4. | Hill Isaac was born 5 Apr 1813, Port Washington, Tuscarawas Co, OH (son of Hill Jesse and Vaughn Mary Ann); died 11 Sep 1885, Tuscarawas Co, Salem Twp, OH; was buried , Centenary Cemetery, Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas Co, Salem Twp, OH. Notes:
Date of death is recorded as 9/11/1885 (72 y 5 m 6 d) in Tuscarawas County Cemetery Index.
“Jesse Hill, a Virginian, emigrated to the Tuscarawas Valley in 1806, and leased land in the southern part of the Salem tract, east of the river. In 1824, he purchased Lot 13 of this tract, where he lived till his death in 1844. A son, Isaac, dwells on the home place, and two other sons reside in the township. Charles Hill, brother of Jesse, came about the same time, leased and settled Lot 8 of the Salem tract, and remained a life-long resident of the township.” (Page 634)
“In the southeastern part of the township, in the extreme southwestern corner of Military Lot 31, is the Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church, a frame structure, erected in 1868, at a cost of about $2,200. The society of this edifice is a verv old one, and for many years met at the houses of Isaac Hill and others. A log sanctuary was then constructed, preceding the present edifice. Hubbard and Isaac Hill and Mr. Norris were early members. Revs. Parker Williams, John W. Minor and Mills were among its pioneer preachers. The society is a member of Liberty Circuit, which includes besides, this Liberty appointment in Guernsey County, People's Church in Oxford Township and
Wesley Chapel in Washington Township. Rev. W. L. Timberlake is the present pastor. About seventy names are enrolled on the membership of Centenary.” (Page 636)
“ISAAC HILL, farmer, P. O. Port Washington, one of the oldest pioneers of the county. was born on the farm he now occupies April 5, 1813, son of Jesse and Mary Hill, who emigrated to Ohio from Virginia soon after 1800, and settled on the farm where they remained till death. Jesse Hill died about 1816; his wife preceded him to the grave twelve years. Isaac was reared on the farm; acquired the best common school education that could be obtained in that early day. He has always followed farming, and owns 200 acres of excellent land, located here near the Tuscarawas River. He was married, October 16, 1835, to Eliza Booth, who was born in Oxford Township, January 17, 1820, daughter of Daniel and Sarah Booth, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hill are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They have been blessed with six children, but two of whom, John W. and Ellen A., survive. The deceased are Joseph B. and Mary E., twins, Sarah J. and George W.” (Page 905)
Buried:
Memorial ID 11918647 (findagrave.com)
Isaac married Booth Eliza Jane 16 Oct 1835. Eliza (daughter of Booth Daniel and Unknown Sarah) was born 17 Jan 1820, Tuscarawas Co, Oxford Twp, OH; died 18 Apr 1899; was buried , Centenary Cemetery, Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas Co, Salem Twp, OH. [Group Sheet]
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