Obituary of Nina Wells-Hill, Sunfield Township, Eaton County, Michigan

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                                          Nina (Wells) Hill

     Nina Wells was born on her father's farm in the Township of Sunfield,
September 8th, 1870.  When she was five years of age her parents moved to
Vermontville, where she resided until her marriage.  Her mother died when
she was twelve years old, after which time she lived with her sister, Mrs.
F.F. Ambrose.

     June 19th, 1890, she was united in marriage to Ernest C. Hill.  After
living a few months in Walkerville, Canada, they again became residents of
Michigan, living at Chelsea, Brown City, Saline and Ypsilanti.  In March of
1908, they moved to Yakima, Wash., where she had since resided, except for
two years, from September 1911 to Sept. 1913, and the last ten months, when
she was again with her sister in Vermontville.

     A year ago last Winter for three months she took care of a sick friend
in the West.  The nursing proved too arduous and early in March, 1915, she
became ill, gradually growing worse until for twenty-five weeks, she was
under the care of a trained nurse.  In October, 1915, she had gained
strength enough to undertake the long journey to Michigan and her nurse
brought her to her sister's home where it was hoped she might regain her
health.

     During her long illness she was always so sweet and patient, so
uncomplaining and thoughtful of others.  It was a marvel to many who came
to see her, to find her so cheerful.  Her trust was in her Savior.  His
will was her will.  She was ready to go, her only regret being the absence
of her dear son, for it was impossible for him to be with her.  She always
looked on the bright side of life, never burdening others with her troubles
which she bore with unusual bravery.  She had many warm friends and those
who knew her best loved her most.

     She was the only child of the second marriage of both parents.  She
leaves to mourn her loss one son, Lawrence A. Hill, two sisters, Mrs. F.F.
Ambrose and Mrs. Mary E. Webb and one brother, Mr. Edwin Wells, besides a
host of relatives and friends.


Source: The Vermontville Echo Newspaper, Vermountville, Michigan August 16,
1916, edition.



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