William Edward Hipkins

Births Mar 1857

Hipkins William Edward Aston 6d 258

There are 2 1861 census returns that could relate to William Edward Hipkins. in the 2nd he is said to be born about 1855 with a mother Jane. In the first his mother is Rebecca which ties in with the Titanica entry below.

The 1881 Census again has a mother Rebecca, widowed; He and his mother are described as "Manufacturer" There is a death for his father recorded - same registration district as William's birth.

Deaths Jun 1863

• HIPKINS George Francis Aston 6d 196
• HIPKINS George Frederick Aston 6d 196

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See Encyclopedia Titanica (2022) William Edward Hipkins (ref: #159, last updated: 8th August 2022, accessed 20th September 2023 07:28:56 AM)
URL : https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-victim/william-edward...

Titanic Passenger Summary

Name: Mr William Edward Hipkins
Titanic Victim
Born: Thursday 1st January 1857 in Birmingham, England
Age: 55 years 3 months and 14 days (Male)
Nationality: English
Religion: Anglican (Church of England)
Marital Status: Widowed
Last Residence: in Birmingham, England
Occupation: Manufacturer
1st Class Passengers
Embarked: Southampton on Wednesday 10th April 1912
Ticket No. 680, £50
Cabin No. C39
Died in the Titanic disaster (15th April 1912)
Body Not Identified

Mr Hipkins’ remarkable life and times have now been charted in a biography called Life in the Balance, by Great Barr writer Andrew Lound.

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