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George Hills 1578–1649

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have George Hills 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Nov 1578 · Great Burstead, Essex, , England
Died 24 Mar 1649 · Billerica, Essex, , England
Spouse Mary Symonds
Children Margery Hill

Researchers connected through George Hills 1578–1649

and 1 more tree owner connected with George Hills 1578–1649

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Mary Symonds

Biography

George Hills was born in 1578 in Great Burstead, Essex, England. George Hills married mary symonds, and had children including margery hill. George Hills passed away in 1649 in Billerica, Essex, England.

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Life Timeline

1578
Birth of George Hills in Great Burstead, Essex, England
Birth
1649
Death of George Hills in Billerica, Essex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Hills

This ancestor line traces from Billericay, Essex, England (1548) to Great Burstead, Essex, England (1578) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

George Hills (1578–1649) was born in Great Burstead, Essex, , England and died in Billerica, Essex, , England. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George 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.

Related Records

George Hills's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Hills PTP
1578–1649
Great Burstead, Essex, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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George Hills's Descendants

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George Hills PTP 1578–1649