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James Riley Hill 1829 – 1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 May 1829

Birth Location: Marshall, Saline, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 9 October 1903

Death Location: Washington County, Idaho, United States of America

Father: James Hill

Mother: Nancy None

Spouse(s): Mary Colbert

Children(s): Laura Hill, Bertha Hill, Rutha Hill, Edwin Hill, Henry Hill, Orville Hill, Benjamin Hill, Ray Hill, Clara Hill

In 1829, James Riley Hill entered the world in Marshall, Saline, Missouri, USA, born to James Hill and Nancy. In 1850, James Riley Hill resided in District 15, Carroll, Missouri, USA. In 1880, James Riley Hill resided in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri, USA. James Riley Hill married Mary E Colbert, and had children including Laura Etta Hill, Bertha Adina Hill, Rutha M. Hill, Edwin James Hill, Henry T. Hill, Orville Hill, Benjamin Coleman Hill, Ray C Hill, Clara Hill. James Riley Hill passed away in 1903 in Washington County, Idaho, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1829, James Riley Hill entered the world in Marshall, Saline, Missouri, USA, born to James Hill and Nancy.
  • In 1850, James Riley Hill resided in District 15, Carroll, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1880, James Riley Hill resided in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri, USA.
  • James Riley Hill married Mary E Colbert, and had children including Laura Etta Hill, Bertha Adina Hill, Rutha M. Hill, Edwin James Hill, Henry T. Hill, Orville Hill, Benjamin Coleman Hill, Ray C Hill, Clara Hill.
  • James Riley Hill passed away in 1903 in Washington County, Idaho, United States of America.

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James Hill's Ancestors

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James Hill
1829 – 1903
Birth Place: Marshall, Saline, Missouri, USA
Parents
James Hill
1789 – 1881
Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Nancy
1795 – 1883
McNairy, McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America
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2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Hill's Descendants

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James (Riley) Hill (19 May 1829 – 9 October 1903) m. Mary (E) Colbert (15 April 1844 – 21 February 1902)
  1. 1. Laura (Etta) Hill (5 April 1867 – 15 January 1946)
  2. 2. Bertha (Adina) Hill (4 Jul 1869 – 4 December 1947)
  3. 3. Rutha (M.) Hill (30 October 1870 – 25 March 1942)
  4. 4. Edwin (James) Hill (Abt 1872 – 4 May 1956)
  5. 5. Henry (T.) Hill (Abt 1876 – )
  6. 6. Orville Hill (Abt 1878 – )
  7. 7. Benjamin (Coleman) Hill (16 April 1880 – 28 October 1899)
  8. 8. Ray (C) Hill (May 1882 – )
  9. 9. Clara Hill (Sep 1884 – )

James Hill's Timeline

5 Records

1829
19 May 1829
Birth of James Riley Hill in Marshall, Saline, Missouri, USA
Marshall, Saline, Missouri, USA
1850
1850
Age 21
James Riley Hill resided here in District 15, Carroll, Missouri, USA
District 15, Carroll, Missouri, USA
1880
1880
Age 51
James Riley Hill resided here in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri, USA
Princeton, Mercer, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 71
James Riley Hill resided here in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri, USA
Princeton, Mercer, Missouri, USA
1903
9 October 1903
Age 74
Death of James Riley Hill in Washington County, Idaho, United States of America
Washington County, Idaho, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 May 1829
    Event Place: Marshall, Saline, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; Roll: 703; Page: 70A; Enumeration District: 225
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census Record
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1240874
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 15, Carroll, Missouri; Roll: M432_395; Page: 56B; Image: 119
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Idaho, Death Records, 1890-1930, Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Boise, Idaho

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 15, Carroll, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 15, Carroll, Missouri; Roll: M432_395; Page: 56B; Image: 119

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Princeton, Mercer, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; Roll: 703; Page: 70A; Enumeration District: 225

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Princeton, Mercer, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1240874

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 October 1903
    Event Place: Washington County, Idaho, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cambridge, Washington County, Idaho, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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