History of Vernon NY

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Person

Deacon Ira Hills

Overview

One of the original settlers of Vernon, family settled Vernon Center. Lived to be 96. Maintained copies of all of his correspondences in books, along with a book of his memories.

Details

Born: 1772 Winchester, Litchfield County, CT

Died: 1878

Burial: Vernon Village Cemetery

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Biography

First wife Abiah Hills. Second wife, Clara Foote Hills.

Parents;

  • Seth Hills
  • Abigail Soper Hills.

Siblings:

  • Statira Hills Everett
  • Elisha Hills
  • Candace Hills Grant
  • Seth Hills (also commonly called Deacon Seth Hills)

Diary and book of correspondence donated to Vernon Historical Society. Link TBD. Plays a prominent role in the book Sadie by Ruama Ashforth Noakes.

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