According to the SSDI, Hobert's last residence was Davisville, Wood Co., WV. Hobert is mentioned in the book: The History of Wood County, West Virginia 1980, The West Augusta Historical & Genealogical Society Taylor Publishing Co., Paoli, PA; Dallas, TX
BIRTH:
"Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XF45-XBD : 19 February 2021), Willis Hadlin, 1878.MILITARY:
"United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZNQ-DHC : 13 March 2018), Willis James Hodlin, 1917-1918; citing Pittsfield City, Massachusetts, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,674,426.
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"United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V12F-Q97 : 9 March 2018), Willis James Hodlin, 1942; citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).1880 US Census:
"United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZZX-V8Q : 20 August 2017), Willis J Hodlin in household of Stephen D Hodlin, Chazy, Clinton, New York, United States; citing enumeration district ED 17, sheet 240D, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0819; FHL microfilm 1,254,819.1892 New York State Census:
"New York State Census, 1892," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQ9G-NL8 : 11 March 2018), Willis Hodlin, 1892; citing Chazy, E.D. 02, county offices, New York; FHL microfilm 863,412.1900 US Census:
"United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M95F-6NJ : accessed 23 April 2018), Willis J Hodlen in household of Stephen D Hodlen, Pittsfield city Ward 1, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 64, sheet 5B, family 95, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,632.1910 US Census:
"United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2NJ-R5P : accessed 14 November 2018), Willis J Hodlin, Pittsfield Ward 3, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 72, sheet 2B, family 44, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 573; FHL microfilm 1,374,586.1920 US Census:
"United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXTK-VFN : accessed 14 November 2018), Willis J Hodlin, Pittsfield Ward 3, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States; citing ED 61, sheet 9A, line 38, family 164, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 680; FHL microfilm 1,820,680.1930 US Census:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XQ2R-82Z : accessed 14 November 2018), Willis J Hodlin, Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 56, sheet 11A, line 29, family 205, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 885; FHL microfilm 2,340,620.1940 US Census:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K46B-R7N : 15 March 2018), Willis J Hodlin, Ward 3, Pittsfield, Pittsfield City, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 2-96, sheet 1A, line 30, family 9, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 1569.1950 US Census:
United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: 3488; Sheet Number: 2; Enumeration District: 2-124SSDI:
"United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JB27-YZ6 : 19 May 2014), Willis Hodlin, Nov 1962; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).OBITUARY:
The Berkshire Eagle (Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA) - Monday, 26 Nov 1962
Willis J. Hodlin
Willis J. Hodlin, 84, of 88 Newell St. died Saturday morning at his home.
Born in Chalet, Vt., he lived here most of his life and had been employed by the General Electric Co. 45 years, retiring 12 years ago. He was a member of the First Methodist Church, Mystic Lodge of Masons, Mount Greylock Lodge of Odd Fellow, Collina Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, GE Quarter Century Club and GE Pensioners Club.
Besides his wife, the former Blanche Kinne, he leaves a sister, Mrs. Walter Ringie of Pittsfield, and several nephews and nieces.
Services will be tomorrow afternoon at 2 at the Wellington Funeral Home. The Rev. Jesse S. Greene, pastor of First Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Pittsfield Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Members of the Mystic Lodge of Masons will meet at the funeral home this evening at 8 to conduct a Masonic service.
The omission of flowers is requested.
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The Berkshire Eagle (Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA) -
Tuesday, 27 Nov 1962 (page 15)
Willis J. Hodlin
Services for Willis J. Hodlin were held this afternoon at the Wellington Funeral Home. The Rev. Jesse S. Greene, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiated. Burial was in Pittsfield Cemetery.
Bearers were Stephen G. Wooliver, Richard T. Johnson, Richard B. Shipton, Charles R. Chapel, Arthur W. Linke and John O. Cross.BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114025130/willis-james-hodlin: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Willis James Hodlin (28 Sep 1878–24 Nov 1962), Find a Grave Memorial ID 114025130, citing Pittsfield Cemetery, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by J. A. Romeo (contributor 48147532).
BURIAL:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114025332/blanche-rovilla-hodlin: accessed 19 February 2023), memorial page for Blanche Rovilla Kinne Hodlin (Jan 1885–8 Jun 1970), Find a Grave Memorial ID 114025332, citing Pittsfield Cemetery, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by J. A. Romeo (contributor 48147532).
Marriage Notes for Willis James Hodlin and Blanche Rovilla KINNE-2704
MARRIAGE:
The Berkshire Eagle
Saturday, 30 June 1956 - page 5
Marriage Intentions
Willis James Hodlin, 88 Newell St., and Blanche Kinne Darling, 88 Newell St.