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John Hillary 1566–1625

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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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Hillary 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 15 Jun 1566 · Stoke Abbott, Dorset, England
Died 9 Sep 1625 · St. Dunstan, Stepney, Middlesex, England
Father John Hiller
Mother Mary Bernard
Spouse Anna King
Children Joane Hillier

Researchers connected through John Hillary 1566–1625

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1566, John Hillary entered the world in Stoke Abbott, Dorset, England, born to john hiller and mary bernard. John Hillary married anna king, and had children including joane hillier. John Hillary passed away in 1625 in St. Dunstan, Stepney, Middlesex, England.

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Life Timeline

1566
Birth of John Hillary in Stoke Abbott, Dorset, England
Birth
1625
Death of John Hillary in St Laurence, Chobham, Surrey, England
Death
1625
Burial of John Hillary in St. Dunstan, Stepney, Middlesex, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hillary

This ancestor line traces from Surrey, England (1542) to Stoke Abbott, Dorset, England (1566) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Hillary (1566–1625) was born in Stoke Abbott, Dorset, England and died in St. Dunstan, Stepney, Middlesex, 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 John 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.

John Hillary's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Hillary PTP
1566–1625
Stoke Abbott, Dorset, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Hillary's Descendants

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John Hillary PTP 1566–1625