His death notice in the San Francisco Herald was obtained by Arthur Hillman. It reads as follows:

In this city, on the evening of the 27th December, C A Hillman [died], aged 31 years.

After a lingering illness of several months, the subject of this brief notice passed away from earth. CONSTANTINE ARTHUR HILLMAN was born in Albany, New York, on the 28th of August 1827, and at his death was aged 31 years and four months. At an early age he entered the Medical Department of the State University in New York, and by close application and a natural bright intellect, gave promise of a brilliant future in the profession of his choice. Just before graduating, however, the Mexican War having broken out, with the enthusiasm of youth and the patriotism of a warm heart, he enlisted under his country's banner. At the National Bridge, his impetious (sic) nature and characteristic gallantry forced him in the front ranks, where he was severely wounded, and to the day of his death, wore the honorable scar gained in his country's service. At the close of the war, he emigrated to California, where he has since resided, respected and beloved by all who new him. In 1855, he was selected as one of the Enrolling Clerks of the legislature, and subsequently, in 1856, having been temporarily appointed as assistant Surgeon in the Army, took a prominent and distinguished part in the celebrated Rouge River War, and was favorably noticed in the official report of Lieut Col Buchanan, to whose corps he was attached. During the year immediately preceding his untimely decease, he was attached to the United States Branch Mint in this city, in the capacity of Clerk to the Superintendent. High minded, noble souled, generous, brave and kind hearted, he endeared himself to all with whom he associated, and as he was sincerely beloved in life, so will he be deeply lamented now that death has torn him from friends and kindred. Strictly honorable and upright in his dealings with all men, his character ever bore the test of stern morality and integrity. Warm hearted and genial in disposition his death bereaves his companions of a much loved friend, and leaves an aching void in many a breast. In his last sickness he received all those attentions and kindnesses from watching friends which can alone ease the suffering pillow, but alas could not avert the cold hand of death. His spirit has fled to that "undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveller returns", and it is only left for those who knew him in life to mourn him now dead, to drop the silent tear over the grave of the lost and the beloved.

The funeral will take place today (Wednesday) from the late residence of the deceased, on the north side of Sacramento Street, No. 146, between Kearny and Montgomery, at 2 o'clock, P M. Friends are invited to attend without further notice.


Art Hillman provides context: The Mexican War was in 1846-48, prior to which Constantine Arthur Hillman was a student in New York, and after which he migrated to California. He would have been 19 - 20 years old when he left New York, and 21 - 22 years old when he arrived in California.