Daniel Hileman died 7 Nov 1905, in his room at the New Roberts House, aged 91 years, 11 months, and 23 days, and was buried in Jonesboro Cemetery. He was born 14 Nov 1813, in Cabarrus Co., N.C., the son of Jacob Hileman. He came to Union County in November 1818 with his parents and arrived in Jonesboro when the courthouse was being built on the public square. At age 20 he moved to Jonesboro to learn the hatter's trade. In 1844 he was probate judge of Union County. In 1845 he went to Wetaug, Pulaski County and went into business with Al Hight. In 1861 he returned to Jonesboro a wealthy man. He was elected justice of the peace. He never married and left his estate to his nieces and nephews living in Illinois.
Youngest son of Jacob and Christena Diehl Hileman of Union County, Illinois. He was predeceased by all of his siblings, leaving his wealth to his nieces and nephews.
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Daniel Hileman died 7 Nov 1905, in his room at the New Roberts House, aged 91 years, 11 months, and 23 days, and was buried in Jonesboro Cemetery. He was born 14 Nov 1813, in Cabarrus Co., N.C., the son of Jacob Hileman. He came to Union County in November 1818 with his parents and arrived in Jonesboro when the courthouse was being built on the public square. At age 20 he moved to Jonesboro to learn the hatter's trade. In 1844 he was probate judge of Union County. In 1845 he went to Wetaug, Pulaski County and went into business with Al Hight. In 1861 he returned to Jonesboro a wealthy man. He was elected justice of the peace. He never married and left his estate to his nieces and nephews living in Illinois.
Youngest son of Jacob and Christena Diehl Hileman of Union County, Illinois. He was predeceased by all of his siblings, leaving his wealth to his nieces and nephews.
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