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SAVED FROM POTTER’S FIELD
Daughter Takes Body of Dr. Phillips From the Morgue.
The body of Dr. James Phillips, a veteran of the Crimean and civil wars, who died Sept.
30 in the City Hospital on Blackwell’s Island, was removed from the morgue yesterday by order of his daughter, Mrs. George W. Smith of Bridgeport, Conn., whom he had not seen for more than thirty years. Dr. Phillips gave the name of his daughter just before he died, and had he not done so it is probable that he would have been buried in the potter’s field, for neither Mrs. Smith nor Mrs. Edward B. Hilton of Hot Springs, Va., his other daughter, knew his whereabouts.
Dr. Phillips was born in London eighty-three years ago. He is said to have been the nephew of Sir Fordell Phillips, once Lord Mayor of the city, and a cousin of Sir Edward Lawson. He was a surgeon in the Crimean war, and when the civil war began in this country he volunteered his services to the Union Army. During the war he once met President Lincoln, who appointed him to a position in the United States Navy after the war. Some years ago he retired on a pension.
While in the Navy Department at Washington Dr. Phillips married a daughter of Gen. Walbridge, but the marriage resulted unhappily and was followed by a divorce, in which the two daughters of Dr. Phillips sided with their mother. This estranged Dr. Phillips from his children for more than thirty years. Dr. Phillips’ wife later married George B. Corkhill, the District Attorney who prosecuted President Garfield’s assassin, Guiteau.
Dr. Phillips practiced in New York after his divorce until a few years ago, when he became ill and destitute. For many years he was cared for at the home of a friend, George Orchard, of 447 Lexington Avenue. Last summer he suffered from heat prostration from which he never recovered. He was removed to the City Hospital a short time ago.
Source: The New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, October 4, 1914
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NEAR PAUPER'S LOT
Body of Dr. James Phillips Claimed by Daughter.
Soldier-Physician and Nephew of Former Lord Mayor of London Barely Escapes Burial in Potter's Field.
New York.-Almost at the last minute the body of Dr. James Phillips, soldier and physician, nephew of erstwhile lord mayor of London, and once wealthy, was rescued from a pauper's grave. He died in the city hospital at Blackwell's island.
For days the body had been in the morgue without inquiry by any one, and arrangements had been made for its burial by a charitable society. The word that saved the body from the potter's field was sent by a daughter, who gave instructions to have it forwarded to Bridgeport, Conn. She had not heard from him before in 33 years.
Dr. Phillips was born in London, and was a nephew of Sir Fordell Phillips, once lord mayor of his native city, and a cousin of Sir Edward Lawson. When he was in his twenties the Crimean war began, and he was among those who went to the front as a surgeon. When the Civil war started, after his arrival here, he placed his experience at the service of this country, and once met President Lincoln.
After the war ended Dr. Phillips was stationed for a time with naval vessels at Norfolk, Va., and later he was transferred to Washington, D. C.
In Washington he was married. His wife was the daughter of General Walbridge, but the marriage was followed by divorce. Subsequently Mrs. Phillips remarried. This time her husband was George B. Corkhill, the district attorney who obtained the conviction of Guiteau, the assassin of President Garfield.
After the separation from his wife Doctor Phillips got out of touch with his children, though, according to his friends, he made attempts to communicate with them again in recent years. Doctor Phillips was eighty-three years old.
Source: The Polk County News, Saluda, North Carolina, Friday, October 30, 1914; Pg. 7, Column 4
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WASHINGTON DIVORCE ESTRANGED FAMILY
Veteran of the Crimean and Civil Wars , Living To Be 83, Spent Last Days in Poverty.
Almost at the last minute the body of Dr. James Phillips, soldier and physician, nephew of an erstwhile Lord Mayor of London and once wealthy, was rescued yesterday from a pauper's grave. He died in the City Hospital on Blackwell's Island. For days the body had been in the morgue without inquiry by any one, and arrangements had been made for its burial by a charitable society. The word that saved the body from the potter's field was sent by a daughter, who gave instructions to have it forwarded to Bridgeport, Conn. She had not heard of him before in thirty-three years.
Before the death the physician, who was eighty-three years old, gave the name of Mrs. G. W. Smith, of Bridgeport, as that of his daughter. She is the wife of George Wilbur Smith, of Bridgeport, who is a connection by marriage of George Francis Gilman, founder of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. A letter sent to Mrs. Smith by the Morgue authorities resulted in the order to save the body from pauper burial.
Dr. Phillips had another daughter who also was married by a wealthy man and who was reputed to have $100,000 in her own right at the time she went to the altar. Her husband was Edward Banker Hilton, now dead, son of the late Judge Henry Hilton. Judge Hilton was counsel for and business associate of the late A. T. Stewart, the merchant.
Once every three months during the last few years officers of the Chemical National Bank received a call from Dr. Phillips, whom they had known in his days of affluence. Each time he cashed a check for his pension of $60 received from the government for services in the civil war and later in the United States Navy. This pension, which was given to him by friends, was all he had to live on in the last days of his life.
For the last year or so Dr. Phillips had lived at No. 447 Lexington avenue with George Orchard, who had known him years ago when he was active in practice as a physician. Learning the straits the aged man was in, Mr. Orchard took him into his home and kept him there until his last illness.
Dr. Phillips was able to be up and about until late in the summer. One day he was out in the heat too long for his strength and was picked up unconscious. He was taken to the Hudson Street Hospital, but after being kept there one night, he was able to be moved to the home of his Lexington avenue friend.
After that shock, however, he grew weaker, and about a month ago had to be taken to Bellevue Hospital. After two weeks he was sent to the City Hospital, on Blackwell's Island, where he died.
Dr. Phillips was born in London and was a nephew of Sir Fordell Phillips, once Lord Mayor of his native city, and a cousin of Sir Edward Lawson. When he was in his twenties the Crimean War began and he was among those who went to the front as a surgeon. When the civil war started after his arrival here he placed his experience at the service of this country and once met President Lincoln.
In his domestic relations Dr. Phillips was not happy. After the war ended he was stationed for a time with a navy vessels at Norfolk, Va., and later he was transferred to Washington, D. C.
In Washington he was married. His wife was a daughter of General Walbridge, but the marriage was followed by a divorce. This time her husband was George B. Corkhill, the District Attorney who obtained the conviction of Guiteau, the assassin of President Garfield.
After the separation of his wife Dr. Phillips got out of touch with the children, though, according to his friends, he made attempts to communicate with them again in recent years.
Source: The New York Herald, New York, New York, Sunday, October 4, 1910; Pg. l, Column 1
NOTES:
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Dr. James Phillips
b. 1821 London, England
d. 30 Sept. 1914, New York, NY
md. Mrs. Helen (Blake) Simpson, 1 Aug. 1867, Washington, District of Columbia (On one marriage index her name is stated as "Helen Blake Walbridge", same date, using the surname of her stepfather, Gen. Hiram Walbridge).
Source: The Society of Mayflower Descendants, in the District of Columbia, by The General Society of Mayflower Descendants District of Columbia, 1920: State #201, pg. 40 - Dorothy Walbridge (Phillips) Hilton. NOTE: now Mrs. Edward Banker Hilton.
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-Mrs. Helen B. Phillips, daughter of the late Mrs. Gen. Hiram Walbridge, has filed in the Equity Court in Washington a petition for divorce from her husband, James Phillips, on the ground of extreme cruelty and drunkenness, and neglect to support her.
Source: The Statesman, Yonkers, New York, Friday, July 3, 1874; Pg. 2, Column 3
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WALBRIDGE.-In the Probate Court, on Saturday, letters of administration on the estate of Mrs. Jane M. Walbridge, wife of Gen. Walbridge, deceased, were granted to Mrs. Helen B. Phillips, her daughter, and Herman D. Walbridge, bond $5,000. Mrs. Phillips in her petition, sets forth that she is the only child and heir to the estate; that the personal estate consists of Toledo, Ohio, and other bonds, plate, pictures, jewels, furniture and other chattels, amounting in all to about $120,000 in value; and further, that deceased left no debts beyond trivial sums not exceeding $20.
Source: New York Evening Express, New York, New York, Wednesday Evening, February 11, 1874; Pg. 1, Column 4
KNOWN CHILDREN:
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Dorothy Walbridge (Jennie) Phillips
b. 2 June 1868, Washington, D.C.
d. 11 Oct. 1948
bur: Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings Co. NY
md. Edward Banker Hilton, 24 Apr. 1889, Washington, District of Columbia
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Frances Alfreda Phillips
Mrs. Frances Alfreda Phillips, d/o Dr. James Phillips (b. 1826) and Helen Blake Simpson (1842-82), his wife, m. 1867. (per DAR, Vol. 82, p 77, Membership #81209)
b. 15 May 1871, Washington, D.C.
d. 5 May 1922, New York
md. George Wilbur Smith, 14 Apr 1892/98, New York
He, b. 9 July 1859, d. 6 June 1924, Conn.; burial: Fairfield Cemetery, Conn.
NOTES:
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS RELATED TO THE MARRIAGE OF DR. JAMES PHILLIPS TO MRS. HELEN (BLAKE) SIMPSON PHILLIPS CORKHILL.
Helen Blake
d/o Dr. Charles Augustus Blake (1805-1850) and Jane Maria Hayes (1819-1874)
B. ca 1842 Mass.
d. 14 May 1882, Washington City, District of Columbia, D. C.
md. (1) George W.Simpson, 16 Apr. 1857, Jefferson Co. TN. - Helen Blake md. George W. Simpson, 16 Apr 1857, Jefferson Co. TN. (This day the above couple were joined to gether as husband and wife By (? sp.) J.N.S. Huffanuster (sp), Minister of the Gospel). Source: Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002, Pg. 150, from Tennessee State Library and Archives; also at ancestry.com
md. (2) Dr. James Phillips, 1 Aug 1867, Washington, District of Columbia
md. (3) George Baker Corkhill, 23 Apr. 1876, Washington, District of Columbia, as his 2nd wife.
CHILDREN OF GEORGE W. SIMPSON AND HELEN BLAKE (Her 1st marriage).
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Charles W. Simpson, b. 11 Nov. 1860, Little Rock, Pulaski Co. AR.; d. 2 Aug. 1947, Maryland; buried: Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia; md. Addie D. Simpson, 1883 (per 1900 U.S. Census, Washington City, District of Columbia).
1882
Mrs. Helen (Blake) Simpson Phillips Corkhill
The wife of District Attorney Corkhill died at Washington last Saturday night, after a short illness from gastritis.
Source: The Madison Observer, Morrisville, New York, Wednesday, May 17, 1882; Pg. 4
Death of Mrs. Corkhill
The wife of District Attorney Corkhill, who had been ill for the past few days with gastritis, died about eleven o'clock to-night.
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Monday, May 15, 1882; Pg. 8
Her Siblings: - Children of Charles Augustus Blake and Jane M. Hayes, of Columbus, Ohio
(F) Frances Blake md. Albert Jackson, of Washington, D.C. - (Is his corrrect name Alfred H. Jackson? MARRIED.-On the 5th instant, Mr. ALFRED H. JACKSON to Miss FRANCES J. BLAKE.-Source: Evening Express, New York, New York, 1859-1860)
(F) Helen Blake md. George B. Corkhill, of Washington (no other marrriage given in this source).
(M) Charles Burke Blake, died recently
Source: A Record of the Blakes of Somersetshire: Especially in the Line of William Blake, of Dorchester, Mass., the Emigrant to New England: with One Branch of His Descendants, by Horatio Gates Somerby, privately printed, Boston, 1881; pgs. 44-45
Colonel George Banker Corkhill
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COLONEL GEORGE B. CORKHILL, ex-United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, who was the prosecuting attorney in the famous Guiteau trial, died at Mount Pleasant, Ohio, yesterday from hemorrhage at the age of fifty-two years. It was only seventeen months ago that Colonel Corkhill said: The leading medical expert who testified against Guiteau and two of the jury who convicted him are hopelessly insane. One of the distinguished counsel who helped me conduct the prosecution has become a common drunkard and I have been summarily dismissed from office. Thus have the lunatic's prophecies been fulfilled as you discover by perusing the printed record of the case. Since I have had time to reflect over the remarkable trial I am more and more convinced that Guiteau was hopelessly insane, and should have been assigned in an asylum." And now Corkhill has joined in another world Richard T. Merrick, one of Corkhill's associates in the trial.
Source: Madison County Times, Chittenango, New York, Friday Morning, July 9, 1886; Pg. 1, Column 1
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GEORGE B. CORKHILL.
The District Attorney Who Brought About the Conviction of President's Assassin.
News has arrived at Washington of the death of George B. Corkhill, ex-United States district attorney. This eminent citizen of the capital city was absent on a visit to Mount Pleasant, Ia., when he died.
Colonel Corkhill was born in New Rumley, Harrison county, Ohio, November 29, 1838. In 1847 his family removed to Burlington, Iowa, where in due time he was sent to the Iowa Wesleyan University, whence he graduated with high honors. Being desirous of embracing the legal profession, he subsequently entered the law school of Harvard University, where he completed the full course of the necessary studies, to be soon admitted by the bar.
On the outbreak of the civil war he returned to Iowa and organized a company of volunteers, of which he was chosen captain, and whose services he tendered to the governor. Soon afterwards he was appointed a commissary of subsistance, in which capacity he served with the army of the Potomac until its arrival in front of Petersburg, when he received the appointment of major and paymaster, and served on the staff of Generals Burns, Sedgwick, Hancock, Couch, Owenes and Gibbons, being subsequently brevetted lieutenant-colonel for gallantry in the Penisular campaign.
Colonel Corkhill held the post of paymaster to the end of the war, when, declining a reappointment in the regular service, he engaged in the practice of his profession, in St. Louis, where he remained two years. Subsequently he returned to Iowa, where, after a period of journalistic work, as editor of a local paper, he was appointed clerk of the United States Circuit Court for the Iowa district, and subsequently district attorney for the first judicial district of Iowa, which position he held with credit for about two years. In 1878 he removed to Washington, D. C., where he became part proprietor and managing editor of the DAILY CHRONICLE. In 1880 he was appointed district attorney. While holding this office he successfully prosecuted Charles J. Guiteau, the assassin of President Garfield. After his retirement from office he resumed the practice of law.
Colonel Corkhill, while he was a resident of Mount Pleasant, married a daughter of Associate Justice Samuel Miller, of the United States Supreme Court. She died about the year 1876, leaving two daughters, who are now at school. In 1877 he married Mrs. Phillips, a wealthy lady, daughter of General Walbridge. She died in 1880.
The deceased gentleman was genial and popular, and a well-equipped and successful lawyer.
Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, Sunday, July 11, 1886; Pg. 1, Column 5
NOTE: George B. Corkhill md. Mrs. Helen (Blake) Simpson Phillips, 23 Apr. 1876, Washington, District of Columbia, as his 2nd wife.
OTHER RELATED INFORMATION:
Edward Banker Hilton
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1889
Few among the regular visitors to Saratoga have a wider acquaintance among the elite of the country than the social favorites, Judge and Mrs. MacArthur of Washington, who arrived at the Grand Union yesterday. A cordial welcome from hosts of friends awaited them. They are accompanied by the charming Miss Phillips, sister to Mrs. Edward Banker Hilton. The Hilton-Phillips wedding, which occurred in Washington last spring, will be remembered as one of the most brilliant social events of the year.
Source: The Daily Saratogian, Saratoga, New York, Friday, July 26, 1889
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1908
EDWARD BANKER HILTON IS DEAD AT MILAN
Was Eldest Son of Judge Henry Hilton and Formerly a Lawyer in New York.
Word was received in this city yesterday of the death in Milan, Italy, last Sunday, of Mr. Edward Banker Hilton, oldest son of the late Judge Henry Hilton, who was executor of the estate of Mr. A. T. Stewart and the estate of Mrs. A. T. Stewart. Mr. Edward Banker Hilton was fifty-eight years old and had resided abroad for several years. He had once been a member of the law firm of Davies, Work, McNamee and Hilton, of this city, and until a few years ago retained his membership in the Association of the Bar of the City of New York.
Mr. Hilton was one of the chief figures in the contest of the will of Mrs. A. T. Stewart, which was made in this city twenty years ago and in which Roscoe Coakling, Joseph H. Choate, Elihu Root, Leslie W. Russell and other famous lawyers were engaged. Mr. Hilton had assisted his father in drawing the will and the codicils of the will of Mrs. Stewart at Mrs. Stewart's request.
He shared in the estate of $6,000,000 left by his father at the death of the latter at Saratoga in 1889, and after he went to Paris he represented there the dry goods firm of Hilton, Hughes & Co., of which his brother, Mr. Albert B. Hilton, was the head. This was the firm which succeeded to the business of A. T. Stewart and which failed in 1896.
Mr. Frederic Hilton, Mr. Hilton's youngest brother, died at Carlsbad in 1894.
Source: The New York Herald, New York New York, Thursday, October 8, 1908; Pg. 1, Column 1
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1908
Funeral services of Edward Banker Hilton, eldest son of the late Judge Henry Hilton, was held Tuesday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Horace Russell, Manhattan. Mr. Hilton died October 4th at Milan, Italy, in the 28th year of his age.
Source: The Hempstead Sentinel, Hempstead, New York, Pg. 8
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1889
Phillips-Hilton Wedding
WASHINTGON, April 23.-The society event of the year in Washington was the marriage today of Miss Dorothy Walbridge Phillips and Mr. Edward Banker Hilton, son of Judge Henry Hilton of New York. It was solemized in St. John's Churcy by Rev. William Leonard. The floral decoration about the altar were indescribably beautiful. Assistand Paymaster Sullivan, U.S.N., Messrs. Fillet and Gresham of this city, and Lester of New York, were the ushers.
Aristide Preston, son of the Haytian Minister, James Merrill and Mr. Dawson of New York, were the groomsmen. The bridesmaids were the Misses Maud Davidge, Ethel Ingalls, Susie Randall, and Minnie Brown.
The bride's gown was of heavy ivory tinted satin, brocaded in large rings linked together. The entrie front was covered with deep flounces of pointed lace, from which the back swept in a great train, over the shining folds of which fell the large tulle veil, which was fastened to the head with diamond stars. The corsage was low and directoire style in front; pointed lace was set in at the shoulders. The groom was attended by Frederic Hilton, the best man.
A reception was held at the residence of Judge and Mrs. McArthur, on N street, from 1:30 to 3 o'clock. Judge Hilton was unable to come from New York on account of illness. Among the guests present from New York were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hilton and Mr. and Mrs. Hughes. A number of distinguished people from this city attended.
Source: The New York Press, New York, New York, Wednesday Morning, April 24, 1889; Pg. 2, Column 5
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-At Washington, Tuesday, the son of Judge Henry Hilton married Miss Dorothy Walbridge Phillips, stepdaughter of the late Col. George B. Corkhill. The daughers of Senator Ingalls and Congressman Randall were among the bridesmaids.
Source: The Buffalo Courier, Buffalo, New York, Sunday, April 28, 1889; Pg. 4, Column 4
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E. B. HILTON'S BRIDE
WASHINGTON, April 23.-The marriage of Miss Dorothy Walbridge Phillips to Mr. Edward Banker Hilton of New York was solemized in St. John's Church at 1 o'clock today, the Rev. William Leonard officiating. Admission to the church was confined exclusively to those presenting cards of invitation, but the number of guests exceeded the seating capacity of the edifice. On the altar and reredos were large gold and silver vases, filled with Easter lillies, while against the wall on either side was a profusion of palms. At 1 o'clock the door leading from the chantry opened and the white-robed choristers, each wearing a wedding favor of amilax, passed down the right-hand aisle, and, meeting the bridal party in the vestibule outside, preceded it on the opposite aisle, singing, "The Voice that Breathed O'er Eden." Then came the four ushers, Assistand Paymaster Sullivan, United States Navy; Mr. G. W. Gresham and Mr. St. Julian Fillete of this city, and Mr. Wilbur Lester of New York, followed by the groomsmen, Mr. Aristide Preston, son of the Haytian Minister; Mr. James Merrill, and Mr. Dawson of New York.
The bridesmaids were Miss Maud Davidge, Miss Ethel Ingalls, Miss Susie Randall, and Miss Minnie Browne, walked in couples, wearing alternately picturesque Directorie waists of Nile-green and blossom pink silk, brocaded in moss rosebuds, over full skirts of white tulle, to the edge was of which fell the long postillion basque ends; large hats of tulle the color of the brocade completed the costumes, which were the gift of the bride. Each lady carried a large bouquet of orchards the exact shade of her gown.
When the wedding party was half way down the aisle the maid of honor, Miss Frances Phillips, sister of the bride, entered, in a gown of white China crepe, the skirt falling in full, soft lines, without looping, from a short-waisted bodice, out V shaped back and front, and finished with a broad border of gold embroidery about the neck, the short puffed sleeves, and the edge of the skirt. A band of the same embroidery formed the belt. A broad-brimmed Leghara hat, caught up in several deep dutes at the back, was trimmed with a profusion of white roses.
Immediately preceeding the bride, who entered on the arm of Judge MacArthur, was little Muriel Ingalls, the five-year-old daughter of Senator Ingalls, in a quaint Kate Greenaway costume of soft white silk, low-necked and short-sleeved, with long silk gloves, tied near her shoulder with bows of white ribbon. A coquetish net of open-work straw was trimmed with bows of white ribbon and a cluster of tiny pink rosebuds. The little maiden carried a great bouquet of orange blossoms.
The bridal gown was a heavy ivory-tinted satin, brocaded in great rings linked together two and two. The entire front was covered with deep flounces of point lace, from which the back swept in a court train, over the shining folds of which fell the long tulle veil, fastened to the head and caught back with diamond stars. The corsage was made low neck, with Directorie effect in front, similated by point lace set in at the shoulders. In her ears were diamonds, and on her neck the bride wore the gift of Major Hilton, a necklace of sapphires, each stone set in diamonds and linked together.
The groom, attended by his brother, Mr. Frederick Hilton, as best man, met the bride at the chancel steps. At the conclusion of the ceremony the bride and groom were followed down the aisle by Muriel Ingalls, carrying the Prayer Book, bound in ivory, with the monogram of the bride and groom in gold, from which the service was read.
From the church the wedding party and guests drove at once to the residence of Judge and Mrs. MacArthur on N-street, where a reception was held from 1:30 to 3 o'clock.
..................... (newspaper partially unreadable).
Source: The New York Times, New York, New York, Wednesday, April 24, 1889
1909
$15,000 INCOME INSUFFICIENT.
Referee to Decide What Allowance Shall Be Made to Widow and Daughters of E. B. Hilton
Judge Platzek yesterday appointed Eugene L. Busche to hear evidence and decide what allowance shall be made to Dorothy W. Hilton and her two daughters, Ellen D. Hilton, aged seventeen, and Edna F. Hilton, aged sixteen.
Mrs. Hilton is the widow of Edward B. Hilton, who died at Milan, Italy, in October, 1908. He was the son of the late Judge Henry Hilton, and the widow's petition says that the only estate left by her husband was $27,000, of an undrawn income from his father's estate. She says that during the eight years preceding her husband's death he was in receipt of a large income from a trust fund left him by his father, and the year before his death income was $47,000.
Mrs. Hilton sets forth that during the lifetime of her husband he provided most liberally for her and the two daughters. She says that her income of $15,000 a year is insufficient to support her and to support and educate her daughters.
Source: The New York Herald, New York, New York, Thursday, February 25, 1909
General Hiram Walbridge
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General Walbridge, of New York, was married at Washington, yesterday, to Miss Jenny M. Blake, Of course Miss Jenny is "beautiful and acomplished" and all that. The ceremony was witnessed by President Buchanan, General Cass, Governor Cobb and lady, Governor Toucey and lady, Mr. Clayton, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, and lady, Mr. Eames and Judge Bowlin, together with a few personal friends. The General and his bride left directly for the North.
Source: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn, New York, Wednesday, September 2, 1857; Pg. 2, Column 1
NOTE: Jenny M. Blake, aka Jane M. Blake, widow of Charles Blake
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From Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1857.
Gen. Hiram Walbridge was married to Mrs. Blake to-day at his beautiful residence, Ingleside. The President, and Messrs. Cass, Cobb, Toucey and their ladies were among the brilliant party who witnessed the ceremony, and the whole neighborhood was a scene of festivity. The happy pair left Washington for the North to-day.
Source: The New York Daily Tribune, New York, New York, Wednesday, September 2, 1857; Pg. 5, Column 1
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On the 1st instant, at Ingleside, by the Rev. Dr. Gurley, HIRAM WALBRIDGE, of the city of New York, to JENNY M. BLAKE, daughter-in-law of the late Dr. Charles Blake, of Massachusetts.
Source: Evening Star, Washington, District of Columbia, Wednesday, September 2, 1857; Pg. 3, Column 3
Gen. Hiram Walbridge's Mother - Death Notice
This Morning's News.
-General Hiram Walbridge was yesterday called upon to mourn the loss of his mother, who died after a painful illness at Ingleside, District of Columbia.
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Saturday, August 17, 1867; Pg. 4, Column 1
Mrs. Hiram Walbridge
Another Sudden Death.
Mrs. Walbridge, widow of the late Gen. Hiram Walbridge of New York, died yesterday at Mount Pleasant, near Washington, where she resided. She was about to go out driving, when she was attacked with apoplexy and dropped dead in the hall.
Source: The New York Daily Tribune, New York, New York, Friday, January 30, 1874; Pg. 4, Column 6
NOTE:
Jane M. Walbridge, widow of Dr. Charles Augustus Blake, md. Gen. Hiram Walbridge
b. ca 1832 NY
d. 29 Jan 1874, Mount Pleasant, near Washington
Frances Alfreda Phillips
Mrs. Frances Alfreda Phillips, d/o Dr. James Phillips (b. 1826) and Helen Blake Simpson (1842-82), his wife, m. 1867. (per DAR, Vol. 82, p 77, Membership #81209)
b. 15 May 1871, Washington, D.C.
d. 5 May 1922, New York
md. George Wilbur Smith, 14 Apr 1892/98, New York
He, b. 9 July 1859, d. 6 June 1924, Conn.; burial: Fairfield Cemetery, Conn.
CHILDREN:
(f) Marion Celeste Smith
b. ca 1899, Conn.
d.
md. George Barker Rowell, Jan., 1925 NY; He. b. ca 1897 VT.
CHILDREN:
(F) Dorothy E. Rowell, b. ca 1929, Middlesex Co., Mass.
MARIAN SMITH'S BRIDAL.
Plans for Her Marriage to George Barker Rowell on Wednesday.
Plans have been completed for the marriage of Miss Marion Celeste Smith, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Wilbur Smith of Bridgeport, Conn., to George Barker Rowell, son of the late Dr. George B. Rowell and Mrs. Rowell of Orleans, Vt., which will take place at the home of the bride, 237 West Eighty-sixth Street, on Wednesday night at 7 o'clock. The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. Dr. Henry Darlington of the Church of the Heavenly Rest.
The bride's cousin, Dr. Walter G. Lough of this city, will give her in marriage. Her sister, Miss Dorothy B. Smith, will be her only attendant. Chester W. Kingsley of Boston will be best man. The ushers will be Dr. Hugh Rowell, brother of the bridegroom, and Arthur Bickford of Boston.
The bride is a graduate of Miss Bennett's School in Millbrook, N.Y., and is a member of the Colonial Dames, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the John Howland and the Mayflower Societies. Mr. Rowell is a graduate of Dartmouth, class of '18, and the Harvard Law School, class of '21. During the war he served overseas as a Lieutenant. He is a member of the Arcacia, Belmont Springs and Dartmouth Clubs of Boston.
Source: The New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, January 11, 1925, pg. 8-T, Column 2
(f) Dorothy Blake Smith
b. ca 1904, Connecticut
d.
md. Walter B. Brandt, 13 Jan. 1928, San Mateo Co. Calif; Divorced, ca Jan. 26, 1935 CA.
Dorothy Smith Married To Walter Brandt
Miss Dorothy Blake Smith of San Mateo became the bride of Walter Bernard Brandt at noon today when the ceremony was performed at the home of the bride at 140 Clark drive by Judge Percy Jackson of Burlingame. The bride is from the east and has lived in this community for several months.
A group of relatives and friends were guests at the ceremony and the home was effectively decorated with flowers and ferns for the occasion. Brandt is the son of Louis Brandt and is a business man of San Francisco. He has lived on the Peninsula his entire life and is well known throughout the bay section.
Upon a conclusion of a wedding tour Mr. and Mrs. Brandt will make their future home in Hillsborough in an attractive new home
Sourced: San Mateo Times and Daily News Leader, San Mateo, California, Friday, January 13, 1928; Pg. 6, Column 2
The second marriage of Walter B. Brandt, wealthy insurance...uncontested....Mrs. Dorothy Blake Smith, whom he married in January, 1928.....
Source: The Oakland Tribune, Oakland, California, Saturday, January 26, 1935, Pg. 10
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?? Is this the dau., Dorothy J. Brandt, d/o Walter Brandt & Dorothy Blake Smith.
Dorothy Jane Brandt Beames Breit
August 03, 2016, 05:00 AM
Dorothy Jane Brandt Beames Breit passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children on Sunday July 31. Born December 19th,
1927 in La Jolla, California, Dorothy attended Burlingame High School and graduated from Stanford University in 1949 with a bachelor of arts degree in Biology. Preceded in death by her loving husband Arnold Breit, Dolly is survived by her three devoted children David Beames (Marilyn) Barbara Butterfield (Jason) and Richard Beames (Melissa) and 7 grandchildren. Dolly will best be remembered by her infectious smile, her contributions to her community and her family. Chairman of the 1969 Hillsborough Concours D’Elegance, and President of West Hillsborough PTA, Dolly was a popular leader in her community. Always competitive, her keen bridge playing and dominoes skills were synonymous with Dolly’s outgoing nature. Dolly was a fun loving free spirit who enjoyed and took advantage of every adventure presented to her; whether it was a stag hunting trip where she out shot all the men or the opera, Dolly did it all. Honoring Dolly’s wishes, interment will be a private family affair. Memorials in Dolly’s name can be made to the Lucille Packard Foundation for Children's Health, ATTN: Gift Processing 400 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 340, Palo Alto, CA. 94301.
Source: The Daily Journal, San Mateo, California, August 3, 2016
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Dorothy J. Beames md. Arnold J. Breit, 11 Dec 1983, San Mateo Co. CA.
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Estates Appraised.
New York.
SMITH, GEORGE W. (June 6, 1924). Gross Assets, $132,758; net, $120.711. Marion Celeste and Dorothy Blake Smith, daughters, each are left a temporary life estate until 3 years of age and remainder in one-have residuary. Executor, the Guaranty Bank Company.
Source: The New York Times, New York, New York, Saturday, February 28, 1925, Pg. 7, Column 1
