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Robert Hillier Sr 1853–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1853

Birth Location: New Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Death Date: 12 Mar 1928

Death Location: New Harbour, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Father: John Hillier

Mother: Mary Moores

Spouse(s): Catherine Gosse

Children(s): James Sr, Robert Jr, Clara Smith, Moses Hillier, Elizabeth Crocker, Mary Hillier, William Hillier

The story of Robert Hillier Sr began in 1853 in New Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. In 1921, Robert Hillier Sr resided in New Horton, Trinity, Newfoundland, Canada. Robert Hillier Sr married Catherine Mary Gosse, and had children including Clara Smith, Elizabeth Crocker, James William Hillier Sr, Mary Grace Hillier, Moses Hillier, Robert Hillier Jr, William John Hillier. Robert Hillier Sr passed away in 1928 in New Harbour, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Hillier Sr began in 1853 in New Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
  • In 1921, Robert Hillier Sr resided in New Horton, Trinity, Newfoundland, Canada.
  • Robert Hillier Sr married Catherine Mary Gosse, and had children including Clara Smith, Elizabeth Crocker, James William Hillier Sr, Mary Grace Hillier, Moses Hillier, Robert Hillier Jr, William John Hillier.
  • Robert Hillier Sr passed away in 1928 in New Harbour, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Sr's Ancestors

Self
Robert Sr
1853–1928
Birth Place: New Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Parents
John Hillier
1809–1881
New Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Mary Moores
1808–1862
New Harbour, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Grandparents
William Hillier
1780–1862
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Sr's Descendants

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Robert (Hillier) Sr (May 1853–12 Mar 1928) m. Catherine (Mary) Gosse (30 Mar 1855–27 Jan 1930)
  1. 1. James (William Hillier) Sr 1881–1970 m. Susannah Snow 1883–1937
    1. 1. James (Hillier) Sr 1926–1997 m. Mary (Francis) Kavanagh 1936–1976
    2. 2. William (Henry) Hillier 1909–1977
      1. 1. Ruby (Doreen) Covington 1938–2016
    3. 3. Stephen (Hugh) Hillier 1928–2016
    4. 4. Francis Hillier 1921–1925
    5. 5. Robert (James) Hillier 1919–1984
    6. 6. Walter Hillier 1913–1928
    7. 7. Jane Hillier 1915–1996
    8. 8. Amelia (Mary (Millie)) Hillier 1916–1989
    9. 9. Catherine Hillier 1924–2020
  2. 2. Robert (Hillier) Jr 1893–1970 m. Louise (Blanche Clarke) * 1903–1993
    1. 1. Inez (Marion) Hillier 1928–2003
    2. 2. Maurice (William) Hillier 1930–2008
    3. 3. Marina (Catherine) Hillier 1936–2014
    4. 4. Ivy (Mary) Hillier 1927–2018
  3. 3. Clara Smith 1895–1978 m. Jacob (Luther) Smith 1893–1980 m. William (Hillier) Jr. 1887–1947
    1. 1. Alec (Raymond Smith) Rev 1927–1986
    2. 2. Thomas (Alva Edison Smith) Captain 1931–2011
    3. 3. Walter Smith 1918–2002
    4. 4. Clara (M) Hillier 1917–
    5. 5. Ruth (Freda) Hiller 1918–1998
    6. 6. Daniel (William) Hiller 1920–2007 m. Catherine (Ruth) Bonnell 1922–2009
  4. 4. Moses Hillier 1879–1949
  5. 5. Elizabeth Crocker 1884–1973 m. Gilbert (Allen) Crocker 1879–1937
    1. 1. Hilda (Naomi) Crocker 1914–1976
    2. 2. Loyal Crocker 1905–1968
    3. 3. Clara Crocker 1911–1982
    4. 4. Mildred Crocker 1917–2009
    5. 5. Marion Crocker 1919–2004
    6. 6. Gracelene ((Lena Grace)) Crocker 1904–1915
  6. 6. Mary (Grace) Hillier 1887–1930
  7. 7. William (John) Hillier 1889–1918

Robert Sr's Timeline

4 Records

1780
23 Jun 1780
Robert Hillier Sr was baptized in Wiltshire, England
Wiltshire, England
1853
May 1853
Birth of Robert Hillier Sr in New Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
New Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
1921
1921
Age 68
Robert Hillier Sr resided here in New Horton, Trinity, Newfoundland, Canada
New Horton, Trinity, Newfoundland, Canada
1928
12 Mar 1928
Age 75
Death of Robert Hillier Sr in New Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
New Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1853
    Event Place: New Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1780
    Event Place: Wiltshire, England
    Record Source: Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: 1795/1

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: New Horton, Trinity, Newfoundland, Canada
    Record Source: Newfoundland, Canada, Census, 1921, Newfoundland, Department of Tourism, Culture, and Recreation; Newfoundland, Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1928
    Event Place: New Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Harbour, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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