Thursday, June 12, 2014

The Death of Fred Hillman

Fred Hillman and his wife, Bessie, had just moved into the flat over the soft-drink parlor when a car accident took his life in May 1921.

6-12-2014 Fred Hillman accident
(Click on images to enlarge)

Fred's funeral was in keeping with his status as a prominent, life-long citizen of Hobart, a member of the Elks Lodge, and an army veteran of the World's War.

6-12-2014 Fred Hillman Funeral


William J. Killigrew was appointed administrator of Fred's estate. Ed Scheidt and Emil Scharbach carried out the appraisal of its value.

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Fred's grave marker in Hobart Cemetery.

6-12-2014 Fred Hillman grave marker

He lies beside his mother, Mary — John's first wife …

6-12-2014 Mary Hillman grave marker

… and a brother, Wallace, who was born in August 1892 and died in October 1892.

6-12-2014 Wallace Hillman grave marker


Sources:
♦ "Fred Hillman Killed This (Thursday) Morning When Car Turns Over." Hobart News 12 May 1921.
♦ "Fred Hillman Killed." Hobart Gazette 13 May 1921.
♦ "Fred Hillman Laid at Rest." Hobart Gazette 20 May 1921.
♦ "Local and Personal." Hobart News 19 May 1921.
♦ "Local Drifts." Hobart Gazette 20 May 1921.

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