Duplicate - Wm Hill

Question

Noticed this while doing research -

William Hill 34289 and William Hill 34290 appear to be the same person with dates of birth 2 year apart.

Answer 1

One lived only a year, and his parents gave their next child the same name.  At least that's how I interpret the data.

Answer 2

Yes they are. Have you merge items ??

Comments

They are not duplicates.  The sources, as presented, are difficult to verify.  Here is a General Register Office search result showing two William Hills, born fourth quarter 1840, and second quarter 1842, both in Northamptonshire and both with mother Knighton.  Please do not merge them.