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- from "The Jackson Citizen Patriot", 1 Jun 1868
Mr. George Hill, of Portland, was seriously injured on the 16th by melted iron flying into his face, neck and hands, nearly distroying his eyesight.
- GEORGE HILL, JR. M. E. Grand High Priest in 1883 died suddenly at Masonic Home at Alma, on Sunday at high noon October 3, 1920. He was taken to his old home in Portland where he had a sister living and was buried with Masonic honors by Portland Lodge No. 31, F. & A. M. Representatives from the Grand Chapter and the Grand Council were present. Alma Chapter, with whom he had worked for several years, seldom missing a meeting, also sent a good representation. George Hill, Jr., was born in Spring Arbor, Jackson County, Michigan, on June 25, 1839. He was educated in the public schools of Portland, after which he took up the occupation of foundry man. He resided in Portland until 1885, when he removed to California. He was made Master Mason in Portland Lodge No. 31, F. & A. M., being initiated February 22, and raised March 26, 1861, his father, George Hill, Sr., conferring the degrees. He was elected Master of his Lodge in 1866 and filled that station continuously until 1882. He received the Chapter degrees in Ionia Chapter, No. 14, completing the Royal Arch degree on February 24, 1865, immediately taking a demit for the purpose of joining in organizing a new Chapter at Portland, which was done March 10, 1865, his father being the first High Priest. He was elected High Priest in 1867, afterwards serving as Secretary. In 1870 he was elected Grand Captain of the Host in the Grand Chapter of Michigan, steadily advancing until he filled the station of Grand High Priest, in 1883, serving one year. He demitted November 5, 1886, after removing west. He was affiliated again December 12, 1913. He passed the circle of perfection in Ionia Council No. 12 in 1868 and with eight others immediately took demits and organized Portland Council No. 23, which was chartered January 8, 1868. He was Thrice Illustrious Master of that body for five years following. After filling the subordinate stations he was elected Grand Master of the Grand Council in 1876 and served one year. He was demitted in 1889 after moving to California but on returning he again affiliated with his old home council, December 10, 1913. He was the last one of the charter members of both his Chapter and Council, and out of a large attendance only three members of his Lodge were present at the funeral that had been raised by him in the sixteen years he served as Master. For the last few years he made his home at the Masonic Home at Alma. He was much interested and spent much time in gardening. As a token of respect to the memory of our distinguished companion and of our affection for him, it is ordered that this memorial be read at the first regular convocation after its receipt, and that it be preserved in the memorial record of the chapter prepared for that purpose. It is further ordered that the charter and altar be draped in mourning for the space of sixty days thereafter.
By order of (Seal) CHAS. J. GRAY, M. E., Grand High Priest.
Attest: CHAS. A. CONOVER, Grand Secretary.
- from "Death Records, 1897-1920" (seekingmichigan.org)
Geo Hill, a widowed RR watchman, born 25 Jun 1839 in Spring Arbor, MI, died on 3 Oct 1920 in Alma MI of chronic myocarditis. Burial on 6 Oct in Portland Cemetery. Informant H Montagery Supv (?).
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1839 - 1920 (81 years)
George Hill, b. 25 Mar 1801, Windsor, Berkshire, MA 
