James Hopkirk Hill

From Scotland's People Old Parish Registers - Births and Baptisms

• 26 April 1848 birth or baptism of James Hopkirk Hill, son of James Hopkirk Hill and Janet Smith Whitehead [child 2], in the parish of Barony NOTE: born posthumously after father's death on 16 December 1847

From British Newspaper Archive: North British Daily Mail Friday, 3 March 1848 Page 4 Births

Births: At 12, Brandon Place, Glasgow, on Thursday, 2 March 1848 [instant], Mrs. James H. Hill, of a son. 12 Brandon Place, probably 222 West George Street, Glasgow G2 2PQ 55.8629677, -4.2605527

From MyHeritage: Joseph Whitehead: 1851 Scotland Census (transcription only)

30 March 1851 Census for residents of Kilnside House, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland

• Joseph Whitehead, head, widower, male, aged 71 [born about 1780], in Paisley, Renfrewshire; Landed proprietor employing 2 men
• Janet Hill, daughter, widow, female, aged 30 [born about 1821], in Paisley, Renfrewshire
• James Hill, grandson, single, male, aged 3 [born about 1848], in Glasgow, Lanarkshire
• 1 sibling, 1 uncle, 5 servants

From MyHeritage: Janet S MacKirdy: 1861 England & Wales Census

7 April 1861 Census for residents of [23 New Steine, Kemptown, Brighton, Sussex BN2 1PD 50.8200092, -0.1313122], England

• Janet S MacKirdy, wife, married, female, aged 60 [born about 1801], in Scotland; Wife of fund holder
• James H Hill, (step-)son, single, male, aged 13 [born about 1848], in Scotland; Scholar
• 1 sibling, 1 step-sibling, 1 servant

From MyHeritage: Andrew C Scott: 1881 Scotland Census (transcription only)

3 April 1881 Census for residents of Clippens House, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland

• Andrew C Scott, head, single, male, aged 27 [born about 1854], in Inverkip, Renfrewshire; Director, Clippens Oil Company
• James B Scott, brother, single, male, aged 24 [born about 1857], in Glasgow, Lanarkshire; Farmer of 110 acres arable land, employing 2 men and 2 girls
• James H Hill, visitor, single, male, aged 33 [born about 1848], in Glasgow, Lanarkshire; Thread Manufacturer
• 2 servants

From Scotland's People - Valuation Rolls

• 1885 James Hopkirk Hill: Proprietor; in House No 23 New Sneddon in Paisley Middle
• 1885 James Hopkirk Hill: Proprietor; in House No 24 New Sneddon in Paisley Middle
• 1885 James Hopkirk Hill: Proprietor Occupier; in Yard And Turning Shop No 25 New Sneddon in Paisley Middle
• 1885 James Hopkirk Hill: Proprietor; in House No 26 New Sneddon in Paisley Middle
• 1885 James Hopkirk Hill: Proprietor Occupier; in Mill And Thread Work No 7 Carlile Place in Paisley Middle
• 1885 James Hopkirk Hill: Proprietor; in House No 76 New Sneddon in Paisley Middle
• 1885 James Hopkirk Hill: Proprietor; in Workshop No 76 New Sneddon in Paisley Middle
• 1885 James Hopkirk Hill: Proprietor Occupier; in Spinning Hill Hardgate in Old Kilpatrick

From Scotland's People - Deaths

1888 death: James Hopkirk Hill, age at death: 39 [born about 1849], died in Linwood

From Scotland's People - Legal records, wills, testaments

• 30 May 1888 Inventory only of James Hopkirk Hill: Thread Manufacturer, Paisley, died Tuesday, 3 April 1888 at Clippens House, Johnstone, testate; court: Paisley Sheriff Court

From MyHeritage: Probate index 1889

28 November 1889 probate of James Hopkirk Hill, Thread Manufacturer, of Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, who died Tuesday, 3 April 1888, at Clippens House, Johnstone, probate granted (confirmation dated 30 May 1888) at Renfrew on 28 November 1889 to Mrs. Janet Dixon Hill or Fogo (wife of Dr. Alexander Scott Fogo), the sister as executrix nominate. Clippens House, now Loanhead Lane, Linwood, Renfrewshire PA3 3QW 55.85111, -4.50639

From British Newspaper Archive: Edinburgh Evening News Tuesday, 3 April 1888 Page 2 Serious Steeplechase Accident

A serious accident occurred yesterday afternoon, Monday, 2 April 1888, to Mr James H. Hill, Paisley, who is one of the leading members of committee in the promotion of the steeplechase meet which was arranged to take place at Houston, Renfrewshire, today. Mr Hill was riding round the course in order to see that all was in readiness and in proper order when his horse stopped short at one of the watercourses where there a wide leap. The refusal of the animal to take the leap caused Mr Hill's head to strike with violence the head of the animal, injuring him severely. The horse then crossed the obstruction, and Mr Hill slipped off and fell. He was carried to the mansion of Mr Harvey of Woodend, and Dr Lewis was summoned to his assistance. He was thereafter removed to the mansion at Clippens, the residence of Mr Scott, where he remained unconscious. The point to point races, under the auspices of the Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Foxhunt, have in consequence been postponed.

From British Newspaper Archive: Glasgow Evening Post Wednesday, 4 April 1888 Page 7 Fatal result of the accident at Houston Steeplechase Course

Last night Tuesday, 3 April 1888, Mr. James H. Hill succumbed to the injuries he received while inspecting the above course on Monday, 2 April 1888. The event has caused profound regret among a large circle of admiring friends all over the county of Renfrew, besides Ayrshire, where he was well known among the members of the Eglinton Hunt. The deceased gentlemen never recovered consciousness, and passed away a few minutes after a consultation between Dr. Taylor, of Johnstone, and Professor Buchanan, of Glasgow.

From British Newspaper Archive: Ayr Advertiser, Or, West Country Journal Friday, 6 April 1888 Page 6 A Hunting Fatality

The injuries received by Mr James H. Hill at Houston Steeplechase Course have proved fatal, Mr Hill having died on Tuesday night, 3 April 1888, from concussion and compression of the brain. Deceased was clerk to the committee promoting the steeplechase meet, and a well-known and respected member of the Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Fox Hunt. He was about thirty-five years of age.

From British Newspaper Archive: Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette Wednesday, 4 April 1888 Page 2 Fatal result of the accident to Mr James H. Hill.

Mr James H. Hill, who was injured by being thrown from his horse while riding round the course in connection with the steeplechases at Houston, died last night, Tuesday, 3 April 1888. After the accident occurred Mr Hill was removed to Clippens House, the residence of Mr Scott, in an unconscious condition, and remained in that state till yesterday evening, when he died. The deceased, who was about thirty-five years of age, was a well-known Renfrewshire gentleman, and was a member of the late firm Messrs Carlisle, Sons, & Co., thread manufacturers, Paisley. Professor Buchanan, Glasgow, and Dr Fraser, Paisley, were present when Mr Hill expired.

From findagrave: James Hopkirk Hill (1848-1888)

• Name: James Hopkirk Hill
• Born: Thursday, 2 March 1848, Glasgow, Scotland
• Died: Tuesday, 3 April 1888 (aged 40), Renfrewshire, Scotland
• Buried: Glasgow Necropolis, Wishart Street, Glasgow G4 0UZ 55.86217, -4.23340
• Plot: [Beta 2/1 55.86203, -4.23285]
• About: Buried on Saturday, 7 April 1888. Died aged 40 years old at Clippens House, Linwood, Renfrewshire. He died after falling off his horse whilst inspecting the course for Renfrewshire Steeplechase.