1Clark Co., WI Internet Library, ALHN & AHGP website, http://wvls.lib.wi.us/ClarkCounty/clark.htm.
1Clark Co., WI Internet Library, ALHN & AHGP website, http://wvls.lib.wi.us/ClarkCounty/clark.htm.
1Clark Co., WI Internet Library, ALHN & AHGP website, http://wvls.lib.wi.us/ClarkCounty/clark.htm, 1918 History of Clark Co., WI, by Franklyn, Curtiss-Wedge. "WILLIAM HILL, SR., a pioneer of Loyal township, now living a retired life in Loyal village, was born in Hebron township, Washington county, New York, March 22, 1831, son of Jesse and Pamelia (Gould) Hill. Jesse Hill was born in New York State, son of a veteran of the war of 1812, and was there reared. After his marriage to Pamelia Gould, a sister of Jay Gould, the famous New York financier and millionaire, they came in 1845 to Concord, Jefferson county, Wis., where, after working for others for some time, he bought a farm, on which he built a log house and began farming. In 1861, with four of his sons, he enlisted in the Civil War in which he and his stepson Elijah lost their lives. There were seven children in the family, of whom five, John, William, Sr., Calvin, Oliver and Roxy Jane, were by Jesse Hill's first wife, Pamelia. The mother dying about 1849, Mr. Hill had married for his second wife Mrs. Smith, by whom he had two children, Anna and Delight. Mrs. Hill by her marriage to Mr. Smith, also had two children, Volney and Elijah.
William Hill, Sr., got his schooling in New York State and in Jefferson county, Wis. When 27 years old he married Phoebe Sitts, daughter of George Sitts of Iron Ridge, Dodge county, this state. After his marriage he with his bride returned East for two years, then coming back to Iron Ridge, Dodge county, where he conducted the hotel and grocery store of his father-in-law. In the spring of 1864, in company with three others: William Welsh, and two brothers-in-law, Abraham Smith and Henry Sitts--he came to Clark county, the party walking from Tomah to Black River Falls, from there to Neillsville, and then to Loyal township. Eating dinner at the quarter stake between sections 10 and 11, each man selected the quarter section on the corner of which he was then sitting.
Then they went to Eau Claire to get their claims registered, after which they returned to Black River Falls. That fall they went to Dodge county and brought their wives here. With an axe as his only tool Mr. Hill built a log house, and the first winter earned a cow by working out. Burning was the only way to get rid of the heavy hardwood timber which covered the place, and he and his wife often sat up far into the night watching the fires. His spare time he spent in making shingles, which he sold at Neillsville for only $2 a thousand, though he had to pay as high as $16 a barrel for flour and salt. After about a year on the farm Mr. Hill lost his wife. He subsequently married Delany Fuller, a native of Monroe, Green county, but then living in Clark county. She died about 1884 and he later married for his third wife Tammie J. Nichols. Mr. Hill lived on that farm for about thirty years, during which time he made good progress in its development and became recognized as one of the successful farmers of his township and one of its most prominent citizens. He served in various offices ' including those of constable, assessor, justice of the peace, and school clerk, and aside from his farming interests he was a stockholder in the Greenwood creamery.
When he retired from the farm he took up his residence in the village of Loyal, where he has since made his home. It is interesting to, note that Loyal township received its name from Mr. Hill's brother, Oliver H., who came west with him after he left the army. Oliver H. had married Hulda Graves, and when the town was set out Oliver Hill was asked to name it. The name "Loyal" came into his mind as the result of his recent experience in fighting for the Union, and it was accepted on his suggestion. The children of William. Hill, Sr., by his first wife were Clarissa Elizabeth, Frances Luella, and George. Clarissa E. was born in Jefferson county, Wis., and died at the age of nine months. Frances L., born at Iron Ridge, Dodge county, Wis., married Eli Mack, by whom she had three children-John, William, and Earl. She married secondly Ralph Clemetson, and by him has two children: Milton, a veteran of the Mexican border campaign, and now in the Federal service; and Elsie, who married Henry De Young and has four children-Marie, Catherine, Frances, and Alice. George Hill was born in Clark county and is now living in Fremont, Mich. He married Hattie Schaffer and has seven children.
By his second wife William Hill, Sr., had two children-William and Ray. William, who is now deceased, married Bertha Lenling, and they had seven children-Paul, Calvin, Harold, Walter, Alfred, Charles, and Delany. The wife and children reside in Loyal. Ray Hill, who is unmarried, lives in Elmhurst, Langlade county, Wis. The children by Mr. Hill's third wife, by her first husband, Lester Nichols, were William, Lester, Myron, Frank, Jennie, and Fannie. By her second husband, William Meachem, there were two children. Three grandchildren are married and have children; John and William Mack, sons of Eli and Frances L. Mack, and Jessie, daughter of George and Hattie Hill.
Response
Pamelia Gould Hill was not a sibling of Jay Gould. Her father was Jonathan Gould of Hebron, Washington County, New York. Her siblings were Alpha, Jane S., and Eliza Gould. Diane Z. Stevens (family member)."2Obituary, ---Source: LOYAL TRIBUNE (Loyal, Clark County, Wis.) 04/23/1920. "---Hills, William (22 MAR 1831 - 21 APR 1920)
Wm. Hills died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. Clementson, on Wednesday, April 21, 1920, at the age of 89 years. He was born in Hebron Township, Washington Co., N.Y., March 22, 1831, and came with his parents to Jefferson Co., Wis., in 1845. When 27 years old he married Phoebe Sitts of Iron Ridge. After his marriage he, with his bride, returned east for two years, then coming back to Iron Ridge, dodge County, where he conducted a hotel and grocery store for his father-in-law.
In the spring of 1864 in company with three others, William Welch and two brothers-in-law, Abraham Smith and Henry Sitts, he came to Clark County, Wis., walking from Tomah to Black River Falls, from there to Neillsville and then to Loyal township. Each man selected a quarter section, cornering together on Sec. 10 and 11. That fall they went to Dodge County and brought their wives back.
With an axe as his only tool, Mr. Hill built a log house. In his spare time he spent making shingles, which he sold at Neillsville for $2 a thousand. After about a year on the farm, Mr. Hill lost his wife. He later married Delany Fuller, who died in 1884. Later he married Tammie Nichols, who died a number of years ago.
Mr. Hill lived on his farm about 30 years and during that time he held offices of constable, assessor, justice of the peace, and school clerk. He was a kind neighbor and friend. During the past few years he has been a great sufferer, but was always patient.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Francis Clementson of Loyal, two sons, George Hill of Michigan, Ray Hill of Elmhurst, one sister, Mrs. Annie Mingle of Wibeaux, Mont., seventeen grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, and was largely attended by friends and neighbors. Rev. Chatterson officiated.
The remains were interred in the Dodgeville Cemetery. aka Pine Grove, Loyal Twp."
1Clark Co., WI Internet Library, ALHN & AHGP website, http://wvls.lib.wi.us/ClarkCounty/clark.htm.
1Clark Co., WI Internet Library, ALHN & AHGP website, http://wvls.lib.wi.us/ClarkCounty/clark.htm.
1Clark Co., WI Internet Library, ALHN & AHGP website, http://wvls.lib.wi.us/ClarkCounty/clark.htm.
1Clark Co., WI Internet Library, ALHN & AHGP website, http://wvls.lib.wi.us/ClarkCounty/clark.htm.
1Compiled by Jim & Kathy Heath, 1997, Clark County Cemeteries.
1Clark Co., WI Internet Library, ALHN & AHGP website, http://wvls.lib.wi.us/ClarkCounty/clark.htm.
1Clark Co., WI Internet Library, ALHN & AHGP website, http://wvls.lib.wi.us/ClarkCounty/clark.htm.
1Clark Co., WI Internet Library, ALHN & AHGP website, http://wvls.lib.wi.us/ClarkCounty/clark.htm.
1Clark Co., WI Internet Library, ALHN & AHGP website, http://wvls.lib.wi.us/ClarkCounty/clark.htm.
1Clark Co., WI Internet Library, ALHN & AHGP website, http://wvls.lib.wi.us/ClarkCounty/clark.htm.
1Clark Co., WI Internet Library, ALHN & AHGP website, http://wvls.lib.wi.us/ClarkCounty/clark.htm.
1Census, Federal - 1920 - Howard Co., Missouri, Boones Lick.
1Census, Federal - 1900 - Howard Co., Missouri, Richmond, sheet 13A&B (Ancestry p. 25 & 26 of 33).
2Census, Federal - 1930 - Howard Co, Missouri, Boones Lick twsp. "Line 51 Dwelling # 13 Family # 13
Wilkerson, George Head rents age 70 age at 1st marriage-25 PA PA MD occ: farmer-general
Ara wife 42 20 MO MO VA
Clarence W son 13 MO PA MO
Fay dau 11 MO PA MO
Charles W son 8 MO PA MO
Brown Geo W father-in-law 73 wd VA VA VA."3Census, Federal - 1920 - Howard Co., Missouri, Boones Lick, Ancestry p. 2 of 12. "Line 92 Family # 22 Dwelling # 21
Wilkerson, G. F. head rents age 59 m. PA PA VA occ: General farming
Ara wife 35 m MO VA VA
Clarence son 2 MO PA MO
Fay dau 1 MO PA MO
Andrews, Rubbie step-son 11 MO MO MO."
1Census, Federal - 1920 - Howard Co., Missouri, Boones Lick.
1M Arquette, email of 4 Feb 2011. "From info on the Tombstone
> she was married to C.A. Youmans and died in 1890 at
> the age of 23....The Marriage certificate spelled Youmans (Toumans).
> However, the dates matched all the dates I have on
> Charles Youmans."2Findagrave, http://www.findagrave.com/, 74167914, internet. " 1861
Wisconsin, USA
DEATH 4 Nov 1936 (aged 74–75)
Wisconsin, USA
BURIAL
West Spencer Cemetery
Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
MEMORIAL ID 74167914 · View Source."
1M Arquette, email 4 Feb 2011. "In 1893 Charles married Maggie Kissinger.
> Their children were Blanche, Frederick, Merton,
> Howard and Grace. Grace was a step daughter to charles."
1Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/. "James Rogers
Born February 2, 1615 in Dedham, Essex, Englandmap
Son of John Rogers and [mother unknown]
Brother of Bridget Rogers, Nathaniel Rogers, Bridget (Rogers) Angier and John Rogers
Husband of Elizabeth (Rowland) Rogers — married about 1639 in Stratford, Connecticutmap
Father of Samuel Rogers, William Rogers, Joseph Rogers, John Rogers, Bathsheba (Rogers) Fox, James Rogers, Johnathan Rogers and Elizabeth (Rogers) Beebe
Died February 16, 1687 in New London, New London, Connecticut
Biography
In 1637 James Rogers was one of six men from Saybrook, who, under Capt. John Underhill, took part in the Pequot war. A few years later he is recorded as of Stratford, where he acquired property and married Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Rowland.
He went from Stratford to Milford, where he joined Mr. Prudden's (Congregational) church in 1652. His wife had joined the same church in 1645, and some of their children were baptized there. In the records of the General Court of Milford is the following: Nov. 22, 1645. “Ordered that James Rogers have a home lot adjoining that of Mr. Fowler's.”
He had dealings in New London as early as 1656 ; between that time and 1660 he became an inhabitant of that town, and was made freeman Mar. 14, 1660—61.
Both he and his wife joined the church in New London and became prominent in church affairs. Rate lists for the ministry tax are extant for the years 1664, 1666 and 1667.
He was deputy to the Court of Elections, May, 1661, and May and October, 1662. Corn Commissioner for New London in 1662, and Representative to the General Court seven times between 1662 and 1673, and, with his son Samuel, was on the committee of fortifications for New London.
Before Mr. Winthrop's removal to Hartford, he leased the town mill to Mr. Rogers, and, as an accommodation in point of residence, transferred to him a building spot from the north end of his (Winthrop's) home lot, next to the mill. Upon this lot Rogers erected a dwelling house and bakery, both of stone.
Miss Caulkins says :
"The mill, being a monopoly, could not fail to become a source of grievance. One mill was manifestly insufficient for a growing community, and the lessee could not satisfy the inhabitants. Gov. Winthrop subsequently had a long suit with Mr. Rogers for breach of contract in regard to the mill, but recovered no damages. The town likewise uttered their complaint to the General Court, that they were not “duely served in the grinding of their corn," and were thereby “ much damnified ”; upon which the Court ordered that Mr. Rogers, to prevent “disturbance of the peace,” should give “ a daily attendance at the mill.”
After 1662, the sons of the governor, Fitz-John and Wait-Still Winthrop returned to the plantation and became regular inhabitants. Between the latter and Mr. Rogers a long and troublesome litigation was maintained in regard to bounds and trespasses, notices of which are scattered over the records of the County Court for several years.
In 1669 Capt. Wait Winthrop set up a bolting mill on land claimed by Mr. Rogers, who, as an offset, immediately began to erect a building on his own land, but in such a position as wholly to obstruct the only convenient passage to the said bolting mill. This brought matters to a crisis. Richard Lord, of Hartford, and Amos Richardson, of Stonington, were chosen umpires, and the parties interchangably signed an agreement “as a final issue in all disputes, suits at law and controversies, from the beginning of the world to the date thereof.”
There is a place having the appearance of a grave, a little north west from the rock on the beach mentioned in James Rogers’ will, where it is supposed that his wife was buried. It is on the Jonathan pasture of the James Rogers estate, near the pond. (L.T.R.)
James Rogers was one of his son John's early converts and a member of the church of which John was pastor. He and his wife and his daughter, Bathsheba Smith, were baptized in 1676. For this offence they were summoned to appear before a magistrate but were soon released. Throughout the rest of his life he was subjected to fines and imprisonment for non-conformity to the rules of the Established Church.[1]
WILL OF JAMES ROGERS
The last will & testament of James Rogers Senior, being in perfect memory & understanding; but under the the (sic) hand of God by sickneffe.
This I leaue with my Wife, & all my Children, Sonnes & Daughters; I being old & knowing yt y' time of my departure is at hand.
What I haue of this world, I leaue Among you, defiring you not to fall out or contend about it; but lett yr loue one to another appear more; then to the Eftate I leaue with you w is but of this world.
And for yr comfort I signifie to you, y' I haue A perfect affurance; of an'.interest in Jesus Christ, & An Eternal happy Eftate in ye world to come, and do know & see y' my name is written in ye book of life; & therefore mourn not for mee: as they yt are without hope.
I committ my spirit into y' hand of God almighty, defiring y‘ my body it may be buried (hopeing for A refurrection) and w is Expended there upon let it be paid out of y' Ef’tate I leaue.
I defire y' all my debts may be paid out of ye Eftate, I leave. I know of no old Debts unpaid, nor any great matter of Debts that I owe.
My land at mistick I bequeath to my three Eldest sons Samuel Jofeph & John; it being first (by y) Equally divided into three partes. & then let it be divided to ym by lot yt. Each one may know wc his part is: for as ye lot fals so shal Each ones part be. They paying to my daughter Elizabeth twenty pounds.
To my son James I bequeath, Gofhon neck & yt he shal haue A high way to it, over ye pond where I now goe.
To my son Jonathan my Houfing: & land so farr as Magunck fence wc life within my field fence; & ye bounds between my son James & son Jonathan yt is to say between Goihon & my field: shal be ye great Rock wc lise between y' pond and ye sea, on ye north side of ye beach. A line being run north & south from ye sd Rock shal be the bounds between them.
To my son Jonathan I bequeath twenty Acres in ye new paster; Joyning to his houfe & running on ye north side of my field fence; & bounded on ye East wth ye lane running between ye head of my son James his home lot &: my son Jonathan his now dwelling houfe.
To my son James & son Jonathan I bequeath al ye rest of my land lying in ye new paster as also al ye rest of my land lying in ya General neck: it being divided by ym into two parts first, & then as ye lot comes forth shal Each one know which his part is, (And my will is yt my son James pay to my daughter Elizabeth twenty pounds within a year after the death of his mother, my wife,) And yt my son Jonathan pay to my daughter Elizabeth fifty pounds within three years after ye death of my Wife ten of it ye first year: after her death.
To my son Jofeph I bequeath y' land y' I had of Obadiah Bruen Called bruens neck.
To my son, John I leaue ye land y‘ I had of Robert Allyn lying on ye East side of y' River ye goeth to Norwich he paying to his sister my Daughter Bathfhua ye sum of twenty pound: within a year after ye death of my wife, & if he sees caufe not so to do, my Daughter Bathlhua fhall haue ye fd land.
And all ya rest of my Efiate, as cattel houfehold goods Debts & parfonable Eftate I leaue wth my wife to difpofe of as shee sees good: only to pay to my daughter Elizabeth ten pounds if shee sees good wth ye advice of my sonne John: I also giue liberty to my Wife to sell or difpofe of any part of my land or Eftcate here willed if shee sees caufe so to do, without offence to any of my Children: & to haue ye ufe of my houfing during her life time to liue in or let out.
Some Cattel was left wth me by my son John, to ufe as my own not giving me power to giue or will ym away but did promife me yt what I sould or killed for ye families ufe he never would demaund pay for, but only thofe yt should be remaining in my hand.
The Chamber where my son John now liues I leaue wth him wth ye Roome under it for him to liue in during his life time: if my wife sees caufe not to order it other wife.
If any difference should arife about my land here willed or Any parte of my Eftate for want of a plain difcovery whether about bounds or other wife, my wil is yt there shall be no lawing amonge my children before Earthly Judges but yt ye Controverfie be ended by lot & so I referr ye Judment to god: & as ye lot comes forth so shal it be: And this I declare to be my last will & teftament as witnefs my hand this Eleventh day of ye ninth month one thoufand six hundred eighty & three.
James Rogers
Witnes
Sam Beebee. Sn"
Mary Beebee[2]
James has a memorial at Find A Grave.[3] It has a brief biography and states that he was the son of John and Elizabeth Bostwick Rogers, no source is made for this claim.
Birth
abt 1615:probably England[4]
1615-02-02 Stratfordon Avon, Warwickshire, England
Death
1687 New London,Connecticut[4]
1687-02-16 New London,New London,Connecticut
Marriage
abt 1640
Elizabeth Rowland daughter of Samuel Rowland[4]
Children
Samuel b. prob. 1640; m. (1) Mary Stanton; m. (2) Joanna Williams.[4]
Joseph, b. May 14, 1646; m. Sarah[4]
John, b. Dec. 1, 1648; m. (1) Elizabeth Griswold; m. (2) Mary
Ransford; m. (3) Sarah Cole.[4]
Bathsheba, b. Dec. 30, 1650; m. (1) Richard Smith; m. (2) Samuel Fox.[4]
James, b. Feb. 15, 1652; m. Mary Jordan.[4]
Jonathan, b. Dec. 31, 1655; m. Naomi Burdick. [4]
Elizabeth, b. April 15, 1658; m. Samuel Beebe.[4]
Sources
Rogers, James Swift. James Rogers of New London, CT. and His Descendants (Boston, 1902) Pages 27-38
James Rogers memorial at Find A Grave.
Footnotes
↑ Rogers p. 27-30 This material is a copy of selected items. James Swift Rogers seems to be the best source for this family. Entered 29 June 2013 Phil Smith
↑ Rogers p.31,2 copy with very minor changes. There is much more material in the book, including a long inventory.
↑ James Rogers memorial at Find A Grave.
↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 Rogers p. 38."
1Ancestry.com, One World Tree.
2Olsen, Wayne.