Wilkin-Wilkin Insurance's History

The first owner that we have a record of is Thomas Perfect in 1876. Henry Waddell succeeded him in ownership in 1886 and by C.E. Wood in 1898. Mr. Wood formed a partnership with John Q. Rhoads and Frank Kirkpatrick. C.E. Wood sold out to his two partners, and in 1905 John Q. Rhoads became the sole proprietor of the Ohio Farmers Hillsboro Agency. In 1909 he sold out to Raymond Kirkpatrick, the agent in 1913 when Charles McNeil took over the reins. In 1919 Walter B. Hilliard bought the business and hired Miss Blangie Wilkin to be his secretary. Mr. Hilliard and his son, Richard, were in business until Richard died in 1938.

After Richard's death, Mr. Hilliard opted for early retirement, and he gave Miss Blangie the first option to buy. She asked her brother, Henry N. Wilkin, to join her in business, thereby forming the first Wilkin-Wilkin Agency. John C. Wilkin joined with his father and his aunt in 1945. In 1945, Miss Blangie had a stroke and sold her share of the business to her nephew, John. John became the sole owner at the death of his father in 1963. His son, John Jr., joined the agency in 1973. John Sr. died in 1982, and his wife, Betty, and his daughter, Mary Wilkin Hamilton, joined the agency.


Wilkin-Wilkin Insurance Agency was appointed as an independent agent representing Westfield Insurance in 1939. Both companies are proud of this 80-year relationship and remain committed to providing their customers with the best service possible. 

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John C. Wilkin Jr. (Buck) — Hillsboro, OH — Wilkin-Wilkin Insurance

John C. Wilkin Jr. (Buck)

 BUCK OBITUARY

John C. “Buck” Wilkin, Jr., age 77, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully Monday December 12, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on September 29, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late John C. Wilkin, Sr. and Betty (Hahn) Wilkin. Buck was a 1963 graduate from Hillsboro High School, and he earned his bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in Athens. He was an insurance agent for more than 45 years. He and his father owned and operated Wilkin-Wilkin Insurance where he ran the company alongside his sister, Mary, his mother, Betty, his son-in-law, Ben and all his treasured staff through the years. He was a past president of the Hillsboro School Board, past president of the Highland District Hospital and chairman, past president of the Hillsboro Jaycees’, and he was a Hillsboro Swim Club board member, Hillsboro Planning Committee member, member of the Hillsboro Elks Lodge #361, and he served on many various projects within the City of Hillsboro. In the summer months you could find Buck on the golf course, watering the up-town Hillsboro flowers, going to the casino, taking his pontoon out on the lake, tending to his property which included yard work and gardening, or spending time with his family and friends. Buck enjoyed the last several winters at his beloved Florida home at Limetree Park in Bonita Springs. He didn’t know everyone, but everyone knew Buck. He loved going to happy hours with “his Florida girls” and hosting spontaneous get-togethers on his patio. He loved his Limetree family. Buck never met a stranger, he was the life of every party, and he truly lived an extraordinary life. He will be greatly missed. Buck is survived by his two daughters, Jennifer (Ben) Howland of Hillsboro, and Julie (Aaron) Barnum of Indianapolis, Indiana; six grandchildren, Ellie Howland, Paige Howland, Ryan Howland, Megan Barnum, Zachary Barnum, and Nathan Barnum; three siblings, Dr. James “Jim” Henry (Linda) Wilkin of Augusta, Georgia; Thomas H. (Janice) Wilkin of Redlands, California, and Mary (Jay) Hamilton of Hillsboro, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Dr. Aimee (Dr. Raja) Chatterjee of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Dr. Timothy (Timothy O’Toole) Wilkin of Jersey City, New Jersey, Thomas Patrick (Belinda) Wilkin of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Brian Christopher Wilkin of Yucaipa, California, Amanda (Bennett) Hunter of Hillsboro, and Andy Hamilton of Hillsboro; two step daughters, Sara (Billy) Smart, and Rachel Fegan; three step grandchildren, Liam, Quinn, Cathleen, and many friends. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday December 21, 2022, at the Hillsboro Orpheum, 135 N. High Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. Celebration of Buck’s Life will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday December 21, 2022, at the Hillsboro Orpheum. Burial will take place on Thursday December 22, 2022, in the Hillsboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Buck’s name to the Highland County Society for Children and Adults, P.O. Box 972, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 or to the Buck Wilkin Uptown Flower Fund, NCB, 139 S. High Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. The Turner & Son Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. 


Mary Hamilton

I moved back to Hillsboro in 1982 and joined the agency. My mother and I were both licensed in 1982. I received my 25-year award from Westfield Insurance Company. I am the office manager. You may contact me by phone at 937-393-3492.

Mary Hamilton — Hillsboro, OH — Wilkin-Wilkin Insurance
Erin Blankenship — Hillsboro, OH — Wilkin-Wilkin Insurance

Erin Blankenship

I have been employed with Wilkin-Wilkin Insurance since May of 1997. I received my agent's license in Ohio in May of 2000. I am married with two children. I enjoy working with property and casualty insurance. Feel free to call or email for a quote.

Ben Howland

I graduated from the Ohio State University in 1995. There I met my wife Jennifer Wilkin. We have two daughters and one son. We moved to Hillsboro and I joined Wilkin & Wilkin in 2003. Our family has enjoyed the move from Columbus to Hillsboro and we would like to thank everyone for making us feel so welcome. I enjoy working for a family run business and if there is anything we can do to help with your insurance needs give us a call.

Ben Howland — Hillsboro, OH — Wilkin-Wilkin Insurance
Amanda Shoemaker — Hillsboro, OH — Wilkin-Wilkin Insurance

Amanda Shoemaker

I have been at Wilkin-Wikin Insurance since October of 2015, specializing in farm insurance. I was rasied on a farm and graduated from The Ohio State University ATI. My husband Clint and I have two sons. Give me a call for any of your insurance needs.

Bennett Hunter

I am a 2010 graduate from Wilmington College and earned a Masters Degree from Grand Canyon University. I live in Hillsboro with my wife Amanda, and our two children. I joined Wilkin-Wilkin as an agent in 2019. I am licensed to sell personal and commercial lines as well as life insurance. Please call or email me anytime for all your insurance needs.

Bennett Hunter — Hillsboro, OH — Wilkin-Wilkin Insurance

For further information about Wilkin-Wilkin Insurance in Hillsboro, Ohio, or to schedule a free consultation, call (937) 393-3492.

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