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Title: william john hill
Post by: annalexander96 on Thursday 06 April 17 17:18 BST (UK)
Hello,

looking for information on William John Hill who was chief cook on HMS Curlew.He was my grandfather and I.m desperate to find out anything about him.He died in 1921 in Portsmouth and that is all I know.Would appreciate anything.
Thank you
Ann
Title: Re: william john hill
Post by: rosie99 on Thursday 06 April 17 17:38 BST (UK)
Was he married to your grandmother as the marriage certificate should give some information on his father.

Was this his death in 1920
Deaths Mar qtr 1920 
William J Hill    age 38   
Portsmouth reg district    2b   669
Title: Re: william john hill
Post by: CaroleW on Thursday 06 April 17 17:41 BST (UK)
If he was born 1891/1892 freebmd has numerous births for a William John Hill

What was your grandmothers christian name and maiden name?

What were the names of the children born to the marriage?
Title: Re: william john hill
Post by: rosie99 on Thursday 06 April 17 17:45 BST (UK)
Previous post to avoid duplication
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=729526.
Title: Re: william john hill
Post by: CaroleW on Thursday 06 April 17 18:03 BST (UK)
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looking for information on William John Hill who was chief cook on HMS Curlew.He was my grandfather and I.m desperate to find out anything about him.He died in 1921 in Portsmouth and that is all I know.Would appreciate anything.

On your previous post you said you already had the info that members had posted and just wanted a photograph?

You also said he was born 1868 which does not correspond with the death in 1920

Exactly what info are you looking for?

Title: Re: william john hill
Post by: CaroleW on Thursday 06 April 17 18:08 BST (UK)
Presume this is the death you mention but no middle name so where did you get William John Hill from?

Deaths March qtr 1921   
William Hill    52    Portsmouth    2b   618