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ALVAH HAMILTON KILMAN
A. H. KILMAN OF RIDGEWAY DEAD
Was One of Welland Countys Best Known and Most Esteemed Citizens
DEATH CAUSED BY PARALYSIS
[Welland Tribune, 5 December 1916}
Many friends throughout the County of Welland will deeply regret to hear of the death of A.H. Kilman of Ridgeway, which occurred at his home on Saturday, Dec. 1st, 1916. He was stricken with paralysis and only survived a few hours after the stroke.
The deceased was one of the most highly respected citizens of the county, and was noted for his great business ability, uprightness in all his dealings, and a friend to everybody. He was born in the Township of Stamford in 1853, and was therefore in his 63rd year. He attended Welland High School, and graduated Ann Arbor University, Mich. After his graduation he returned home to his native township where he taught school for a time, afterwards moving to Ridgeway, where he accepted a position as teacher in the Ridgeway public school, which position he held for a number of years, resigning the position through ill health. After regaining his health, he went into business for himself at Ridgeway, taking up fire insurance conveyancy, notary republic &c., and built up one of the most successful businesses in the county. He was also township clerk of Bertie for a number of years; was also secretary treasurer of the Bertie and Willoughby Fire Insurance Co.; county auditor for a number of years.
The deceased was a deep student of entomology, and had one of the finest collections of beetles and butterflies in Ontario, having a collection of different species from all parts of the world; and was also a taxidermist of some ability. He also took a deep interest in art, and for some years was judge in the art department at Welland County Fair and other places. His collection of insects was sold to the Ontario Agricultural College a few years ago. In politics he was a life-long Liberal.
He is survived by his wife and two children, Leroy of Buffalo and Zella; and a brother and sister, W.O. and Mrs. Spencer of Chicago.
The funeral will be held today from his late residence at 2 p.m. to Ridgeway Cemetery.
Died: 2 December 1916 (Death Registration)
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