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Joseph C. A. Hiller, farmer, of Barton County, Mo., and president of the Farmers’ Alliance, was born in the Province of Silesia, in the Kingdom of Prussia, in 1855, and is the son of Anton and Theresia (Schoen) Hiller, who were also natives of that county, the former’s birth occurring in 1824. He was a farmer by occupation, and, in 1869, came to America, settling in St. Louis County, Mo., but is now residing with his son, Joseph C. A. His wife is still residing in Germany, never having come to America. Joseph C. A. Hiller grew to manhood in St. Louis County, Mo., his days being spent in tilling the soil. In 1884 he settled in Barton County, where he and his brother, F. A. J. Hiller, purchased 160 acres of land, and has since been actively engaged in farming and stock raising. He was one of the chief organizers of the County Alliance, and, in February, 1889, was elected president of that body. He was married in St. Louis County, in 1876, to Miss Emma Elert, who was a native of that county, born in 1858. They have four children: Emma, Joseph, Ida C. and Mary. His brother, Frank A. J. Hiller, was also born in Prussia, his birth occurring in 1856. He came to America in 1870, and from early boyhood has been familiar with the details of farm life. He acquired a good education in the public schools, and since 1883 has been engaged in farming in Barton County. He takes a great interest in politics, and is chairman of the Richland Township Democratic Committee. He is unmarried.