Hewitt, William
Death
1887-10-14
(aged 83 years)
Min Pt Township, Wisconsin
Cause of Death
Old Age
Birth
1804-08
Gravestone
Location
SC.10.2
Transcription
William Hewitt
Died Oct 11, 1887 Aged 83 yrs 2 ms
Biography
born in Cornwall
Obituary
Hewitt. Friday evening. Oct. 14th, 1887, at his residence, four miles southeast of this city, Mr. Wm. Hewitt; age 83 years. For some months deceased had been in failing health, and it could be said that he died of old age. Mr. Hewitt was a native of Cornwall, England, came to America in 1849, and to Mineral Point in 1844. He resided here until 1852, when he went to California where he spent four years, then returning. About 25 years ago he settled with his wife and family on the farm where he died. Mrs Hewitt preceded her husband to "that home over there" twenty years. Since her death Mr Hewitt has remained on the place with his son Phillip and daughter, the latter marrying a short time go to W. E. Woodall, of Iowa. Through all his long life he was a conscientious, upright citizen and desirable neighbor, to which the large attendance at his funeral, of all classes, will attest. Mineral Point Tribune Oct 20, 1887