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Willie Alexander Hill 1894–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jan 1894

Birth Location: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 22 Jun 1943

Death Location: Joyce, Winn, Louisiana, USA

Father: Cornelius Hill

Mother: Ella Rutherford

Spouse(s): Ruth Sumrall

Children(s): Johnnie Hill, Leslie Hawthorne

Willie Alexander Hill was born in 1894 in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA, the child of Cornelius Alexander Alex Hill And Ella Elizabeth Rutherford. In 1900, Willie Alexander Hill resided in Beat 3, Perry, Mississippi, USA. In 1910, Willie Alexander Hill resided in Beat 1, Marion, Mississippi, USA. Willie Alexander Hill married Ruth Sumrall, and had children including Clara Ruth Hill, Dewey Hill, James Hill, Johnnie Dale Hill, Leslie Hill Hawthorne. Willie Alexander Hill passed away in 1943 in Joyce, Winn, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • Willie Alexander Hill was born in 1894 in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA, the child of Cornelius Alexander Alex Hill And Ella Elizabeth Rutherford.
  • In 1900, Willie Alexander Hill resided in Beat 3, Perry, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1910, Willie Alexander Hill resided in Beat 1, Marion, Mississippi, USA.
  • Willie Alexander Hill married Ruth Sumrall, and had children including Clara Ruth Hill, Dewey Hill, James Hill, Johnnie Dale Hill, Leslie Hill Hawthorne.
  • Willie Alexander Hill passed away in 1943 in Joyce, Winn, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Cornelius Hill
1861–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Ella Rutherford
1869–1935
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
ER

Spouses(s)

Ruth Sumrall
1901–1992
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
RS

Children(s)

Johnnie Hill
1933–1996
Birth Location: Zenoria, La Salle Parish, Louisiana, USA
JH
Leslie Hawthorne
1918–
Birth Location: Louisiana
LH

Willie Hill's Ancestors

Self
Willie Hill
1894–1943
Birth Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Parents
Cornelius Alexander 'Alex' Hill
1861–
Mississippi, USA
Ella (Elizabeth) Rutherford
1869–1935
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willie Hill's Descendants

1.
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Willie (Alexander) Hill (26 Jan 1894–22 Jun 1943) m. Ruth Sumrall (19 March 1901–20 Jul 1992)
  1. 1. Johnnie (Dale) Hill 1933–1996 m. Rita Davis 1934–2021
  2. 2. Leslie (Hill) Hawthorne 1918–

Willie Hill's Timeline

8 Records

1894
26 Jan 1894
Birth of Willie Alexander Hill in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 6
Willie Alexander Hill resided here in Beat 3, Perry, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Perry, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 16
Willie Alexander Hill resided here in Beat 1, Marion, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, Marion, Mississippi, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 23
Willie Alexander Hill resided here in Catahoula County, Louisiana, USA
Catahoula County, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 36
Willie Alexander Hill resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Police Jury Ward 2, Winn, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 2, Police Jury Ward 2, Winn, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 41
Willie Alexander Hill resided here in Good Pine, Searcy, Trout, Zenoria, LaSalle, Louisiana
Good Pine, Searcy, Trout, Zenoria, LaSalle, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 46
Willie Alexander Hill resided here in Trout, LaSalle, Louisiana, USA
Trout, LaSalle, Louisiana, USA
1943
22 Jun 1943
Age 49
Death of Willie Alexander Hill in La Salle Parish, Louisiana, USA
La Salle Parish, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1894
    Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Louisiana; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Winn, Louisiana; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340561
    [4] Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Catahoula County
    [5] Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Town Talk; Publication Date: 24 Jun 1943; Publication Place: Alexandria, Louisiana, USA; ,0.75841165,0.7197451,0.8626515&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 3, Perry, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 1, Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Catahoula County, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Catahoula County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Police Jury Ward 2, Winn, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Winn, Louisiana; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340561

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Good Pine, Searcy, Trout, Zenoria, LaSalle, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Trout, LaSalle, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1943
    Event Place: Alexandria, Louisiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Town Talk - 24 Jun 1943 - Page 1, Obituary for Willie Alexandria Hill 24 Jun 1943

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Trout, La Salle, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Town Talk; Publication Date: 24 Jun 1943; Publication Place: Alexandria, Louisiana, USA; ,0.75841165,0.7197451,0.8626515&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Trout, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Louisiana; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1943
    Event Place: La Salle Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Town Talk; Publication Date: 24 Jun 1943; Publication Place: Alexandria, Louisiana, USA; ,0.75841165,0.7197451,0.8626515&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Joyce, Winn, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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