Biographical notes

Twin brother of Ellen Hill. Recorded in the 1851, 1861 and 1871 census returns living with his parents. Not traced in the 1881 and later Census returns. In the 1871 Census which took place on the 2 April 1871, the family are living on the Poles Estate at Thundridge. There is an entry in the April-June quarter of 1871 for the death of a Samuel Edward Hill aged 28 in the Ware district (which includes Thundridge). Second name of Edward not recorded on birth register. Death register entry not examined but the age and place would seem to correspond with Samuel.