James Wilson Hilyard

son of Thomas and Elizabeth Haught Hilyard

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James Wilson Hilyard (sometimes seen Wilson James Hilyard) was born 18 Oct 1823 from the family Bible record. He served in the Civil War in the OVI. He was reduced from a sergeant to private. He mustered in 21 August 1861, for a period of three years, but must have reenlisted because he mustered out 16 Jul 1865. This information is all in the "Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio..."

Census Records

1860 Federal Census Fairfield County, Ohio Rushcreek Township, p. 293:

HILLIARD, James W.             36        PA       farmhand
            Caroline                       31        OH
            George A.                    9          OH      school in year
            James S.                       7          OH      school in year
            Mary C.                       4          OH      school in year (I probably noted this in error)
            Mitchell                        1          OH      school in year (I probably noted this in error)

1870 Bern Township, Fairfield County, Ohio, p. 47

HILLIARD, James, 46, day laborer, PA
", Caroline, 41, KH, OH
", James F., 17, works on farm, OH, school
", Mary E., 14, works at home, OH, school
", Mitchell (male), 11, attending school, OH, school
", Melvina, 9, OH, school

 

**Note: The above entry was difficult to read.  I used information I already knew about the family to help interpret the writing.

 

1880 Federal Census Fairfield County, Ohio Rushcreek Township, p. 290:

 

HILLYARD, Wilson    56        PA PA PA

            Caroline           50        OH MD VA

            Malina              18        OH PA PA (sic)