William John Henry Hill

Farrell/Scogin Family Tree - Person Sheet

NameWilliam John Henry Hill

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Birth14 Feb 1832, London, England

Death19 Oct 1898, Bloomington, IL Age: 66

BurialOct 1898, Bloomington Cemetery

O MemoGRANDPA HILL was a car foreman for the Chicago and Alton Railroad.

Spouses

1Johannah Savage

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Birth14 Jul 1823, London, England of Irish parents

Memonot sure of 14th

Death14 Jun 1896, 912 N. West St., Bloomington, Ill Age: 72

Memo8AM

Burial17 Jun 1896, Catholic Cemetery, Bloomington IL

ReligionRoman Catholic

Marriageabt 1852, New York City

Marr Memopossibly England

ChildrenSarah Jane (1853-1921)

William John (1856-1927)

Notes for William John Henry Hill

family history says he had a sister living in England

Notes for Johannah (Spouse 1)

"When Johannah Savage Hill came to this country from Ireland she left 5 children including a John L Sullivan, there. Later, they thought the John L Sullivan who became the Champion heavyweight fighter was this man, although no definite word was given." Quotes from Florence Freer's records 27

Notes for William John Henry & Johannah (Family)

"William and Johannah met on the boat, coming from England to America: he became ill, and she nursed him during the journey. They were married (probably in New York City ) . Her obituary says England, the date.....probably 1852." 230