The HILLS of THORNSETT
WILLIAM & MARY GENERATION 1 GENERATION 2
The New Mills 1841 census (District 7, Ollersett) records the Hill family residing at Moscow Cottage, Birch Vale:
1841 Census for Ollersett.
| Born Derbyshire | |||||
| Dist.7. Folio 6 | Mary Hill | 50 | F | Y | |
| Page 7. | William Hill | 27 | M | Coal Miner | Y |
| Moscow Cottage. | George Hill | 2 |
M | C Printer | Y |
| Mary Hill | 23 | F | M | Y | |
| Ann Hill | 20 | F | M | Y | |
| Samuel Hill | 18 | M | Coal Miner | Y | |
| Jacob | 15 | M | Coal Miner | Y | |
| Isaac | 13 | M | Coal Miner | Y | |
| James | 11 | M | Y |
By the time of the 1851 census, the Hills had left Moscow Cottage and it was occupied by the family of James Houghton, a gardener, who came from Halewood, Lancashire. As one of the Hills was my great grandfather, I have attempted to trace the origins of the family and to find out what became of each member. The research is by no means complete and I would appreciate any comments, amendments or further information. I can be contacted at 7uppdi4@omne.uk.net but please omit the 7 at the start of the address.
Anne Stobbs. Ayrshire, Scotland.