JOHN D.HIGHTSHOE OBITUARY
MARSHALL HERALD
21-FEB-1912

Elder John D. Hightshoe, the subject of this sketch, was born in Ohio, April 14, 1825; died at the old home in Clark County, February 12, 1912. He moved from Ohio to Indianapolis when 7 years old and to Clark County to near the home where he died in 1867.
He was married to Harriet Wilkens January 9, 1853 (Hendricks County, Indiana),to whom were born 10 children, 6 of them having preceded the father in death. He united with the Methodist Church in 1855. He became a licensed exhorter in 1861. He united with the Baptist Church at Mill Creek and was ordained into the ministry about 25 years ago. While limited in education, he was a deep thinker and a great bible student. He was one of the pioneer preachers of the county, going from place to place, and receiving but little compensation for his services. Mt. Moriah east of Marshall was his last pastorate; closing about six years ago, since which time he has been unable to preach.
He leaves to mourn his loss the companion who he has spent over 59 years with, 4 children, 23 grandchildren with other friends and relatives.
The funeral services were held at the Ohio Church February 14, conducted by Elder D.H. Clements of West York, attended by a large concourse of people; burial in the cemetery near by.
(The name of his mother, the first wife of his father David, is unknown).
1850 Census-Hendricks,Co. Indiana- John 34, Harriet 24, Mary E. 9. Willis (William) 6, John W. 4, Anna 2.
1870 Clark County, Melrose Twp.Illinois - John 45, Harriet 39, John 14, Eliza 12, Thomas 9, James 7, Emma 5, Lucretia 10 mo.
1880 Census Clark County, Melrose Twp.John 55,Farm Laborer , Harriet 48, Analiza 22, Thomas 19, James F. 17. William E. 8