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General => The Common Room => Topic started by: annalexander96 on Thursday 06 April 17 17:18 BST (UK)
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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
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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
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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?
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Previous post to avoid duplication
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=729526.
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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?
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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