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Hilda Violet Smith 1899–1997

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Hilda Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Dec 1899 · Gainsborough
Died 21 Jan 1997 · Trusthorpe, Lincolnshire, England
Father George Smith
Mother Louisa Brooks
Spouse Seth Arthur Willoughby
Children Alan Willoughby, Arthur Raymond Willoughby, Gordon Willoughby, Maurice Willoughby
Siblings George Henry Smith

Researchers connected through Hilda Smith 1899–1997

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Biography

In 1899, Hilda Violet Smith entered the world in Gainsborough, born to george smith and louisa brooks. In 1901, Hilda Violet Smith resided in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England. In 1911, Hilda Violet Smith resided in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England. Hilda Violet Smith married seth arthur willoughby, and had children including alan willoughby, arthur raymond willoughby, gordon willoughby, maurice willoughby. Hilda Violet Smith passed away in 1997 in Trusthorpe, Lincolnshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1901 England Census

  2. 2
    Census 1911 England Census

  3. 3
    Record 1939 England and Wales Register

  4. 4
    Birth Records England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index

  5. 5
    Census 1921 England Census

  6. 6
    Marriage Records England & Wales, Marriage Index:

  7. 7
    Record England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2005

Life Timeline

1899
Birth of Hilda Violet Smith in Gainsborough
Birth
1901
Hilda Violet Smith resided here in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
Residence
1911
Hilda Violet Smith resided here in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
Residence
1921
Hilda Violet Smith resided here in Kexby, Lincolnshire, England
Residence
1922
Hilda Violet Smith was married in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Marriage
1939
Hilda Violet Smith resided here in Lowfields Farm, Willingham-by-Stow, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
Residence
1997
Death of Hilda Violet Smith in Trusthorpe, Lincolnshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hilda Smith

This ancestor line traces from Whaplode Drove, Lincolnshire, England (1673) to Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England (1899) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hilda Smith (1899–1997) was born in Gainsborough and died in Trusthorpe, Lincolnshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hilda in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Hilda Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hilda Violet Smith PTP
1899–1997
Gainsborough
Parents
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Grandparents
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Hilda Smith's Descendants

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Hilda Violet Smith PTP 1899–1997