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Willis "Swede" Hills 1906–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Oct 1906

Birth Location: LaCrosse, Whitman, Washington, United States

Death Date: 11 Oct 1989

Death Location: Colville, Stevens County, Washington, United States of America

Father: John Hills

Mother: Alice Benner

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1906, Willis "Swede" Hills entered the world in LaCrosse, Whitman, Washington, United States, born to John Henry Hills And Alice Emma Benner. In 1920, Willis "Swede" Hills resided in Willaims Valley, Stevens, Washington. In 1930, Willis "Swede" Hills resided in White Lake, Stevens, Washington. Willis "Swede" Hills married Edith Fletcher. Willis "Swede" Hills passed away in 1989 in Colville, Stevens County, Washington, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1906, Willis "Swede" Hills entered the world in LaCrosse, Whitman, Washington, United States, born to John Henry Hills And Alice Emma Benner.
  • In 1920, Willis "Swede" Hills resided in Willaims Valley, Stevens, Washington.
  • In 1930, Willis "Swede" Hills resided in White Lake, Stevens, Washington.
  • Willis "Swede" Hills married Edith Fletcher.
  • Willis "Swede" Hills passed away in 1989 in Colville, Stevens County, Washington, United States of America.

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Willis Hills's Ancestors

Self
Willis Hills
1906–1989
Birth Place: LaCrosse, Whitman, Washington, United States
Parents
John Henry Hills
1867–1937
Pike County, Illinois, United States of America
Alice (Emma) Benner
1874–1947
Nebraska
Grandparents
Henry Hills
1830–1897
Illinois, United States
Phebe Hills
1838–1891
Pike, Illinois, United States
Linus (Randolph) Benner
1847–1919
Illinois
Emma (Margaret) Benner
1855–1921
Iowa City, Wright, IA
Great-Grandparents
George Hills
1795–1844
Elisabeth Clemmons
1810–1894
John Clemmons
1813–1882
Jane Headen
1814–1842
John Benner
1844–1925
Eliza Finley
1845–1920
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jesse Hills
1774–1859
Huldah Standish
1777–1828
Ezekiel Clemmons
1781–1835
Phoebe Reed
1786–1834
Ezekiel Clemmons
1781–1835
Phoebe Reed
1786–1834

Willis Hills's Timeline

4 Records

1906
18 Oct 1906
Birth of Willis "Swede" Hills in LaCrosse, Whitman, Washington, United States
LaCrosse, Whitman, Washington, United States
1920
1920
Age 14
Willis "Swede" Hills resided here in Willaims Valley, Stevens, Washington
Willaims Valley, Stevens, Washington
1930
1930
Age 24
Willis "Swede" Hills resided here in White Lake, Stevens, Washington
White Lake, Stevens, Washington
1989
11 Oct 1989
Age 83
Death of Willis "Swede" Hills in Colville, Stevens, Washington, United States
Colville, Stevens, Washington, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1906
    Event Place: LaCrosse, Whitman, Washington, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington Births, 1889-1929, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Births, 1891-1935
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Washington, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 78
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Willaims Valley, Stevens, Washington; Roll: T625_1938; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 273; Image: 106.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: White Lake, Stevens, Washington; Roll: 2520; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 80; Image: 1100.0.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Willaims Valley, Stevens, Washington
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Willaims Valley, Stevens, Washington; Roll: T625_1938; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 273; Image: 106.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: White Lake, Stevens, Washington
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: White Lake, Stevens, Washington; Roll: 2520; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 80; Image: 1100.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Boyds, Stevens, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Washington, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 78

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1989
    Event Place: Colville, Stevens, Washington, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Colville, Stevens County, Washington, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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