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Richard Hillman 1682–1743

Public Tree Person

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Hillman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 3 independent trees

Born 07 Oct 1682 · Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States
Died 26 Mar 1743 · Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Hillman
Mother Hannah Cottle
Siblings Benjamin Hillman, Jonathan Hillman, Mehitable Hillman, Samuel Hillman

Researchers connected through Richard Hillman 1682–1743

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1682, Richard Hillman entered the world in Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States, born to john hillman and hannah cottle. Richard Hillman passed away in 1743 in Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1682
Birth of Richard Hillman in Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1743
Death of Richard Hillman in Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Hillman

This ancestor line traces from Sisten, Gloucestershire, England (1594) to Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States (1682) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Hillman (1682–1743) was born in Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States and died in Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Richard 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.
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.

Richard Hillman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Hillman PTP
1682–1743
Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Hillman's Descendants

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Richard Hillman PTP 1682–1743