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Willie Hill 1897–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1897

Birth Location: Todmorden, Lancashire, England

Death Date: 17 Mar 1971

Death Location: Firth House Farm, High Ellington, Masham, Yorkshire, England

Father: William Hill

Mother: Hannah Greenwood

Spouse(s): Esther Heslop

Children(s): Harry Hill, Thomas Hill, Lena Hill

The story of Willie Hill began in 1897 in Todmorden, Lancashire, England. In 1901, Willie Hill resided in 7 Back Swan Place, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England. In 1911, Willie Hill resided in Silver Street, Masham, Yorkshire, England. Willie Hill married Esther Elizabeth Heslop, and had children including Harry Hill, John R Hill, Lena M Hill, Thomas Hill. Willie Hill passed away in 1971 in Firth House Farm, High Ellington, Masham, Yorkshire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Willie Hill began in 1897 in Todmorden, Lancashire, England.
  • In 1901, Willie Hill resided in 7 Back Swan Place, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England.
  • In 1911, Willie Hill resided in Silver Street, Masham, Yorkshire, England.
  • Willie Hill married Esther Elizabeth Heslop, and had children including Harry Hill, John R Hill, Lena M Hill, Thomas Hill.
  • Willie Hill passed away in 1971 in Firth House Farm, High Ellington, Masham, Yorkshire, England.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Willie Hill's Ancestors

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Willie Hill
1897–1971
Birth Place: Todmorden, Lancashire, England
Parents
William Simpson Hill
1870–1935
Foxholm, Yorkshire, England
Hannah Greenwood
1874–1941
Todmorden, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
John Hill
1834–1916
Swinton by Masham, Yorkshire, England
Jane Simpson
1837–
Ripon, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
John 🧬
1797–1875
Ann Harrison
–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John 🧬🧬
1767–1855
Jane 🧬🧬
1774–1842

Willie Hill's Descendants

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Willie Hill (17 Sep 1897–17 Mar 1971) m. Esther (Elizabeth) Heslop (8 Apr 1899–10 Mar 1975)
  1. 1. Harry Hill 1919–1986
  2. 2. Thomas Hill 1921–1992
  3. 3. Lena (M) Hill 1923– m. Harold Ellis 1917–1991

Willie Hill's Timeline

6 Records

1897
17 Sep 1897
Birth of Willie Hill in Todmorden, Lancashire, England
Todmorden, Lancashire, England
1901
Apr 1901
Age 4
Willie Hill resided here in 7 Back Swan Place, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
7 Back Swan Place, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
1911
2 Apr 1911
Age 14
Willie Hill resided here in Silver Street, Masham, Yorkshire, England
Silver Street, Masham, Yorkshire, England
1939
Sep 1939
Age 42
Willie Hill resided here in 67 Silver Street, Masham, Yorkshire, England
67 Silver Street, Masham, Yorkshire, England
1971
17 Mar 1971
Age 74
Death of Willie Hill in Firth House Farm, High Ellington, Masham, Yorkshire, England
Firth House Farm, High Ellington, Masham, Yorkshire, England
1971
13 Jul 1971
Age 74
Willie Hill - Probate in Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Leeds, Yorkshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1897
    Event Place: Todmorden, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 29398
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 1b; Page: 2630
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4086; Folio: 126; Page: 8
    [4] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [5] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1013283J

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Apr 1901
    Event Place: 7 Back Swan Place, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4086; Folio: 126; Page: 8

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Silver Street, Masham, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 29398

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Sep 1939
    Event Place: 67 Silver Street, Masham, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1013283J

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1971
    Event Place: Firth House Farm, High Ellington, Masham, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 1b; Page: 2630

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1971
    Event Place: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941

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