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Emma Hillen néé Smith (1825-1903)

Wednesday, 28 October 2009 00:00 | Written by Nigel Hillen

Generic Victorian housemaid - not Emma Smith

Emma Smith was born in Snape, Suffolk around 1825 [1].

She was christened on 17 Apr 1825 in Snape , Suffolk [2].

In 1851, she was working as a servant [2].

Last Updated (Saturday, 07 May 2011 20:53)

Frederic Bell (1812-1860)

Wednesday, 21 October 2009 00:00 | Written by Nigel Hillen

According to my grandfather (Alan Robinson Hillen) and his siblings, their father (James Thomas Hillen) was the illegitimate child of Emma Smyth and one 'Dr Bell'.

Last Updated (Tuesday, 06 March 2018 14:48)

James Thomas Hillen (1850-1934)

Wednesday, 21 October 2009 00:00 | Written by Nigel Hillen

Gramps (Alan) was very fond of his father, often remarking that he was a true gentleman.

One sage piece of advice passed on by James to his son was 'always make love to your wife'. Gramps took these words to heart - his own marriage lasted 66 years.

Last Updated (Sunday, 17 June 2012 14:47)

Lucy Hillen néé Hodson (1857-1940)

Wednesday, 14 October 2009 00:00 | Written by Nigel Hillen

Lucy Hillen (nee Hodson), the daughter of George Hodson and Mary Ann Newborne) was born on 26 Nov 1857 in Leeds.

Last Updated (Tuesday, 14 February 2012 19:45)

Richard Stanaway (1865-1906)

Thursday, 08 October 2009 00:00 | Written by Nigel Hillen

Here is our only picture of Richard Stanaway, Nanna's father

Last Updated (Saturday, 07 May 2011 20:52)

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