Robert (of Jamestowne) HILL

On May 6, 1609 with his father-in-law having subscribed and paid 87 pounds 10 shillings, about $436. to the London Company he sailed on the ship Diamond under Captain Radcliffe, master, from Plymouth and reached Jamestown in August, 1609. Records of the Colony in 1624 show Col. Robert Hill returned to England, but came back to Virginia prior to 1630 as he was in Elizabeth City April 15, 1630. An expedition of nine vessels was fitted out with supplies and men and women totaling 500 settlers. They sailed from Plymouth in May 1609. On the way over one of the vessels was wrecked within eight days sail of Virginia. They were caught in a hurricane, the vessels scattered by the storm reached Jamestown in August 1609. On the ship Diamond was Robert Hill, Gent, his father-in-law William Atkinson, and possibly Judith Atkinson Hill. The first settlers landed at Jamestown, May 23, 1607. This was the first permanent settlement by the English in North America. Upon landing Edward M. Wingfield was elected President. About the end of the year 1607 they were surprised by the arrival of the Phoenix, commanded by Captain Nelson. He brought with him the remainder of the first supply which comprised 130 settlers, among whom was George Hill. Another version: Robert Hill was born in 1570 in England. He married Judith Atkinson, daughter to William Atkinson, 1590 in England. In 1609 Robert and Judith along with William boarded the ship Diamond under Captain Radcliffe, master, from Plymouth, England and reached Jamestown, Virginia in August 1609. This ship was with the fleet of ships that were caught in a hurricane. Several ships were lost and some reached Jamestown. They paid 87 pounds 10 shillings (about $436.00) to the London Company. Robert returned to England, but came back as he was in Elizabeth City, Virginia April 15, 1630. The children of Robert and Judith: Edward Hill born in England in 1590, died May 15. 1624 in Elizabeth City, Virginia. Edward married Mary Boyle; John Hill born 1593 in England. Settled in Isle of Wight, Virginia; Henry Hill born in 1594 in England. Settled in Accomack County.

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