Who was George Hyland?

George Hyland (1616–1692) was born in Surrey, England and died in Guilford, Connecticut, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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George Hyland 1616–1692

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 27 Jan 1616 · Surrey, England

Died 21 Jan 1692 · Guilford, Connecticut, USA

Father George Hiland Highland

Mother Margaretha Margaret Burkard

Spouse Elizabeth Boothe

Children George Hyland Highland

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Hiland Highland

Margaretha Margaret Burkard

Spouse(s)

Elizabeth Boothe

Children

George Hyland Highland

Biography

In 1616, George Hyland entered the world in Surrey, England, born to george hiland highland and margaretha margaret burkard. George Hyland married elizabeth boothe, and had children including george hyland highland. George Hyland passed away in 1692 in Guilford, Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of George Hyland in Surrey, England

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1692

Death of George Hyland in Guilford, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from George Hyland

This ancestor line traces from Ticehurst, Sussex, England (1575) to Surrey, England (1616) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Hyland (1616–1692) was born in Surrey, England and died in Guilford, Connecticut, USA. 3 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, 3 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.
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