Obituary of Betsey Hills transcribed from February 1894 article in Northville Review

The funeral of Mrs. Betsey Hills on the day following that of another old member of the same church makes a somewhat unusual occurrence. Mrs. Hills was born in Vermount in 1809. Was married to Hiram Hills in 1825. They became members of the Novi Baptist church, of which Mr. Hills was for many years a deacon, in 1849. The aged and honored husband died several years ago. Mrs. Hills leaves one son, George of this township, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She died Feb. 18. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.S. Boyden of Howell assisted by the pastor of Novi church.