Who was Jonathan Hill?

Jonathan Hill (1640–1710) was born in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jonathan Hill 1640–1710

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

Born 12 Jul 1640 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts

Died 12 Feb 1710 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts

Father John Hill

Mother Frances Unknown

Spouse Mary Unknown

Siblings Ebenezer Hill, Hannah Hill, Israel Hill, John Hill, Martha Hill, Mary Hill, Mehitable Hill, Mercy Hill, Rebecca Hill, Ruth Hill, Samuel Hill

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Hill

Frances Unknown

Spouse(s)

Mary Unknown

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1640, Jonathan Hill entered the world in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, born to john hill and frances unknown. Jonathan Hill married mary unknown. Jonathan Hill passed away in 1710 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts.

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1640

Birth of Jonathan Hill in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts

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1710

Death of Jonathan Hill in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Hill

This ancestor line traces from England (1605) to Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts (1640) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jonathan Hill (1640–1710) was born in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan 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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