Hilliker JOHN D.

                   BIOGRAPHY - H. Crysler Hilliker notes found in Eva Brook Donly Museum, 109 Norfolk St. South, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada N3Y 2W3
      John D. was the first child of Benjamin born in Canada and his wife was Catherine b 1832 d July 21 1896 [grave marker says at age of 64 years 11 months]. This may have been Catherine Griffin listed as living with Benjamin Hilliker's family in 1851.  A Mrs. Griffin probably her mother, is listed in the same house in 1861 census. If she is this would be Sarah, Mrs. Joseph Griffin b Feb 10 1787 d sept 6 1875. [Sarah is noted on the large grave marker with John D. Catherine, John B and Phoebe and Elisha in Lynnville. Marriage records show Catherine Hilliker married William Griffin Feb 15, 1849 and Harriet Ann Hilliker married Joseph Griffin Mar 15 1849. I have yet found no furhter references to Harriet Ann.

A report in the Simcoe Ref of Thursday May 23, 1901, gives this account of John D. Hilliker's death - "Mr. John Hilliker died at his home in Yale, Michigan on Tuesday of last week, and the remains were brought here for interment. The funeral took place from the residence of Mr. Thomas Hambly on Friday afternoon and was largely attended. Rev. W Haviland had charge of the service which was held at the Baptist Church. The only son, James and his wife attended the body here from Michigan. Deceased was a highly respected resident of this place for many years."