James Hillis

M, b. 25 March 1891, d. 7 February 1974
FatherJames Hillis b. c 1861
MotherIsabella Boyd b. c 1867
ChartsDescendants of Matthew Gardner and Margaret Martin
Occupation*James Hillis was a personel manager at Canadian General Electric.1 
Birth*He was born on 25 March 1891 at Belfast, Antrim, Ireland.2,1,3  
(Son) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1901 as the son of James Hillis at Ballyeaston, Ballycor, Antrim, Ireland.3 
OccupationJames Hillis was a clerk circa 1920 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada.2 
Marriage*He married Agnes Dunlop Alexander Gardner, daughter of William Gardner and Margaret Cleland Watson, on 18 August 1920 at College Street Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The wedding party included William Hillis and Janet Robertson Gardner.4,2 
Birth of SonHis son William James Hillis was born on 25 June 1921 at 237 Laughton Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada .5 
Marriage of SonHis son Kenneth Watson Hillis married Margaret McGill Stewart on 3 January 1947 at Patterson Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.6  
Marriage of SonHis son William James Hillis married Grace Wood McKay, daughter of George McKay, on 5 June 1948 at Patterson Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.7  
Marriage of DaughterHis daughter Margaret Isobel Hillis married Charles Frederick Benson on 22 September 1951.  
Residence*James Hillis and Agnes Dunlop Alexander Gardner lived between 1954 and 1977 at 18 Earnscliffe Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.8,9 
Death of SonHis son William James Hillis died on 24 April 1960 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.10 
Death*James Hillis died on 7 February 1974 at Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, United States, at age 82.11,1 
Burial*He was buried after 7 February 1974 at Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.1 

Family

Agnes Dunlop Alexander Gardner b. 18 May 1895, d. 29 Mar 1977
Marriage*He married Agnes Dunlop Alexander Gardner, daughter of William Gardner and Margaret Cleland Watson, on 18 August 1920 at College Street Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The wedding party included William Hillis and Janet Robertson Gardner.4,2 
Children
Last Edited30 Sep 2010

Citations

  1. [S161] Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, death certificate 74-013721 (1974), James Hillis; Office of Vital Statistics, Jacksonville.
  2. [S77] Ontario marriage registrations, 1920, no. 005676, Hillis - Gardner; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 29 August 2010); citing Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1926, MS932, roll 519, Archives of Ontario, Toronto.
  3. [S163] 1901 census of Ireland, Antrim, Ballyclare, Ballyeaston, house 35, James Hillis household; digital images, The National Archives of Ireland, Census of Ireland 1901/1911 (http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie : accessed 30 September 2010).
  4. [S76] "WEDDINGS Hillis - Gardner," The Toronto Star, 20 August 1920, p. 10, col. 2; digital images, Pages of the Past (http://www.pagesofthepast.ca : accessed 29 August 2010).

    WEDDINGS

    HILLIS - GARDNER

    College Street Presbyterian Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m. when Agnes Alexander, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gardner, 376 Concord avenue, was united in marriage with James, second son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hillis, Belfast, Ireland.  The bride, who was given away by her father, wore white duchesse satin and georgette, and an embroidered veil surmounted by a crown of orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of white roses.  The duties of the bridesmaid were gracefully performed by Miss Nettie Gardner, sister of the bride, who wore a becoming dress of pale blue taffeta with large picture hat, and carried a bouquet of pink roses.  The groom was attended by his brother, Mr. Wm. Hillis, the ceremony being performed by Rev. E. A. Earchman, B.A.  After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents.  Later in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. J. Hillis left for their honeymoon, the bride traveling in a navy blue tailored suit with hat to match.

  5. [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.

  6. [S85] "MARRIAGES Hillis - Stewart," Toronto Daily Star, 4 January 1947, p. 24, col. 2; digital images, Pages of the Past (http://www.pagesofthepast.ca : accessed 30 August 2010).

    MARRIAGES

    HILLIS – STEWART – On Friday, Jan. 3, 1947, in Patterson Presbyterian Church, Toronto, by Rev. J. C. Horbison, Margaret McGill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Stewart of Calgary, to Kenneth Watson Hillis, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hillis, Toronto.

  7. [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.

  8. [S87] "DEATHS - BENSON, Linda Margaret," Toronto Daily Star, 9 February 1954, p. 28, col. 4; digital images, Pages of the Past (http://www.pagesofthepast.ca : accessed 30 August 2010).
  9. [S165] Ontario Ministry of Government Services, death certificate 014574 (1977), Agnes Alexander Hillis; Office of the Registrar General, Thunder Bay.
  10. [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.

  11. [S110] "DEATHS - HILLIS, James," The Toronto Star, 8 February 1974, p. B07, col. 6; digital images, Pages of the Past (http://www.pagesofthepast.ca : accessed 5 September 2010).

    DEATHS

    HILLIS, James (Retired from C.G.E.) – Suddenly at St. Petersburg, Florida on February 7, 1994.  Beloved husband of Agnes Gardner, dear father of Mrs. C. Benson (Margaret), Kenneth and the late William, loving grandfather of seven grandchildren.  Brother of George (Toronto) and the late Robert, Samuel, William of Toronto and Agnes and Thomas (Ireland).  Arrangements Jerret’s Funeral Chapel (Dufferin & St. Clair).  Interment Prospect Cemetery.