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     Thomas Hill was born in 1878 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of John Hill and Eliza Child. He was the son of John Hill and Eliza Hill in the 1881 census in Little Rozell, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was the son of John Hill and Eliza Child in the 1891 census in Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.³

     Mary Underwood was born circa 1798 in Bramley, Surrey, England. She married James Hill on 2 October 1827 in St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England, The ceremony was witnessed by George Girdpiece and Charles Orchard who both signed with a cross as did the bride and groom.^1,2 She was the wife of James Hill in the 1851 census in The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. James was a blacksmith living with his wife and sons.³ She died before 1861.

     Henry James Hill was born circa 1839 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. He was the son of James Hill and Mary Underwood. He was baptised on 27 September 1839 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was a blacksmith.¹ He was the son of James Hill and Mary Hill in the 1851 census in The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.²

     Kate Hill was born in 1898 in Shalford, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Hill and Matilda Young. She was baptised on 1 May 1898 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, her parents were Benjamin and Matilda Hill.² She was the daughter of Benjamin Hill and Matilda Hill in the 1901 census in Gosden Common, Bramley, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of Benjamin Hill and Matilda Hill in the 1911 census in Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁴ She married Charles Christopher Smith on 24 August 1918 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Harry Burnett Hill and Elizabeth Hill. Charles was a soldier on active service in R. B. A. His father also named Charles Christopher Smith was a labourer. Kate's father Benjamin Hll was a labourer.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Kate was listed as living at 10 Broad Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, with her husband Charles. Charles was a metal steel worker and an ARP warden. His father also Charles Christopher Smith a widower, retired driller born 17 December 1866 and possibly brother Reginald Charles, widower iron moulder born 15 April 1894 was with the family.⁶

     Mabel Hill was born on 24 October 1900 in Shalford, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Benjamin Hill and Matilda Young. She was baptised on 23 December 1900 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, the family lived on Gosden Common and her father was a labourer.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Hill and Matilda Hill in the 1901 census in Gosden Common, Bramley, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of Benjamin Hill and Matilda Hill in the 1911 census in Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁴ She married Charles Harwood on 15 February 1926 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Harry Burnett Hill and Jonathan Harwood. Charles was a gardener from Ash. His father Charles Harwood was deceased. Mabel's father Benjamin Hill was a labourer.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Mabel was listed as living at Bramley Villa, Ash Green Road, Ash, Surrey, England, with her husband Charles. Charles was a painter builder.⁶ Her husband Charles died in 1956 in Surrey, England.⁷ She died on 26 January 1970 in Bramley Villa, Ash Green Road, Ash, Surrey, England, at age 69.^8,9 Her estate was probated on 18 March 1970 Administration papers were issued in Winchester. Her effects were valued at £3,869.⁹

     Charles Harwood was born on 3 July 1888. He married Mabel Hill, daughter of Benjamin Hill and Matilda Young, on 15 February 1926 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Harry Burnett Hill and Jonathan Harwood. Charles was a gardener from Ash. His father Charles Harwood was deceased. Mabel's father Benjamin Hill was a labourer.¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Charles was listed as living at Bramley Villa, Ash Green Road, Ash, Surrey, England, with his wife Mabel. Charles was a painter builder.² He died in 1956 in Surrey, England.³

     Charles George Hill was born on 16 September 1902 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Hill and Matilda Young. He was baptised on 26 October 1902 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, his father was a labourer and the family lived in Birtley Road.² He was the son of Benjamin Hill and Matilda Hill in the 1911 census in Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register she was listed as living at 24 Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England, with his sister Elizabeth Charles was a builders labourer.⁴ He died in 1966 in Surrey, England.⁵

     Ernest John Hill was born on 6 September 1904 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Hill and Matilda Young. He was the son of Benjamin Hill and Matilda Hill in the 1911 census in Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.² He married Ivy Mary Richie on 20 April 1935 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Stewart Ritchie and Alfred James Harold. Ernest was a gardener his father Benjamin was deceased. Ivy May's father Stewart Ritchie was a railway man.³ On 9 September 1939 in the National Register Ernest was listed as living at 1 Ivy Cottage, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, with his wife Ivy. Alfred was a bakers roundsman.⁴ His wife Ivy died in 1954 in Ivy Cottage, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁵ He died in 1975 in Ivy Cottage, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁵ He was buried on 18 April 1975 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot T14.⁵

     Ivy Mary Richie was born on 3 February 1907. She married Ernest John Hill, son of Benjamin Hill and Matilda Young, on 20 April 1935 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Stewart Ritchie and Alfred James Harold. Ernest was a gardener his father Benjamin was deceased. Ivy May's father Stewart Ritchie was a railway man.¹ On 9 September 1939 in the National Register Ivy was listed as living at 1 Ivy Cottage, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, with her husband Ernest. Alfred was a bakers roundsman.² She died in 1954 in Ivy Cottage, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ She was buried on 18 January 1954 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot T14.³

     Roland Hill was born on 6 April 1906 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Hill and Matilda Young. He was the son of Benjamin Hill and Matilda Hill in the 1911 census in Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register she was listed as living at 24 Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England, with his sister Elizabeth Roland was an under chef.³

     Bessie Hill was born on 12 August 1908 in Bramley, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Elizabeth Hill. She was baptised on 27 September 1908 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, her mother was listed as Elizabeth Hill.¹ She was listed as the grandaughter of Benjamin Hill and Matilda Hill in the 1911 census in Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.³ She died in 1985.⁴

     Charles Christopher Smith was born on 31 December 1895. He married Kate Hill, daughter of Benjamin Hill and Matilda Young, on 24 August 1918 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Harry Burnett Hill and Elizabeth Hill. Charles was a soldier on active service in R. B. A. His father also named Charles Christopher Smith was a labourer. Kate's father Benjamin Hll was a labourer.¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Charles was listed as living at 10 Broad Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, with his wife Kate. Charles was a metal steel worker and an ARP warden. His father also Charles Christopher Smith a widower, retired driller born 17 December 1866 and possibly brother Reginald Charles, widower iron moulder born 15 April 1894 was with the family.²

     Eric John Hill was born on 19 January 1917 in Rochford, Essex, England.¹ He was the son of Elizabeth Hill. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Eric John Hill was listed as living at 24 Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England, with his mother. Eric was a carpenter joiner.² He married Marjorie Burton in 1940 in Surrey, England.³ He died on 9 August 1956 in 29 Chestnut Way, Bramley, Surrey, England, at age 39.^4,5 His estate was probated on 2 October 1956 Administration papers were issued to his widow Marjorie. His effects were valued at £354 2s 2d.⁵

     Marjorie Burton was born on 17 May 1919 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register she was listed as living at 24 Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England, with her future sister in law Elizabeth.² She married Eric John Hill, son of Elizabeth Hill, in 1940 in Surrey, England.³ Her husband Eric died on 9 August 1956 in 29 Chestnut Way, Bramley, Surrey, England.^4,5 She died in 1985 in Surrey, England.⁶

     Rosemary Anne Hill was born on 5 June 1949 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Eric John Hill and Marjorie Burton. Anne emigrated to Australia and married Raymond Wild. They had a daughter Melanie Jane Hill who became Melanie Landon who also had a daughter Millie. Anne adopted a boy called Peter. Raymond and Anne later divorced and she married a gentleman called Mitchell. She died on 9 March 2023 in Australia at age 73.

     Bernard Henry Charles Hill was born in 1929 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of William George Charles Hill and Dorothy Alice Pollard. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Bernard Henry Charles Hill was listed as living at Melcombe, Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England, with his parents.² He married Brenda Joan Sanders on 25 September 1954 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by R A Sanders and WGC Hill. Bernard was a GPO telephone engineer living at 64 Eastwood Road in Bramley. His father William George Charles Hill was a maintenance engineer. Brenda lived at Gaston Gate in Shamley Green, her father Reginakl Saunders was a motor engineer.^3,4 He died on 28 February 2009 in 2 Barnett Close, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁵ His body was cremated in plot D22 after a service in St John the Baptist on 10 March 2009 in Guildford Crematorium, Godalming, Surrey, England.^6,5