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William John “Big Bill” Thill

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Birth	:	29 Jul 1875 New Albin, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Dec 1912 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Burial	:	Saint Ambrose Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5932999, -93.6464005
Plot	:	Blk 10 Lot 100
Description	:	William Thill, 70, a former resident of Postville, passed away at a hospital in Minneapolis, Minn. Saturday evening following an illness of seven years' duration. Mr. Thill had lived in that city about 15 years. J. E. Horgan, brother-in-law, accompanied by J. J. Thill, a brother, of Dubuque, went to Minneapolis Sunday to attend the funeral services which were held on Monday morning at eleven o'clock in St. Mary's church in that city. Mr. Thill was born in Postville as the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Thill, pioneer settlers here. He is survived by his brother,... Read More	William Thill, 70, a former resident of Postville, passed away at a hospital in Minneapolis, Minn. Saturday evening following an illness of seven years' duration. Mr. Thill had lived in that city about 15 years. J. E. Horgan, brother-in-law, accompanied by J. J. Thill, a brother, of Dubuque, went to Minneapolis Sunday to attend the funeral services which were held on Monday morning at eleven o'clock in St. Mary's church in that city. Mr. Thill was born in Postville as the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Thill, pioneer settlers here. He is survived by his brother, John Thill, of Dubuque, and his sister, Mrs. J. E. Horgan of this city. Postville Herald newspaper clipping, hand dated 1947, Nov. 22. And a correction: Born: July 29, 1875, New Albin, IA – Died: December 24, 1912, Chicago, IL

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Where is William John “Big Bill” Thill's memorial?
William John “Big Bill” Thill's memorial is located at: Saint Ambrose Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, USA.
When did William John “Big Bill” Thill death?
William John “Big Bill” Thill death on 24 Dec 1912 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
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Latitude: 41.5932999
Longitude: -93.6464005

Family Members:

Parent

John J. Thill

(1841 - 1889)

Rebecca Ann Wagner Thill

(1846 - 1917)

Siblings

Lulu Thill Sires

(1868 - 1950)

John Charles Thill

(1869 - 1930)

Adeline Gert Thill Greeling

(1872 - 1946)

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