Elizabeth was a nurse. She was placed as Manager of Ward in Western State Hospital (head nurse). She lived at her cousin William Crosby's home for 4 years prior to her death. It is said that after her death, her ghost haunted the Crosby Mansion for several weeks. I have a portrait of her.
BOND: 1830. Guardian Bond Book Augusta Co, VA Nov 1775 to Feb 1804 by Katherine Bushman 1979. Richard J. Hill, guardian; Rueben D. Hill, surety August 25, 1830 for Elizabeth E. Anderson, orphan of Alexander Anderson.
DEED: 1838. Elizabeth E. Hill wife of Richard J. Hill late of Augusta Co to Reuben D. Hill both of whom are now of the said county of Augusta. Whereas Richard J Hill on the 9th day of June 1836 exec. a deed to Reuben for debts, Elizabeth now joins in the deed. "one house and two lots in Mercersville near Jennings Gap in the county of Augusta. May 31 1838 rec. May 1838 DC 59 p 350
DEED: 1842. Pleasent Creasy and his wife Eliza W. Hill along with Elizabeth Hill divide two 40 acre tracts of land purchased by James Bayless. Oct 21 1842 in Vigo Co, IN. p. 608
CENSUS: 1850 haven't found her. Henry is living with Amos Crosby, Elizabeth's uncle.
CENSUS: 1860 Staunton VA p. 66 Elizabeth Hill age 46 attendant and widow working at Western Lunatic Asylum. Listed again p. 106 Staunton Elizabeth Hill 57 Employee of Lunatic Asylum born VA.
CENSUS: 1870 Fisherville, Augusta Co Elizabeth Hill 57y living with Nimrod Green 42 and Amanda V. Green 32 and their family. She has $3000 in RE and $2000 in PP which is more than Nimrod has. (Is Amanda related?)
CENSUS: 1880 census Elizabeth Hill age 70 was living with her cousin William Crosby.
DEATH: Date of death given on tombstone and obituary. No Death certificate found in Augusta Co or Staunton in 1883 per Vital Records.
OBIT: Mrs. Elizabeth Hill died Feb. 20 near Staunton age 72 years 5 months, per March 6, 1883 issue of Staunton Spectator.
WILL: Elizabeth Hill names granddau. Sarah Elizabeth Hill to have whole estate; if she dies without issue then to her mother Rebecca Virginia Hill, wife of my son Henry C Hill and dau of Wm Crosby. Wm Crosby executor. WB 50 p 20 date May 31 1881 probate Mar 26 1883 Augusta Co;
BOND: 1830. Guardian Bond Book Augusta Co, VA Nov 1775 to Feb 1804 by Katherine Bushman 1979. Richard J. Hill, guardian; Rueben D. Hill, surety August 25, 1830 for Elizabeth E. Anderson, orphan of Alexander Anderson.
DEED: 1838. Elizabeth E. Hill wife of Richard J. Hill late of Augusta Co to Reuben D. Hill both of whom are now of the said county of Augusta. Whereas Richard J Hill on the 9th day of June 1836 exec. a deed to Reuben for debts, Elizabeth now joins in the deed. "one house and two lots in Mercersville near Jennings Gap in the county of Augusta. May 31 1838 rec. May 1838 DC 59 p 350
DEED: 1842. Pleasent Creasy and his wife Eliza W. Hill along with Elizabeth Hill divide two 40 acre tracts of land purchased by James Bayless. Oct 21 1842 in Vigo Co, IN. p. 608
CENSUS: 1850 haven't found her. Henry is living with Amos Crosby, Elizabeth's uncle.
CENSUS: 1860 Staunton VA p. 66 Elizabeth Hill age 46 attendant and widow working at Western Lunatic Asylum. Listed again p. 106 Staunton Elizabeth Hill 57 Employee of Lunatic Asylum born VA.
CENSUS: 1870 Fisherville, Augusta Co Elizabeth Hill 57y living with Nimrod Green 42 and Amanda V. Green 32 and their family. She has $3000 in RE and $2000 in PP which is more than Nimrod has. (Is Amanda related?)
CENSUS: 1880 census Elizabeth Hill age 70 was living with her cousin William Crosby.
DEATH: Date of death given on tombstone and obituary. No Death certificate found in Augusta Co or Staunton in 1883 per Vital Records.
OBIT: Mrs. Elizabeth Hill died Feb. 20 near Staunton age 72 years 5 months, per March 6, 1883 issue of Staunton Spectator.
WILL: Elizabeth Hill names granddau. Sarah Elizabeth Hill to have whole estate; if she dies without issue then to her mother Rebecca Virginia Hill, wife of my son Henry C Hill and dau of Wm Crosby. Wm Crosby executor. WB 50 p 20 date May 31 1881 probate Mar 26 1883 Augusta Co;
Elizabeth was a nurse. She was placed as Manager of Ward in Western State Hospital (head nurse). She lived at her cousin William Crosby's home for 4 years prior to her death. It is said that after her death, her ghost haunted the Crosby Mansion for several weeks. I have a portrait of her.
BOND: 1830. Guardian Bond Book Augusta Co, VA Nov 1775 to Feb 1804 by Katherine Bushman 1979. Richard J. Hill, guardian; Rueben D. Hill, surety August 25, 1830 for Elizabeth E. Anderson, orphan of Alexander Anderson.
DEED: 1838. Elizabeth E. Hill wife of Richard J. Hill late of Augusta Co to Reuben D. Hill both of whom are now of the said county of Augusta. Whereas Richard J Hill on the 9th day of June 1836 exec. a deed to Reuben for debts, Elizabeth now joins in the deed. "one house and two lots in Mercersville near Jennings Gap in the county of Augusta. May 31 1838 rec. May 1838 DC 59 p 350
DEED: 1842. Pleasent Creasy and his wife Eliza W. Hill along with Elizabeth Hill divide two 40 acre tracts of land purchased by James Bayless. Oct 21 1842 in Vigo Co, IN. p. 608
CENSUS: 1850 haven't found her. Henry is living with Amos Crosby, Elizabeth's uncle.
CENSUS: 1860 Staunton VA p. 66 Elizabeth Hill age 46 attendant and widow working at Western Lunatic Asylum. Listed again p. 106 Staunton Elizabeth Hill 57 Employee of Lunatic Asylum born VA.
CENSUS: 1870 Fisherville, Augusta Co Elizabeth Hill 57y living with Nimrod Green 42 and Amanda V. Green 32 and their family. She has $3000 in RE and $2000 in PP which is more than Nimrod has. (Is Amanda related?)
CENSUS: 1880 census Elizabeth Hill age 70 was living with her cousin William Crosby.
DEATH: Date of death given on tombstone and obituary. No Death certificate found in Augusta Co or Staunton in 1883 per Vital Records.
OBIT: Mrs. Elizabeth Hill died Feb. 20 near Staunton age 72 years 5 months, per March 6, 1883 issue of Staunton Spectator.
WILL: Elizabeth Hill names granddau. Sarah Elizabeth Hill to have whole estate; if she dies without issue then to her mother Rebecca Virginia Hill, wife of my son Henry C Hill and dau of Wm Crosby. Wm Crosby executor. WB 50 p 20 date May 31 1881 probate Mar 26 1883 Augusta Co;
BOND: 1830. Guardian Bond Book Augusta Co, VA Nov 1775 to Feb 1804 by Katherine Bushman 1979. Richard J. Hill, guardian; Rueben D. Hill, surety August 25, 1830 for Elizabeth E. Anderson, orphan of Alexander Anderson.
DEED: 1838. Elizabeth E. Hill wife of Richard J. Hill late of Augusta Co to Reuben D. Hill both of whom are now of the said county of Augusta. Whereas Richard J Hill on the 9th day of June 1836 exec. a deed to Reuben for debts, Elizabeth now joins in the deed. "one house and two lots in Mercersville near Jennings Gap in the county of Augusta. May 31 1838 rec. May 1838 DC 59 p 350
DEED: 1842. Pleasent Creasy and his wife Eliza W. Hill along with Elizabeth Hill divide two 40 acre tracts of land purchased by James Bayless. Oct 21 1842 in Vigo Co, IN. p. 608
CENSUS: 1850 haven't found her. Henry is living with Amos Crosby, Elizabeth's uncle.
CENSUS: 1860 Staunton VA p. 66 Elizabeth Hill age 46 attendant and widow working at Western Lunatic Asylum. Listed again p. 106 Staunton Elizabeth Hill 57 Employee of Lunatic Asylum born VA.
CENSUS: 1870 Fisherville, Augusta Co Elizabeth Hill 57y living with Nimrod Green 42 and Amanda V. Green 32 and their family. She has $3000 in RE and $2000 in PP which is more than Nimrod has. (Is Amanda related?)
CENSUS: 1880 census Elizabeth Hill age 70 was living with her cousin William Crosby.
DEATH: Date of death given on tombstone and obituary. No Death certificate found in Augusta Co or Staunton in 1883 per Vital Records.
OBIT: Mrs. Elizabeth Hill died Feb. 20 near Staunton age 72 years 5 months, per March 6, 1883 issue of Staunton Spectator.
WILL: Elizabeth Hill names granddau. Sarah Elizabeth Hill to have whole estate; if she dies without issue then to her mother Rebecca Virginia Hill, wife of my son Henry C Hill and dau of Wm Crosby. Wm Crosby executor. WB 50 p 20 date May 31 1881 probate Mar 26 1883 Augusta Co;
Inscription
TOMBSTONE: Elizabeth Hill died Feb. 20 1883 age 69y 2m 9d
Gravesite Details
She gave 10 grave lot to family of William Crosby.
Family Members
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