James Hill (1646–1707) was born in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Hill 1646–1707

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 15 May 1646 · Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Died 8 Oct 1707 · Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Father John Ellis Hill

Mother Frances L Tilden Hill

Siblings Ann Hill, Frances Hill, Hannah Hill, John Hill, Jonathan Hill, Martha Hill, Mary Ann Hill, Mercy Hill, Rebecca Joseph Gray Hill, Ruth Hill, Samuel Hill, Sarah Hills Davis

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Ellis Hill

Frances L Tilden Hill

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1646, James Hill entered the world in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, born to john ellis hill and frances l tilden hill. James Hill passed away in 1707 in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1646

Birth of James Hill in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Birth

1707

Death of James Hill in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Hill

This ancestor line traces from Benenden, Kent, England, United Kingdom (1543) to Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1646) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Hill (1646–1707) was born in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 4 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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