, especially the K. of C's. A. J. Hill and Family. R. J. Hill and family.
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ALEXANDER HILL CO. B 30 WIS. INF.
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- Margaret Jane Hill Boland 1861–1949
- Robert John Hill 1864–1952
- Elizabeth Ann Hill Boland 1867–1952
- Alexander Joseph Hill Jr 1869–1939
- Martha Ellen "Mattie" Hill Collopy 1871–1901
- Mary Agnes Hill Reynolds 1875–1953
- Rose Hill Burge 1880–1931
- Emaline Augusta "Emma" Hill Conroy 1883–1923
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