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Capt Joseph John Hill 1767–1829

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt Hill in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Jan 1767 · Flat Rock, Surry, North Carolina, USA
Died 6 Mar 1829 · Waynesboro, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
Father William Hill
Mother Hannah Halbert (1742–1833)
Spouse Obedience Cullum
Children James T Hill Sr

Researchers connected through Capt Hill 1767–1829

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Biography

The story of Capt Joseph John Hill began in 1767 in Flat Rock, Surry, North Carolina, USA. Capt Joseph John Hill married obedience cullum, and had children including james t hill sr. Capt Joseph John Hill passed away in 1829 in Waynesboro, Wayne, Tennessee, USA.

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Life Timeline

1767
Birth of Capt Joseph John Hill in Flat Rock, Surry, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1829
Death of Capt Joseph John Hill in Waynesboro, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt Hill

This ancestor line traces from Caroline, Virginia, United States (1742) to Flat Rock, Surry, North Carolina, USA (1767) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Capt Hill (1767–1829) was born in Flat Rock, Surry, North Carolina, USA and died in Waynesboro, Wayne, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Capt Hill's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Capt Joseph John Hill PTP
1767–1829
Flat Rock, Surry, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Unknown
Hannah Elizabeth Halbert PTP
1742–1833
Caroline, Virginia, Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Capt Hill's Descendants

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Capt Joseph John Hill PTP 1767–1829