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William H. "Bill Tucker" Hillis

Male 1859 - 1922  (62 years)


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  • Name William H. "Bill Tucker" Hillis 
    Birth 5 Nov 1859  Van Buren County, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4] 
    Gender Male 
    Occupation owns farm  [5] 
    Death 28 Aug 1922  Van Buren County, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4] 
    Burial Pope Cemetery, Bledsoe County, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 6] 
    Person ID I22178  The Hennessee Family
    Last Modified 4 Mar 2019 

    Father Robert Hillis,   b. 1830, Warren County, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1885, Van Buren County, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 55 years) 
    Mother Frances "Franky" Overturf,   b. 0Jul 1831, (Van Buren County) Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1905, (Van Buren County, Tennessee) Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 73 years) 
    Marriage 7 Aug 1854  Van Buren County, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8, 9] 
    Family ID F7851  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Sarah A(nn) Martin,   b. 1858   d. 1936 (Age 78 years) 
    Marriage 1880  Van Buren County, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location  [10, 11] 
    Children 
     1. Daisy B. Hillis,   b. 24 Jul 1880, (Van Buren County) Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Apr 1920, (Sequatchie County) Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 39 years)
     2. George Washington Hillis,   b. 3 Sep 1883, (Van Buren County) Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Nov 1951, Van Buren County, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years)
     3. Mary Lula Hillis,   b. 26 Apr 1886, (Van Buren County) Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Jul 1967, Van Buren County, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years)
     4. James Robert "Bob" Hillis,   b. 28 Jun 1888, (Van Buren County) Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Apr 1967, Van Buren County, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)
     5. Alfred Taylor "Alf" Hillis,   b. 25 Feb 1892, (Van Buren County) Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Oct 1918, Valdehon, France Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 26 years)
     6. Benjamin Franklin Hillis,   b. 20 Jun 1895, (Van Buren County) Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Oct 1957, (Sequatchie County) Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years)
     7. Jerry Baxter Hillis,   b. 17 Nov 1899, (Van Buren County) Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Oct 1951, (Van Buren County) Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 51 years)
    Family ID F7834  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 30 Apr 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 5 Nov 1859 - Van Buren County, Tennessee Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 1880 - Van Buren County, Tennessee Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 28 Aug 1922 - Van Buren County, Tennessee Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Pope Cemetery, Bledsoe County, Tennessee Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Died at age 62.

      Parents:
      Robert Hillis (1830-1885).
      Frances Scott Overturf (1831-1905).

      Married Sarah A. Elizabeth Sally Martin in 1880. Their children:
      Daisy Hillis (1881-).
      George Washington Hillis (1883-1951). Died at age 68. Memorial #30806940.
      Tula Hillis (1885-).
      Robert Hillis (1889-).
      Alfred T. Hillis (1892-).
      Benjamin Hillis (1895-).
      Jerry Hillis (1899-).

      1870 United States Federal Census shows William living with his parents in District 8, Van Buren, Tennessee. William was 11 years old.
      1900 United States Federal Census shows William living in Civil District 8, Van Buren, Tennessee. William was 41 years old and married to Sarah Hillis.
      Tennessee Deaths & Burials Index 1874-1955 shows William H. Hillis. Birth date: November 8, 1858. Birth place: Van Buren, Tennessee. Age: 63. Death date: August 28, 1922. Death place: Mt. Airy, Bledsoe, Tennessee. Burial date: August 29, 1922. Burial place: Mt. Airy, Tennessee. Gender: Male. Race: White. Marital status: married. Occupation: farmer. Father: Robert Hillis. Father's birth place: Van Buren, Tennessee. Mother: Frances Scott. FHL Film #1299740.

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    • William H. Hillis
      BIRTH 5 Nov 1859
      Van Buren County, Tennessee, USA
      DEATH 28 Aug 1922 (aged 62)
      Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
      BURIAL
      Pope Cemetery
      Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA

      Married Sarah A. Elizabeth "Sally" Martin in 1880 in Van Buren, Tennessee. William was 22 years old. Their children:

      Daisy B. Hillis Deweese (1881-1920). Died at age 38. See below.
      George Washington Hillis (1883-1951). Died at age 68. Memorial #30806940.
      Mary Lula Hillis (1886-1967). Died at age 81. Memorial #30817597.
      James Robert "Bob" Hillis (1888-1967). Died at age 78. Memorial #30807579.
      Alfred Taylor "Alf" Hillis (1892-1918). Died at age 26. See below.
      Benjamin Franklin Hillis (1894-1958). Died at age 64. Memorial #120340749.
      Jerry Baxter Hillis (1899-1951). Died at age 51. Memorial #82947442.

      Family Members
      Parents
      Robert Hillis
      1830–1885

      Frances Scott Hillis
      1831–1905

      Spouse
      Photo
      Sarah Martin Hillis
      1858–1936

      Siblings
      John H. Hillis
      1856–1920

      Children
      Daisy B. Hillis Deweese
      1881–1920

      Photo
      Alf Taylor Hillis
      1892–1918

      Photo
      Benjamin Franklin Hillis
      1894–1958


      Children
      Daisy B. Hillis Deweese
      1881–1920

      Photo
      Alf Taylor Hillis
      1892–1918

      Photo
      Benjamin Franklin Hillis
      1894–1958

      end of profile [11]

  • Sources 
    1. [S990] "Van Buren County Historical Journal",Vol. VII,1987 Edition,Landon D. Medley,, p. 22.

    2. [S13751] "William H. Hillis(1859-1922)", Cemetery Profile, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85666602/william-h_-hillis, abstra.

    3. [S13753] "Pvt Robert Hillis (1830-1885)", Cemetery Profile, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=35425675, abstr.

    4. [S13754] "Frances Scott Hillis (1831-1905)", Cemetery Profile, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=119394778, a.

    5. [S148] "United States Census - Van Buren County,Tennessee 1900",transcribed by, p. 37.

    6. [S990] "Van Buren County Historical Journal",Vol. VII,1987 Edition,Landon D. Medley,, p. 21.

    7. [S31561] "Van Buren County Marriage Records - Book I thru Book V: May 21, 1840 to, p. 8.

    8. [S5750] http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=35425675.

    9. [S5751] http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=119394778.

    10. [S29636] "Hillis Family",Chapter II,by Peggy Allison,161 Rocky Top Lane,Morrison,TN.

    11. [S13752] "William H. Hillis(1859-1922)", Cemetery Profile, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85666602/william-h_-hillis, abstra.

    12. [S5752] http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=119396496.


  

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