William James Hillis

M, b. 25 June 1921, d. 24 April 1960
FatherJames Hillis b. 25 Mar 1891, d. 7 Feb 1974
MotherAgnes Dunlop Alexander Gardner b. 18 May 1895, d. 29 Mar 1977
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of David Gardner Crouch
ChartsDescendants of Matthew Gardner and Margaret Martin
Birth*William James Hillis was born on 25 June 1921 at 237 Laughton Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada .1  
Marriage*He married Grace Wood McKay, daughter of George McKay, on 5 June 1948 at Patterson Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.2 
Death*William James Hillis died on 24 April 1960 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at age 38.3 
Burial*He was buried circa 27 April 1960 at Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.3 

Family

Grace Wood McKay
Children
  • Robert William Hillis
  • George Paterson Hillis
  • William Donald Hillis
Last Edited1 Sep 2010

Citations

  1. [S78] "BIRTHS - HILLIS," The Toronto Daily Star, 25 June 1921, p. 15, col. 1; digital images, Pages of the Past (http://www.pagesofthepast.ca : accessed 30 August 2010).

    BIRTHS

    HILLIS – June 25th, at 237 Laughton avenue, to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hillis (nee Agnes Gardner) a son.  Both well.

  2. [S80] "WEDDINGS Hillis - McKay," The Toronto Daily Star, 5 June 1948, p. 29, col. 2; digital images, Pages of the Past (http://www.pagesofthepast.ca : accessed 30 August 2010).

    WEDDINGS

    HILLIS-McKAY – On Saturday, June 5, 1948, in Patterson Presbyterian church, Grace Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George McKay, to William James Hillis, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hillis.

  3. [S79] "DEATHS - HILLIS, William J.," The Toronto Daily Star, 25 April 1960, p.32, col. 5; digital images, Pages of the Past (http://www.pagesofthepast.ca : accessed 30 August 2010).

    DEATHS

    HILLIS, William J. – At St. Joseph’s hospital on Sun. Apr. 24th, 1960. Beloved husband of Grace McKay, dear father of Robbie, George and Billy; dear son of Mr. and Mrs. J Hillis; brother of Margaret (Mrs. C. Benson) and Kenneth.  Resting at the Jerret funeral chapel, 1141 St. Clair Ave. W. (near Dufferin) for service Wed., 2 p.m.  Interment Prospect cemetery.