Hill Robert

1817 -

• Name	Hill Robert
  Birth	3 May 1817	Tuscarawas Co, Salem Twp, OH
  Gender	Male
  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) [1]
  Person ID	I1229	My Genealogy
  Last Modified	30 May 2003

  
  

  Father	Hill Jesse,   b. Abt 1760, Culpeper Co, VA d. 28 Mar 1844, Tuscarawas Co, OH (Age 84 years)
  Mother	Vaughn Mary Ann,   b. Abt 1779, Virginia d. Mar 1834, Tuscarawas Co, OH (Age 55 years)
  Marriage	1805	probably Hampshire Co, VA
  Family ID	F841	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Wise Catherine,   b. 5 Apr 1820, Coshocton Co, OH
  Marriage	12 Oct 1844
  Children	1. Hill George D.,   b. Abt 1845, Ohio   2. Hill Milton B.,   b. Abt 1846   3. Hill Mattie E.,   b. Abt 1851   4. Hill William M.,   b. Abt 1854   5. Hill Thomas   6. Hill Alice A.
  Family ID	F972	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	6 May 2003

  
  

• Sources

  [S72] (Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago 1884).