Benjamin Franklin Hill

GEDCOM Note

1860-age listed 12. 1860-Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. 1870-age listed 20. 1870-Farm Laborer. 1870-Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. 1880-age listed 31. 1880-Black Smith. 1880-Todd County, Kentucky. 1900-age listed 51. 1900-Farmer. 1900-Christian County, Kentucky. 1910-age listed 61. 1910-Farm Operator. 1910-Christian County, Kentucky.

History of Todd County, Kentucky, ed. J. H. Battle, 1884, F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1884, Page 248. [Kirkmansville Precinct]

BENJAMIN F. HILL, merchant, was born in 1848, in Muhlenburg [sic] County, Ky. His parents were Perry and Nicey (Wells) Hill, both natives of this State. The father was a farmer. His death occurred in 1879, at the age of sixty-four years. The mother's death took place in 1877, at the age of fifty-four years. She was a member of the Christian Church. These parents had seven children, five of whom are now living. Our subject, the fourth child, began business for himself at the age of twenty-one years. He had previously learned and worked at the blacksmith business, the latter occupation he continued eight years. He then engaged in the mercantile business, and in this he has continued ever since. He keeps a general stock of groceries, dry goods, nails, etc. He owns a house and lot in Kirkmansville, including store and grounds. By his fair dealing and courteous manner he has built up a large and increasing business. He has been very successful and has an encouraging outlook. He was married in 1875, to Miss May B. Hardison, daughter of R. B. & E. Hardison (elsewhere mentioned), of Muhlenburg [sic] County, Ky. Mrs. Hill is a member of the Methodist Episcopal CHurch South. Mr. Hill is a member of the Masonic Order.

Kentucky Death Records, Name: B Frank Hill Death Date: 22 Sep 1930 Death Location: Todd Residence Location: Todd Age: 82 Gender: Female Birth Date: 16 Feb 1848 Birth Location: Muhlenberg, Kentucky Father's Name: Perry T Hill Father's Birth Location: Kentucky Mother's Name: Vicey Wells Mother's Birth Location: Muhlenberg, Kentucky Buried Emberry Cemt