John HILL was baptised on 25 June 1686 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1
Marriage*
circa 25 June 1712
He married Grace SLATER circa 25 June 1712. Possibly Enford?
Marriage License
23 June 1712
John HILL and Grace SLATER obtained a marriage license on 23 June 1712; Groom bch, gentleman, of Mere, aged 26 yrs. Bride spr, of Enford (comb), aged 19 yrs. Wit" John SAMUEL, clerk of Market Lavington.2
Death*
1754
John HILL died in 1754 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Burial*
31 August 1754
He was buried on 31 August 1754 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England; The Revd Mr John Hill.3
Residence*
He lived at Mere and Stourton.
Occupation*
He was a Schoolmaster and Clergyman
Appointed Curate of Stourton on 22 Dec 1724. Appointed Rector on 21 Apr 1727 following the death of John DREW, the previous Rector.
In Mere was referred to as 'Schoolmaster" and "Rev".
Education*
15 December 1705
He was educated on 15 December 1705 at Merton College, Oxford University, Oxfordshire, England; John HILL, s/o Osment of Mere, Wilts, pleb. Matriculated from Merton College 15 Dec 1705 aged 19 yrs. B.A. 1708.
John HILL was baptised on 9 June 1799 at Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire, England.2
Birth
1803
He was born in 1803 at Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire, England.1,3
Marriage*
29 August 1825
He married Hannah WHITAKER, daughter of William WHITAKER and Mary CLEEVES, on 29 August 1825 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. Groom of Pitcomb. By banns. Wit: William LAPHAM, Thomas BRIANT, Dinah WELCH, William CASE.4
Census 1861*
John HILL was aged 57 in the 1861 census and lived at South Brewham, Somerset, England.
Census 1841*
He was aged 35 in the 1841 census and lived at Brewham Sheet, South Brewham, Somerset, England, .
Occupation*
He was a Master Blacksmith employing 1 man.
Residence*
He lived at Maiden Bradley Pitcomb and South Brewham.
Census 1851*
He was aged 47 in the 1851 census and lived at South Brewham, Somerset, England.
John HILL|b. 1793|p359.htm#i13842|William HILL|b. c 1766|p360.htm#i13840|Jane SUTTON|b. 1768|p651.htm#i13841|||||||James SUTTON|b. c 1738|p651.htm#i13843|Rachel JENKINS|b. 1743|p404.htm#i13845|
John HILL was baptized on 22 September 1793 at Horningsham, Wiltshire, England.1
Residence*
He lived at Horningsham.
Citations
[S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.
John HILL1
M, #16162, b. 1792
John HILL|b. 1792|p359.htm#i16162|William HILL|b. c 1766|p360.htm#i16160|Elizabeth HIGGINS|b. 1771|p355.htm#i16161|||||||James HIGGINS|b. c 1740\nd. 1806|p356.htm#i20193|Elizabeth ARNOLD|b. c 1743\nd. 1809|p50.htm#i20194|
John HILL was born in 1813 at Kilmington, Somerset, England; Three brothers baptised on one day. No age listed. Possibly triplets, otherwise borth order is John, George, Henry.1
John HILL was baptized on 21 December 1714 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1
Residence*
He lived at Mere and possibly Stourton.
Citations
[S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.
Mr John HILL
M, #8115, b. 1692, d. 1772
Birth*
1692
Mr John HILL was born in 1692.
Marriage*
29 September 1720
He married Mary BURDEN on 29 September 1720 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Bride of Mere.1
Marriage*
25 September 1746
Mr John HILL married Grace HILL, daughter of John HILL and Grace SLATER, on 25 September 1746 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England.1
Marriage License
24 September 1746
Mr John HILL and Grace HILL obtained a marriage license on 24 September 1746; Groom a widower, blacksmith, of Stourton. Bride a spinster of Stourton. Bondsman: William HILL, gentleman, of Penselwood.2
Death*
1772
Mr John HILL died in 1772 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Burial*
13 May 1772
He was buried on 13 May 1772 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England; Aged 82 yrs.
Jonas HILL was baptised on 14 January 1787 at St John the Baptist, Brewham, Somerset, England; "Poor."2
Marriage*
24 August 1818
He married Martha SHEPHERD on 24 August 1818 at St John the Baptist, Brewham, Somerset, England. Botp. Bch. Spr. By banns. Both signed. Wit: Charles GOULD Robert BACON.2,3
Census 1851*
Jonas HILL was aged 61 in the 1851 census and lived at Aaron's Hill, South, Brewham, Somerset, England, .
Census 1841*
He was aged 45 in the 1841 census and lived at Aaron's Hill, South, Brewham, Somerset, England, .
She was aged 28 in the 1911 census and lived at Post Office, Kilmington, Somerset, England.
Census 1891*
She was aged 8 in the 1891 census and lived at Rodbourne Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, England.
Maria HILL1
F, #12615, b. circa 15 March 1851
Maria HILL|b. c 15 Mar 1851|p359.htm#i12615|James HILL|b. 1819|p358.htm#i12611|Mary Ann LODDER|b. 1814|p443.htm#i12607|Jonas HILL|b. 1787|p359.htm#i12612|Martha SHEPHERD|b. 1790\nd. bt 1841 - 1851|p603.htm#i12616|William LODDER|b. c 1780|p443.htm#i12608|Mary FLOWER|b. 1787|p266.htm#i12609|
She married John DORRINGTON, son of John DORRINGTON and Elizabeth COWARD, on 7 May 1781 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Neither of the witnesses is identified other than by name, and there are alternative candidates on the databases. Allocation made on the basis of being closest in age to the bride and groom.1
Marriage Bann
8 April 1781
Marriage banns for Martha HILL and John DORRINGTON were published on 8 April 1781 at Mere, Wiltshire, England; Also 15 Apr 1781.
Death*
1831
Martha HILL died in 1831 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.
Burial*
2 November 1831
She was buried on 2 November 1831 at Kilmington, Somerset, England; Aged 76 yrs.2
Note*
Other information; Jordan Beagle of South Africa is descended.
Name Variation
She was also known as Patty. Her banns in Mere, and the baptisms of her first two children in Mere, give her first name as Patty.