Person:Robert Hill (85)

First tithed in Lancaster County in 1686 (Jones MSS at MBW Library in Lancaster, VA). __________________

Sparacios, Will Abstracts of Lancaster County, Virginia 1675-1689 (1992; covering pages 2-135)

p. ??. citing p. 40. June/July 1677 (no exact date given). Robert Hill one of dozens of creditors to the estate of Rawleigh Travers.

p. 85, citing p. 121-122. 23 MAY 1688. Robert Hill, Christopher Kirk and William Edmonds were appraisers to the estate of John Vines. ___________________ Sparacios, Will Abstracts of Lancaster County, Virginia 1690-1709 (1992, citing Will Book 8)

p. 18. 26 JUN 1691. Robert Hill and others owed the estate of Thomas Tatnall (p. 21-22)

p. 35. 5 MAR 1693/94. Robert Hill, William Lawence, Jno: Pinckard and William Nash appraisers of the estate of James Webb. Recorded 14 MAR 1693/94 (p. 44).

p. 50. 6 JUL 1696. Robert Hill, William Edmonds, William Nash and Jno: Pinckard appraiser to the estate of Isaack Jessop,. (p. 63)

p. 69. 6 AUG 1698. Inventory of Robert Hill, see below.

CIRCUIT CLERK'S OFFICE, LANCASTER COUNTY

1 SEP 1693. James Hill of Northumberland County, Virginia, planter to son Robert Hill and his heirs, all right and title to a certain parcel of land on the Eastern Branch of the Corotoman in Lancaster County. Witnessed by John Insbrook and Richard ---ing. Recorded SEP 1793. Lancaster County Deeds & Wills #7, p. 75. (Examined, Circuit Clerk's office).

6 AUG 1698. Lancaster County. Inventory of estate of Robert Hill. One bull, 3 yearlings, 4 cows and calves, 22 red hogs, 339 foot of plank, 1 saddle (but no horse), 1 canoe. No slaves. Total value £13 75s 7d. Lancaster County DW #8, p. 81 (262).

Appraisers: James Hill } Richard Stephens Tho: Parfitt } Christopher Kirk

I am not sure if all four were appraisers, or those in the first column were administrators. I need to look up the Court Order Book entry for the administration of this estate. Richard Stephens was his wife's uncle (see below).

In this inventory, inserted near the end is this remark:

"Given to James Hill the son of Robert Hill dec'd by his grandfather James Hill, one silver spoon, and by his grandfather Tho: Buckley given to him a small gold ring, And a cradle and silver bodkin given unto Mary Hill by her mother Mary Hill deceased." (Examined, Circuit Clerk's Office May 2008). _____________________________

22 JAN 1702/03. Date recorded not given. Lancaster D&W 8, p. 128 (254). Will of Thomas Buckley, of Lancaster County. Leaves his plantation to his wife Frances for her life, and at her death to his grandson James Hill, on the condition that he, James Hill, "makes over to his brother William Hill his whole [interest] in the land where his father dwelt" in Lancaster County, bounded by Christopher Kirk. Personal estate to wife Frances. It further directs that the estate of Robert Hill, dec'd be cleared of all encumbrances and "may be for the sole use of his children." He also leaves to Richard Stephens 5 shillings to buy a pair of glove, and the same amount for the same purpose to John Chilton, "son."

Upon the death of his wife Frances, the care of bringing up James, William and Frances Hill to go to Richard Stephens and his wife Hannah. Note that this list of children does not include Mary Hill mentioned in Robert Hill's inventory. She had perhaps married by this date, possibly to John Chilton, "son".

Executrix was wife Frances, with Richard Stephens and John Chilton "overseers."

Witnessed by John Mullis, Richard Stephens and Jane Foster. [Examined, Circuit Clerk's Office, May 2008] _________________________

Sparacios, Lancaster County, Virginia Deed Abstracts 1701-1706 (1995, citing Deed Book 1701-1715, p. 1-206)

p. 16. Abstract of Thomas Buckleys will, above. _________________________

Sparacios, Lancaster County VIrginia Deed Abstracts 1706-1710 (1995, citing DB 1701-1715, p. 206-411)

Negative Research _________________________

Sparacios, Lancaster County Virginia Order Book Abstracts 1682-1686 (1995, Citing OB 1680-1686, p. 84-272) and OB 1686-1696, p. 1-23).

Robert Hill on tithe list in 1686 _________________________

Sparacios, Lancaster County Virginia Order Book Abstracts 1687-1691 (1995, Citing OB 1686-1696, p. 23-179)

p. 23-24 (citing p. 66-67) 14 DEC 1687. Robert Hill is among 154 men on this list:

"May it please your Excellency--In Obedience to your Excellency's directed to this Court for the returneing an Accompt of all persons that are able to bear Armes both Horse and Foot Service in this County, wee have duely examined a List of Freeholders [land owners] and House Keepers [tenants] inhabiting in our said County and wee doe finde upon or: due inquirey that many of them are very poore, despicable persons. We have returned yor: Excellency the full number exprest by yor: Order as followeth:....

The first list is persons appointed for horse service. The second list is for those appointed for foot service. Robert Hill is on this second list. So is Christopher Kirk (on the Pollard line).

p. 35 (citing p. 81). 9 MAY 1688. Robert Hill, Christopher Kirk, William Edmonds and Francis Wright appointed to appraise the estate of John Vince.

p. 101 (citing p. 177). 21 NOV 1691. Robert Hill on a jury empaneled to hear the suit of William Garton vs. William Hartland concerning land on in Nantapoyson (now called Antipoison) running into Fleet's Bay. Other markers are John Cox on Nantapoyson Creek, Tabbs Creek, George Tomson, patent of Abraham Correll. __________________________

Sparacios, Lancaster County, VA Order Book Abstracts 1691-1695 (1995, citing OB 1686-1696, p. 179-329.)

p. 39 (citing p. 237). 14 DEC 1692. Robert Hill on a jury in suit of Mr. Mottrom Wright vs. Mr. Richard Willis "for using several houses of the said Wright's about 4 months" finding Wright damaged to amount of 1,200 pounds of tobacco and cask. Others on this jury were Robert Pollard and Christopher Kirk.

Note: The term "Mr." was a term applied to those one social level above the yeoman (aka "goodman"), and denoted a certain degree of respect in the community. Office holders and vestrymen were so designated during the terms of their office, for example. __________________________

Sparacios, Lancaster County, VA Order Book Abstracts 1699-1701 (1998, citing OB 4, p. 9-69)

p. 58 (citing p. 110). 8 May 1700. "A probate of ye Last Will and Testament of Joseph [? Gleve] is granted unto James Rotherham which will annexed on behalfe of Mary Hill according to ye tenor thereof."

Note: I am not sure exactly what this about it, but it seems possible that this Mary Hill was the widow of Robert Hill. The only Hills living in Lancaster at this time were Job Hill, whose wife named Susannah, and a James Hill (see notes under James Hill I--which may apply to his son James Hill II.) ________________________

Sparcios, Lancaster County, VA Order Book Abstracts 1701-1703 (1999, citing OB 4, p. 146-177 and OB 5, p. 1-56)

p. 31 (citing p. 167a). 8 APR 1702. Thomas Buckley being arrested to this court at the suit of Thomas Martin and Richard Flint, securities to Thomas Buckley's administration of the estate of Robert Hill, in the amount of 14,429 pounds of tobacco, and Buckley not appearing in court judgment granted against the Sheriff, who petitions the court to attach the estate of Thomas Buckley returnable to the next court.

p. 43 (citing p. 173b of OB 4). 9 JUL 1702. Thomas Martin and Richard Flint vs. Thomas Buckley, administrator of the estate of Robert Hill. Martin and Flint were securities to Buckley's administration bond for the estate of Robert Flint, and desire to be released from their bonds. Thomas Buckley is ordered to give good security to keep the plaintiff's harmless, and to pay costs.

p. 73 (citing p. 27). 14 APR 1703. Richard Stephens vs. Elmore George, having exhibited in court the last will and testament of Thomas Buckley. Elmore George and Mary his wife petitioning for administration with the will annexed of Thomas Buckley's estate, and the court being divided in its opinion, the matter is deferred until the next court.

p. 73 (citing p. 27). 14 APR 1703. This entry immediately follows the one above. James Hill. Ordered that Richard Stephens (co-0verseer of Thomas Buckley's estate) deliver to the orphans of Robert Hill, deceased, to James Hill their grandfather he giving security not to remove their estates from Lancaster County.

Sparcios, Lancaster County, VA Order Book Abstracts 1701-1703 (1999, citing OB 4, p. 146-177 and OB 5, p. 1-56)

p. 31 (citing p. 167a). 8 APR 1702. Thomas Buckley being arrested to this court at the suit of Thomas Martin and Richard Flint, securities to Thomas Buckley's administration of the estate of Robert Hill, in the amount of 14,429 pounds of tobacco, and Buckley not appearing in court judgment granted against the Sheriff, who petitions the court to attach the estate of Thomas Buckley returnable to the next court.

p. 43 (citing p. 173b of OB 4). 9 JUL 1702. Thomas Martin and Richard Flint vs. Thomas Buckley, administrator of the estate of Robert Hill. Martin and Flint were securities to Buckley's administration bond for the estate of Robert Flint, and desire to be released from their bonds. Thomas Buckley is ordered to give good security to keep the plaintiff's harmless, and to pay costs.

p. 73 (citing p. 27). 14 APR 1703. Richard Stephens vs. Elmore George, having exhibited in court the last will and testament of Thomas Buckley. Elmore George and Mary his wife petitioning for administration with the will annexed of Thomas Buckley's estate, and the court being divided in its opinion, the matter is deferred until the next court.

p. 73 (citing p. 27). 14 APR 1703. This entry immediately follows the one above. James Hill. Ordered that Richard Stephens (co-0verseer of Thomas Buckley's estate) deliver to the orphans of Robert Hill, deceased, to James Hill their grandfather he giving security not to remove their estates from Lancaster County. Sparcios, Lancaster County, VA Order Book Abstracts 1701-1703 (1999, citing OB 4, p. 146-177 and OB 5, p. 1-56)

p. 31 (citing p. 167a). 8 APR 1702. Thomas Buckley being arrested to this court at the suit of Thomas Martin and Richard Flint, securities to Thomas Buckley's administration of the estate of Robert Hill, in the amount of 14,429 pounds of tobacco, and Buckley not appearing in court judgment granted against the Sheriff, who petitions the court to attach the estate of Thomas Buckley returnable to the next court.

p. 43 (citing p. 173b of OB 4). 9 JUL 1702. Thomas Martin and Richard Flint vs. Thomas Buckley, administrator of the estate of Robert Hill. Martin and Flint were securities to Buckley's administration bond for the estate of Robert Flint, and desire to be released from their bonds. Thomas Buckley is ordered to give good security to keep the plaintiff's harmless, and to pay costs.

p. 73 (citing p. 27). 14 APR 1703. Richard Stephens vs. Elmore George, having exhibited in court the last will and testament of Thomas Buckley. Elmore George and Mary his wife petitioning for administration with the will annexed of Thomas Buckley's estate, and the court being divided in its opinion, the matter is deferred until the next court.

p. 73 (citing p. 27). 14 APR 1703. This entry immediately follows the one above. James Hill. Ordered that Richard Stephens (co-0verseer of Thomas Buckley's estate) deliver to the orphans of Robert Hill, deceased, to James Hill their grandfather he giving security not to remove their estates from Lancaster County. __________________________

Sparcios, Lancaster County, VA Order Book Abstracts 1703-1706 (1999,OB 5, p. 57-148)

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1. ↑ Lancaster County, VA, Deed & Will Book number 8
   p. 81 (262). Inventory of Estate made 6 AUG 1698.
2. ↑ Lancaster County DW #8, p. 81 (262), Inventory of Estate made 6 AUG 1698