On Wednesday evening,Feb. 27th 1901.the spirit of Mr. David B. Hill entered into rest. Mr. Hill lived to the ripe age of seventy one. few men of the county have a wider circle of acquaintances than the deceased had. He lived and died in the home in which he was born. By his intelligent industry he amassed large property, much of which is in farm lands. All who had dealings with Mr. Hill esteemed him for his sterling integrity. His friends, who were numerous, were sincerely attached to him. He was a man of talent and culture, quite and modest, who did not try to shine in the world. For more than a year Mr. Hill had been gradually failing. Several weeks ago he was taken seriously ill, and physicians were summoned who did their utmost to arrest the progress of his malady. The end, however, had come. Of this the suffer himself was fully aware. He welcomed the attentions of ministers of the gospel. His thoughts and desires were toward god. He professed humble faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as his saviour. On the day of the funeral hundreds of people gathered at the home of the deceased, both white and colored. The services were conducted by Rev. D.W. Brannen, of this city. The pall-bearers were : Messrs, P.J. Cline, George D. Case, R.N. Lamar, A.J. Carr, Walter Paine and E.R. Hines.
Son of David Bailey Hill (17951843) and his wife Matilda Etheline Spencer (17971866)
2nd Lt.
Company C
7th Battalion Georgia State Guard Cavalry
CSA
Son of David Bailey Hill (17951843) and his wife Matilda Etheline Spencer (17971866)
2nd Lt.
Company C
7th Battalion Georgia State Guard Cavalry
CSA
On Wednesday evening,Feb. 27th 1901.the spirit of Mr. David B. Hill entered into rest. Mr. Hill lived to the ripe age of seventy one. few men of the county have a wider circle of acquaintances than the deceased had. He lived and died in the home in which he was born. By his intelligent industry he amassed large property, much of which is in farm lands. All who had dealings with Mr. Hill esteemed him for his sterling integrity. His friends, who were numerous, were sincerely attached to him. He was a man of talent and culture, quite and modest, who did not try to shine in the world. For more than a year Mr. Hill had been gradually failing. Several weeks ago he was taken seriously ill, and physicians were summoned who did their utmost to arrest the progress of his malady. The end, however, had come. Of this the suffer himself was fully aware. He welcomed the attentions of ministers of the gospel. His thoughts and desires were toward god. He professed humble faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as his saviour. On the day of the funeral hundreds of people gathered at the home of the deceased, both white and colored. The services were conducted by Rev. D.W. Brannen, of this city. The pall-bearers were : Messrs, P.J. Cline, George D. Case, R.N. Lamar, A.J. Carr, Walter Paine and E.R. Hines.
Son of David Bailey Hill (17951843) and his wife Matilda Etheline Spencer (17971866)
2nd Lt.
Company C
7th Battalion Georgia State Guard Cavalry
CSA
Son of David Bailey Hill (17951843) and his wife Matilda Etheline Spencer (17971866)
2nd Lt.
Company C
7th Battalion Georgia State Guard Cavalry
CSA
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