George Van Hill 1862–1937 Indiana

George Van Hill, 1862–1937 (aged 75 years)

Name

George Van Hill

Name: George Van /Hill/

Sex Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	June 1862 Indiana, United States Source: 1900 United States Federal Census Citation details: Westport, Mendocino County, California, sheet 10B, household 190: George V Hill, born June 1862, Indiana; father born Ohio, mother born Indiana. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9P5-7PY
Marriage	Melissa A Post — View this family November 3, 1888 (aged 26 years) Mendocino, California, United States Source: California, County Marriages, 1850-1953 Citation details: George V Hill and Melissa A Post. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8XG-ZXS Source: 1900 United States Federal Census Citation details: 1900 census, Westport, Mendocino County: married 12 years. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9P5-7PY
Birth of a son	Allen Thomas Hill February 2, 1890 California, United States Source: California Death Index, 1940-1997 Citation details: Allen Hill, born 2 Feb 1890, California; died 18 Jun 1941, San Francisco; mother's maiden name Post. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPZ8-1H5 Source: 1900 United States Federal Census Citation details: Westport, Mendocino County, California, sheet 10B, household 190. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9P5-7PY Note: The 1900 census gives February 1890, California. Find a Grave gives Navarro, Mendocino County.
Birth of a son	George Van Hill Jr. March 23, 1892 California, United States Source: California Death Index, 1940-1997 Citation details: George Van Hill, born 23 Mar 1892, California; died 18 Jul 1988, Contra Costa County; mother's maiden name Post. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPX6-9CK Source: 1900 United States Federal Census Citation details: Westport, Mendocino County, California, sheet 10B, household 190. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9P5-7PY Note: The 1900 census gives March 1892, California. Find a Grave gives Navarro, Mendocino County.
Birth of a son	Frank Cecil Hill Sr. May 3, 1895 California, United States Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Citation details: Frank Hill Sr, born 3 May 1895, died Oct 1967, last residence Los Angeles. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V94V-M6L Source: 1900 United States Federal Census Citation details: Westport, Mendocino County, California, sheet 10B, household 190. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9P5-7PY Note: The 1900 census gives April 1895, California.
Census	June 1, 1900 (aged 38 years) Westport, Mendocino County, California, United States Source: 1900 United States Federal Census Citation details: Westport, Mendocino County, California, sheet 10B, household 190 (household of George V Hill). FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9P5-7PY Note: Head, age 38, born June 1862 in Indiana, married 12 years, with wife Melissa A. (31) and sons Thomas A. (10), George V. (8) and Frankie C. (5).
Birth of a daughter	Lillian A Hill May 28, 1909 California, United States Source: Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910 Citation details: Alameda Ward 2, Alameda County, California, sheet 14A: Lillian A Hill, daughter, age 10 months, born California. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MV2M-65F Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current Citation details: Find a Grave memorial 63376351 (Lillian Hill Roberts) Note: The 1910 and 1920 censuses give her birthplace as California. Find a Grave gives 28 May 1909, California.
Census	April 15, 1910 (aged 47 years) Alameda, Alameda County, California, United States Source: Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910 Citation details: Alameda Ward 2, Alameda County, California, sheet 14A, household 362 (household of George V Hill). FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MV2M-65Z Note: Head, age 47, born Indiana, with wife Melissa A. (40) and children Thomas A. (20), George V. (18), Frank C. (15) and Lillian A. (10 months).
Death of a wife	Melissa A Post June 9, 1929 Source: California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994 Citation details: Entry for Mellisa A Betsworth, died 9 Jun 1920, Los Angeles, age 50. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGVH-QQL1 Note: CONFLICT: the California county death record for Mellisa A. Betsworth, age 50, wife of R. F. Betsworth, father's surname Post, gives 9 Jun 1920 at Los Angeles. Left as recorded.
Death	September 28, 1937 (aged 75 years) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States Source: California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994 Citation details: Entry for George V Hill, died 28 Sep 1937, Los Angeles, age 75. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPQH-CC1M Note: Age 75. Parents recorded as Thomas Hill and Rhodie Miller; spouse recorded as Melissa Hill.
Research log	October 9, 2026 Note: Google search: "George Van Hill" OR "George V. Hill", husband of Melissa A. Post, married 3 Nov 1888 Mendocino. Unsourced, grade D. Google search: "George Van Hill" OR "George V. Hill", husband of Melissa A. Post, married 3 Nov 1888 Mendocino. Unsourced, grade D. No outside record found.
Research log	October 15, 2026 Note: FamilySearch record search: George V. Hill, born 1862 Indiana, husband of Melissa A. Post. FamilySearch record search: George V. Hill, born 1862 Indiana, husband of Melissa A. Post. 1900 census (Westport, Mendocino County) and 1910 census (Alameda) list him with Melissa and their four children. California county death record (QPQH-CC1M): George V. Hill died 28 Sep 1937 in Los Angeles, age 75, son of Thomas Hill and Rhodie Miller. Marriage index for 3 Nov 1888 added to F75 (K8XG-ZXS). Melissa married Robert F. Betsworth in 1917 (see I249), so she and George had separated by then; no divorce record seen. The 1937 death record still names her as his spouse. Sourced, grade B.
Last change	October 15, 2026 – 14:18:50 Author of last change: daveh

Date differences

Family with Melissa A Post
himself	Birth: June 1862 — Indiana, United States Marriage: November 3, 1888 — Mendocino, California, United States Census: June 1, 1900 — Westport, Mendocino County, California, United States Census: April 15, 1910 — Alameda, Alameda County, California, United States Death: September 28, 1937 — Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States Research log: October 9, 2026 Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Melissa A Post Allen Thomas Hill George Van Hill Jr. Frank Cecil Hill Sr. Lillian A Hill George Van Hill 1862–1937 Birth: June 1862 — Indiana, United States Death: September 28, 1937 — Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
wife	Birth: December 13, 1869 37 21 — Kawkawlin, Bay County, Michigan, United States Marriage: November 3, 1888 — Mendocino, California, United States Census: June 1, 1900 — Westport, Mendocino County, California, United States Census: April 15, 1910 — Alameda, Alameda County, California, United States Marriage: September 14, 1917 — Hayden, Gila County, Arizona, United States Census: January 1, 1920 — Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States Death: June 9, 1929 Research log: October 9, 2026 Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George Van Hill Allen Thomas Hill George Van Hill Jr. Frank Cecil Hill Sr. Lillian A Hill Melissa A Post 1869–1929 Birth: December 13, 1869 37 21 — Kawkawlin, Bay County, Michigan, United States Death: June 9, 1929
Marriage	Marriage — November 3, 1888 — Mendocino, California, United States
15 months son	Birth: February 2, 1890 27 20 — California, United States Census: June 1, 1900 — Westport, Mendocino County, California, United States Census: April 15, 1910 — Alameda, Alameda County, California, United States Military service: Death: June 18, 1941 — San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Burial: Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, United States Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Allen Thomas Hill 1890–1941 Birth: February 2, 1890 27 20 — California, United States Death: June 18, 1941 — San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, United States
2 years son	Birth: March 23, 1892 29 22 — California, United States Census: June 1, 1900 — Westport, Mendocino County, California, United States Census: April 15, 1910 — Alameda, Alameda County, California, United States Death: July 18, 1988 — Contra Costa County, California, United States Burial: July 21, 1988 — Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships George Van Hill Jr. 1892–1988 Birth: March 23, 1892 29 22 — California, United States Death: July 18, 1988 — Contra Costa County, California, United States
3 years son	Birth: May 3, 1895 32 25 — California, United States Census: June 1, 1900 — Westport, Mendocino County, California, United States Census: April 15, 1910 — Alameda, Alameda County, California, United States Marriage: November 5, 1935 — San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, United States Death: October 10, 1967 — Los Angeles County, California, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Frank Cecil Hill Sr. 1895–1967 Birth: May 3, 1895 32 25 — California, United States Death: October 10, 1967 — Los Angeles County, California, United States
14 years daughter	Birth: May 28, 1909 46 39 — California, United States Census: April 15, 1910 — Alameda, Alameda County, California, United States Census: January 1, 1920 — Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States Death: May 12, 1943 — Los Angeles County, California, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Allen Francis Darlene Izora Francis Lillian A Hill 1909–1943 Birth: May 28, 1909 46 39 — California, United States Death: May 12, 1943 — Los Angeles County, California, United States

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Birth	Source: 1900 United States Federal Census Citation details: Westport, Mendocino County, California, sheet 10B, household 190: George V Hill, born June 1862, Indiana; father born Ohio, mother born Indiana. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9P5-7PY
Marriage	Source: California, County Marriages, 1850-1953 Citation details: George V Hill and Melissa A Post. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8XG-ZXS Source: 1900 United States Federal Census Citation details: 1900 census, Westport, Mendocino County: married 12 years. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9P5-7PY
Census	Source: 1900 United States Federal Census Citation details: Westport, Mendocino County, California, sheet 10B, household 190 (household of George V Hill). FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9P5-7PY
Census	Source: Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910 Citation details: Alameda Ward 2, Alameda County, California, sheet 14A, household 362 (household of George V Hill). FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MV2M-65Z
Death	Source: California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994 Citation details: Entry for George V Hill, died 28 Sep 1937, Los Angeles, age 75. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPQH-CC1M

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Family with Melissa A Post
himself	George Van Hill 1862–1937
wife Parents Henery D Post Clara Lucinda Meech	Melissa A Post 1869–1929
son	Allen Thomas Hill 1890–1941
son	George Van Hill Jr. 1892–1988
son	Frank Cecil Hill Sr. 1895–1967
daughter Family William Allen Francis Private Darlene Izora Francis	Lillian A Hill 1909–1943

Descendants

George Van Hill(1862–1937)
- Melissa A Post1888