Source: Hudson Post Gazette 14 Oct. 1921 Hezikiah Hale Pixley died October 13, Burial at Maple Grove. He was born at Lime Creek July 15, 1849. Survived by his wife; one son, Clare Pixley of Toledo; one daughter, Mrs. May Mowry, of Morenci, one granddaughter, one niece, Mrs. Netta Luke of Berrian Springs, Michigan, who has made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Pixley ever since childhood. He was one of Hudson's pioneer's, where he passed most of his life and where he was engaged in business for over 50 years. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on July 4 of this year. He married Mary A. Reppert, July 4, 1871. He was one of a family of 12 children, two of whom survive him, Mrs. Lottie Wynn of Sterling, ILL and Mrs. Margaret Rice of Grand Rapids. He was a pioneer blacksmith of Hudson.