Hicks, Samuel (b. , d. ?)

Reference: 1267

Note: Weimar Business Man Died Sunday Night

One of the greatest shocks this community has ever experienced was noted early Monday morning with the awakening of the population to learn that at 10 o'clock Sunday night one of Weimar's most prominent business men and best citizens, Mr. Oscar Hilden, had been claimed by death. So shocked and stunned was the populace of the community that at first the news was received with doubt and uncertainty. However, it proved only too true as particulars that follow will reveal. Mr. Hilden had not been in very good health for several months, a fact noted by many friends, as well as his family. But he kept going, and his really serious condition was not apparent to many. However, as we understand it, on last Saturday the gradually undermining of his health became so great that he was forced to remain at home. Too late, however, to stem the tide that was now making such serious inroads on his health. On Saturday and Sunday the change was very noticeable, although our good friend of forty years or more still tried to "carry on", getting up from his sick bed from time to time in an effort to "keep going". But it all was in vain. Heart trouble of a most serious nature had fastened its tentacles upon him to that extent that physicians could do nothing to relieve the situation, and the spirit of poor Oscar Hilden, a citizen and business man of this community for forty years, gave up the struggle and passed on to that brighter world above, where sickness, suffering and its attendant ills are no more. Funeral preparations were made and the remains laid to rest by the side of his first wife in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery, after impressive ceremonies at St. Michael's Church by Rev. Jos. Szymanski. The pall bearers were Messrs. John Mozisek, F. J. Nitschmann, Chas. Herder, Otto Breitkreuz, Ed Rabel and Frank J. Koenig. Oscar Hilden was born Feb. 9, 1862, in Germany; came to America in 1875; landed in Philadelphia. In 1882 he was married to Miss Carrie Nungesser in Milwaukee. She died in 1892. In 1895 he was married to Miss Marie Fietsam, who survives him. He lived in Weimar forty-one years. Oscar Hilden came to Weimar about 1890, with a musical concert organization. It is the recollection of the writer that the concert company disbanded here, and Mr. Hilden decided to remain here and take up his dual occupation of music teacher and barber. He ws very successful with same, especially in the line of music, and for years was leader of orchestras, band and a choir leader. He was a prominent member of the fire department and took a leading part in all its movements. He also for several years was a member of the city council, and took an active part in the city administration. A number of years ago he with several associates purchased the Weimar Drug Company, and as the head of same he was singularly successful, building up a large and lucrative trade. At time of his death he was still at the head of this firm. During his long residence in Weimar, Oscar Hilden fully lived up to the Golden Rule. He was a man who attended strictly to his own affairs, was honest and upright of character, as true a friend as any man ever had, ever ready to befriend those less successful in life, a man of whom no one could truthfully speak evil, a man whose character and reputation were spotless. Weimar has possessed few men as clean, upright and big-hearted as Oscar Hilden, and the writer, as one who knew him from the time he landed In Weimar up to the day of his death and between whom in their forty years of friendly intercourse there never was a misunderstanding or hard feeling, feels that he indeed has lost one of his nearest, dearest, truest friends, a man whose friendship he prized as one of his most valued possessions. In the death of our beloved friend we feel that not only Is it a great loss to the family, but to the entire community and county, for Oscar Hilden was a man so broad-gauged that he wanted to help everyone with whom he came In contact. He leaves his widow, and numerous relatives and friends to mourn his passing, and to whom the heartfelt sympathy of the writer is extended. [Weimar Mercury, Friday, July 22, 1932, page 1]

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Text: Texas, Colorado County, Precinct 4, E. D. 20, Page 9A

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Text: Texas, Colorado County, Weimar, Precinct 4, E. D. 24, Page 8B

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Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Colorado County, Weimar, E. D. 24, Page 7B

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
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Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Colorado County, Weimar, Precinct 4, E. D. 25, Page 9B

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Colorado County, State File Number 29070, August 1, 1932

Source: (Birth)
Title: Weimar Mercury, Weimar, Texas
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Data:
Text: Friday, July 22, 1932

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
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Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Austin County, Precinct 3, E. D. 6, Page 8A

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
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Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Data:
Text: Texas, Austin County, Precinct 3, Sealy, E. D. 8-9, Page 6A

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Shelby County, State File Number 53087, July 29, 1974

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1920 United States Federal Census
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Text: Texas, Austin County, Precinct 3, E. D. 7, Page 13A

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1910 United States Federal Census
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Data:
Text: Texas, Austin County, Precinct 3, E. D. 6, Page 8A

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1900 United States Federal Census
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Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Austin County, Precinct 3, E. D. 5, Page 11A

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Title: Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997Source Medium: Ancestry.com
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Text: Austin County Roll Number 1943_0005

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Title: Social Security Death IndexSource Medium: Ancestry.com
Social Security Adminstration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc.

Reference: 83

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1910 United States Federal Census
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Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Austin County, Precinct 3, E. D. 6, Page 8A

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
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Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.Repository:

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Data:
Text: Texas, Austin County, Precinct 3, E. D. 5, Page 11A

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Austin County, State File Number 47585, September 7, 1965

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1920 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
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Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Austin County, Precinct 3, E. D. 7, Page 5B

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Austin County, Precinct 3, Sealy, E. D. 8-9, Page 15A

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1920 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
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Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Ward 4, E. D. 58, Page 1A.

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, Precinct 1, San Antonio, Block 1947, E. D. 15, Page 14B.

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Comal County, State File Number 1079, February 10, 1942

Reference: 832

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Austin County, Precinct 3, Sealy, E. D. 8-9, Page 6A

Note: Hill

Russell Chilton Hill, age 83, of 123 East Hollywood, died Tuesday. In 1942, he and his wife established The Children�s Fund in memory of a daughter, Marion L. Hill. This Fund has become the American Institute for Character Education. He was the author of the �Freedoms Code�, which won the George Washington Honor Medal Award from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. He served in WWI as a Captain in the Second Texas Cavalry Regiment; began his business career in San Antonio in 1911; in 1913, joined by Wallace Rogers, established the firm of Rogers-Hill and Co. This firm developed the Monte Vista subdivision in San Antonio. In 1926, he purchased Maverick-Clarke, which he operated until 1965 when he sold it to Litton Industries. He was a former president of Clarke Printing and Packaging Company, and served as chairman of the board of Three Americas Life Insurance Company. Mr. Hill was trustee and member of the boards of directors of Southwest Research Institute and Southwest Foundation for Research and Education. Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Emmie G. Hill; son, Roger C. Hill, San Antonio, Craig Hill, Lincoln, Mass.; 9 grandchildren. Memorial service Thursday at 3 o�clock in the Georgian chapel of the Porter Loring Mortuary, the Rev. Hollier G. Tomlin officiating. Those who desire may send memorial gifts to the American Institute for Character Education. Arrangements with Porter Loring, 1101 McCullough, 227-8221. [San Antonio Express-News, Thursday, January 9, 1975]

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
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Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, Precinct 1, San Antonio, Block 1947, E. D. 15, Page 14B.

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
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Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Ward 4, E. D. 58, Page 1A.

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, State File Number 00509, January 21, 1975

Source: (Birth)
Title: Social Security Death IndexSource Medium: Ancestry.com
Social Security Adminstration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc.

Source: (Death)
Title: San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio, Texas
Publication: Name: Newspaper;Source Medium: MicrofilmRepository:

Name: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Data:
Text: Thursday, January 9, 1975.

Reference: 809

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Colorado County, State File Number 27221, January 1917

Note: DEATH OF F. G. HILLJE

A brief note in last week�s Mercury announced the death of Mr. F. G. Hillje, a prominent business man of San Antonio, and native of this county. The remains were brought to Weimar Saturday at noon for interment and laid to rest in the family burial plot at the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rev. Paul Hein, Lutheran pastor of San Antonio, conducting the funeral obsequies in a touching manner. A large crowd of sympathizing friends from a distance and from this section was present to witness the last sad rites and to tender words of consolation to the bereaved ones. At the conclusion of the service, the mound was completely hidden from sight by the many costly and beautiful floral emblems sent in from far and near by those who knew and loved this splendid gentleman. Mr. Hillje�s illness was of brief duration. During the greater part of his whom[sic] illness was almost unknown. However, he recently made an overland trip to a ranch owned by him, some distance from San Antonio. Exposure to disagreeable weather started the illness which caused his death. Pneumonia developed quickly and aided by acute Bright�s disease, the end came quickly, despite the efforts of the best physicians obtainable. Attacked the early part of last week, the end came Thursday morning at 10 o�clock. Frederick George Hillje was born at Frelsburg, Colorado county, fifty-five years ago. Early in life he entered the cotton seed oil business, and followed same up to the time of his death. He also was heavily interested in southwestern Texas lands, owning much real estate in and around San Antonio. He was president of the San Antonio Cotton Oil Works, and was regarded as one of San Antonio�s foremost and best citizens. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elise Hillje, whom he married in 1903; one brother, John G. Hillje of San Antonio; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Becker of Burlington, Mrs. Helen Fehrenkamp of Frelsburg, Miss Minnie Lauterbach of Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. Louis Schilab of Schulenburg; two step-sons, E. E. Hillje and George Hillje, and one step-daughter, Mrs. J. F. Howard, all of San Antonio, besides many other relatives and friends. Frederick George Hillje was one of the most lovable men the writer ever knew. As gentle as a child, his frank, unassuming maner[sic] endeared him to everyone with whom he came in contact. It was a pleasure to be in his presence, for he wa clean-minded, honest, honorable, sympathetic, and possessing every characteristic of the true gentleman. As a friend, he was true gold. The man who possessed his friendship was fortunate indeed, for he was generosity personified. Charitable to a fault, no call for aid ever passed him unheeded. The world knew but little of his many good deeds, for he never mentioned same, but there are many throughout Texas who have cause to bless his name. The writer regarded Mr. Hillje as one of the best and truest friends he ever possessed, and his death is deeply and sincerely deplored. God be with and comfort the bereaved ones in the heavy loss they have sustained is our sincere prayer. [Weimar Mercury, Friday, December 20, 1918]

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1900 United States Federal Census
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Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.Repository:

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Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, Precinct 14, San Antonio, Ward 6, E. D. 102, Page 17A

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1910 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, E. D. 2, Page 3B

Source: (Name)
Title: Weimar Mercury, Weimar, Texas
Publication: Name: Weimar, Colorado Co., TX;Source Medium: Newspaper
Source Quality: Good

Data:
Text: Friday, December 20, 1918

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, Stte File Number 53987, December 1918

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Colorado County, State File Number 996, February 9, 1949

Note: Mr. Louis A. Hillje Passes On to Reward

While news of the serious condition of Mr. Louis A. Hillje was known here for several weeks past, yet when it was flashed over the wires from his San Antonio home that he was dead, there were many saddened hearts throughout this section, where he had lived for so many years and was so well and favorably known. Mr. Hillje had been ill for a number of months, and while it was realized from the first that his illness was of a serious nature, yet all hoped and prayed that the hand of Death might be stayed and that he be spared to his family and friends. Every possible attention and comfort was extended him, but Death was not to be thwarted, and the soul of this truly good man on Friday last joined those gone on before. The funeral took place in Weimar Saturday afternoon , with interment in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, and was largely attended. The floral offerings were among the most beautiful and costly ever witnessed in our city, attesting the high esteem in which decedent was held by everyone. Louis A. Hillje--the last of the elder Hilljes, one of the finest families that has ever lived in this section--was born at High Hill, Fayette county, Jan. 10, 1856; died at his home in San Antonio July 6, 1828. He lived in Weimar for a number of years, afterward moving to San Antonio. Mr. Hillje was identified with the earliest of oil mill enterprises, was interested in this line of work throughout his life, and successfully so. Of the old line of Hilljes, consisting of three brothers and sisters, there is only one survivor, a sister, Mrs. Rudolf Klatt of LaGrange. Other survivors are his widow, one son, Louis A. Hillje of San Antonio, and two grandchildren. Mr. Hillje was married Sept. 17, 1879 to Miss Olga W. Mair, a daughter of the late Prof. Edward Mair. Mr. Hillje was a man of many noble traits of character. Although to some extent reserved in disposition, yet when better acquainted he proved a man of genial personality. Honest to a fault, enterprising, generous, a devoted husband and father, and a citizen whom any community might well feel proud to possess. In his passing away our people realize they have lost one of their nearest and best friends. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones. [Weimar Mercury, Friday, July 13, 1928]

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas,Bexar County, State File Number 28757, July 1928

Source: (Name)
Title: Weimar Mercury, Weimar, Texas
Publication: Name: Weimar, Colorado Co., TX;Source Medium: Newspaper
Source Quality: Good

Data:
Text: Friday, July 13, 1928

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, State File Number 89064, January 11, 1977

Note: Prominent Citizen Answers Roll Call

Mr. Wm. Hillje Dies Suddenly After Short Illness - Funeral Held Sunday Afternoon, Attended by Hundreds of People.

If a thunderbolt had suddenly been launched upon the town of Weimar, its people would not have been more shocked that they were last Saturday morning shortly after 9 o'clock when the telegraph wires flashed the message that William Hillje was dead. The news seemed so incredible that few could at first believe it to be true. But, alas, it was only too true. The soul of this grand, good man, beloved by all the people of this section and wherever he was known, had suddenly and swiftly been called unto its Creator. The news left our people saddened, shocked, stunned. Only a few days before he had been up and about, attending to business, was seen on our streets the Sunday before, apparently sound and hearty, and to suddenly realize that our friend and companion was no more was more that most of us could comprehend. Mr. Hillje was taken ill last Sunday afternoon, shortly after returning from the funerals of Mrs. Munn and the little baby of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Holloway. A physician was summoned, who diagnosed the case as stones in the gall bladder, but hoped for relief failing to come, it was decided to take Mr. Hillje to San Antonio for an operation. This was done, and the operation performed Wednesday morning. He seemed to rally after the operation, but the poison had spread throughout his system during the time of his illness, and the best efforts of most reputable physicians were unable to check it, and this, coupled with a weak heart, caused his death at 9 o'clock Saturday morning. The body was prepared for burial, and accompanied by many sorrowing relatives and friends, reached Weimar early Sunday morning, interment taking place that afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Odd Fellows' Cemetery under the auspices of the Hermann's sons lodge, of which he was a member, the members of the order attending in a body. The funeral services were conducted at the residence and at the grave by Rev. Paul Piepenbrok, Lutheran minister, and were of most impressive and touching character. As a tribute of their esteem, the members of the Baptist and Methodist choirs sang several touching songs at the residence and at the grave. Also a men's choir sang a touching song at the close of the service. The funeral was the most largely attended we have ever seen in Weimar. There were hundreds of buggies, autos, and other vehicles in the funeral procession, many people coming from a great distance to attend the funeral of this muchly beloved man. The Weimar Fire Department, of which Mr. Hillje had long been a valiant, staunch member, attended in a body. The pallbearers, appointed from the Hermann's sons lodge, were Otto Breitkreuz, George Loessin, Ed. and Jos. Rabel, Fred Berger, Emil Schneider, Henry Oncken and Alois Koenig. Mr. William Hillje was born at High Hill ion 1872. At an early age, he moved to this city, and made same his home up to the time of his death, being one of the proprietors and general manager of the Weimar Oil Works. In 1903, he was married to Miss Emma Busch of Shiner, and she, together with one child, a daughter, survive him. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Rudolf Klatt of La Grange and Mrs. Anna Reissner of this city, and two brothers, Louis Hillje of San Antonio and Ferdinand Hillje of Hallettsville. Early in life Mr. Hillje's superior executive abilities were recognized by Weimar people, and he was called into the aldermanic council, serving a number of terms with distinction to himself and the highest of satisfaction to constituents, until a few years ago voluntarily retired from office. As a fireman he was ever ready for the call of duty and the night was never too dark or the danger to great for him to be on hand. In every enterprise projected for the good of the town and community he was counted upon for help, and never failed to respond. His purse and heart ever went out to the poor and needy. No man that ever lived in this community had more charitable deeds to his credit, but no man ever heard Will Hillje mention a single on of them. That wasn't his style. He never mentioned his good deeds, nor did he want his friends to talk about them. However, the good God above took cognizance to each and every one was jotted down. Will Hillje was a noble man I every sense of the term. Quiet, unassuming, with a great, loving heart in his bosom, ever ready to help those in distress, enterprising, wanting the community and people to go forward instead of backward, and ever ready to do his full part personally and with his means. Weimar has lost one of its noblest, best citizens, whose place in the community will indeed be hard to fill. To the grief-stricken widow, little daughter, sisters, brothers and many relatives and friends, we offer our heartfelt condolence, realizing that while the loss of a dear friend is very great, their loss is infinitely greater. [Weimar Mercury, Friday, March 17, 1916]

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, State File Number 5797, April 1916

Source: (Birth)
Title: Weimar Mercury, Weimar, Texas
Publication: Name: Weimar, Colorado Co., TX;Source Medium: Newspaper
Source Quality: Good

Data:
Text: Friday, March 17, 1916

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1920 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Matagorda County, Precinct 1, E. D. 133, Page 5B.

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, Precinct 5, E. D. 75, Page 3B

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1900 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, Precinct 1, E. D. 30, Page 8B

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1910 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, De Witt County, Precinct 6, Yoakum, E. D. 45, Page 14B

Source: (Birth)
Title: Social Security Death IndexSource Medium: Ancestry.com
Social Security Adminstration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc.

Source: (Death)
Title: Texas Deaths, 1903-1998Source Medium: Ancestry.com
Texas Department of Health. Texas Death Index, 1903-1998. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000-. Original data from: Texas Department of Health Indexes, 1903-1998. Austin, TX. Texas department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, 19xx-.

Reference: 411

Note: Mrs. Annie D. Richers

Mrs. Annie D. Richers, 78, widow of Emil Richers, 1703 Manor Road, died at her home Monday night. She was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church and had lived in La Grange for 56 years. She had been a resident of Austin for the past 22 years. Survivors include two sisters [daughters], Mrs. Minnie Carleton and Miss Alma Richers, both of Austin; three brothers, Elo Hillman of Phoenix, Ariz., Will Hillman of Crystal City and Fred Hillman of Boerne; a sister, Mrs. Gus Richers of Smithville, and a granddaughter, Miss Mickie Carleton. The body is at the Weed-Corley Funeral Home pending arrangements. [The Austin American-Statesman, Tuesday, September 13, 1960]

Mrs. Annie D. Richers

Funeral services for Mrs. Annie D. Richers, 78, widow of Emil Richers, 1703 Manor Road, were held at St. Paul�s Lutheran Church Wednesday at 3 p.m. The Rev. Theodore Griesse officiated with burial in Austin Memorial Park under direction of the Weed-Corley Funeral Home. Palbearers were Pete Schneider, Sherman Noble, B. M. Saladee, Garnett Lewis, Robert Carleton and Charles J. Granville. [The Austin American-Statesman, Wednesday, September 14, 1960]

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1900 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, Precinct 1, E. D. 30, Page 8B

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1910 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, La Grange, Precinct 1, Ward 4, E. D. 50, Page 17B

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1920 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, La Grange, Precinct 1, Ward 4, E. D. 52, Page 13B

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, La Grange, E. D. 75-1, Page 19A

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Travis County, State File Number 56718, October 10, 1960

Source: (Burial)
Title: Austin American-Statesman, Austin, Texas
Publication: Name: Newspaper;Source Medium: Electronic

Data:
Text: Wednesday, September 14, 1960

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1900 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, Precinct 1, E. D. 30, Page 8B

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1910 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, De Witt County, Precinct 6, Yoakum, E. D. 45, Page 14B