Because of some confusion, I would like to clarify that I am not the administrator of the HILL DNA Project (http://www.hilldna.com/); I am merely a participant who is looking to expand the number of samples in the database. Please note that Byron Hill is the coordinator of the project. He is also the moderator for the HILL-L email list at Rootsweb. We are fortunate to have someone with the dedication and talent of Byron managing these two valuable resources for HILL researchers. The press release published by The Review Newspapers was not intended to provide misinformation, but failed to mention his role with the HILL DNA Project. Please accept my apologies for any oversight. Sincerely, Aaron J. Hill http://www.thereviewnewspapers.com/E080306/page2.html http://www.thereviewnewspapers.com/W080306/page14.html

I am searching for info on James Ervin Hill born March 1911 Greenville, S.C. Mother was Sallie Self Hill thanks for any help or info susan

Aaron, For what it is worth I agree with Kaye. I was at the national archives a few years back researching my family line. An older gentleman told me that from the mid 1800s and previous most people did not know how to read and write. The spelling of names changed based on the education level and dialect of the person writing down the name as well as the dialect of the person pronouncing the name. Today was a good example I was rushed and received a phone call. I answered the phone speaking quickly I said Hello this is Ernest Hill. The lady on the other end replied Hello Mr. Teal. I slowed down my response. It happens more than we realize. By the way I have been following your emails. We are from two different lines but find the information informative. I want to wish you the best of luck in your research. If I should happen upon any information on your family line I will forward it. Happy hunting! Ernest -----Original Message----- From: K Powell [mailto:grannytoad@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 12:36 PM To: HILL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [HILL-L] Tidd or Teed Aaron, the many Tidds & Teeds I have in NY from 1700s are interchangeably spelled and often were, for no good reason I see, other than what one thought it should be written as at any given moment. I would not necessarily separate those families you'd mentioned. Kaye in Texas __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ==== HILL Mailing List ==== The HILL DNA PROJECT is helping researchers connect their lineage. Also you can eliminate many lines from the focus of your research. See what's going on at: www.hilldna.com

I think my grandmother was a descendant of Pleasant Hill (1780-1851). I would like to confirm that and trace the line further back. My grandmother was Martha Elizabeth Hill. She was b: 29 Dec 1877 in Tupelo, Lee Co., MS; m: 28 Dec 1902 in Nacogdoches, Nac., TX; d: 28 Feb 1960 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. I think these are her ancestors.. Her parents were William T. Hill b:Bet. 1850 - 1852 in MS; d: Abt. 1880 and his wife, Susan b: Abt. 1855 in AL;d: Abt. 1880. The next generation was Edwin G. Hill b: Abt. 1809 in VA; m: Bef. 1832 in Prob Franklin Co., TN; d: Aft. 1880; and his wife Sarah Margaret S. (??) b: Abt. 1811 in VA; d: Aft. 1880. Edwin’s parents were Pleasant Hill b: 25 Dec 1780 in VA; m: Abt. 1806 in Va; d: 07 Jan 1851 in Franklin Co., TN; and Adelphia Hawk b: 16 Oct 1791 in VA; d: 27 Mar 1853 in Franklin Co., TN. Pleasant Hill was listed on the 1810 Census Amelia Co,. VA on page 244. On the same page there was a James Hill. In his HH there was a male 45 and over that could have been him. There was also one 16-25. On the next line was another James Hill with something after the name. Others have said that was ‘B.S.’I don’t know That HH contains a male 26-44. At the bottom of the page is Pleasant Hill whose household includes a male, 26-44 that must be Pleasant Hill. Is James his father and James B.S. his brother? Can anyone confirm or contradict any of the above?

Aaron, the many Tidds & Teeds I have in NY from 1700s are interchangeably spelled and often were, for no good reason I see, other than what one thought it should be written as at any given moment. I would not necessarily separate those families you'd mentioned. Kaye in Texas __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

The Review Newspapers serving Trumbull & Mahoning Counties (Ohio) August 3, 2006 Eastern Local Section Around Town Page 2 'DNA project seeks descendants of Trumbull County pioneer' http://www.thereviewnewspapers.com/E080306/page2.html

Oct. 10, 1987 Dear Wilbur: Along with the information on the Hills I am sending some on the Tidds that I thought you may find interesting. Unfortunately I do not have many dates, especially on the descendants of Martin Hill. Most of this information was sent to me by Martha Baird Walker when she made an inquiry about Martin Tidd. She lives in California and I haven't heard from her in several Years. The first enclosures show the signatures of David Teed, Benjamin Teed and John Teed. There has been a common assumption that Tidd and Teed were various spellings of the same name. However I find it differently. Harrison in his book "SURNAMES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM" says that Tidd is Old English and is derived from Tyd(d)a, meaning time, season, and that Teed is a form of Tedd, Old English, and derived from the Anglo-Saxon word Peod, meaning nation, people, Old English made it Theod- the first element of names, Theodoric, Theodred, Theodberth etc. The early New England records both names in signatures. On Mar. 10, 1747 David Teed entered into an agreement with Richard Peters, Land Secretary to the Penns and a land speculator to purchase 325 acres of land in Dansbury Township, Bucks County for a sum of one hundred sixty two pounds, ten shillings, of which thirty pounds was paid that day in cash. On the same day he also took a warrant for 100 acres next to his other tract from the Province of Pennsylvania, and an order to survey this 100 acres was given made for twenty some years and this record (Harrisburg Archives) shows the tract next to land owned by Richard Peters and labeled "Formerly David Tidd's Settlement". As near as I can determine this land is about where Tannersville, Pa. is now located. David Tidd died in the summer or fall of 1748, he signed a road petition earlier that year, and Benjamin assumed the responsibility of the land and debt as he paid the interest and signed a note for the remainder. Benjamin was killed by the Indians in 1755 and after this the land was taken back by Peters. After the massacre of 1755 at Dansbury some of the inhabitants returned and lived near or in Fort Hamilton, which was built in January and February of 1756. Indians continually nibbled at the settlement, taking a victim frequently, a young lad was killed and scalped within 200 yards of the fort in May, 1757, prompting the petition, including John Teed's signature, to be sent to the Lt. Gov. Wm. Denny of Pennsylvania requesting additional military protection. This list of names probably is the total number of families remaining there. John Tidd was killed a few weeks after this petition was presented to the gov. and the account of his murder is recorded in Pa. Archives in Capt. Van Etten's diary. (A copy included) Daniel Brodhead, one of the first settlers in Dansbury, recognized the need of spiritual leadership among the people living there and requested the the Moravians at Nazareth, Pa. send one of their missionarys to Dansbury. They readily complied and D. Brodhead built a house along the now Brodhead creek for a parsonage. There was not any church building so weekly meetings were held in private homes, changing every week or so. A church was built in 1752-3 but was burned during the 1755 raid. Sven Roseen was one of the first missionaries to serve there and excerpts of his diary, dates concerning the Tidds, is also enclosed. His dairy was written in German and parts have been translated into English. His diary indicates that David, John and William were brothers and that John, at this time, had eight children, the twins and six others. This corresponds with information in two depostions made by Betsy Tidd Henry, one of Martin's daughters, in 1853 and 1855, supporting the identification of James Tidd, Susan Tidd Smith, Sarah Tidd Struby and Polly Tidd Draper as being the children of her Uncle, William Tidd, a Rev. War Vet. and his second wife Ann Bristol. She says that her father, Martin, was William's youngest brother and that Martin was next to the youngest of fourteen or fifteen children of her grandfather, John Tidd, four of whom died in infancy. This information corresponds with the diary as the twins were the 7th and 8th children and Martin and another daughter born after the twins. Elizabeth also says that her father, Martin was 84 years old when he died in 1834, thus setting his birth year as 1750. I have found that David Tidd paid taxes in the Southern District ( now Putnam County) of Dutchess County, N.Y. for the years 1740 through 1747. He apparantly was prosperous as his taxes increased from 1 pound in 1740 to over 5 pounds in 1747. He no longer pays taxes there and this is the year he purchases the land in Pa. John Tidd pays taxes one year during this period. This part of Dutchess County was inhabited by English people from Conn. and Long Island N.Y. where a John Teed is found in 1665 and his will dated 1683 names three sons, John, Joseph and Benjamin and indicates several daughters. A son Samuel was born after his death. I have evidence supporting speculation thatthis Benjamin is the father of David, Benjamin, John and William all of whom were in Dansbury. Other evidence indicates that the John Teed, died 1683, was born 1641 and is a son of Joshua Teed who was a merchant, trading in furs along the coast. I am still searching and trying to tie all of this together by documentation and have a lot of leads to follow, just need more time. I have rambled enough and I hope you find this interesting. Sincerely, [signature, first name only] Dean

Sorry for using the HILL list, but this is the only way I can contact Scotty. For some reason AOL is not accepting my direct email to him. It is beyond odd, but my email keeps getting rejected. Perhaps SPAM filters? Aaron From : <postmaster@mail.hotmail.com> Sent : Monday, August 14, 2006 11:55 PM To : mrmayor@hotmail.com Subject : Delivery Status Notification (Failure) This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification. Delivery to the following recipients failed. javbst@aol.com From: Aaron Hill <mrmayor@hotmail.com> To: javbst@aol.com Subject: This is a test.... Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 11:55 PM testing.... From : <Javbst@aol.com> Sent : Monday, August 14, 2006 11:53 PM To : mrmayor@hotmail.com Subject : Re: [HILL-L] Loren Hill, South Dakota State Geography Convention / HILL DNA Hi: javbst@aol.com works swell, just got yours. B Rgds, Scotty Hartigan Branch Manager C&G Financial Services, Inc.

I am trying to reach S Hartigan via Javbst@aol.com. My messages are always returned. I believe this is why I didn't respond before, because my email was returned. Aaron From: Aaron Hill <mrmayor@hotmail.com> To: Javbst@aol.com Subject: Re: [HILL-L] Loren Hill, South Dakota State Geography Convention / HILL DNA Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 Sorry for not responding before. Some how you fell through the cracks. I receive quite a bit of email everyday. How are you connected? The HILL DNA Project only studies direct male descendants. I do encourage you to join the Sorenson project. Please let me know if you have any questions. Aaron From: Javbst@aol.com To: mrmayor@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [HILL-L] Loren Hill, South Dakota State Geography Convention / HILL DNA Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 19:44:30 EDT Thanks for the email regarding Loren Hill. I have been to the DZTU tourney at the geography convention, begun by Ed Hogan and Lee Oppheim and JR Smith. I wrote you some time back regarding the Hill bloodline DNA testing, of which I am a direct descent, tho my name is Hartigan, without response. Please respond, as it seems quite unfair that my line of Hill is just as sound as anyone else. Hill was my Grandmothers name, as I explained. B rgds, S Hartigan

Thanks for posting the information about Fairview Cemetery in Culpeper Co., VA. If my information is correct, Lucy Russell Hill is a sister of General Ambrose Powell Hill. Interestingly for me, Lucy Russell Hill and General Ambrose Powell Hill had a cousin, Robert Chapman Hill, who lived in Madison Co., KY when my Hill ancestors lived there (early 1800s). My Hill ancestors later moved several counties north to Boone Co. KY, while Robert Chapman Hill moved to Missouri. In an interesting coincidence, I found a marriage certificate showing one of Robert Chapman Hill's sons, Judson Broaddus Hill, had traveled from Missouri to Boone Co. KY to get married, at a time when my Hill ancestors were living in Boone County. I don't know of any connection between my Hill line and Robert Chapman Hill, but it seems like there must be some kind of connection. Mike Hill Fayetteville, AR

This was posted on Culpeper VA mailing list. var tcdacmd="sa=a;sz=1;ad;dt"; TLC for headstones Allison Brophy Champion Staff Writer Sunday, July 30, 2006 Some are leaning, some are cracked, and most are really old: they are tombstones in Fairview Cemetery and they’re getting some TLC. Next month, Tennessee-based Lee Heights Monument Company will repair 37 markers in the cemetery’s oldest sections, in between gates four and six. The job will take a couple of weeks, said Public Works Director Bobby Thornhill, and cost the town about $17,000. The repair work will mark the second time Town Council voted in favor of spending town money for gravestone restoration - 96 stones were fixed in 2003 at the town’s expense. The work symbolizes the town’s commitment to keeping Fairview, established 1860, a beautiful place. And it deserves to stay beautiful - last year, Fairview Cemetery earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. African-American and Civil War history abounds in Fairview and its architectural significance also contributed to its national recognition. Still, the town is hoping relatives of those buried beneath the damaged stones will help with repair costs. It will cost between $200 and $550 to fix each stone, Thornhill said. “Each stone is a little bit different,” he said of specific repairs. “The problem with the majority is the base is loose or the stone needs to be straightened. Most will require an added foundation so they don’t tip over and break.” Most of the stones date back to the early 1900s, but some are older, including the grave marker of Chas. S. Emack - born April, 27, 1831 in Washington, D.C. Mr. Emack died in Culpeper at the age of 46 on July 26, 1877. “OUR BABY,” the tombstone reads. There’s a stone belonging to one Lucy Catherine HILL, born June 2, 1837 that needs straightening and another wobbly one marking the final resting spot of George Edward ROBERTS, born 1854. “It’s about preservation,” Thornhill said, “mostly to keep them from busting up. When a stone falls over, more than likely, it will break.” Sometime following the upcoming round of stone restoration, town officials expect to start similar restoration work in the African-American burial sections - known as the Antioch and Fisherman’s sections. These areas were segregated from the “white section” for about 70 years - from 1899 to 1970. Allison Brophy Champion can be reached at 825-0771 ext. 101 or abrophy@starexponent.com. Are you related? Contact the Culpeper Town Clerk at 829-8240 if any of the listed people, buried in Fairview, are your immediate family: John Aloysius Bailey, Kate Burke, James Bush, Eliza Lewis Bywaters, George W. Edwards, Charles S. Emack, Charles Henry Field, Susan Mason Foushee, Lucy Russell Hill, Susan E. Hoge, Peter Davis Horton, James H. Jacobs, Mary James, Mary Jameson Jarman, Lotti S. Matthews, Robert S. Matthews, W.H. Middough, Charles Preston Morris, Pauline Morris, Siedler Nelson Pace, Alexander Lee Patterson, MD., George Edward Roberts, Sallie M. Simms, Audise Barron Smith, Foster, Olive and Robert Smith, Peter C. Smith, May E. Streets, Martha E. Swetnam, Kate Newhouse Thompson, Mildred Anna Turner, Betty Fry Twyman, Ida J. Vaughan, Loretta Pearl Walter, Jackson Yates, Archer Jesse Yates Crewdson T. Yates. URL: http://www.starexponent.com/servlet/Satellite?c=MGArticle&cid=1149189691121&pagename=CSE/MGArticle/CSE_MGArticle&path=!news --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.

Loren Hill was a graduate student at South Dakota State University (SDSU). He helped begin the annual state geography convention. His thesis is below. 1979 Loren Hill A Trade Area Study of Kadoka, South Dakota Hogan http://www3.sdstate.edu/Academics/CollegeOfArtsAndScience/Geography/GraduateAlumni/Index.cfm Convention Origins Convention History excerpts from: Origin of the South Dakota State Geography Convention by Edward P. Hogan Geography as an academic discipline was reestablished in the curriculum at South Dakota State University (SDSU) in February, 1967. Under the authority of the South Dakota Board of Regents of Education, South Dakota State University was authorized to offer a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography. The number of geography majors grew to fifteen by the spring of 1969. At that time, a party was held to celebrate that landmark occasion. The first degree from the new geography program was granted in the fall of 1969. In 1969, there were two geographers on the SDSU faculty. There was a very active geography club at SDSU that also sought memberships in Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU), the International Geographical Honor Society. The Delta Zeta Chapter of GTU was chartered at SDSU on March 2, 1970. One of the primary objectives of the Geography Club was to promote geography in the schools and within the state. In order to achieve this goal, two students and a faculty member met to discuss the possible means by which this objective could be attained. The students, Loren Hill and James Rapp, and the advisor, Ed Hogan, discussed a number of possible means to enhance the status of geography. At some time during the meeting, someone suggested "Let's have a geography convention!" Today, when reflecting on that comment, one is reminded of movies made in the "Thirties" in which someone would say "Lets put on a show and save the college!" http://www3.sdstate.edu/Academics/CollegeOfArtsAndScience/Geography/GeographyConvention/ConventionOrigins/Index.cfm

http://www.dohistory.org The diary of a midwife in early Massachusetts

Here is the text of a letter I sent to Fred Kwiatkowski, who submitted an "Ancestral File" listing a James HILL (AFN: 1L8F-SS0) married to a Mary JORDAN (AFN: 1L8F-ST6). (Submission: AF96-103540) In my opinion this is probably the same James HILL who later married Sarah TIDD, daughter of Martin TIDD. The families lived in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. James is listed on the 1790 census living as neighbors to his in-laws the JORDAN family and very close to his future in-laws the TIDD family. Unfortunately, since sending my letter quite awhile ago, I haven't received a response. I'm not sure if Mr. Kwiatkowski is still with us, but any leads are helpful. Thanks. Aaron ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fred Kwiatkowski FGRC 2108 Champagne Circle Salt Lake City, Utah 84118 September 20, 2004 Dear Mr. Kwiatkowski, I am a descendant of James Hill, b. 1763 d. 1862. He married Sarah Tidd about 1797. During my research I found your information at www.familysearch.org. I have developed a theory that the James Hill who married Mary Jordan is the same man who later married Sarah. As I’m sure you know, on the 1790 census, James Hill is listed near some Jordan families, his in-laws. Very nearby are the families of his future wife Sarah Tidd. I have not found a death date or burial site for Mary Jordan. Do you have any of this information? Do you have information on any children? James HILL, Sr. BORN 22 June 1763 Baltimore County, Maryland or Pennsylvania DIED 24 or 25 September 1862 Roundhead, Hardin County, Ohio BURIED Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Roundhead, Hardin County, Ohio MARRIED 1797? Allegheny County, Pennsylvania? Sarah 'Sally' TIDD BORN 1774 Wyoming, Luzerne County, or Lancaster County, Pennsylvania DIED 1851 Roundhead, Hardin County, Ohio BURIED Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Roundhead, Hardin County, Ohio PARENTS Martin TIDD, Sr. and Betsey MARVIN CHILDREN James HILL, Jr. John C. HILL Martin HILL Mary HILL Nancy HILL Rosanna HILL Samuel HILL Sarah HILL James HILL was a veteran of the War of 1812. He lived to be 99 years old. He was blind the last eleven years of his life. 1781 Petition Northumberland County, Pennsylvania 1790 Federal Census Northumberland County, Pennsylvania 1801 Tax List, Liberty, Trumbull County, Ohio ?1804 Kinsman, Trumbull County, Ohio Tax List 1806 6th Collection District, Trumbull County, Ohio Tax List 1807 No Township, Trumbull County, Ohio Tax List 1820 Federal Census Lake Township, Logan County, Ohio 1830 Federal Census McArthur Township, Logan County, Ohio ?1850 Federal Census Roundhead Township, Hardin County, Ohio 1860 Federal Census Roundhead Township, Hardin County, Ohio Among the sources I have used for this collection of details are: Title: A History of the Tidds of Ohio Author: Tidd, Howard Harmon Published: 1958 Title: The History of Hardin County, Ohio Editor: Partly compiled by R.C. Brown Published: 1883 Title: Centennial History of Hardin County, Ohio, 1833-1933 Author: Blue, Herbert Tenney Orren Published: 1933 Title: A Twentieth Century History of Hardin County, Ohio Author: Kohler, Minnie B. Ichler Published: 1910 Title: The Susquehannah Company Papers Publisher: Cornell University Press Title: Pioneer Women of the Western Reserve Published: 1896 Publisher: Women's Department of the Cleveland Centennial Title: History of Logan County and Ohio Published: 1880 Publisher: O.L. Baskin & Co Sincerely, Aaron J. Hill 4419 Satter Place NE Salem, Oregon 97305 1223 Orchardview Ave NW Salem, Oregon 97304 ahill2@cp.chemeketa.edu mrmayor@hotmail.com www.aaronjhill.com

From Bell's History of Northumberland County, PA GEORGE HILL, attorney at law, was born in Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, August 3, 1821, and acquired an education at the common schools and a classical institute taught by Samuel S. Shedden, a Presbyterian divine. He began the study of law at Milton under James Pollock, afterward a member of the national Congress, but a change in circumstances led him to Union county, where he taught school and finished his legal studies under Absalom Swineford. He was admitted to the bar in August, 1848. Entering at once into practice he remained at Selinsgrove from 1849 to 1858, and in the spring of the last named year came to Sunbury. Here he has been for over thirty years a lawyer of recognized ability and a citizen of high repute. He has always been a Democrat; ever active in the promotion of others, for himself he has sought no political preferment, and has for some years taken no active part in politics. As a Mason Mr. Hill is also prominent. He is a member of the local lodge and chapter. Mastering the principles of those bodies he has passed into the higher dispensation of the commandery and consistory at Bloomsburg. In religious matters too he takes a deep concern and belongs to the Reformed church. He was first married at Selinsgrove in December, 1848, to Martha C. Buehler, who died in 1870, leaving the following children: Ferdinand K.; J. Nevin; Mary S., now the wife of J. Z. Gerhard, M D., superintendent of the State lunatic hospital, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Samuel Ambrose, deceased; William Herbert, and Charles H. In June, 1871, he married Sue E. Kirlin, of Middletown, Pennsylvania. Mr. Hill's parents were Daniel and Susan (Truckenmiller) Hill, natives of Pennsylvania, and of Scotch-Irish and German descent, respectively. The senior Mr. Hill, a farmer, died when his son George was only seven years old; his widow and three children moved to this county, where she died in 1865 aged sixty-five years. The Grandfather Hill was a Revolutionary soldier.

Martin (1805-1861) was the son of James Hill (1763-1862) and Sarah Tidd (1774-1851). On the 1790 census James is living in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. The family was among the first settlers of Youngstown, Ohio in 1797. In the summer of 1810, they took a wagon across the state and settled in Logan County before finally moving to Hardin County, where several Hill descendants live to this day. Aaron From: "Bj" <bjl@bigsky.net> Reply-To: "Bj" <bjl@bigksy.net> To: "Aaron Hill" <mrmayor@hotmail.com> CC: <HILL-L--@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [HILL-L] RE: Marriage of Martin Hill & Ann(e) Neal Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:39:49 -0600 Do you have more information on Martin, as his birthdate, place and parents? I am searching family members of our ancestor, Francis Hill who we believe was born in NJ 9 April 1790. He lived in Ohio where most of their children were born, then on to IL and settled in Louisa Co., Iowa where he passed away in 1860. Please let me know if any of this may follow your Martin. I was questioning if they may be brothers? Thank you for your reply. Bj Larson bjl@bigsky.net

Nancy Ann(e) Neal was born 20 February 1805 and died 15 March 1861 in Iowa. On July 5, 1827 she married Martin Hill (which is also his birthday) in Logan County, Ohio. She is buried alongside Martin in the Peoria Cemetery, Polk County, Iowa. Martin is named after his grandfather Martin Tidd, a veteran of the Revolution. I'm trying to identify her parents. Aaron

During a visit to the Oregon State Library, I found the marriage record for Martin Hill and Nancy Ann Neal. I am trying to identify the parents of Ann. The details record that “Martin Hill” married “Ann Neal” on July 5, 1827 in Logan County, Ohio. Martin Hill is the son of James Hill (1763-1862). Martin and his descendants moved from Hardin County, Ohio to Polk County, Iowa. Martin and Ann are buried in the Peoria Cemetery in Washington Township. It’s on a WorldFamilyTree CD. The title of the CD is “Marriage Index: Ohio, 1789-1850” and is based on film no. 0534836 at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. This film has the marriage records for Logan County, Ohio from 1818 to 1850. The specific CD is located on a virtual drive network. A person has to load the CD which is located on the ‘E’ drive: “E:\WFT-Marriages CD400 Marriage Index Ohio, all but Fulton & Monroe Counties”. My research online looks as if it is commonly referred to as CD400. There is also a record in the International Genealogical Index at http://www.familysearch.org which lists Martin and “Anne” Neal. The film listed above is the same source for the information. http://www.gwest.org/cdbynum.htm http://www.genealogy.com/400facd.html I hope this research helps find her parents. I did a brief search on the Neals of the area and was quickly frustrated in my lack of progress. Aaron Hill Salem, Oregon

News Release DNA Project Seeks Descendants of Hardin County, Ohio Pioneer Organizers of the Hill DNA Project are seeking male descendants of Hardin County pioneer James Hill, Sr. (1763-1862) who would be willing to participate in a genetic study. The project, a wide-ranging effort started in 2002 to research Y chromosome markers among those with the surname Hill, currently includes DNA results from more than 175 men. Participants are asked to submit two DNA samples, obtained from painless cheek swabs, and a pedigree chart linking their family to James Hill. One sample is for the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation (http://www.smgf.org), and the other is for the Hill DNA Project, a partner of Family Tree DNA and the University of Arizona. For more information, visit the Hill DNA Project website (http://www.hilldna.com). The results for the James Hill, Sr. male lineage are posted among Group 27. All inquiries should be addressed to project leader Aaron Hill, preferably by email (ajhill@pdx.edu). Regular mail may be sent to Hill DNA Project, 4419 Satter Place NE, Salem, Oregon 97305. Willing Hill family members are also encouraged to join The Genographic Project, a research study by the National Geographic Society. Visit the Genographic website for more details (http://www.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/).

I have recently come across several bits of information that makes me want to investigate the line of Col. Humphrey Hill (1706 - 1775). First of all, my Hill line has been shown through DNA testing (http://www.hilldna.com/Group12.htm, Kit 6342) to link to the William Hill - Susannah Smithers line, and I believe my connection to this line is through William Hill's brother, John (1710 - c. 1780), who lived in Amelia County, VA for much of his life. I believe that I am descended through John's son, William, who is said to have married in King William County, VA, an adjacent county to King and Queen County, where Col. Humphrey Hill had his residence of Hillsborough. Secondly, my Hill line moved from Virginia to Madison County, Kentucky as early as 1787. Madison County tax records show a Humphrey Hill was paying taxes in Madison County, starting in 1795. A Humphrey Hill, Jr. starts showing up on Madison County, Kentucky tax lists, starting in 1801. These Humphrey Hills drop off the Madison County tax lists after 1807, but are later found in Estill County, Kentucky, an adjacent county to Madison County. Are these Humphrey Hills of Madison County related to Col. Humphrey Hill? I can't say if they are even connected to my Hill line, but it's an interesting coincidence if they're not related. Thirdly, I believe my gggg grandfather, Abner Hill, had a brother named John Humphrey Hill. Both Abner Hill and John Humphrey Hill are listed together in the Amelia County, Virginia Court order book of Oct. 26, 1786. Could John Humphrey Hill's middle name be a clue to a connection to Col. Humphrey Hill? I know it's easy to sometimes jump to conclusions based on circumstantial evidence, so I certainly don't want to do that, but I would like to find out more to prove either that there is or that there is not a connection. If anyone has any information regarding any of this, especially regarding any possible connection between the Madison County, Kentucky Humphrey Hills and Col. Humphrey Hill, I would be very appreciative. Mike Hill Fayetteville, Arkansas