Searching for William Roberts HILL

[Laurette]

My ggrandfather William Roberts HILL was born on 11 May 1846 at 21 Hart Street, Liverpool.  On his birth certificate (from the GRO) it states that his parents were John HILL (car driver) and Ann HILL formerly GREEN.  I haven't been able to find a marriage for this couple.  Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find any further information on my ggrandfather in Lancashire at all. 

At some stage he migrated to Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and married in 1886 and raised a family.  On his marriage certificate he stated that his parents were John David HILL, coachman and Helen GREEN.  He also added that he was 34yo which makes him born in 1852.

I did find a marriage for David HILL, a 25yo bachelor from Astley who was a jobber in a cotton mill, his father being John Hill, weaver.  The bride was Ann Green, a 33yo spinster, of Astley who was a weaver, her father being Richard Heyes, weaver.  The marriage took place on 4 Nov 1848 at Astley.  This may or may not be William's parents. 

I would appreciate any advice as to where to go from here as I can't find a Baptism, nor can I find him on any Census.  I'm wondering if he could have been adopted, perhaps by family?

Regards, Laurette

[rosie99]

Does he continue to use his full name when in Australia.

David Hill and his wife Ann are in Astley in 1851 with no children
HO107/2204 Folio 226 Page 2

[heatherjulie]

In 1851 at 21 Hart Street Liverpool are

Elizabeth Aspindale? (Aspinall) 33
Hannah 9
Ambrose 3
Elizabeth 1

[Laurette]

Yes, he always used his full name except that he used William Robert and not William Roberts.

[rosie99]

I think that you may need to locate his entry into Australia.   

What Australian documents do you have that confirm his date and place of birth.

Is this his death
William Robert Hill
Age 66
Burial date 04 Jan 1917
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

[Ladyhawk]

I think that you may need to locate his entry into Australia.   

What Australian documents do you have that confirm his date and place of birth.

Is this his death
William Robert Hill
Age 66
Burial date 04 Jan 1917
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

No middle name could this be his arrival

William Hill Age:   29
Ship Name:   Romeo
Port of Departure:   London, England
Port of Arrival:   Brisbane
Arrival Date:   23 Oct 1875
Queensland, Australia, Passenger Lists, 1848-1912

William Hill Age:   29
Arrival Date:   23 Oct 1875
Arrival Place:   Queensland, Australia
Ship:   Romeo
Title:   Assisted Immigration 1848 to 1912
Page number:   1018
QSA Item:   18477
Microfilm:   Z1958
Queensland, Australia, Immigration Indexes, 1848-1972

What was his occupation?

[Laurette]

Thank you for your posts.  William died 3 Jan 1917 and is buried with his son, William.  He also had four daughters.  He was a labourer.  I also have the same passenger list but can't be certain if this is correct.  His marriage certificate is the only Australian document I can find which states his age and place of birth and the names of his parents.

Thank you for advising me of who lived at 21 Hart Street, Liverpool in 1851.  Unfortunately the names aren't familiar.

Regards, Laurette

[Dundee]

No middle name could this be his arrival

William Hill Age:   29
Ship Name:   Romeo
Port of Departure:   London, England
Port of Arrival:   Brisbane
Arrival Date:   23 Oct 1875
Queensland, Australia, Passenger Lists, 1848-1912

William Hill Age:   29
Arrival Date:   23 Oct 1875
Arrival Place:   Queensland, Australia
Ship:   Romeo
Title:   Assisted Immigration 1848 to 1912
Page number:   1018
QSA Item:   18477
Microfilm:   Z1958
Queensland, Australia, Immigration Indexes, 1848-1972

What was his occupation?

That was a William and Ruth HILL both aged 29.  No further information.

Debra 

[Laurette]

Thanks Debra. I've chased this one up previously.  Not the one, I'm afraid.

Regards, Laurette