Who was James Hilliard?

James Hilliard (1768–1832) was born in Hilliardston, Nash County, North Carolina, USA and died in Hilliardston, Nash County, North Carolina, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Hilliard 1768–1832

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

Born 30 Oct 1768 · Hilliardston, Nash County, North Carolina, USA

Died 6 Jul 1832 · Hilliardston, Nash County, North Carolina, USA

Father Col Isaac Hilliard

Mother Leah Crawford

Siblings Capt William Crafford Hilliard Pvt B 47Th Pa Infantry Veteran, Carew Hilliard, Col Isaac Hilliard Jr, Elias Hilliard, Elizabeth Betty Hillard, Elizabeth B Hilliard, Henry B Hilliard, Henry Hilliard, Martha Patsy Hilliard, Mary Polly Hilliard, Nancy Anne Hilliard, Nancy B Hilliard, Patsey Hilliard, Robert Carter Hilliard, William John Hilliard

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Immediate Family

Parents

Col Isaac Hilliard

Leah Crawford

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Children

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Biography

The story of James Hilliard began in 1768 in Hilliardston, Nash County, North Carolina, USA. James Hilliard passed away in 1832 in Hilliardston, Nash County, North Carolina, USA.

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1768

Birth of James Hilliard in Hilliardston, Nash County, North Carolina, USA

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1832

Death of James Hilliard in Hilliardston, Nash County, North Carolina, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Hilliard

This ancestor line traces from Bertie, Northampton, North Carolina, USA (1738) to Hilliardston, Nash County, North Carolina, USA (1768) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Hilliard (1768–1832) was born in Hilliardston, Nash County, North Carolina, USA and died in Hilliardston, Nash County, North Carolina, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 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 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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