Wood & Torbert Families

Alex F. Hilliard

b. 1 January 1861, d. 7 April 1927

Alex F. Hilliard was born on 1 January 1861 in Florida.
He married Sarah Irby, daughter of John B. Irby and Harriet Townsend, on 16 January 1901 in Smithville Township, Marlboro County, South Carolina, at the residence of the bride, with Rev. C. B. Smith officiating.
The following appeared on 25 January 1901 in The Marlboro Democrat: Married on Wednesday evening, January 16, 1901, at the residence of the bride in Smithville, by Rev. C. B. Smith, pastor of Bennettsville station, Mr. A. F. Hilliard, of Bennettsville and Miss Sallie Irby, daughter of the late John B. Irby of Smithville Township. It was a quiet home wedding, only the relatives of the bride and groom being present. They will make their home in Smithville for a while at least.
Alex F. Hilliard and Sarah Irby appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Smithville Township, Marlboro County, South Carolina. Other members of the household included John B. Irby.
He was a farmer, according to the 1910 census.
Alex F. Hilliard died on 7 April 1927 at age 66 in Smithville Township, Marlboro County, South Carolina, . His death was officially witnessed by Sarah Irby.
His wife Sarah Irby became a widow at his death.
He was interred at McCall Cemetery, Bennettsville, Marlboro County, South Carolina.