Maj. Thomas Hill, of the Virginia Militia

Not the same as Colonel Thomas Hill

MAJOR THOMAS HILL, son of Captain Thomas Hill and Mary Piersey, was born in the Town of York, on October 6, 1634. He received a grant of 3000 acres from Jane, widow of Edward Bland, on the lower part of the James River. A contemporary wrote in 1669 that Thomas Hill had a fine house, sewed much hemp and flax, and had 40 Black slaves. Finally, described as one who kept a good house, lived bravely, and was a true lover of Virginia. Thomas was a major in the Virginia militia. He married Frances Unknown in 1657.

MAJOR THOMAS HILL, son of Captain Thomas Hill and Mary Piersey, was born in the Town of York, on October 6, 1634. He received a grant of 3000 acres from Jane, widow of Edward Bland, on the lower part of the James River. A contemporary wrote in 1669 that Thomas Hill had a fine house, sewed much hemp and flax, and had 40 Black slaves. Finally, described as one who kept a good house, lived bravely, and was a true lover of Virginia. Thomas was a major in the Virginia militia. He married Frances Unknown in 1657.

Maj. Thomas Hill, of the Virginia Militia

Suggested edit: If son Henry was born in 1663, then this birthdate can't be correct. Others have 1634. Typo?
Contributor: Alice Ann Fesmire (48892830)* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Feb 6 2024, 15:34:13 UTC