News of the death of A.J. Hileman, deputy county recorder of deeds, at his home in Somerset Tuesday morning, April 7, brought sorrow to many hearts, for Mr. Hileman was held in affectionate regard by a great many people in Somerset county who knew him intimately in both private and official life. He was a man of strict integrity and of marked efficiency in his chosen work and in his official capacity, and a most obliging public servant.
His death was caused by uremic poisoning after being bedfast since Saturday. He had not been in good health the past year, but he continued at his work despite the advice of friends that he had better get away from the confining office work. Only on two occasions, however, did he miss appearing at the office for work until he took to his bed for the last time. His condition grew worse rapidly, and the members of his family were tenderly watching by his bedside when the Death Angel appeared to claim him. He was a member of the Methodist Church and of Hiawatha Lodge, IOOF of Addison.
Mr. Hileman was born in Addison Township, March 12, 1843, and therefore was 71 years and 26 days of age at his death. His early education was received in the public schools of his native township, and later he attended normal schools in Somerset County, Pa., and Allegany Co., Maryland. He entered the teaching profession at an early age, and for 24 years - 16 in this county and eight in Allegany County, Md. - with success and credit, being the oldest teacher in the county in successive terms when he quit. The editor of The Republican was one of his first pupils in the old Bear Creek log school house near Accident, Md. He was our first teacher and taught us our A,B,C's.
On September 26, 1875, he was married to Samantha Bird, who died several years ago. His surviving children are Mrs. C.R. Schultz of California, Pa., Mrs. Ray Wisseman and Misses Maude and Emma, all at home.
In 1885, Mr. Hileman was appointed clerk to the County Commissioners, and so well did he perform his duties that he was re-elected in 1888, performing the duties of that office for six years. In 1890, he was elected Registrar and Recorder of Deeds, a position he filled with credit and to the satisfaction of the people of this county. Since then he did work for every Recorder and he was the principal deputy under Recorders N.E. Berkey and John G. Emert.
A service was held at the Hileman home on Friday evening, and on Saturday morning the body was taken to Addison Borough for interment. [Unknown Source]
His death was caused by uremic poisoning after being bedfast since Saturday. He had not been in good health the past year, but he continued at his work despite the advice of friends that he had better get away from the confining office work. Only on two occasions, however, did he miss appearing at the office for work until he took to his bed for the last time. His condition grew worse rapidly, and the members of his family were tenderly watching by his bedside when the Death Angel appeared to claim him. He was a member of the Methodist Church and of Hiawatha Lodge, IOOF of Addison.
Mr. Hileman was born in Addison Township, March 12, 1843, and therefore was 71 years and 26 days of age at his death. His early education was received in the public schools of his native township, and later he attended normal schools in Somerset County, Pa., and Allegany Co., Maryland. He entered the teaching profession at an early age, and for 24 years - 16 in this county and eight in Allegany County, Md. - with success and credit, being the oldest teacher in the county in successive terms when he quit. The editor of The Republican was one of his first pupils in the old Bear Creek log school house near Accident, Md. He was our first teacher and taught us our A,B,C's.
On September 26, 1875, he was married to Samantha Bird, who died several years ago. His surviving children are Mrs. C.R. Schultz of California, Pa., Mrs. Ray Wisseman and Misses Maude and Emma, all at home.
In 1885, Mr. Hileman was appointed clerk to the County Commissioners, and so well did he perform his duties that he was re-elected in 1888, performing the duties of that office for six years. In 1890, he was elected Registrar and Recorder of Deeds, a position he filled with credit and to the satisfaction of the people of this county. Since then he did work for every Recorder and he was the principal deputy under Recorders N.E. Berkey and John G. Emert.
A service was held at the Hileman home on Friday evening, and on Saturday morning the body was taken to Addison Borough for interment. [Unknown Source]
News of the death of A.J. Hileman, deputy county recorder of deeds, at his home in Somerset Tuesday morning, April 7, brought sorrow to many hearts, for Mr. Hileman was held in affectionate regard by a great many people in Somerset county who knew him intimately in both private and official life. He was a man of strict integrity and of marked efficiency in his chosen work and in his official capacity, and a most obliging public servant.
His death was caused by uremic poisoning after being bedfast since Saturday. He had not been in good health the past year, but he continued at his work despite the advice of friends that he had better get away from the confining office work. Only on two occasions, however, did he miss appearing at the office for work until he took to his bed for the last time. His condition grew worse rapidly, and the members of his family were tenderly watching by his bedside when the Death Angel appeared to claim him. He was a member of the Methodist Church and of Hiawatha Lodge, IOOF of Addison.
Mr. Hileman was born in Addison Township, March 12, 1843, and therefore was 71 years and 26 days of age at his death. His early education was received in the public schools of his native township, and later he attended normal schools in Somerset County, Pa., and Allegany Co., Maryland. He entered the teaching profession at an early age, and for 24 years - 16 in this county and eight in Allegany County, Md. - with success and credit, being the oldest teacher in the county in successive terms when he quit. The editor of The Republican was one of his first pupils in the old Bear Creek log school house near Accident, Md. He was our first teacher and taught us our A,B,C's.
On September 26, 1875, he was married to Samantha Bird, who died several years ago. His surviving children are Mrs. C.R. Schultz of California, Pa., Mrs. Ray Wisseman and Misses Maude and Emma, all at home.
In 1885, Mr. Hileman was appointed clerk to the County Commissioners, and so well did he perform his duties that he was re-elected in 1888, performing the duties of that office for six years. In 1890, he was elected Registrar and Recorder of Deeds, a position he filled with credit and to the satisfaction of the people of this county. Since then he did work for every Recorder and he was the principal deputy under Recorders N.E. Berkey and John G. Emert.
A service was held at the Hileman home on Friday evening, and on Saturday morning the body was taken to Addison Borough for interment. [Unknown Source]
His death was caused by uremic poisoning after being bedfast since Saturday. He had not been in good health the past year, but he continued at his work despite the advice of friends that he had better get away from the confining office work. Only on two occasions, however, did he miss appearing at the office for work until he took to his bed for the last time. His condition grew worse rapidly, and the members of his family were tenderly watching by his bedside when the Death Angel appeared to claim him. He was a member of the Methodist Church and of Hiawatha Lodge, IOOF of Addison.
Mr. Hileman was born in Addison Township, March 12, 1843, and therefore was 71 years and 26 days of age at his death. His early education was received in the public schools of his native township, and later he attended normal schools in Somerset County, Pa., and Allegany Co., Maryland. He entered the teaching profession at an early age, and for 24 years - 16 in this county and eight in Allegany County, Md. - with success and credit, being the oldest teacher in the county in successive terms when he quit. The editor of The Republican was one of his first pupils in the old Bear Creek log school house near Accident, Md. He was our first teacher and taught us our A,B,C's.
On September 26, 1875, he was married to Samantha Bird, who died several years ago. His surviving children are Mrs. C.R. Schultz of California, Pa., Mrs. Ray Wisseman and Misses Maude and Emma, all at home.
In 1885, Mr. Hileman was appointed clerk to the County Commissioners, and so well did he perform his duties that he was re-elected in 1888, performing the duties of that office for six years. In 1890, he was elected Registrar and Recorder of Deeds, a position he filled with credit and to the satisfaction of the people of this county. Since then he did work for every Recorder and he was the principal deputy under Recorders N.E. Berkey and John G. Emert.
A service was held at the Hileman home on Friday evening, and on Saturday morning the body was taken to Addison Borough for interment. [Unknown Source]
Inscription
Father
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Records on Ancestry
Advertisement
