Hilda Violet Smith 1899–1997
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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
Researchers connected through Hilda Smith 1899–1997
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Immediate Family
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
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1Census 1901 England Census
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2Census 1911 England Census
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3Record 1939 England and Wales Register
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4Birth Records England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
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5Census 1921 England Census
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6Marriage Records England & Wales, Marriage Index:
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7Record England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2005
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Hilda Smith
This ancestor line traces from Whaplode Drove, Lincolnshire, England (1673) to Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England (1899) across 7 generations.
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