Joseph E Hillis

Male1908–19 August 2010

Brief Life History of Joseph E

When Joseph E Hillis was born in 1908, in Indiana, United States, his father, Ver Meldo Hillis, was 32 and his mother, Eunice Ulen, was 29. He lived in Medford, Jackson, Oregon, United States for about 10 years and Election Precinct 47 Medford Southwest, Jackson, Oregon, United States in 1940. He died on 19 August 2010, in Cook, Illinois, United States, at the age of 102, and was buried in Elwood, Will, Illinois, United States.

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Family Time Line

Ver Meldo Hillis
1876–1968
Eunice Ulen
1879–1956
William Hillis
1902–
Ulen B Hillis
1905–
Joseph E Hillis
1908–2010

Sources (7)

  • Joseph Hillis in household of V Melds Hillis, "United States Census, 1920"
  • Joseph Eugene Hillis, "Oregon, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945"
  • Joseph E Hillis, "Find A Grave Index"

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Siblings (3)

World Events (8)

1908 · The Bureau of Investigation is formed

Age 0

Known as the National Bureau of Criminal Identification, The Bureau of Investigation helped agencies across the country identify different criminals. President Roosevelt instructed that there be an autonomous investigative service that would report only to the Attorney General.

1910 · Boy Scouts of America

Age 2

When W. D. Boyce was visiting London, he encountered a boy that helped him find his destination. The boy refused the tip that Boyce offered to him and told him that he was just doing his daily good turn. Being inspired, Boyce incorporated the Boy Scouts of America to help teach young men how to have an attitude of service always. Since its foundation, The Boy Scouts of America has become one of the largest Scouting organizations in the United States. Around 110 million people have been participants at some time in their life. The BSA was established to help young people make better choices in life and showing selflessness by serving the community.

1935 · The FBI is Established

Age 27

The Bureau of Investigation's name was changed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to help citizens know that the Government is helping protect from threats both domestically and abroad.

Name Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Hillhouse .

English: variant of Hills .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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