Hirst - Edward
Source: 1880 Ripley Twp 1900 Census b. Nov 1842 marr 30 years Here 48 years b England Parents b England Wool Factory - Hannah b Oct 1840 4 children, 4 living b Pa England England son J. William b. March 1872 Ind England Pa Mae b Ma y 1885 same.
Source: 1874 People's Guide - Ripley Twp wool assorter Youtnsville b. England 1843 to MC 1867 Republican. Naturalized 7-25-1868 here 5-10-1865. 1870 Census #263 Ripley Twp age 25 works woolen mill b. England married in sept. Hannah 19 . Naturalization age 23 on 25 July 1868 - b Co. Shire, Yorkshire, England left Liverpool arriving in America 25 July 1868.
Source: Crawfordsville Journal - 9-24-1906 -
Edward Hirst one of the old settlers of the county and a highly respected citizen of Yountsville died at his home Sunday evening at 7:15 o'clock, aged 64. He was born in England and came to this county about 1867 and took service in the Yount Woolen Mills and has ever since remained there. For many years he has held the responsible position of wool sorter and was one of the best judges of wool in the state. He was married in 1869 to Miss Hannah Chaffer and she with four children, Mrs. Walter Smith; Willim and Fred hirtst of Chicago and Mrs. Charles Taylor of Yountsville survive him. In religious belief he wa a Methodist and practice he was an honest, law abiding citizen. His illness had dated back to June and had been complicated in its nature. The direct cause of his death was pneumonia and for a couple of days prior to his death he was unconscious. The funeral will take place at the residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Williams. Interment at Oak Hill.