William Smith Hill1

#15863, (26 March 1813-May 1873)
FatherWilliam Hill2 (c 1767-23 May 1840)
MotherMary Johnson1 (c 1777-30 Jan 1852)
Last Edited17 Apr 2022
Biographical Database of Australia ID:B#30001375201.
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William was born on Friday, 26 March 1813 at Sydney.1,3 He was the son of William Hill and Mary Johnson.2,1 William Smith Hill was baptised at St. Philips on Sunday, 26 December 1813 at Sydney, New South Wales.4 He departed from Gravesend, Kent, on 22 January 1839 on the Anne.5 He arrived in Gravesend, Kent, on 15 May 1839.5

William arrived on the Anne and brought "a superior horse, Jim Crow, and five very superior pure bred Durham bulls. A very superior dray horse died on the passage, estimated to be worth 400 guineas. Jim Crow is open to trot any horse in the world for 100 to 500 guineas."6 The animals he imported were soon sold "William Hill's importation of bulls have come to an excellent market; he has disposed of one to R. Fitzerald, Esq for £500; one to Robert Johnson, Esq. for £S00, and two bull calves to R. Bowman Esq. for £300". He sold the horse Jim Crow for £500 to Charles Smith.7 He departed from Sydney on 20 March 1840 "We have been informed that he is already commissioned with the following orders to execute at home, and bring under his charge
to the colony : — 30 Rams which are to be selected from Lord Western s flocks, 3 first rate Blood Horses ,4 Durham Bulls, a Steam
Flour Mill, and a four-horse Stage Coach."8 He departed from Weymouth, Dorset, on 6 April 1841 on the Hero.9 He arrived in Weymouth, Dorset, on 6 August 1841.9

William Smith Hill returned to Sydney "with a stud of very superior horses; this is the fourth trip this gentleman has made to England for the purpose of importing 'horses and cattle." It was reported that 5 horses were in excellent condition, and the newspaper listed the pedigree of four of them.10,11

A William Smith Hill sold two carriage-horses called 'Lunger(?)' and 'Phoenix' to a Mr. R. Rouse for £1800.12

William likely died on 30 January 1844 at age 30 at sea.13 His body was likely interred at South Head Cemetery at Vaucluse, New South Wales. Section:H Row:3.13

William may have died in May 1873 at age 60.14,15

Timeline

DateEventPlace
Family
1813BirthSydney1,3
2,1
1813BaptismSt. Philips, in Sydney, New South Wales4
1839Passngr-departGravesend, Kent5
1839Passngr-arriveGravesend, Kent5
1839Note memo only CR CR6
Note memo only7
1840Passngr-departSydney8
1841Passngr-departWeymouth, Dorset9
1841Passngr-arriveWeymouth, Dorset9
Note memo only CR CR10,11
1841Note memo only CR CR12
1844Death-Likely13
Burial-likelySouth Head Cemetery, in Vaucluse, New South Wales13
1873Death-Candidate14,15

Citations

  1. [S1] New South Wales, Birth Certificate, Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages 450/1813 V1813450 6 and 3200/1813 V18133200 1A.
  2. [S1291] The Sydney Monitor, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1838 'NEWS OF THE DAY.', The Sydney Monitor (NSW : 1828 - 1838), 7 May, p. 2. (MORNING), viewed 30 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32159992
  3. [S947] Australia, Birth and Baptisms, 1792-1981, Births, Deaths & Marriages Name: William Smith Hill; Gender: Male; Baptism Age: 0; Birth Date: 26 Mar 1813; Birth Place:     St. Philip, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Baptism Date: 26 Dec 1813; Residence Date: 1813; Residence Place: New South Wales, Australia; Father: William Hill; Mother: Mary Johnson; FHL Film Number: 993949 (for exact date).
  4. [S947] Australia, Birth and Baptisms, 1792-1981, Births, Deaths & Marriages Name: William Smith Hill; Gender: Male; Baptism Age: 0; Birth Date: 26 Mar 1813; Birth Place:     St. Philip, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Baptism Date: 26 Dec 1813; Residence Date: 1813; Residence Place: New South Wales, Australia; Father: William Hill; Mother: Mary Johnson; FHL Film Number: 993949.
  5. [S590] The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1839 'Shipping Intelligence.', The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842), 16 May, p. 2. , viewed 30 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2542999
  6. [S1288] Bent's News and New South Wales Advertiser, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 1839 'News of the Week.', Bent's News and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW : 1839), 18 May, p. 2. , viewed 30 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251530356
  7. [S1289] The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1839 'News of the Day.', The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser (NSW : 1838 - 1841), 31 May, p. 2. (MORNING), viewed 30 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32164302
  8. [S612] The Australian, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1840 'SIR R. BOURKE, K. C. B.', The Australian (Sydney, NSW : 1824 - 1848), 11 March, p. 2. , viewed 30 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36863450
  9. [S1292] The Sydney Free Press, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1841 'Shipping Intelligence.', Sydney Free Press (NSW : 1841 - 1842), 7 August, p. 2. , viewed 30 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226358656
  10. [S344] The Australasian Chronicle, 1841 'MONDAY, AUGUST 9.', Australasian Chronicle (Sydney, NSW : 1839 - 1843), 10 August, p. 3. , viewed 30 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31732549
  11. [S612] The Australian, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1841 'CONCERT.', The Australian (Sydney, NSW : 1824 - 1848), 7 August, p. 2. , viewed 30 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36852282
  12. [S612] The Australian, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1841 'HOMEBUSH.', The Australian (Sydney, NSW : 1824 - 1848), 26 August, p. 2. , viewed 30 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36851859
  13. [S466] Find a Grave (http://www.findagrave.com) Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215807065/… : accessed 02 October 2021), memorial page for William Smith Hill (1813–30 Jan 1844), Find a Grave Memorial ID 215807065, citing South Head Cemetery, Vaucluse, Waverley Council, New South Wales, Australia ; Maintained by Lucas (contributor 50499237) .
  14. [S268] The Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1873 'Family Notices', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 23 May, p. 8. , viewed 02 Oct 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13313292
  15. [S2] New South Wales, Death Certificate, Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages 2440/1873.