James HILL

Birth:
20 Dec 1734
Kittery, York, Maine
Death:
22 Aug 1811
Marriage:
1760
Mother:
Mary NEAL
Sources:
2000 Ordinance Index
Internet IGI (May 2004)
Notes:
                   Occupation:  Ship builder, soldier, Congressman
1755 - enlisted for the expedition against the French at Crown Point. Fough in the battle of 8 Sept 1755 when the French under Kieskau were defeated. Kept a diary of graphic notes concerning the first campaign of the French and Indian War.  In 1777 was made a Lt. Col. of Militia, joined Gates against Burgoyne at Saratoga.  Was made a full Colonel in 1784, and in 1788, became Brigadier General of the New Hampshire Militia.

Member of the Provincial Congress in April 1775.  State legislator in its first session in 1784, and again in 1792 when the constitution was adopted.
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James Hill - Blocked

James Hill was born at Kittery, York, Maine 20 Dec 1734. His parents were Benjamin Hill and Mary Neal.

He married Blocked 1760 .

James Hill died 22 Aug 1811 .