HILTON, Joshua
1728 - 1747 (19 years)Set As Default Person
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Name HILTON, Joshua Birth 1728 Georgetown, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA Gender Male Death 31 Jul 1747 Pownal, Cumberland, Maine, USA - Killed by indians during attack on his father
Patriarch & Matriarch HILTON, William, b. 1550, Northwich, Cheshire, England d. 8 Feb 1605, Northwich, Cheshire, England (Age 55 years) (3 x Great Grandfather)
THORNE, Christiana, b. 1601, Northam, Devon, England d. Apr 1636, Kittery, York, Maine, USA (Age 35 years) (3 x Great Grandmother)Person ID I6703 My Genealogy Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
Father HILTON, Ebenezer, b. 23 May 1703, Kittery, York, Maine, USA d. 31 Jul 1747, Pownalborough, Lincoln, Maine, USA (Age 44 years) Relationship natural Mother LORD, Mary, b. May 1706, Kittery, York, Maine, USA d. Aft 8 Oct 1766, Woolwich, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA (Age > 60 years) Relationship natural Marriage 1721 Berwick, York, Maine, USA Family ID F1606 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Event Map Birth - 1728 - Georgetown, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA Death - 31 Jul 1747 - Pownal, Cumberland, Maine, USA = Link to Google Earth
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Albums Ancestors Killed in Native American Raids (1)
This collection focuses on a particularly challenging chapter of my family's past, dating back to the 1600s and early 1700s in colonial America, a time marked by conflict and cultural clashes.
The era we are delving into was characterized by profound misunderstandings and tensions between the European settlers and the Native American tribes, each defending their way of life in an ever-changing landscape.
The Native American tribes, with their rich and diverse cultures, had been living on this land for thousands of years. Their connection to the land was deep-rooted, and their societies were complex and varied. The arrival of European settlers brought unprecedented changes, often leading to conflicts, as both groups sought to protect their communities and resources.
In this context, my ancestors, like many others, faced challenges and hardships. Some of them tragically lost their lives in raids conducted by Native American tribes. These events were undoubtedly painful and significant for my family's history. In presenting the list of my ancestors and their stories, I hope to provide a respectful tribute to their lives, acknowledging the tragedy they faced while also recognizing the broader historical context that led to these events.