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Christian County MO Archives Biographies.....Hildrith, James 1842 -
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Author: Goodspeed Brothers (1894)
JAMES HILDRITH. James Hildrith, one of the prominent citizens of the
county,
came here in the year 1877, and his intelligence, enterprise and energy,
with
many other estimable qualities, have secured for him a popularity not
derived
from any factitious circumstance, but a permanent and spontaneous tribute to
his
merit. He is a native of the Keystone State, born in Clearfield County, Pa.,
October 23, 1842, to William N. and Priscilla (Fernsides) Hildrith, natives
of
Yorkshire, England, where they were married. At an early date they came to
the
United States and settled in the City of Brotherly Love, where Mr. Hildrith
followed the tanner's trade for some time. Later they located in Clearfield
County, Pa., where Mr. Hildrith opened up a tannery, but two years later
they
moved to Jefferson County, where they resided for many years. There Mrs.
Hildrith died, and a few years later Mr. Hildrith returned to England and
died
there in 1882, when quite an aged man. Seven children were born to his
marriage,
four of whom are still living, as follows: Louisa, who is in Jefferson
County,
Penn.; Mary, a resident of Elk County, Penn.; Rachel, in Jefferson County of
the
same State, and our subject. All are married and have families. One son,
Thomas,
who was wounded in the battle of Fair Oaks, Va., and died at Annapolis, Md.,
from the effects of the wound, enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Fifth
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and took part in all the battles from the
first
of the war until his death. He was single. Sarah, single, died in
Pennsylvania
in 1864. The family attended the Methodist Episcopal Church. The father
never
took much interest in public or political matters. The subject of this
sketch
was six years of age when his mother died, and his early life was passed in
his
native county, attending the early schools, in which he received a rather
limited education. At the youthful age of eleven years he started out to
fight
life's battles for himself, and for some time he worked on a farm and in a
saw
mill. Later he was in the oil fields of Pennsylvania, and in 1862 determined
to
enlist. He joined Company B, One Hundred and Thirty-Fifth Pennsylvania
Infantry,
and was under Col. James R. Porter in the First Brigade, Third Division and
First Army Corps. He participated in the battles of Bull Run,
Fredericksburg,
Chancellorsville, and numerous engagements. He was a brave and valiant
soldier
and fought well for the Old Flag. After leaving the army he located again in
his
native State, and as he had only served about ten months, would have
enlisted
again but was prevented by a sick sister, who required his care. His next
venture was to engage in the lumber business. When twenty-four years of age,
or
on the 4th of June, 1867, he married Miss Harriet Carrier, who was born
November
1, 1847, and who was the daughter of George C. and Sabra A. (Scott) Carrier,
natives of the Empire State. The father died in Pennsylvania, but the mother
is
still living and resides in Jefferson County, Penn. To Mr. and Mrs. Hildrith
have been born eight children, as follows: Cora L., who died when over three
years of age; Elva M., who was born June 7, 1870, the wife of F. D. Conrad,
of
Billings, and the mother of two children, Zella M. and Clarence; George B.,
born
February 12, 1872, is farming; Mary M.,born October 10, 1873, is attending
school; Otie N., born November 22, 1875, is in school; Emma H., born August
3,
1880; Grace P., born November 27, 1882, and James C, born March 21, 1885.
After
his marriage Mr. Hildrith followed farming in Pennsylvania until 1877, when
he
came to Christian County, Mo., and located two miles southwest of Billings.
There he bought a farm and has since added to it until he is now the owner
of
160 acres of well-improved land, all the improvements being the work of his
own
hands. In 1891 he retired from the farm and moved to Billings, where he
bought a
fine home and he and family are enjoying life. His children are attending
the
high school in that place, and he is a respected and much esteemed citizen.
In
politics he is with the Democratic party, and is live to all matters of
moment.
He has taken a deep interest in educational as well as religious matters and
has
held some of the offices in the school district for years. He is connected
with
the Billings Hardware Company, has some stock in the Bank of Billings, and
is
vice-president of the same. Although starting out a poor boy, with limited
means, he pushed his way to the front and is now one of the substantial and
respected men of the county. He and Mrs. Hildrith are members of the M. E.
Church.
Additional Comments:
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A REMINISCENT HISTORY OF THE OZARK REGION
COMPRISING A CONDENSED GENERAL HISTORY, A BRIEF DESCRIPTIVE HISTORY OF EACH
COUNTY, AND NUMEROUS BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PROMINENT CITIZENS OF SUCH
COUNTIES.
ILLUSTRATED.
CHICAGO: GOODSPEED BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS.
1894.
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