4. | Hill Jesse was born Abt 1760, Culpeper Co, VA (son of Hill Charles and Unknown); died 28 Mar 1844, Tuscarawas Co, OH. 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]
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