Nicholas Hill, in 1635, patented 100 acres in Elizabeth City Co. for his own importation and a servant’s.
1863Nicholas Hill was first Major and then Lt. Col. of Isle of Wight Militia. He represented the County in the House of Burgesses, September 1663 and October 1666.
1858He made his will 1 Jan 1674 and a complete summary is given in the Isle of Wight County Records.
1810 His will specifies that he “be buried near his deceased wife and children as may be”, presumably referring to his unknown first wife since Sylvester Hill is bequeathed his plantation, and did not die until 1706. The will also mentions his six children by Sylvester and three by “a former wife.”
Sons: Richard Hill, Ralph Hill, George Hill, Nicholas
Daughters: Agnes Hill, Martha, Mary, Anna, Elizabeth Hill
He named as overseers his friends Major James Powell, Mr. Thomas Taberer, Mr. Wm. Bressie and John Jennings. The will was sealed on 19 Apr 1675 and proved by the oath of Mr. Jhn Newman 20 Oct 1675 and by Mrs. Mary Davis 21 Oct 1675.