Hill Family Of Bridgewater

[ashhill80]

I am looking for any information relating to the Hill Family of Bridgewater, Somerset. In particular to my Great Grandfather Sydney Hill whom was bortwon approx 1860s and whose Father George Hill was a Grand Mariner and whose Mother Maria Farris also were local to the area. Maria Hill, originally Farris died we believe in 1908 in Wellington, Somerset. Sydney was an Marine Engineer and we believe that he may have remarried an Ada Hodge and lived in Lower Enmore, Bridgewater before his death in 1947. However we are still trying to confirm that we are on the right track with all our research and would love to hear from anyone whom feels that they may be related to us in someway and that there ancestors also come from the Bridgewater, Somerset area.

[miriamkinga]

As a starting point is this the family on the 1871 census?

George Hill, 49, mariner
Maria 31, James & Robert both 18, Henry 11,
Sydney 8, Emma 5, Sarah Hill 79 mother all born Somerset

Ref: RG10/2386/89/46

[ashhill80]

Yes evidence seems to be showing us this would indeed be the one and same Family.

[rosie99]

Sydney was an Marine Engineer and we believe that he may have remarried an Ada Hodge and lived in Lower Enmore, Bridgewater before his death in 1947. However we are still trying to confirm that we are on the right track with all our research

The marriage certificate would confirm that his father was George and should show his occupation.

I see that there have been several posts on this man already 

[ashhill80]

Yes this is the third or fourth particular Sydney Hill that we believe is our Sydney Hill and therefore our Great Grandfather. It makes it difficult to be 100% sure however, as Sydney is such a common name and we believe bigamy was involved regarding Sydney and his marriages. It only makes it more intresting and intriguing that my Grandfather would never talk of his Father. Must have been an heck of a good reason.

[KGarrad]

Just being pedantic here!

The town is Bridgwater - pleas note there is no 'e' between Bridg and Water!!

[rosie99]

Just being pedantic here!

The town is Bridgwater - pleas note there is no 'e' between Bridg and Water!!

KG - I think you have already told me off before for that     

[KGarrad]

Very probably Rosie!

I am always trying to educate people about Somerset!

[rosie99]

Hi  ashhill80

It may be better if you tell us what information you are after on this family rather than us spending time looking for what you already have. 

ADDED Where is Sydney living in 1911 or census after he married.  If he is away from his family (wife/children) who are they and where are they living

Rosie