Wayne County Biographies



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Albert Hill

Albert Hill, second son of Benjamin and Sarah (Hoover) Hill, was born Aug. 29, 1844, in Wayne County, Ind. He was educated in the schools of his native county, and remained with his parents till he grew to manhood. He was married in January, 1873, to Lydia, daughter of Ira and Mary (Thorne) Moore, who came to Wayne County from New Jersey. Their family consists of three children — Frederick R, born May 30, 1874; Sarah D., born Nov. 22, 1881, and Mary E., born Feb. 12, 1883. After his marriage Mr. Hill purchased a farm in Webster Township, Wayne Co., Ind., where he followed farming four years. In 1877 he sold his farm and purchased his present farm, situated one and a half miles east of Richmond. His farm contains 102 acres of well-cultivated land, and his farm buildings are first-class. Mrs. Hill has a birthright in the Society of Hicksite Friends.

Source:
History of Wayne County, Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884. Volume 2