Notes:

ROBERT HILL. retired farmer, P. O. Port Washington, was born in Salem Township May 3, 1817. He is a son of Jesse and Mary Hill, natives of Virginia, who emigrated to this township and county in 1806, and were thus among the earliest pioneers. Robert was the youngest of nine children, five of whom survive, and while yet a boy his parents died and he was thrown upon his own resources to struggle with the world. After completing his education. he began clerking in a dry goods store. continuing for twenty years. At first he received but $50 a year, but the salary was advanced until it reached $300. Mr. Hill then turned his attention to farming. He purchased a farm of 195 acres, and added to it until his possessions reached 620 acres. He still retains 550 acres of well improved land. He was married; October 12, 1844, to Catherine. daughter of Christian and Sarah Wise, of Coshocton County. She was born in that county April 5, 1820. To them have been born six children. of whom only two, Milton B. and William M., survive. The deceased are George D., Mattie E., Thomas and Alice A. Mr. and Mrs. Hill are members of the Methodist Church. Mr. Hill's life has been very successful. commencing with nothing, he has by his application and energy accumulated a goodly share of property. (Page 905)

Robert married Wise Catherine 12 Oct 1844. Catherine (daughter of Wise Christian and Unknown Sarah) was born 5 Apr 1820, Coshocton Co, OH. [Group Sheet]

1. Hill George D. was born Abt 1845, Ohio.
2. Hill Milton B. was born Abt 1846.
3. Hill Mattie E. was born Abt 1851.
4. Hill William M. was born Abt 1854.
5. Hill Thomas
6. Hill Alice A.

Notes:

“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)

Jesse and Mary Ann had 9 children: Herbert Smallwood, Elexander, Margaret, Nancy, Isaac, Jesse Jr., Eli, Eleanor and Robert.

“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)

Birth:
between 1760-1770

Jesse married Vaughn Mary Ann 1805, probably Hampshire Co, VA. Mary (daughter of Vaughn Robert and Black Eleanor) was born Abt 1779, Virginia; died Mar 1834, Tuscarawas Co, OH. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
between 1750-1770

Notes:

Listed in will of father, John Hill, dated 4/16/1767.

Charles married Unknown. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Black Eleanor. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

See “Registers of North Farnham parish 1663-1814 Richmond Co, VA” by Geo. H.S. King (1966) p. 94, for list of children’s births.
Death, Will Bk A p442-3, May 7, 1766.
Note from Slandingham genealogy, Ancestry.com.

Died:
or 5/7/1766?

John married Hammond Elizabeth “Betty” 13 Aug 1739, St. Anne’s Parish, Richmond Co, VA. Elizabeth (daughter of Hammond John and Dobyns Katherine Lucy) was born 17 Oct 1713, Essex, VA; died 24 Aug 1771, Culpeper Co, VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Betty was born either in North Farnham Parish, Richmond, VA or in Essex, VA, as per Hill Family of Colonial Virginia
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~lawdeda/pafg01.htm#811