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James Hilton 1730–1786 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 1730

Birth Location: St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1786

Death Location: Virginia, USA

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Spouse(s): Lucy Hilton

Children(s): John Helton

The story of James Hilton began in 1730 in St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, United States. In 1786, James Hilton resided in Bedford, Virginia. James Hilton married Lucy Hilton, and had children including Betty Scruggs Hilton, Charity Hilton, James Hilton, Jeremiah Hilton, Jesse Hilton, John Shadrack Helton, Kitture Hilton, Peggy Hilton, Valentina Hilton. James Hilton passed away in 1786 in Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Hilton began in 1730 in St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1786, James Hilton resided in Bedford, Virginia.
  • James Hilton married Lucy Hilton, and had children including Betty Scruggs Hilton, Charity Hilton, James Hilton, Jeremiah Hilton, Jesse Hilton, John Shadrack Helton, Kitture Hilton, Peggy Hilton, Valentina Hilton.
  • James Hilton passed away in 1786 in Virginia, USA.

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James Hilton's Ancestors

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James Hilton
1730–1786
Birth Place: St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, United States
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James Hilton's Descendants

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James Hilton (Sep 1730–1786) m. Lucy Hilton (8 OCT 1746–1790)
  1. 1. John (Shadrack) Helton 1760–1830 m. Elizabeth Johnson 1766–1806

James Hilton's Timeline

7 Records

1730
Sep 1730
Birth of James Hilton in St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, United States
St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, United States
1762
1762
Age 32
James Hilton was married in VA, Virginia, USA
VA, Virginia, USA
1786
Abt 1786
Age 56
James Hilton resided here in Bedford, Virginia
Bedford, Virginia
1786
1786
Age 56
Death of James Hilton in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1786
23 Apr 1786
Age 56
James Hilton - Probate in Bedford, Virginia, USA
Bedford, Virginia, USA
1806
10 Jan 1806
Age 76
James Hilton was married in Frederick County, Maryland
Frederick County, Maryland
1903
20 Apr 1903
Age 173
James Hilton was baptized in Lye, Worcester, England
Lye, Worcester, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1730
    Event Place: St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1903
    Event Place: Lye, Worcester, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1762
    Event Place: VA, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1806
    Event Place: Frederick County, Maryland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1786
    Event Place: Bedford, Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1763-1914; General Indexes, 1754-1976; Author: Virginia. County Court (Bedford County)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1763-1914; General Indexes, 1754-1976; Author: Virginia. County Court (Bedford County)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1786
    Event Place: Bedford, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1763-1914; General Indexes, 1754-1976; Author: Virginia. County Court (Bedford County)

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