Who was William Hill?

William Hill (1826–1904) was born in Virginia and died in White River Twp., Hamilton Co., Indiana. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Ora Hill 1826–1904

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Jul 1826 · Virginia

Died 21 Feb 1904 · White River Twp., Hamilton Co., Indiana

Father James M Hill

Mother Sarah Sally Edwards

Siblings Elizabeth Ann Hill, Francis Marion Hill, George Washington Hill, James Henry Hill, Letitia Lettie Jane Hill, Louisa Hill, Mahala Elzina El Hill, Nancy Hill, Samuel J Hill, Sarah Louisa Hill

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Immediate Family

Parents

James M Hill

Sarah Sally Edwards

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1826, William Ora Hill entered the world in Virginia, born to james m hill and sarah sally edwards. William Ora Hill passed away in 1904 in White River Twp., Hamilton Co., Indiana.

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1826

Birth of William Ora Hill in Virginia

Birth

1904

Death of William Ora Hill in White River Twp., Hamilton Co., Indiana

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Hill

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Virginia (1826) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Hill (1826–1904) was born in Virginia and died in White River Twp., Hamilton Co., Indiana. 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 William 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 13 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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