Defiance County Pioneers - Elizabeth McMaken Hilton Haymaker

Elizabeth Haymaker was married twice, first to Eber Hilton, and then to William Haymaker; she was his third wife.  Born in 1821, she came early to Defiance County and lived here until her death in 1898.

Eber Hilton ( 1818 - 1848)

William D. Haymaker (1813 - 1859)

Elizabeth McMaken Hilton Haymaker (1821 - 1898)

"DEATH OF MRS. HAYMAKER.

A Highly Respected Pioneer Lady Gone To Her Reward.

Mrs. Elizabeth Haymaker died at her home on Jackson street last evening at 6 o'clock, aged 76 years 8 months and 8 days.

Mrs. Haymaker was born in Butler County, Ohio.  Her maiden name was McMaken.  She was twice married.  First to Bert Hilton, and afterward to Mr. Haymaker. Her funeral services will be conducted on Saturday morning by Rev. A. Edwin Smith and the interment will be in the Brunersburg cemetery.  

The deceased came to Defiance county from Butler county, O., in 1832, when she was but twelve years old.  She first came on a visit, but since that date, has spent nearly all her life here.  During her long residence in the county, which covers a period of sixty-six years, she witnessed the remarkable transformation scene, saw the vast and dense forest gradually give away before the progressive pioneers who converted the wilderness into beautiful farms.  She viewed the growth of Defiance from a village to the present enterprising city.

The subject of this obituary was born in Butler county, O., December 22, 1821, and came to Defiance in 1832.  She was married to Eber Hilton, brother to Brice Hilton, and of the union, three children were born - Joseph J. Hilton, who died in the army; Mrs. E. L. Kingsbury, now living at Perrysburg, O., and Eber E. Hilton, now county surveyor at Plattsmouth, Neb.

Some time after the death of her first husband, she was married in 1854 to Judge William D. Haymaker at Brunersburg and of the marriage, three children were born - Miss Carrie Haymaker, who died in 1877; Miss Mary Haymaker, a teacher in the schools here; and Attorney K. V. Haymaker, of this city.

Kidder Vance Haymaker

 

 Nearly all of her residence in this county was spent in Brunersburg.  The death of Grandma Haymaker was sudden and unexpected and occurred at the corner of Harrison and Fourth streets where she, with her daughter, Miss Mary, has been making her home.

Tuesday she was up and about and was enjoying fair health for one of her age (77 years.)  She was in East Defiance calling on friends and was yesterday able to be about.

The death occurred while seated in her room.  She had been conversing with Mrs. W. H. Lenhart, a neighbor, who departed, leaving her in apparently good health.  Mrs. Elizabeth Morse heard Mrs. Haymaker speak and stepped into the room where the old lady beckoned her, and said that she was so warm and asked to be fanned; the request was granted.  About 3:30 she suddenly suffered a severe stroke of paralysis which rendered her unconscious and in this condition, she passed away at 5:30 o'clock.

Grandma Haymaker was a dear, old lady, who during her long life, took great pleasure in advancing the happiness of others.  She was a kind and devoted mother, a most affectionate and loving wife and a true friend.  She enjoys an extensive acquaintance throughout the county and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her.

The funeral will be held Saturday morning at her late home, corner Harrison and Fourth streets, and interment will take place in the cemetery at Brunersburg. Rev. A. Edwin Smith will conduct the service."

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"MRS. HAYMAKER'S FUNERAL

The Services Were Largely Attended and Impressively Conducted.

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Haymaker occurred Saturday morning from her late residence and was very largely attended.  Rev. A. Edwin Smith had charge of the services.

The pall bearers were Rolie Gleason, C. I. Morse, Dr. Ed. Myers, Judge J. H. Hockman, J. P. Cameron and R. W. Wortman.

The flowers were very beautiful.  There was a pillow formed of white carnations with the word 'Mother' in purple on white ribbon.  In the one corner, a bunch of golden gate and white roses.  In the opposite corner, mixed pink and cream,the decorations being maiden hair ferns.  An anchor three feet and one half high, with the base formed of white asters.  The upper part of the anchor was formed of bride and golden gate roses with small pink rosebuds containing the words, 'At Rest."   The lower part of the anchor was formed of pink roses with white rose buds.  This was presented by the directors of the Security Building and Loan.

A handsome spray of white carnations was sent by several associate teachers of Miss Mary Haymaker.  One spray of palm leaves with white carnations, and several others, a pink rose spray and one of pink and white carnations.  The interment was in the Brunersburg cemetery." 

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