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Elwood James Hill 1911–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jun 1911

Birth Location: Taneytown, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 19 May 1973

Death Location: Laurel, Maryland, USA

Father: James Hill

Mother: Charlotte Cook

Spouse(s): Sarah Brooks

Children(s):

The story of Elwood James Hill began in 1911 in Taneytown, Maryland, USA. In 1920, Elwood James Hill resided in Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland, USA. In 1930, Elwood James Hill resided in Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland, USA. Elwood James Hill married Estella, Sarah Jane Burke Hill Brooks. Elwood James Hill passed away in 1973 in Laurel, Maryland, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Elwood James Hill began in 1911 in Taneytown, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1920, Elwood James Hill resided in Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1930, Elwood James Hill resided in Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland, USA.
  • Elwood James Hill married Estella, Sarah Jane Burke Hill Brooks.
  • Elwood James Hill passed away in 1973 in Laurel, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Hill
1868–1940
Birth Location: Maryland
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Charlotte Cook
1875–
Birth Location: Maryland
CC

Spouses(s)

Sarah Brooks
1916–2002
Birth Location: Mercersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
SB

Children(s)

Elwood Hill's Ancestors

Self
Elwood Hill
1911–1973
Birth Place: Taneytown, Maryland, USA
Parents
James Fennel Hill
1868–1940
Maryland
Charlotte (Caroline) Cook
1875–
Maryland
Grandparents
Henry (Elandis) Hill
1845–1914
Maryland
Anna (Louisa) Butler
1838–1924
Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, United States of America
John (S) Cook
1820–1902
Maryland
Susan (E) Cook
1832–1909
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
William Hill
1812–
Mariah Hill
1812–
Mariah Butler
1792–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elwood Hill's Timeline

5 Records

1911
13 Jun 1911
Birth of Elwood James Hill in Taneytown, Maryland, USA
Taneytown, Maryland, USA
1920
1920
Age 9
Elwood James Hill resided here in Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland, USA
Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Elwood James Hill resided here in Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland, USA
Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 40
Elwood James Hill resided here in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1973
19 May 1973
Age 62
Death of Elwood James Hill
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1911
    Event Place: Taneytown, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 235
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: T625_669; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 58
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340607

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: T625_669; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 58

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340607

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 235

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1973
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Laurel, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
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