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Raymond Leslie “Ray” Hill

Birth	:	19 Mar 1918 Warren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 Nov 1973 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Graham Cemetery, Mingo, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7839500, -93.3182140
Description	:	Raymond Leslie Hill, known as Ray, was born on a farm in rural Iowa, the homestead in Jackson Township, Warren County. He loved playing softball on various teams. Normally he played third base, but he would occasionally pitch as well, though he preferred third base. A photograph of him posing with some of his brothers in their uniforms may be among the artifacts in the museum in Maxwell, Iowa. This photograph is probably from his younger days, when he was living in Iowa, before he had played on any teams in South Dakota. In South Dakota, he first played for... Read More	Raymond Leslie Hill, known as Ray, was born on a farm in rural Iowa, the homestead in Jackson Township, Warren County. He loved playing softball on various teams. Normally he played third base, but he would occasionally pitch as well, though he preferred third base. A photograph of him posing with some of his brothers in their uniforms may be among the artifacts in the museum in Maxwell, Iowa. This photograph is probably from his younger days, when he was living in Iowa, before he had played on any teams in South Dakota. In South Dakota, he first played for the Lake Preston Divers. He was a very young kid at the time. There were tournaments and occasionally he would play. His family and farm obligations probably weighed heavily on his decision whether or not to play in games relatively far from home. Ray played with a classic glove, with none of the webbing seen in modern-day gloves, similar to something Babe Ruth would have used. Often he’d come home with a very red, sore hand. Later in life, he was often the oldest man on the squad, surrounded by much younger men. Ray Hill played for four teams while living in South Dakota: the Bryant Bombers, the Erwin Eagles, the Lake Preston Divers, and the team in Lake Norden. He was closing in on fifty when he had to quit. He couldn't run like he had. He may have been in the first stages of emphysema, which is ultimately what killed him. He was a smoker, and frequently used a pipe.

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Where is Raymond Leslie “Ray” Hill's memorial?
Raymond Leslie “Ray” Hill's memorial is located at: Graham Cemetery, Mingo, Jasper County, USA.
When did Raymond Leslie “Ray” Hill death?
Raymond Leslie “Ray” Hill death on 26 Nov 1973 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Raymond Leslie “Ray” Hill's memorial?
Latitude: 41.7839500
Longitude: -93.3182140

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Martin Hill

(1882 - 1954)

Maeola Iva “Nell” Conner Hill

(1887 - 1942)

Spouse

Marilyn June Hay Hill

(1927 - 2019)

Siblings

Dorothy Mae Hill Bonney

(1910 - 1973)

Clarence Conner Hill

(1914 - 1920)

Charles Martin “Chick” Hill Jr.

(1915 - 1966)

George Wendell Hill

(1922 - 1985)

Cecil Wayne Hill

(1929 - 1929)

Children

Carol Jean Hill Chitty

(1945 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Graham Cemetery
Mingo, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7839500, -93.3182140

2. Sams Pioneer Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7472000, -93.3016968

3. Ashton Chapel and Cemetery
Mingo, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8163000, -93.2855000

4. Farrar Cemetery
Farrar, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8058776, -93.3690155

5. Greencastle Cemetery
Green Castle, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7431000, -93.2654000

6. Kintz Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8143997, -93.2514038

7. Perin Cemetery (Defunct)
Clyde, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8088930, -93.2432600

8. Holy Cross Cemetery
Washington Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7934900, -93.4015000

9. Union Chapel Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7869301, -93.2329025

10. Fisher Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7392006, -93.2508011

11. Deeter Cemetery
Clyde, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8628000, -93.3128500

12. Church of the Brethren Cemetery
Washington Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8347340, -93.4017630

13. McKeever Cemetery
Colfax, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7192001, -93.2517014

14. Franklin Cemetery
Franklin Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7145267, -93.3807206

15. Peoria Cemetery
Indian Creek Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -93.3811035

16. Deeter Cemetery
Collins, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8628006, -93.2514038

17. Shipp Cemetery
Oswalt, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6972108, -93.2668723

18. Bethel Cemetery
Baxter, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8196983, -93.1980972

19. Mount Zion Cemetery
Washington Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8352610, -93.4345230

20. Raridon Cemetery
Baxter, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8416550, -93.2002032

21. Mitchellville Cemetery
Mitchellville, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6724790, -93.3505460

22. Brubaker Cemetery
Maxwell, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8847198, -93.3916702

23. Collins Cemetery
Collins, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8983002, -93.2902985

24. Byers Cemetery
Elkhart, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7872009, -93.4781036