Oakland County MI Archives Obituaries.....Hitchcock, Thomas September 27, 1918
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Enterprise, September 27, 1918
Thomas Hitchcock died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Rosby Botsford last
Sunday night, September 22nd, after a residence in this village and vicinity for
over 40 years, aged 69 years, 4 months and 27 days. 
Mr. Hitchcock was born at Wolf Island, Kingston, Ontario, on April 26, 1843, was
united in marriage with Miss Ctherine Padro, of Chatham, Ontario, coming here
about 40 years ago, where he lived on a farm for a number of years before moving
to the village.
Mr. Hitchcock had been ailing for the past five years, having been confined to
his bed, however, only about a week.
He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Roseby Botsford, of this
village; five sisters, Mrs. Lena Dean, of Jackson; Mrs. Fannie Cromwell, Mrs.
Ada Irwin, Miss Laura Hitchcock, of Detroit, and Mrs. Hariett Dawson of Chatham,
the latter two of whom are very ill, besides a large number of other relatives,
and many warm friends.
Mr. Hitchcock was a member of the local lodge of Masons, having been its Tyler
for the past 18 years, the services at the grave in Oakwood having been under
the direction of the lodge. 
The funeral was held at the M.E. Church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. George Cullen
of Detroit, assisted by Rev. J.S. Priestley officiating

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