Lineage not confirmable at this point:
Robert Hill (
William Hill (1636-1685) born Northumberland, VA m. Anne Bradshaw (1639-?)
William Hill (1660-1745) born Northumberland, VA m. Anne Chiswell (1667-1701)
John Hill (1691-1743) born Northumberland, VA m. Elizabeth “Betty” Hammond (1713-1771)
Charles Hill (1742-1834) born Richmond Co, VA m. unknown
Charles Hill (about 1770-1837) born Patterson Creek, Hampshire Co, WV m. Charity Vaughn (1771-1843)
Lineage confirmed:
Robert William Hill (1800-before 1830) born Hampshire Co, WV m. Hannah Van Buskirk (1800-1870)
Susan Hill (1822-1889) born Tuscarawas Co, OH m. Jeremiah Weidner (1815-1889)
Geographical Note: Hampshire County was organized in 1757 in lands owned by Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron along the western frontier of the Colony of Virginia. During the Civil War Virginia was split and in 1863 Hampshire County became part of the new state of West Virginia.
1770 ▸ Birth of Charles Hill in Hampshire Co, West Virginia.
1771 ▸ Birth of Charity Vaughn in Hampshire Co, VA.
1799 ▸ Marriage of Charles Hill and Charity Vaughn in Culpeper Co, VA.
1800 ▸ February 26. Birth of son, Robert William, in Hampshire Co, VA.
1802 ▸ May 9. Birth of son, Charles, in Culpeper Co, VA.
1804 ▸ March 18. Birth of son, Joseph, in Hampshire Co, VA.
1806 ▸ May 25. Birth of daughter, Margaret, in Culpeper Co, VA.
1808 ▸ October 14. Birth of daughter, Catherine.
1809 ▸ December 4. Birth of son, John, in Tuscarawas Co, OH.
1812 ▸ November 8. Birth of son, William H, in Tuscarawas Co, OH.
1814 ▸ January 21. Birth of daughter, Nancy.
1817 ▸ July 7. Birth of son, Jesse.
1819 ▸ November 21. Birth of son, Thomas.
1837 ▸ Death of Charles Hill in Salem Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH, at age 67. Buried in Kings United Brethren Church Cemetery, Tuscarawas, OH.
1843 ▸ Death of Charity Vaughn Hill in Salem Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH, at age 72. Buried in Kings United Brethren Church Cemetery, Tuscarawas, OH.
HANNAH VAN BUSKIRK
Parents were Isaac Van Buskirk, born about 1775 in Virginia and Regina Smith, born 1779 in Chamburgsburg, Franklin Co, Pennsylvania.
1799 ▸ Marriage of Isaac and Regina in Chamburgsburg, PA.
1800 ▸ November 22. Birth of Hannah Van Buskirk in Virginia.
1822 ▸ January 15. Marriage of Robert W. Hill and Hannah Van Buskirk in Warwick Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH.
1822 ▸ January 13. Birth of Susan Hill in Trenton, Tuscarawas Co, OH.
1845 ▸ April 10. Marriage of Susan Hill and Jeremiah Weidner in Warwick Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH.
Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co
1884
Part V.
Biographical Sketches.
Oxford Township –
JESSE HILL, farmer, P.O. Newcomerstown, was born in this county in April, 1813, and is a son of Jesse and Mary Hill, natives of Virginia, of English descent. The former, who was a son of Charles Hill, died Mar. 28, 1844, the latter died Mar. 28, 1834. They had a family of nine children, five boys and four girls, five living. Our subject is a twin brother of Isaac Hill, of Salem Township. He was married, April. 14, 1839, to Rebecca Hagans, a native of Guernsey County, Ohio. She was born near Winchester, in March, 1822, and is a daughter of Charles and Margaret (Bailes) Hagans, the former from Pennsylvania, died in 1857, aged sixty years; the latter died in the West, in about the year 1876, aged seventy-six. Mrs. Jesse Hill is a twin sister of Susan, who died at the age of twenty-four years and they were members of a family of thirteen children, six boys and seven girls, five deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hill are the parents of six children, three boys and three girls, two of each deceased. The survivors are Isaac, and Floe, wife of William Harvey, who has one child – Blanche. Mr. Hill owns 214 acres of land in this township. Our subject’s daughter, Susan, was married to Jesse Osler, of Pottawattamie County, Iowa. They were killed with their two children, Rolly W., aged seven years, and Neva May, aged five years, by a cyclone which swept away the house. This occurred June 1879.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio – Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 – Page 870
Oxford Township –
G.W. HOGUE and his son, Evans M. Hogue, P.O. Newcomerstown, are farmers and stock-raisers in that township. Mr. Hogue, Sr. was born near St. Clairsville, Belmont Co., Ohio, Mar 28, 1820, and is a son of Solomon and Sarah (Seaman) Hogue. The former born in Loudoun County, Va., in 1789, came to Ohio with his parents in the year 1801 and in 1813 married Sarah Seaman, who was born in Ohio County, Va., near West Liberty. G.W. Hogue was married, Sept. 7, 1843, in Guernsey County, Ohio, to Martha Harris, born in Tuscarawas County, Oxford Township, near Newcomerstown, Oct. 17, 1822. She is a daughter of George and Mary (Evans) Harris; the former, who came to Ohio in 1807, was born in Ohio County, Va., July 1, 1788, died July 23, 1854. The latter was born in July, 1797, died April 9, 1839. They were married Oct. 10, 1815. Mr. Harris was a farmer and stock-raiser and land speculator. Mr. and Mrs. Hogue had a family of two children – Martha R., born Jan. 8, 1845, died June 19, 1849, and Evans M., born May 9, 1850, in Linn County, Iowa. Evans M. Hogue was twice married. On the first occasion, Aug. 23, 1874, to Mary E. Hill, born in Salem Township, this county, January 21, 1848, died Sept. 3, 1875, and a daughter of Isaac, Sr., and Eliza (Booth) Hill. One child was born to this union, May 23, 1875, and died June 20, of the same year. For his second wife he chose, in 1876, Florence A. Harris, born in the neighborhood of Port Washington, Salem Township, this county, Aug. 6, 1856, and a daughter of Isaac E. and Sarah A. (Price) Harris. The former, who was a farmer near Newcomerstown, was born August. 21, 1825, died Mar. 17, 1857. The latter was born Dec. 18, 1827. They were married July 11, 1844, and were both natives of Ohio. Evans M. Hogue and wife have a family of two children – Estella May, born May 13, 1877, and Claude Harris, born Jan. 14, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Hogue have been members of the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1853, and their son and his wife are also members.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio – Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 – Page 870
Salem Township –
HEBBORD HILL (deceased, was born in Culpepper County, Va., March 16, 1806, son of Jesse and Mary Hill, natives of Virginia, and who came to Ohio, where they remained through life. Hebbord was married, Oct. 8, 1832, to Eleanor Booth, born in England June 5, 1811, daughter of Daniel and Sarah Booth, who crossed the ocean and settled in Oxford Township, this county, when Eleanor was a child. To Mr. and Mrs. Hill were born nine children – William Sarah, Eliza J., Martha, George, James, Nancy, Catherine and Jesse. Mr. Hill was engaged in farming during the greater part of his life, and at his death, which occurred March 27, 1859, owned 600 acres of land, where his widow and family still reside. Mr. Hill was a successful farmer, an esteemed citizen, and for over twenty-six years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he was also class leader for ten years.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio – Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 – Page 904
Salem Township –
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 1846; 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., survives. The deceased are Joseph B. and Mary E., twins, Sarah J. and George W.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio – Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 – Page 905
Salem Township –
JOHN W. HILL, farmer, P.O. Port Washington, was born in this county, March 5, 1837, son of Isaac and Eliza Hill, both natives and residents in this county. John W. has been a lifelong and a successful farmer. He owns 173 acres of land, well improved. He was married, September 26, 1862, to Sarah H. Tidrick, born in this county July 16, 1840, daughter of John and Joanna Tidrick, both of whom yet survive. Of the eight children born unto them, seven are living, viz: Elmer E., Eliza E., Anna B., Ada M., Lula M., Albert B. and John W. Mary E. was born January 4, 1863, and died the same year.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio – Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 – Page 905
Salem Township –
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.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio – Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 – Page 905