William Hatfield
1829-1913
23 Apr 1913 , Marion,
Ohio
Hatfield
William, son of William R. and Elizabeth Hatfield, was born May 4, 1829 in
Sussex County, Delaware and departed this life April 15, 1913 at his home at
Meeker after an illness which was only a week in duration. At the date of his
death, Mr. Hatfield was eighty three years, eleven months, and eleven days of
age and although he had been quite feeble for some time, was able to be about
the town until a sudden attack of pneumonia which came upon him Tuesday, April
8th. He suffered great physical agony and pain. He was of a ripe old age and
death stole upon him when the torture of the disease had robbed him of
consciousness and made him unaware of it's approach. The deceased had long been
a resident of Marion County having moved from the state of Delaware with his
parents to Big Island Township in 1844. The family settled in a pioneer cabin
near what is now the home of Frank Wood. October 14, 1862 he was united in
marriage with Mary Elizabeth Conklin, who died November 13, 1887. To this union
were born five children, William E., James L., Emma Jane, of Meeker; Mrs. Luella
Baker of Marion, and Mrs. Cora Moon of Mansfield. December 5, 1900 he was
married to Mrs. Anna M. Briggs of Meeker, who with his five children, twelve
grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and three step children, E.C. Briggs of
Springfield, Illinios, Mrs. C.G. Davis of Akron and Miss Zelda Briggs of Meeker
he leaves to mourn their loss. He also leaves a host of other relatives and
friends, who will miss a friendly cheerful face and a kindly word. Mr. Hatfield
was converted in 1867 and was one of the Charter members of the M. E. Church of
Meeker in which he maintaimed his relationship until his death. He was the last
of the founders of the noble work that has meant so much to this community, but
may he be among the first in the richness of his reward which awaits those whom
the Lord hath blessed. The funeral services were held in the Meeker M. E.
Church at 2:30 P.M., April 17th and the remaines were interred in the Meeker
Cemetery
