Edward Clarke Hillis

Profile Details

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  • Born: 7th June 1885

  • Home: Upper Newtownards Road, Victoria, Down, Ireland in 1901 Census

  • Father: Richard John Hillis

  • Mother: Margaret Ellis of Shankhill, Lurgan

  • Married: Mary McKee (28) in St Mary Magdalenes Church of Ireland, Donegall Pass, Belfast

  • Marriage date: 1st June 1927

  • Marriage witnesses: Elsie Hillis and John Grimason

  • Job: Scholar

  • Children: William (Billy) Edward Hillis, Richard Ronald Hillis, Elizabeth Margaret Hillis, and step-son John ‘Jackie’ Hillis.

  • Died: 10th February 1969

When Edward Clarke Hillis was born on 7 June 1885 in Belfast, Antrim, his father, Richard, was 49 and his mother, Margaret, was 39. He married Mary McKee on 1 June 1927 in Ireland. They had three children during their marriage. He died on 10 February 1969 in his hometown at the age of 83, and was buried there.

Edward’s Wife - Mary McKee

When Mary McKee was born on 17th May 1898 in Bangor, Down, her father, Robert, was 52, and her mother, Elizabeth, was 28. She had one son (John ‘Jackie’ Hillis) from one relationship. She then married Edward Clarke Hillis and they had three children together. She died on 25th May 1977 in her hometown (Bangor) at the age of 79.

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Children

  • John ‘Jackie’ Hillis (1921–1986) - Step-son

  • William (Billy) Edward Hillis (1928–1980)

  • Richard Ronald Hillis (28 Nov 1930–2007)

  • Elizabeth Margaret Hillis (07 Feb 1933–2019)

Death & Burial

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