Wilmot T Hissem
Kentucky Post, August 10, 1900, page 5
Capt. W T Hissem Died in Newport
The Well Known River Man Passed Away Thursday Night
He Had Been a Steamboat Man All His Live
Capt. Wilmot T Hissem, 33, one of the best known and most popular river men of this section died late Thursday night at his residence, 609 Monroe Street, Newport after a lengthy illness. He and his father, Capt. M L Hissem were the joint owners of the steamer Tacoma upon which the deceased had been a clerk.
Capt. Hissem had been identified with the river trade all his life, holding licenses both as master and pilot. He was a brother of the celebrated soloist Mrs. Mamie Hissem DeMoss, and a nephew of Senator W J Hissem.
His funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at the California M E Church, of which the dead man was a devout member. Rev Riffe, the pastor, will conduct the services.