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Edward Richard Hill 1590–1624

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 May 1590 · Shropshire, England

Died 15 May 1624 · Elizabeth City, Virginia, British Colonial America

Father Col Robert Hill

Mother Judith Atkinson

Spouse Hannah Elizabeth Boyle Hill Spellman Mountney

Children Captain Thomas Hill

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S., Library of Congress Photo … Alabama, Surname Files Expanded

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Immediate Family

Parents

Col Robert Hill

Judith Atkinson

Spouse(s)

Hannah Elizabeth Boyle Hill Spellman Mountney

Mary Elizabeth Boyle

Children

Captain Thomas Hill

Biography

In 1590, Edward Richard Hill entered the world in Shropshire, England, born to col robert hill and judith atkinson. Edward Richard Hill married hannah elizabeth boyle hill spellman mountney, mary elizabeth boyle, and had children including captain thomas hill. Edward Richard Hill passed away in 1624 in Elizabeth City, Virginia, British Colonial America.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Record U.S., Library of Congress Photo Collection, 1840-2000
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Record Alabama, Surname Files Expanded

Life Timeline

1590

Birth of Edward Richard Hill in Shropshire, England

Birth

1624

Death of Edward Richard Hill in Elizabeth City, Virginia, British Colonial America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Hill

This ancestor line traces from Brereton, Cheshire, England (1462) to Shropshire, England (1590) across 6 generations.

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: Edward Hill (1590–1624) was born in Shropshire, England and died in Elizabeth City, Virginia, British Colonial America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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