William Hitch
Birth year 1779
Age 54
Death year 1833
Inscription 38. {Slab} Sacred to the memory of Mr William HITCH, for 31 years butler in the family of Dochfour, during which time, by his long and faithfull services, he obtained the esteem and approbation of every member of the family and died regretted by all who knew him. It pleased Almighty God to remove him by a severe visitation from this world of trial and, though suddenly called away, he was not unprepared to meet his great change, but, resting all his hope and trust in the many merits of his Redeemer, he looked to happy entrance into those heavenly mansions where sorrow and sighing shall be no more for ever. His loss will be long and deeply felt by his afflicted family, who offer this humble tribute of respect to his memory. He died December 6th 1833, aged 54 years.
Monica
Would there be any suggestions please on how I could trace the parents/family, birth place etc of this William Hitch? Apparently, according to other Hitch researches, this William Hitch is linked to a Hitch who married a Dimock.
I've tried looking at the William Hitches connected to Dimocks in Gloucestershire but can't find one of this age. I see the Baillie family of Dochflour were linked to Gloucestershire so it does seem likely but not luck as yet finding anything.
There is a William Hitch b 1782 born to Thomas Hitch and Mary Heaven but other than is baptism I've not found anything further on him.
Thank you kindly.
Kirst
