Manning Amanual Hill Sr. (abt. 1760 - bef. 1838)

Born about 1760 in Stokes, North Carolina

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Fulkerson) Hill — married 1784 in Henry, Virginia, United States

Descendants

Died before 10 Dec 1838 before about age 78 in Henry, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Mannen Hill Sr. served with Henry County Militia, Virginia Militia during the American Revolution.

Manning was born in 1760 to Matthew and Lucy Hill, probably in Stokes County, NC.

He married Mary Fulkerson in 1784, ^[1]

Manning & his wife Mary had seven children.

Manning Hill joined the Revolutionary War in Henry County, now Patrick County. He was a sergeant in the war and served in Captain Jonathan Hanby's Company Virginia Militia. ^[2]

He was a minister at Snow Creek Primitive Baptist Church. The Henry County Deed Book 6, Page 471, dated 2 Sep 1803, listed the following bond: "Mannon Hill, a Baptist Minister, is granted a license to perform the rites of matrimony. His security is Jacob Farris."

1820 Residence, Henry County, Virginia^[3]

He passed away about 1838.^[4]

From Mannen's will, Henry County, VA court house, Martinsville, VA: Will Book 4, pages 179-180 10 Dec 1838:

In the name of God Amen. I, Mannen Hill Sr, of Henry and the State of Virginia, being somewhat unwell tho, thank God, of sound mind and disposing memory and knowing that it is appointed unto all men to die and as touching such worldly estate as it has pleased God to help me with, I dispose of in the following [manner] and form:

First: I wish all my just debts to be paid.

Secondly: I give to my beloved wife, Mary Hill, one horse called Chester and a gray mare and all my land which I now live on, her lifetime, also a Negro boy named Joseph and a girl named Nancy, also Tom. Also my cattle, sheep, hogs, household and kitchen furniture and after the death of my wife, the land and stock, house and kitchen furniture and tools to be sold and the money to be equally divided among my children, except Philip.

Thirdly: I give my son Frederick, a Negro woman named Jeuly and her child, Peter and her increase and what he has heretofore received from me.

Fourthly: I give to my son James a Negro woman named Amy and her child, Sally and their increase and what he already received from me.

Fifthly: I give to my son, Philip a Negro woman named Phillis, and two of her children, John and William and after the death of my wife, my son Philip is to have Nancy and Matilda and their increase, also one feather bed and furniture, in addition to what he has already received.

Sixthly: I give my son, Mannen, after the death of my wife, a Negro named Tom, a boy named Joseph and a girl named Mary and one cow exclusive of what he has already received.

Seventhly: I give to my daughter, Elizabeth Brimm, a Negro woman named, O'Leathey and increase of any during her natural lifetime and after her death to her children.

Eighthly: I give to my daughter, Mildred Hopper, a Negro girl, Mariah and her increase during her natural life and after her death to her children.

Ninethly: I give to my daughter, Rachel Stephens a Negro named, Sally and her increase during her life and after her death, to her children and also my " Wattses Psalms and Hymns," which she has already received. I give to my son, James, my family Bible and "Wattses Psalms and Hymns." I give to my son, Philip, "Wattses Psalms and Hymns." I give to my son, Mannen, a hymn book, "Mercers Choister." I give to my daughter, Elizabeth, "Repans Hymn Book." I give to my daughter, Mildred, "Dovers Selection." I wish my 20 acres tract of land to be sold to pay my just debts. Lastly, I appoint my sons, Frederick and James Hill, to be sole Executors of this, my last will and testament.

In witness whereof, I here unto set my hand and seal to this, 3rd day of February in the year of Christ, 1838. His mark X Mannen Hill Acknowledged in the presence of: Reuben Taylor, Jat Ghillam J W Hereford, James M Shelton^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage:"Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HV3Q-Y3PZ : 29 January 2020), Amannuel Hill, 1784, Henry, VA.
2. ↑ Southern Campaign American Revolution Annotation
3. ↑ Census:"United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHLZ-GMM : accessed 28 September 2017), Manning Hill, Henry, Virginia, United States; citing p. 32, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 139; FHL microfilm 193,698.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Henry County, VA Courthouse, Martinsville, VA will Book 4, page 179-180.

• Patrick County Historical Society "Preface" Stuart VA, Compiled by Larry Mondell Martin, Oct 1996.