Helen Hill (1803–1887) was born in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Helen Hill 1803–1887

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Aug 1803 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Died 21 Apr 1887 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland

Father James Hill

Mother Rebecca Gray

Siblings Alexander Hill, George Hill, James Hill, Jane Hill, John Hill, Thomas Gray Hill

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Hill

Rebecca Gray

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Children

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Biography

The story of Helen Hill began in 1803 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Helen Hill passed away in 1887 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

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1803

Birth of Helen Hill in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

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1887

Death of Helen Hill in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Helen Hill

This ancestor line traces from Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland (1388) to Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1803) across 13 generations.

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: Helen Hill (1803–1887) was born in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland. 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 Helen 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 13 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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