Elizabeth (Dimock) Hill (bef. 1810 - abt. 1873)

Born before 19 Aug 1810 in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom

Wife of John Hill — married 2 Apr 1835 in Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom

Died about 13 Mar 1873 after about age 62 in Derby, Derbyshire, England

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Biography

Elizabeth (Dimock) Hill was born in Leicestershire, England.

Elizabeth was born before 1810. She was the daughter of Thomas Dimock and Mary Kinsey, and was baptised on 19 August 1810 at St Helen's, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, England.^[1][2]

Marriage: Elizabeth's marriage by license to John Hill took place on 2 April 1835 in St Alkmund's Church, Derby, Derbyshire, England. John Hill, bachelor was a Cooper of the parish of St Werburghs. Elizabeth was a spinster and they were both over 21. Witnesses were Mary Dimock and Sarah Dimock. ^[3]

1841 Census: In the 1841 census Elizabeth 30 was living in Brick St, St Werburghs, Derby. John 30 was working as a Cooper. They are living with John's father John Hill 70, who was the head of the household, and a Victualler, so they were likely living in a Public House. They have two children Mary 5 and John 2. ^[4] The Public House was likely the Brick and Tile, Brick Street, Derby. ^[5]

1851 Census: In the 1851 census Elizabeth 40, was the wife of John Hill at 1, Brick Street, St Werburghs, Derbyshire, England. John 40 was head of the household and was a Victuallar and Cooper employing 1 man. Children are Mary Ann 15, John 12, Henry 8 and Ann 6.^[6]

1861 census: In the 1861 census Elizabeth 50, was the widowed head of household in 11 Arthur Street, St Alkmund, Derby, Derbyshire. She was described as a Proprietor of Houses. Son Henry 18 was a Turner and Fitter and daughter Ann 16, a Milliner. Also two grand children Alfred Hill 5 and Alice Hill 3. ^[7]

1871 census: In the 1871 census Elizabeth 60, was in 7 Elm Street, Derby, St Alkmund, Derbyshire. Daughter Ann 26 was a Milliner. ^[8]

Elizabeth, widow age 62, of 7 Elm Street died on 13 March 1873 in Derby, Derbyshire, England, and their estate passed probate on 7 April 1873 in Derby to James Francis King (brother in law) of the Bell Hotel, Derby, Hotel-Keeper and Thomas Sowter the younger (nephew) of Willow Row, Book Keeper, the Executors.^{[9] [10] [11]}

Children

1. Mary Ann Hill, 1836, Derby, Derbyshire, England
2. John Hill, 1838, Derby, Derbyshire, England
3. Henry Hill, 1842, Derby, Derbyshire, England
4. Ann Hill, 1844, Derby, Derbyshire, England
5. Emma Hill, 1847, Derby, Derbyshire, England

Research Notes Elizabeth's sister Hannah was also baptised on the same day. Whether they were twins is not certain.
Note: The grandchildren mentioned in the 1861 census Alfred and Alice Hill are actually Alfred and Alice Unsworth and are the children of her daughter Mary Ann who married William Frederick Shatwell Unsworth

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
   FamilySearch (accessed 15 March 2022)
   Elizabeth Dimmocks baptism on 19 Aug 1810 in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom.
2. ↑ see also Baptism: "Leicestershire Baptisms"
   Archive: Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland; Reference: DE1013/3
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 15 March 2022)
   Elizabeth Dimmock baptism on 19 Aug 1810 (born 1810), daughter of Thomas & Mary, in Ashby de la Zouch, St Helen's, Leicestershire, England.
3. ↑ Marriage: "England, Derbyshire, Church of England Parish Registers, 1537-1918"
   Citing 2 Apr 1835; citing Marriage, St Alkmund's Church, Derby, Derbyshire, England, Derbyshire Record Office, England; FHL microfilm 1,041,161.
   FamilySearch (accessed 16 March 2022)
   FamilySearch Image
   Elizabeth Dimock marriage to John Hill on 2 Apr 1835 in St Alkmund's Church, Derby, Derbyshire, England.
4. ↑ 1841 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1841"
   Citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch (accessed 16 March 2022)
   FindMyPast Image
   Elizabeth Hill (30) at Brick St in Derby registration district. Born in Derbyshire.
5. ↑ The Brick and Tile: Closed Pubs of Derby. http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/derbyshire/derby_de1_bricktile.html
6. ↑ 1851 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1851"
   Citing St Werburghs, Derbyshire, England, p. 9; citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch (accessed 16 March 2022)
   FindMyPast Image
   Elizabeth Hill (40), wife, in household of John Hill (40) at Brick Street in Derby registration district. Born in Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire.
7. ↑ 1861 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1861"
   Citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch (accessed 16 March 2022)
   FindMyPast Image
   Elizabeth Hill (50), widowed head of household in Derby registration district.
8. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 England Census"
   The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 3561; Folio: 118; Page: 14; GSU roll: 839766
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 7619 #24586909 (accessed 16 March 2022)
   Elizabeth Hill (60) head of household in Derby registration district. Born in Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, England.
9. ↑ see also Probate: "England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995"
   Principal Probate Registry. Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 1904 #3444649 (accessed 22 March 2023)
   Elizabeth Hill probate on 7 Apr 1873 in Derby. Died 13 Mar 1873 in Derbyshire, England.
10. ↑ Probate: "England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957"
    citing Probate, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain.; FHL microfilm .
    FamilySearch Record: QPJM-TR5J (accessed 23 March 2023)
    Elizabeth Hill probate on 7 Apr 1873 in Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom. Died 13 Mar 1873.
11. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 22 March 2023)
    Hill, Elizabeth (Age at death: 62).
    GRO Reference: 1873 Jan-Feb-Mar in Derby Volume 07B Page 266.