Benjamin HILL
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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.
He married Mary Neal 12 Jan 1726 at Kittery, York, Maine . Mary Neal was born at Kittery, York, Maine 17 Aug 1708 daughter of Andrew Neal and Catherine Furbish .
They were the parents of 13
children:
John Hill
born 12 Dec 1727.
Eunice Hill
born 6 Nov 1730.
Mary Hill
born 20 Jul 1733.
James Hill
born 20 Dec 1734.
Catherine Hill
born 6 Nov 1735.
Elizabeth Hill
born 15 May 1738.
Benjamin Hill
born 24 Dec 1739.
Abigail Hill
born 26 Mar 1741.
Andrew Hill
born 11 Dec 1742.
Andrew Hill
born 3 Apr 1744.
Abigail Hill
born 22 Sep 1746.
Daniel Hill
born 2 Apr 1748.
Anna or Nancy Hill
born 12 Nov 1750.