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Annie Jane Akitt Hill

Birth	:	9 Jan 1850
Death	:	20 May 1931 New Hampshire, USA
Burial	:	Mindemoya Cemetery, Mindemoya, Manitoulin District, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.7473100, -82.1928000
Inscription	:	BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHO DIE/IN THE LORD/ANNIE JANE HILL/1850-1931
Description	:	The Recorder, Gore Bay, May 28, 1931 Obituary Mrs. Annie J. Hill One of the early pioneers of Manitoulin Island in the person of Mrs. Annie J. Hill, passed away, Wednesday May 20th, at the home of her daughter in Sandown, N. H., U.S.A. The late Mrs. Hill as born near Port Hope in 1850, where she spent the first ten years of her life. Her parents then moved to Euginia (sic) in the County of Grey where her father conducted a general store for many years. In 1870 she married Rev. Rowland Hill, B.A. and came to Little Current... Read More	The Recorder, Gore Bay, May 28, 1931 Obituary Mrs. Annie J. Hill One of the early pioneers of Manitoulin Island in the person of Mrs. Annie J. Hill, passed away, Wednesday May 20th, at the home of her daughter in Sandown, N. H., U.S.A. The late Mrs. Hill as born near Port Hope in 1850, where she spent the first ten years of her life. Her parents then moved to Euginia (sic) in the County of Grey where her father conducted a general store for many years. In 1870 she married Rev. Rowland Hill, B.A. and came to Little Current where her husband was a missionary to the Indians. Mrs. Hill frequently told him at that time there were only seven white families in Little Current. The only connection with civilization being by steamboat in the summer and dog team in winter. As a bride she spent many lonely hours, her husband duties taking him away long distances from home. Of a brave cheerful nature she endured loneliness and hardship uncomplaining. Some years were spent in the parsonage at Sheguiandah, and in 1887 Mr. Hill moved his family to the farm at Monument corner in Carnarvon Township where Mr. Hill died in 1917. Since that time Mrs. Hill has lived mostly in Sudbury and Little Current. Last July she went with her daughter to Sandown, N.H. hoping to spend her last days in a milder climate, but her health failed rapidly during the winter and for the last two months has has been almost completely helpless. Her remains were brought to the old home where her son, Arthur now lives. Funeral service at Monument Church on Sunday, was conducted by Rev. L. E. Atkinson, assisted by Rev. H. Bamford, Rev. P.G. Lehman and Rev. Wm. Vincer; preceded by a short service at the house. Rev. H. Bamford read the twenty-third psalm and the 14th chapter of the gospel of St. John. Rev. W. Vincer paid tribute to the sterling Christian character of the deceased. Rev. P. G. Lehman gave an address on preparedness taking as his text "What is your life" Rev. L. E. Atkinson also gave an address. Interment took place in Mindemoya Cemetery, the pall bearers being, Herbert Caddel, John Caddel, Wm. McDonald, Melvin Bock, Findlay McDermid and James Wilson: the service was conducted by Rev. L. E. Atkinson and Rev. P. G. Lehman. Mrs. Hill is survived by two sons James of Forest, Alta., and Arthur of Spring Bay and three daughters, Mrs. Harry Braniff of Lochvale, Alta., Mrs. H. J. Pineard of Claremont, N. H. and Mrs. P. W. Pineard of Sandown, N. G. Her son R. R. Hill was killed in France, in 1918. Many beautiful floral tributes testified to the love of friends and relatives.

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Annie Jane Akitt Hill death on 20 May 1931 in New Hampshire, USA
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Latitude: 45.7473100
Longitude: -82.1928000

Family Members:

Spouse

Rev Rowland Hill

(1837 - 1917)

Children

Alice Jane Hill Braniff

(1874 - 1968)

William Arthur Hill

(1889 - 1955)

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