Eliza Jane Jamison was the daughter of Elizabeth Patterson (1827-1905) and Archibald Jamison (1821-1871). Both parents were born in Pennsylvania and died in Venango Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. Her father witnessed John Hillard's will on February 3, 1851 and certified same on May 8, 1851.
Eliza married John McMillan Hillard (1842-1906) on February 18, 1864 in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Children:
• Clara Belle (1866-1916)
• Elizabeth Amanda 'Bessie' (1867-1931)
• Jennette Mathilda "Hettie" (1869-1939)
• John Lawrence (1872-1943)
• Priscilla Luella 'Crissie' (1872-1927)
• James Kirk (1876-1925)
• Archibald 'Archie' Forest (1877-1928)
• Emma (1879-before 1909)
• Daniel (1880-before 1909)
• Rhoda Grace (1882-1919)
• Ralph Randolph (1883-1932)
• Eva (1886-before 1909)
• Leon Randolph (1886-1958)
• Jonathan Clare (1889-1969)
Obituary, Butler Citizen, December 16, 1897, provided by David Ross Snyder.
Gone to Rest
Mrs. Eliza Jane Hilliard, wife of John Mc Hilliard, of Venango township, died at her home in that township, on Friday, December 3, 1897 at 6:30 A.M. of organic heart disease, with which she had been afflicted during the past ten years. Her last sickness continued through a period of some eight or nine months, during all of which time she endured her suffering with Christian fortitude and resignation. She was the daughter of Archibald and Elizabeth Jamison, of Venango township, the former of whom passed away a number of years ago, but the later still survives her daughter. The deceased was married to John Mc. Hilliard June 20, 1864, and fourteen children were born to them, three of whom passed to the great beyond in their youth, but eleven survive to mourn the loss of a most kind, ever affectionate, loving and devoted mother. The names of those surviving, given in the chronological order of their birth, are Mrs. Clara Bell Rodgers, of Fairview; Mrs. Bessie A. Scoops, of Washington township, Mrs. Nettie Steele, of Bruin: John L., who still resides at his father's house; Mrs. Crissie A. Brown, of Wheeling West Virginia; James K., who makes his home with his father and is now the teacher of the Grant school in Allegheny township, and Archibald J., Roda Grace, Ralph R., Leon R. and Jonathan C., all of whom attend school from their Father's home. None of these will ever give a mistaken and misconceived response to that inquisitorial motto hanging on the wall, "What is Home Without a Mother?"
The deceased was born November 20, 1846, and was therefore 51 years and 13 days old at the time of her demise. She was a devoted and consistent member of the M. E. church and worshiped with the congregation of that denomination at Farmington, which was near her home. Too much cannot be said in laudation of her Christian character. She was by natural disposition, so kind, admirable, loving and gentle that it always seems easy for her to live the life for a true and unfeigned Christian. In the midst of all the worriments, annoyances, vicissitudes and vexations incident to and inseparable from the rearing of an unusually large family, love was made by her to rule supreme in her household. Her whole life was absorbed by that of her children. No truer wife, no fonder, more loving, more indulgent mother ever lived. As a neighbor and friend she had a pleasant greeting, a kindly smile and a good word for everyone. She lived as all ought to live. From her lips went forth benedictions, instead of maledictions, upon the lives and character of all her neighbors. Much was the inspiration drawn by from "As ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me". As a wife, mother, friend she had few peers. There can be no doubt of her having gone to "that rest that remaineth for the people of God!" While her loss will be keenly felt in the family and by those to whom she was most near and dear, the people of the entire community. In which she lived have sustained an unmitigated and irreparable bereavement. We draw, however; much consolation from the fact that our temporary loss is her eternal grip. She was conscious up to the time the last vital spark took its flight. She said that she knew that she soon must die but that she was ready for that and welcomed the change: and so passed from earth to the realms of eternal bliss a most beneficent and beautiful life. Her funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. A. J. Rinker of the Farmington M. E. church after which her mortal remains were taken to and interred in the family plot in the cemetery at that place, followed by a large concourse of her sorrowing and weeping friends and neighbors, there to remain until the trumpet shall have been sounded on the morning of resurrection. I.M.
Eliza married John McMillan Hillard (1842-1906) on February 18, 1864 in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Children:
• Clara Belle (1866-1916)
• Elizabeth Amanda 'Bessie' (1867-1931)
• Jennette Mathilda "Hettie" (1869-1939)
• John Lawrence (1872-1943)
• Priscilla Luella 'Crissie' (1872-1927)
• James Kirk (1876-1925)
• Archibald 'Archie' Forest (1877-1928)
• Emma (1879-before 1909)
• Daniel (1880-before 1909)
• Rhoda Grace (1882-1919)
• Ralph Randolph (1883-1932)
• Eva (1886-before 1909)
• Leon Randolph (1886-1958)
• Jonathan Clare (1889-1969)
Obituary, Butler Citizen, December 16, 1897, provided by David Ross Snyder.
Gone to Rest
Mrs. Eliza Jane Hilliard, wife of John Mc Hilliard, of Venango township, died at her home in that township, on Friday, December 3, 1897 at 6:30 A.M. of organic heart disease, with which she had been afflicted during the past ten years. Her last sickness continued through a period of some eight or nine months, during all of which time she endured her suffering with Christian fortitude and resignation. She was the daughter of Archibald and Elizabeth Jamison, of Venango township, the former of whom passed away a number of years ago, but the later still survives her daughter. The deceased was married to John Mc. Hilliard June 20, 1864, and fourteen children were born to them, three of whom passed to the great beyond in their youth, but eleven survive to mourn the loss of a most kind, ever affectionate, loving and devoted mother. The names of those surviving, given in the chronological order of their birth, are Mrs. Clara Bell Rodgers, of Fairview; Mrs. Bessie A. Scoops, of Washington township, Mrs. Nettie Steele, of Bruin: John L., who still resides at his father's house; Mrs. Crissie A. Brown, of Wheeling West Virginia; James K., who makes his home with his father and is now the teacher of the Grant school in Allegheny township, and Archibald J., Roda Grace, Ralph R., Leon R. and Jonathan C., all of whom attend school from their Father's home. None of these will ever give a mistaken and misconceived response to that inquisitorial motto hanging on the wall, "What is Home Without a Mother?"
The deceased was born November 20, 1846, and was therefore 51 years and 13 days old at the time of her demise. She was a devoted and consistent member of the M. E. church and worshiped with the congregation of that denomination at Farmington, which was near her home. Too much cannot be said in laudation of her Christian character. She was by natural disposition, so kind, admirable, loving and gentle that it always seems easy for her to live the life for a true and unfeigned Christian. In the midst of all the worriments, annoyances, vicissitudes and vexations incident to and inseparable from the rearing of an unusually large family, love was made by her to rule supreme in her household. Her whole life was absorbed by that of her children. No truer wife, no fonder, more loving, more indulgent mother ever lived. As a neighbor and friend she had a pleasant greeting, a kindly smile and a good word for everyone. She lived as all ought to live. From her lips went forth benedictions, instead of maledictions, upon the lives and character of all her neighbors. Much was the inspiration drawn by from "As ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me". As a wife, mother, friend she had few peers. There can be no doubt of her having gone to "that rest that remaineth for the people of God!" While her loss will be keenly felt in the family and by those to whom she was most near and dear, the people of the entire community. In which she lived have sustained an unmitigated and irreparable bereavement. We draw, however; much consolation from the fact that our temporary loss is her eternal grip. She was conscious up to the time the last vital spark took its flight. She said that she knew that she soon must die but that she was ready for that and welcomed the change: and so passed from earth to the realms of eternal bliss a most beneficent and beautiful life. Her funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. A. J. Rinker of the Farmington M. E. church after which her mortal remains were taken to and interred in the family plot in the cemetery at that place, followed by a large concourse of her sorrowing and weeping friends and neighbors, there to remain until the trumpet shall have been sounded on the morning of resurrection. I.M.
Eliza Jane Jamison was the daughter of Elizabeth Patterson (1827-1905) and Archibald Jamison (1821-1871). Both parents were born in Pennsylvania and died in Venango Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. Her father witnessed John Hillard's will on February 3, 1851 and certified same on May 8, 1851.
Eliza married John McMillan Hillard (1842-1906) on February 18, 1864 in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Children:
• Clara Belle (1866-1916)
• Elizabeth Amanda 'Bessie' (1867-1931)
• Jennette Mathilda "Hettie" (1869-1939)
• John Lawrence (1872-1943)
• Priscilla Luella 'Crissie' (1872-1927)
• James Kirk (1876-1925)
• Archibald 'Archie' Forest (1877-1928)
• Emma (1879-before 1909)
• Daniel (1880-before 1909)
• Rhoda Grace (1882-1919)
• Ralph Randolph (1883-1932)
• Eva (1886-before 1909)
• Leon Randolph (1886-1958)
• Jonathan Clare (1889-1969)
Obituary, Butler Citizen, December 16, 1897, provided by David Ross Snyder.
Gone to Rest
Mrs. Eliza Jane Hilliard, wife of John Mc Hilliard, of Venango township, died at her home in that township, on Friday, December 3, 1897 at 6:30 A.M. of organic heart disease, with which she had been afflicted during the past ten years. Her last sickness continued through a period of some eight or nine months, during all of which time she endured her suffering with Christian fortitude and resignation. She was the daughter of Archibald and Elizabeth Jamison, of Venango township, the former of whom passed away a number of years ago, but the later still survives her daughter. The deceased was married to John Mc. Hilliard June 20, 1864, and fourteen children were born to them, three of whom passed to the great beyond in their youth, but eleven survive to mourn the loss of a most kind, ever affectionate, loving and devoted mother. The names of those surviving, given in the chronological order of their birth, are Mrs. Clara Bell Rodgers, of Fairview; Mrs. Bessie A. Scoops, of Washington township, Mrs. Nettie Steele, of Bruin: John L., who still resides at his father's house; Mrs. Crissie A. Brown, of Wheeling West Virginia; James K., who makes his home with his father and is now the teacher of the Grant school in Allegheny township, and Archibald J., Roda Grace, Ralph R., Leon R. and Jonathan C., all of whom attend school from their Father's home. None of these will ever give a mistaken and misconceived response to that inquisitorial motto hanging on the wall, "What is Home Without a Mother?"
The deceased was born November 20, 1846, and was therefore 51 years and 13 days old at the time of her demise. She was a devoted and consistent member of the M. E. church and worshiped with the congregation of that denomination at Farmington, which was near her home. Too much cannot be said in laudation of her Christian character. She was by natural disposition, so kind, admirable, loving and gentle that it always seems easy for her to live the life for a true and unfeigned Christian. In the midst of all the worriments, annoyances, vicissitudes and vexations incident to and inseparable from the rearing of an unusually large family, love was made by her to rule supreme in her household. Her whole life was absorbed by that of her children. No truer wife, no fonder, more loving, more indulgent mother ever lived. As a neighbor and friend she had a pleasant greeting, a kindly smile and a good word for everyone. She lived as all ought to live. From her lips went forth benedictions, instead of maledictions, upon the lives and character of all her neighbors. Much was the inspiration drawn by from "As ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me". As a wife, mother, friend she had few peers. There can be no doubt of her having gone to "that rest that remaineth for the people of God!" While her loss will be keenly felt in the family and by those to whom she was most near and dear, the people of the entire community. In which she lived have sustained an unmitigated and irreparable bereavement. We draw, however; much consolation from the fact that our temporary loss is her eternal grip. She was conscious up to the time the last vital spark took its flight. She said that she knew that she soon must die but that she was ready for that and welcomed the change: and so passed from earth to the realms of eternal bliss a most beneficent and beautiful life. Her funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. A. J. Rinker of the Farmington M. E. church after which her mortal remains were taken to and interred in the family plot in the cemetery at that place, followed by a large concourse of her sorrowing and weeping friends and neighbors, there to remain until the trumpet shall have been sounded on the morning of resurrection. I.M.
Eliza married John McMillan Hillard (1842-1906) on February 18, 1864 in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Children:
• Clara Belle (1866-1916)
• Elizabeth Amanda 'Bessie' (1867-1931)
• Jennette Mathilda "Hettie" (1869-1939)
• John Lawrence (1872-1943)
• Priscilla Luella 'Crissie' (1872-1927)
• James Kirk (1876-1925)
• Archibald 'Archie' Forest (1877-1928)
• Emma (1879-before 1909)
• Daniel (1880-before 1909)
• Rhoda Grace (1882-1919)
• Ralph Randolph (1883-1932)
• Eva (1886-before 1909)
• Leon Randolph (1886-1958)
• Jonathan Clare (1889-1969)
Obituary, Butler Citizen, December 16, 1897, provided by David Ross Snyder.
Gone to Rest
Mrs. Eliza Jane Hilliard, wife of John Mc Hilliard, of Venango township, died at her home in that township, on Friday, December 3, 1897 at 6:30 A.M. of organic heart disease, with which she had been afflicted during the past ten years. Her last sickness continued through a period of some eight or nine months, during all of which time she endured her suffering with Christian fortitude and resignation. She was the daughter of Archibald and Elizabeth Jamison, of Venango township, the former of whom passed away a number of years ago, but the later still survives her daughter. The deceased was married to John Mc. Hilliard June 20, 1864, and fourteen children were born to them, three of whom passed to the great beyond in their youth, but eleven survive to mourn the loss of a most kind, ever affectionate, loving and devoted mother. The names of those surviving, given in the chronological order of their birth, are Mrs. Clara Bell Rodgers, of Fairview; Mrs. Bessie A. Scoops, of Washington township, Mrs. Nettie Steele, of Bruin: John L., who still resides at his father's house; Mrs. Crissie A. Brown, of Wheeling West Virginia; James K., who makes his home with his father and is now the teacher of the Grant school in Allegheny township, and Archibald J., Roda Grace, Ralph R., Leon R. and Jonathan C., all of whom attend school from their Father's home. None of these will ever give a mistaken and misconceived response to that inquisitorial motto hanging on the wall, "What is Home Without a Mother?"
The deceased was born November 20, 1846, and was therefore 51 years and 13 days old at the time of her demise. She was a devoted and consistent member of the M. E. church and worshiped with the congregation of that denomination at Farmington, which was near her home. Too much cannot be said in laudation of her Christian character. She was by natural disposition, so kind, admirable, loving and gentle that it always seems easy for her to live the life for a true and unfeigned Christian. In the midst of all the worriments, annoyances, vicissitudes and vexations incident to and inseparable from the rearing of an unusually large family, love was made by her to rule supreme in her household. Her whole life was absorbed by that of her children. No truer wife, no fonder, more loving, more indulgent mother ever lived. As a neighbor and friend she had a pleasant greeting, a kindly smile and a good word for everyone. She lived as all ought to live. From her lips went forth benedictions, instead of maledictions, upon the lives and character of all her neighbors. Much was the inspiration drawn by from "As ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me". As a wife, mother, friend she had few peers. There can be no doubt of her having gone to "that rest that remaineth for the people of God!" While her loss will be keenly felt in the family and by those to whom she was most near and dear, the people of the entire community. In which she lived have sustained an unmitigated and irreparable bereavement. We draw, however; much consolation from the fact that our temporary loss is her eternal grip. She was conscious up to the time the last vital spark took its flight. She said that she knew that she soon must die but that she was ready for that and welcomed the change: and so passed from earth to the realms of eternal bliss a most beneficent and beautiful life. Her funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. A. J. Rinker of the Farmington M. E. church after which her mortal remains were taken to and interred in the family plot in the cemetery at that place, followed by a large concourse of her sorrowing and weeping friends and neighbors, there to remain until the trumpet shall have been sounded on the morning of resurrection. I.M.
Inscription
Eliza J. Hillard / Dec. 20, 1844 / Dec. 3, 1897 / John Mc. Hillard / 1842 - 1906 / HILLARD
Family Members
Children
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Clara Belle Hillard Rodgers
1866–1916
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Elizabeth Amanda "Bessie" Hillard Stoops
1867–1931
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Jennette Mathilda "Hettie" Hillard Steele
1869–1939
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Priscilla Louella "Crissie" Hillard Brown
1872–1927
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John Lawrence Hillard
1872–1943
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James Kirk Hillard
1876–1925
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Archibald Forest "Archie" Hillard
1877–1928
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Rhoda G Hilliard Snow
1882–1919
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Jonathan Clair Hillard
1889–1969
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