Captain John "Big John" Hill

War of 1812 info from U.S. Army,
Register of Enlistments prior to
the Peace Establishment of 17 May
1815 John Hill's description:
Age 45. Enlistment #3230
Enlisted 5 Aug 1812 Rank Soldier
16th USS Commander Bapt. Steele
Height: 5' 3.5,Eyes-Blue, Hair-Grey
Complexion-Light John Hill served
under General Jackson in the
Creek Indian War (1813–1814)
He was at the battle of the Horse Shoe
and was called by the Indians
"Captain Big John Hill" Indians because
of his size and strength.

Parents:
Father:William Hill (1737-1792)
Mother:Hannah Elizabeth Halbert (1742-1833)

Spouse:
Obedience Cullum (1768-1850)
Married 1784
13 children were born into this union.

Children:  

• 1. William (1787-1842)
• 2. Elizabeth (1788-1822)
• 3. Nancy (1792-1842)
• 4. James (1794-1880)
• 5. Gresham (1797-1820)
• 6. Frances (1798-1842)
• 7. Cynthia (1803-1870)
• 8. John Green (1804-1875)
• 9. Naomi (1805-1881)
• 10.Mary (1810-1876)
• 11.Martha M (1814-1855)
• 12.Thomas Williamson (1816-1897)
• 13 Martin Hill (1818-)

References

• Listed as child of < DAR Ancestor #: A056136 >
• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Sep 9 2022, 13:05:56 UTC

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• Residence: Wayne, Tennessee, United States - 1820
  • Reference: MyHeritage Family Trees - SmartCopy: Feb 4 2023, 10:02:21 UTC