On 5 Sep 1888 William Haliburton married Rachel Priscilla Dean in Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Born on 16 Jul 1871 in Diligent River, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8,13 Rachel Priscilla died in Diligent River, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 15 Dec 1953; she was 82.8 Buried on 19 Dec 1953 in Diligent River, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8

Burton and Rachel Hiltz with five children resided at Polling District No. 35 [Diligent River], Cumberland County, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. Burton Hiltz was a cook. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Cumberland County, ED 30-E1, Polling District No. 35, p. 1)

The 1911 Canadian federal census states that Mrs Burton Hilts with six children resided at Diligent River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. The family were Baptists. The census records that “her husband was at Newville cooking taken there”. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Cumberland Co., ED 42-10, Diligent River Polling District No. 35, p. 9)

According to the 1911 Canadian federal census, Burton Hiltz resided at Newville, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. He was married. He was a cook running a boarding house [in a lumber camp]. He was a Baptist. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Cumberland Co., ED 42-23, Parrsboro East Polling District No. 38, p. 9)

The widow Rachel Hiltz with seven children resided at Diligent River, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1921 Canadian federal census. She owned their home although her eldest son Twining is listed as head of household. Niece Hilda May Hiltz lived in the household. Twining Hiltz was a farmer. Percy Hiltz was a labourer. The family were Methodists. (RG 31-C-1, Nova Scotia, Cumberland Co., ED 55-32, Diligent River, pp. 2-3)

On 11 Sep 1890 Alexander St.Clair married Martha E. Palmer in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.17 Born on 4 Dec 1865 in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.17 Martha E. died in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., on 24 May 1915; she was 49.17 Occupation: Bookbinder.

Alexander and Martha Hiltz with three daughters resided at 8 Street, Somerville, Massachusetts according to the 1900 United States federal census. They rented their home. Martha Hiltz had given birth to three children before 1900 of whom all were living. Alexander Hiltz was a blacksmith. He immigrated to the United States from Nova Scotia in 1883 and was naturalized. (T623-665, Massachusetts, Middlesex Co., ED 931, Somerville ward 2, p. 1B)

Th 1910 United States federal census states that Alexander and Martha Hiltz with three daughters resided at 764 Fifth Street, [South] Boston, Massachusetts. They rented their home. Martha Hiltz had given birth to three children before 1910 of whom all were living. Alexander Hiltz was a blacksmith in carriage work. He immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1883 and was naturalized. (T624-619, Massachusetts, Suffolk Co., ED 1470, Boston ward 14, p. 1B)

Martha Hiltz died from cancer of the stomach.

According to the 1930 United States federal census, the widower Alexander Hiltz with three adult daughters resided at 89 North Central Avenue, Quincy, Massachusetts. Alexander Hiltz owned their home which was worth USD 9300.00. They owned a radio set. Alexander Hiltz was a machinist for an oil company. Bertha Hiltz was a bookkeeper for a missionary board. Ethel Hiltz was a teacher in a public school. Alexander Hiltz immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1883 and was naturalized. (T626-936, Massachusetts, Norfolk Co., ED 107, Quincy ward 5, p. 24B)

The widower Alexander Hiltz with three adult daughters resided at 89 North Central Avenue, Quincy, Massachusetts according to the 1940 United States federal census. He owned their home which was worth USD 3750.00. Alexander Hiltz was a machinist for an oil refinery. Bertha Hiltz was a bookkeeper for a missionary board. Ethel Hiltz was a school teacher in a public school. Alexander Hiltz immigrated to the United States from Nova Scotiaand was naturalized. (T627-1631, Massachusetts, Norfolk Co., ED 11-228, Quincy ward 5, p. 5B)

On 25 Aug 1892 Walter Henry married Edith L. Berry in Charlestown, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.17,134 Born on 31 Mar 1868 in Advocate, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Edith L. died in Everett, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., in 1939; she was 70.17

Walter and Edith Hiltz with three daughters resided at 32 Courtland Street, Everett, Massachusetts according to the 1900 United States federal census. They rented their home. Edith Hiltz had given birth to three children before 1900 of whom all were living. Walter Hiltz was a carpenter. He immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1889 and was not naturalized. Edith Hiltz immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1889 and was not naturalized. (T623-742, Massachusetts, Middlesex Co., ED 742, Everett ward 1, p. 11A)

The 1910 United States federal census states that Walter and Edith Hiltz with four children resided at 18 K.K. Terrace, Everett, Massachusetts. They rented their home. Edith Hiltz had given birth to four children before 1910 of whom all were living. [Their nephew] John W. Hiltz was a lodger in the household. Walter Hiltz was a carpenter. John Hiltz was a moulder in a brass factory. Walter and Edith Hiltz immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1890 and were naturalized. John W. Hiltz immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1909 and was not naturalized. (T624-598, Massachusetts, Middlesex Co., ED 812, Everett ward 5, p. 11A)

According to the 1920 United States federal census, Walter and Edith Hiltz with three children resided at 18 K.K. Terrace, Everett, Massachusetts. They owned their home on which they had a mortgage. Her brother Martin Barry and their niece Annie Laura Brown lived in the household. His nephew John W. Hiltz lived in the household. Walter Hiltz and Martin Barry were house carpenters. Mabel Hiltz was a bookkeeper in an office. Laura Hiltz was a stitcher in a shoe factory. John Hiltz was a moulder in an iron factory. Walter Hiltz immigrated to the United States from Nova Scotia in 1890 and was naturalized in 1895. Edith Hiltz immigrated to the United States from Nova Scotia in 1886 and was naturalized in 1895. John Hiltz immigrated to the United States from Nova Scotia in 1909 and was naturalized in 1918. Martin Barry immigrated to the United States from Nova Scotia in 1890 and was naturalized in 1904. Annie Laura Brown immigrated to the United States from Nova Scotia in 1913 and was not naturalized. (T625-709, Massachusetts, Middlesex Co., ED 141, Everett ward 5, p. 6A)

Walter and Edith Hiltz with an adult daughter resided at 18 K.K. Terrace, Everett, Massachusetts according to the 1930 United States federal census. They owned their home which was valued at USD 5000.00. They owned a radio set. Their daughter and son-in-law Laura and Arnold Berry lived in the household. Her brother Leonard Berry lived in the household. Walter Hiltz was a carpenter in a department shop. Mabel Hiltz was a bookkeeper in a shoe machine company. Laura Berry was a presser in a shoe factory. Arnold Berry was a rigger in yacht building. Leonard Berry was a master mariner on a yacht. Walter Hiltz immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1890 and was naturalized. Edith Hiltz immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1890 and was naturalized. Arnold Berry immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1890 and was not naturalized. Leonard Berry immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1928 and was not naturalized. (T626-918, Massachusetts, Middlesex Co., ED 226, Everett ward 5, p. 7A)

The 1940 United States federal census, the widower Walter Hiltz resided 18 K.K. Terrace, Everett, Massachusetts. He owned his home which was valued at USD 3800.00. His daughter and son-in-law Mabel and Duncan Donald lived in the household. Walter Hiltz was a carpenter in a department store. Duncan Donald was an accountant in the shoe manufacturing industry. Walter Hiltz immigrated to the United States from Canada and was naturalized. Duncan Donald immigrated to the United States from Scotland and was naturalized. (T627-1605, Massachusetts, Middlesex Co., ED 9-144, Everett ward 5, p. 12B)