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Joseph Hills 1758–1787 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 May 1758

Birth Location: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachuestts, USA

Death Date: 21 Oct 1787

Death Location: Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Jabez Jr

Mother: Margaret Fisher

Spouse(s): Esther Ellis

Children(s): Julia Hills, Joel Hills, Nancy Hills

In 1758, Joseph Hills entered the world in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachuestts, USA, born to Jabez Hills Jr And Margaret Fisher. Joseph Hills married Esther Ellis, and had children including Joel Hills, Julia Ellis Hills, Nancy Hills. Joseph Hills passed away in 1787 in Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1758, Joseph Hills entered the world in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachuestts, USA, born to Jabez Hills Jr And Margaret Fisher.
  • Joseph Hills married Esther Ellis, and had children including Joel Hills, Julia Ellis Hills, Nancy Hills.
  • Joseph Hills passed away in 1787 in Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jabez Jr
1727–1768
Birth Location: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachuestts, USA
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Margaret Fisher
1728–1771
Birth Location: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachuestts, USA
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Spouses(s)

Esther Ellis
1758–1805
Birth Location: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachuestts, USA
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Children(s)

Julia Hills
1783–1856
Birth Location: Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Joel Hills
1780–
Birth Location: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachuestts, USA
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Nancy Hills
1784–
Birth Location: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachuestts, USA
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Joseph Hills's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Hills
1758–1787
Birth Place: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachuestts, USA
Parents
Jabez Hills Jr
1727–1768
Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachuestts, USA
Margaret Fisher
1728–1771
Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachuestts, USA
Grandparents
Jabez (Hills) Sr
1699–1742
Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Martha Metcalf
1699–1742
Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachuestts, USA
Isaac Fisher
1694–1778
Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Esther Mann
1696–1770
Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Hills
1667–1704
Sarah
1674–
Eleazer Metcalf
1671–
Meletiah Fisher
1679–
Cornelius Jr
1659–1743
Anna Whitney
1660–1701
Samuel Mann
1647–1719
Esther Ware
1655–1734
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Hills
1629–1674
Hannah
1633–1723
Michael Metcalf
1587–1664
Cornelius Sr
1618–1699
Leah Heaton
1634–1663
Jonathan Whitney
1634–1702
Lydia Jones
–1701
William Mann
1607–1662
Mary Jarred
1607–1657
Robert Ware
1611–
Margaret Huntinge
1628–1670

Joseph Hills's Descendants

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Joseph Hills (16 May 1758–21 Oct 1787) m. Esther Ellis (8 Apr 1758–27 May 1805)
  1. 1. Julia (Ellis) Hills 1783–1856 m. Ezekiel Johnson 1773–1848
    1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin) Johnson 1818–1905 m. Melissa (Bloomfield) LeBaron 1817–1860 m. Mary (Ann) Hale 1826–1910 m. Flora (Clarinda) Gleason 1819–1900 m. Harriet (Naomi) Holman 1834–1914 m. Sarah (Melissa) Holman 1838–1901 m. Susan (Adeline) Holman 1841–1919 m. Sarah (Jane) Spooner 1839–1911
      1. 1. Marquis (LeBaron) Johnson 1870–1937 m. Clara (Louise) Crismon 1870–1965
        1. 1. Adrain Johnson 1908–
        2. 2. Aleen (Louise) Johnson 1894–1990 m. Emanual Horn 1889–1971
        3. 3. Oliver Johnson 1891–1982
        4. 4. Robert Johnson 1892–1980
        5. 5. Leone Johnson 1897–1980
        6. 6. Lawrence Johnson 1900–1986 m. Christina (Agnes) Lasell 1904–1994
        7. 7. Millard Johnson 1903–1976 m. Margery (Grace) Slingsby 1904–1980
        8. 8. Ellen Johnson 1905–1999 m. Blaine (Kent) Haddock 1902–1973
        9. 9. Charles (Adren) Johnson 1907–
        10. 10. Clifford Johnson 1910–1988 m. Ruby (Lucile) Sharp 1912–2000
        11. 11. Paul (Elwood) Johnson 1913–1993 m. Rose (Mary) Paradise 1915–1980
        12. 12. Albert Johnson 1892–
      2. 2. Clarinda (Huetta) Johnson 1847–1883
      3. 3. Benjamin (Franklin) Johnson 1842–1884
      4. 4. Melissa (Almera) Johnson 1843–1926
      5. 5. Julia (Didamia) Johnson 1845–1918
      6. 6. Esther (Meleta) Johnson 1847–1926
      7. 7. Delcena (Elvira) Johnson 1849–1941
      8. 8. David (Albion) Johnson 1856–1940
      9. 9. Erastus (Elmer) Johnson 1859–1859
      10. 10. Leah (Bloomfield) Johnson 1860–1861
      11. 11. Benjamin (Farland) Johnson 1853–1940
      12. 12. James (Francis) Johnson 1856–1916 m. Elizabeth Blake 1670–1722 m. Mable Banyard 1877–1966 m. Julia (Ann) Fillmore 1856–1870 m. Rozina Richmond 1862– m. Sarah Hill 1683– m. Joanna (Bethia) Johnson 1684– m. Charity Hill 1694– m. Mary Hill 1701– m. Mary (J.) Hurst 1840–1860 m. Maria (Annette) Wheeler 1840–1883 m. Rhoda (Jane) Hills 1848–1883
        1. 1. Banyard (Barber) Johnson 1895–1896
        2. 2. Benjamin (Earl) Johnson 1897–1981
      13. 13. Seth (Jedediah) Johnson 1858–1942 m. Polly (Elizabeth) Richmond 1859–1942
        1. 1. Georgiana Johnson 1900–
        2. 2. Ammon (L) Johnson 1884–
        3. 3. Jeniveve Johnson 1885–
        4. 4. Seymor (R) Johnson 1887–
        5. 5. Lorena Johnson 1889–
        6. 6. Francis (Wells) Johnson 1891– m. Eva (R) Johnson 1896–
        7. 7. Edith Johnson 1893–
        8. 8. Atelie Johnson 1900–
        9. 9. Alberta Johnson 1907–
      14. 14. Harriet (Naomi) Johnson 1860–1950 m. David (Tully) LeBaron 1856–
      15. 15. William (Sawyer) Johnson 1862–1942 m. Cynthia (Arthusa) McClellan 1865–
      16. 16. Emma (Geneva) Johnson 1864–1939
      17. 17. Junius Johnson 1872–1872
      18. 18. Benjamin (Julius) Johnson 1857–1937
      19. 19. Brigham (Moroni) Johnson 1859–1935
      20. 20. Heber (Franklin) Johnson 1861–1920
      21. 21. Sariah (Agnes) Johnson 1863–1945
      22. 22. John (Angus) Johnson 1863–1914
      23. 23. Sarah (Melissa) Johnson 1866–1940
      24. 24. Cassandra Johnson 1868–1957
      25. 25. Lionel (Brand) Johnson 1871–1943
      26. 26. Ellis (Hills) Johnson 1873–1966
      27. 27. Delightra (Victoria) Johnson 1875–
      28. 28. George (Albert) Johnson 1879–1951
      29. 29. Susan (Celestia) Johnson 1858–1882
      30. 30. Zina (Susetta) Johnson 1860–1949
      31. 31. Franklin (Carlton) Johnson 1865–1946 m. Mary (Adeline) Crismon 1866–1950
      32. 32. Winnie (Fredricka) Johnson 1868–1959
      33. 33. Leofwin Johnson 1870–1937
      34. 34. Jestus (Wanderus) Johnson 1873–1945
      35. 35. Adeline (Estella) Johnson 1875–
      36. 36. Nancy (Lillian) Johnson 1878–
      37. 37. Julia (Ann) Johnson 1860–1959
      38. 38. Sarah (Jane) Johnson 1862–1938
      39. 39. Son Johnson 1881–1881
    2. 2. Joel (Hills) Johnson 1802–1882 m. Julia (Ann) Johnson 1808–1857 m. Elizabeth Johnson 1705– m. Susan Bryant 1812–1896 m. Janet Fife 1828–1911 m. Lucinda (Alzina) Bascom 1815–1885 m. Anna (Pixley) Johnson 1800–1840 m. Margaret Huelkeid 1840–1914 m. Harriet Webster 1806– m. Parny Lyman 1806– m. Emiline (Wire) Cranner 1815– m. Ester Johnson 1700– m. Susannah Johnson 1701– m. Hannah Eager 1699– m. Margaret Eagar 1709– m. Mary Eager 1702– m. Elizabeth Eager 1796–
      1. 1. Nancy (Marie) Johnson 1841–1842
      2. 2. Emily Johnson 1842–1842
      3. 3. Joel (H.) Johnson 1846–1846
      4. 4. Julia (Ann) Johnson 1847–1879
      5. 5. David (William) Johnson 1849–1924
      6. 6. Mary (Susan) Johnson 1850–1851
      7. 7. Almon (Babbitt) Johnson 1852–1890
      8. 8. Janet (Mauretta) Johnson 1848–1933
      9. 9. Margaret Johnson 1850–1879
      10. 10. James (Fife) Johnson 1852–1905
      11. 11. Joseph (Elmer) Johnson 1855–1855
      12. 12. Hyrum Johnson 1857–1857
      13. 13. Joel (Andrew) Johnson 1868–
      14. 14. Julia (Ann) Johnson 1827–1829
      15. 15. Sixtus (Ellis) Johnson 1829–1916
      16. 16. Saria Johnson 1832–1925
      17. 17. Nephi Johnson 1833–1919
      18. 18. Susan Johnson 1836–1918
      19. 19. Seth Johnson 1839–
      20. 20. Joseph (Hills) Johnson 1866–1908
    3. 3. Nancy (Mariah) Johnson 1803–1836
    4. 4. Seth (Geurnsey) Johnson 1805–1835
    5. 5. Delcina (Diadamia) Johnson 1806–1854 m. Almon (Whiting) Babbitt 1804– m. Lyman (Royal) Sherman 1804–1839
      1. 1. Alvira Sherman 1830–1850
      2. 2. Mary (E.) Sherman 1831–1850
      3. 3. Albey (Lyman) Sherman 1832–1911
      4. 4. Seth Sherman 1836–1850
      5. 5. Daniel Sherman 1836–
      6. 6. Susan (Julia) Sherman 1838–1874
    6. 6. Julia (Ann) Johnson 1808–1857 m. Joel (Hills) Johnson 1802–1882 m. Almon (Whiting) Babbitt 1804–
      1. 1. Don (Carlos) Babbitt 1842– m. Melissa 1842–
        1. 1. Grace Babbitt 1866–
        2. 2. Clara Babbitt 1868–
        3. 3. Don (Carlos) Babbitt 1870–
        4. 4. Julie (E.) Babbitt 1872–
        5. 5. Carline Babbitt 1874–
        6. 6. Almon Babbitt 1878–
      2. 2. Alvin (W.) Babbitt 1846–
      3. 3. Julia (A.) Babbitt 1849–
    7. 7. David (Patridge) Johnson 1810–1833
    8. 8. Almera (Woodward) Johnson 1812–1896 m. Prophet (Joseph) Smith 1805–1844 m. Ruben (Almon) Barton 1808–1870
      1. 1. Sarah (Juleina) Barton 1849–1870
      2. 2. Lois (Alvira Elmara) Barton 1848–
      3. 3. Hannah (C.) Barton 1855–
      4. 4. Mary (Ellen) Barton 1846–1848
      5. 5. Almera (Mellissa) Barton 1852–1853
    9. 9. Susan (Ellen) Johnson 1814–1836
    10. 10. Joseph (Ellis) Johnson 1817–1882 m. Harriet Snider 1823–1905 m. Eliza Perkins 1840–1903
      1. 1. Mary (Julia) Johnson 1841–1928
      2. 2. Eliza (Antonette) Johnson 1843–1844
      3. 3. Joseph (Ellis) Johnson 1845–1846
      4. 4. John (Edgar) Johnson 1848–1849
      5. 5. Harriet (Josephine) Johnson 1850–1892
      6. 6. Joel (Elmer) Johnson 1853–1912
      7. 7. Didamia (Wheeler) Johnson 1855–1899
      8. 8. Martha (Aurelia) Johnson 1859–1900
      9. 9. Blanche (Alpine) Johnson 1862–1942
      10. 10. Benjamin (Willard) Johnson 1865–1939
      11. 11. Charles (Ellis) Johnson 1857–1926
      12. 12. Jessie (Ellica) Johnson 1860–1881
      13. 13. Esther (Minerva) Johnson 1862–1862
      14. 14. Emily (Maude) Johnson 1863–
      15. 15. Rosemaire Johnson 1866–
      16. 16. Joseph (Ellis) Johnson 1868–1871
      17. 17. Gladiolus (Ednetta) Johnson –1872
      18. 18. George (William) Johnson 1873–1943
      19. 19. Benjamin (Frnaklin) Johnson 1876–1932
      20. 20. Rufus (David) Johnson 1882–
    11. 11. Mary (Ellen) Johnson 1820–1845 m. George (Deliverence) Wilson 1807–1887
      1. 1. David (Johnson) Wilson 1843–1912
      2. 2. George (Jacob) Wilson 1844–1844
    12. 12. Elmer (Wood) Johnson 1822–1822
    13. 13. George (Washington) Johnson 1823–1900 m. Maria (Jane) Johston 1824–1911 m. Clarice Maxwell 1827– m. Eveline Johnson 1832–1911
      1. 1. George (Washintgton) Johnson 1845–1845
      2. 2. Amos (Partridge) Johnson 1845–1935
      3. 3. Ezekiel (Albert) Johnson 1848–1849
      4. 4. William (Oliver) Johnson 1849–1862
      5. 5. Miles (Edger) Johnson 1851–1933
      6. 6. Maria (Jane) Johnson 1852–1942
      7. 7. Julia (Ann) Johnson 1855–1918
      8. 8. Joseph (Ellis) Johnson 1858–1908
      9. 9. Nancy (Lauretta) Johnson 1860–1942
      10. 10. Joseph (Horace) Johnson 1850–1935
      11. 11. Mararet (Ellen) Johnson 1852–1852
      12. 12. Mary (Eveline) Johnson 1854–1920
      13. 13. Charlotte Johnson 1856–1856
      14. 14. George (Washington) Johnson 1857–1931
      15. 15. Laura (Marinda) Johnson 1859–1927
      16. 16. David (Almon) Johnson 1861–1940
      17. 17. Jerusha (Annetta) Johnson 1863–1927
      18. 18. Herbert (Ernest) Johnson 1865–1883
      19. 19. Minnie (Esther) Johnson 1868–1938
      20. 20. Charles (Edwin) Johnson 1871–1927
    14. 14. William (Derby) Johnson 1824–1896
    15. 15. Ester (Melita) Johnson 1827–1876 m. David (Tulley) LeBaron 1825–
      1. 1. David (Tully) LeBaron 1856– m. Harriet (Naomi) Johnson 1860–1950
    16. 16. Amos (Partridge) Johnson 1829–1842
  2. 2. Joel Hills 1780–
  3. 3. Nancy Hills 1784–

Joseph Hills's Timeline

2 Records

1758
16 May 1758
Birth of Joseph Hills in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachuestts, USA
Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachuestts, USA
1787
21 Oct 1787
Age 29
Death of Joseph Hills in Unionville, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Unionville, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 May 1758
    Event Place: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachuestts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Genealogical data relating to the ancestry and descendants of William Hills, the English emigrant to New England in 1632 and of Joseph Hills, the English emigrant to New England in 1638

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1787
    Event Place: Unionville, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Genealogical data relating to the ancestry and descendants of William Hills, the English emigrant to New England in 1632 and of Joseph Hills, the English emigrant to New England in 1638

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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