HILL, Alan Laurence

HILL, Alan Laurence

Male 1903 - 2005  (101 years)

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  • Name HILL, Alan Laurence 
    Birth 1 Sep 1903  Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Census (desc) 1910  Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    living with his parents at 36 Stanton Ave. 
    Moved 1911 
    • Moved from 36 Stanton Ave. to 738 N. Front Street. The house was purchased by Albert Cadwallader for his daughter, Mary Louisa Cadwallader, and was titled in her name only. Family lore says that Albert did that in lieu of allowing Mary to go to college. Mary's oldest sister, Gertrude, was allowed to go, but did not take it seriously, so Albert would not send any of the other girls to college.
    Occupation Between 1917 and 1929  Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    was a clerk and manager at Dreifuss Bros. Clothiers 
    • He worked in the men's clothing department part time from 1918 to 1920, then full time after graduation until August 28, 1929, when he resigned to go to the University of Detroit.
    Census (desc) 1920  Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    living with his parents at 738 N. Front St. 
    Education Between 1929 and 1933  Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    at the University of Detroit, College of Commerce and Finance, earning a B.A. degree in Accounting 
    • His mother helped arrange a loan to get him started, and later the Dean of Men at the university helped him get the job at Gallagher. He graduated in 1933 with a B.A. in Accounting. While in school, he drove a delivery truck for Gallagher Leather Co. in Detroit to earn money to stay in school.

      The college was located at McNichols and Livernois Streets.
    Biography
    • From Ruth Chapin Hill:

      ALAN LAURENCE HILL

      I have few memories of Laurence. When I was small, he was either away at college or he was working during the summer, then he settled in Michigan. In other words, I saw little of him.

      I have vague memories of his collie, Jiggs.

      He used to say I was "goofy", so for years I called him Uncle Goofy.

      As a very small child, Mother told me that he had given me my adored stuffed dog, Molleo.

      Mother also told me that when a salesman came through selling to Dreifuss Bros., Laurence bought me one of the first snowsuits ever seen. It was wool and scratched, but it kept me warm when I was playing out in the snow.

      During World War II, Ob (James Osborn Hill) was in the army serving in the Philippines. His second wife, Eleanor, came to Milton for a "visit" and then stayed on and on. She wasn't happy, complained, but still stayed. Laurence was visiting when Eleanor said she was going home. He took her to the station, the train came in. At the last minute Eleanor announced that she had changed her mind. Laurence put her suitcase aboard, then took Eleanor's arm and helped her to board. He said good-bye and walked away. She was gone.

      In 1948 at our grandparents 50th wedding anniversary party, the table was set up as a large 'U'. The "bride and groom" were flanked by their seven children, then the grandchildren were seated down the arms ofthe 'U'. Since Ob seldom saw his daughter, Shirley, the seating was arranged so that he sat next to her. Eleanor threw a fit.

      Evelyn, Laurence's wife, pointed out to Eleanor that all the in-laws were seated at a distance from their spouses. This was, after all, a party for the family. Evelyn told Eleanor to either sit down and keep quiet - or leave!

      I met Anita for the first time that weekend. She and I served coffee/tea at the Open House the next afternoon.

      I saw Laurence and Evelyn sporadically over the years.

      For years I have been curious about where the names "Alan" and "Laurence" came from? The other siblings were named for someone. Anna Supplee was named for her grandmother. Seth Arthur was named for several Hill and Cadwallader relatives, but I have no idea where they got "Arthur". Austin Cadwallader was named for his mother's oldest brother. Harry Martin was named for his father. James Osborn was named for his mother's doctor. Bessie Louise was named for her father's sister and her mother. Where did "Alan Laurence" come from?

      Laurence is the French spelling. I have assumed he was named for someone in the Supplee family. Or possibly a friend of the family.
    Census (desc) 1930  Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    living at 738 N. Front St. 
    • He was away at college in Detroit, but still used his parents' home as his permanent address.
    Residence 20 Sep 1932  Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    at 20 E. Euclid Avenue 
    Occupation Between 1933 and 1942  Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    was a driver and manager for Gallagher Leather Company, 5257 Grand River Ave. 
    Graduated from 10 Jun 1933  Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    the University of Detroit College of Commerce & Finance 
    Address:
    the SE corner of McNichols and Livernois 
    Residence 11 Jun 1936  Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    at 9440 Savery Apt. 3 
    • The building was built in 1926 and included 14 apartments. Location: 42°22'21.94" N 83°07'00.64" W
    Census (desc) 1940  Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    living at 2552 Lawndale St. and working as a leather salesman 
    Draft Registration 1942  Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    WWII 
    • His address was 5510 Oldtown, Detroit. His employer was Gallagher Leather Co. at 5257 Grand River Ave.
    Occupation Between 1942 and 1951  Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    was an Assistant Purchasing Manager at U.S. Rubber Company 
    • The U.S Rubber office was probably located at 6600 E. Jefferson Ave. in Detroit.
    Census (desc) 1950  Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    living at 5510 Oldtown and working as purchasing agent for a rubber company 
    Occupation Between 1951 and 1968  Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    was a Purchasing Agent for Link Engineering Company, 13840 Elmira Ave. 
    Widowed 19 Nov 1986 
    Residence Between 1991 and 2003  Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    at Rockwell Center, 32 S. Turbot Ave., 
    Moved to 8 Feb 1991  Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    from Naples, FL 
    Residence Between 2003 and 2005  Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    at Sycamore Manor Nursing Home 
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    _UID C889D4E970F7C242BFC02C4C86D9C5851925 
    Death 26 Mar 2005  Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    Sycamore Manor Nursing Home 
    Cremation
    • His gravestone is in the Milton Cemetery, Milton, PA
    Person ID I87  Our Ancestry
    Last Modified 9 Feb 2024 

    Father HILL, Harry Martin,   b. 30 Apr 1878, Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Sep 1951, Plains, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years) 
    Mother CADWALLADER, Mary Louisa,   b. 21 Feb 1878, Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Dec 1962, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Marriage License 20 May 1898  Northumberland, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Marriage 21 May 1898  Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Address:
    Grace Church, Diocese of Pennsylvania 
    • They were married by Assistant Minister Rev. Charles Knowles Penney at the Hanover Hotel, Arch and 12th Streets, Philadelphia. Penney was a minister at Grace Church, a Protestant Episcopal church at 226 E. Gowen Ave. in Philadelphia. This hotel was easily accessible to the train stations for Mary coming from Milton, and Harry coming from Camp Alger, VA.

      Mary was 5 months pregnant with Anna at the time of their marriage. Both families were outraged that Harry did not want to marry her, and pressured him into doing the right thing. The minister was probably selected by Mary's mother, Anna Louisa (Supplee) Cadwallader, who was Episcopalian.
    Family ID F33  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family SCHULTHEISS, Evelyn Emma,   b. 4 Mar 1912, Flint, Genesee, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Nov 1986, Naples, Collier, Florida, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years) 
    Marriage 4 May 1935  [3
    • They were married in Detroit by a judge of the Common Pleas Court.
    Residence Between 1940 and 1953  Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    at 5510 Oldtown 
    • They had the house built during 1939 and 1940.

      Location: 42°24'36.49" N 82°55'51.10" W

      Where we went sledding: 42°24'50.38" N 82°55'10.31" W
    Residence Between 1953 and 1968  Northville, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    at 20076 Valley Rd. 
    • Location: 42°25'56.59" N 83°29'58.02" W
    Residence Between 1968 and 1972  Plymouth, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    at 14146 Shadywood Lane, Apt. F-92 
    Residence Between 1972 and 1991  Naples, Collier, Florida, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    at 477 Riviera Blvd. West 
    Children 
    +1. HILL, Anita Louise,   b. 3 Nov 1931, Grand Rapids Township, Kent, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Dec 2004, Troy, Oakland, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years)
    +2. HILL, Alan Laurence Jr.
    +3. HILL, James Edward
    Family ID F35  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Feb 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1 Sep 1903 - Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus (desc) - living with his parents at 36 Stanton Ave. - 1910 - Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - was a clerk and manager at Dreifuss Bros. Clothiers - Between 1917 and 1929 - Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus (desc) - living with his parents at 738 N. Front St. - 1920 - Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEducation - at the University of Detroit, College of Commerce and Finance, earning a B.A. degree in Accounting - Between 1929 and 1933 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus (desc) - living at 738 N. Front St. - 1930 - Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - at 20 E. Euclid Avenue - 20 Sep 1932 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - was a driver and manager for Gallagher Leather Company, 5257 Grand River Ave. - Between 1933 and 1942 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsGraduated from - the University of Detroit College of Commerce & Finance,Address:
    the SE corner of McNichols and Livernois - 10 Jun 1933 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
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    Link to Google MapsResidence - at 9440 Savery Apt. 3 - 11 Jun 1936 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus (desc) - living at 2552 Lawndale St. and working as a leather salesman - 1940 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - at 5510 Oldtown - Between 1940 and 1953 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDraft Registration - WWII - 1942 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - was an Assistant Purchasing Manager at U.S. Rubber Company - Between 1942 and 1951 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus (desc) - living at 5510 Oldtown and working as purchasing agent for a rubber company - 1950 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - was a Purchasing Agent for Link Engineering Company, 13840 Elmira Ave. - Between 1951 and 1968 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - at 20076 Valley Rd. - Between 1953 and 1968 - Northville, Wayne, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - at 14146 Shadywood Lane, Apt. F-92 - Between 1968 and 1972 - Plymouth, Wayne, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - at 477 Riviera Blvd. West - Between 1972 and 1991 - Naples, Collier, Florida, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - at Rockwell Center, 32 S. Turbot Ave., - Between 1991 and 2003 - Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMoved to - from Naples, FL - 8 Feb 1991 - Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - at Sycamore Manor Nursing Home - Between 2003 and 2005 - Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Address:
    Sycamore Manor Nursing Home - 26 Mar 2005 - Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States
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  • Photos
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    Univ of Detroit College of Commerce & Finance 1933.jpg
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  • Notes 
    • His first date was with Sarah Spotts of 139 Mahoning St. She was born in 1904. Sarah later married a Coup, and died in 1932 shortly after her marriage. She is buried in Harmony Cemetary.

  • Sources 
    1. [S1037] Marriage License.

    2. [S117] Marriage Record, Pennsylvania Church and Town Records 1708-1985.

    3. [S1101] Marriage Certificate.