1. William HOXIE b. 26 Jul 1779, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island.

Colonel David Hillard resided in Little Compton as he evidently owned the farm north of the Nathaniel Church place and the one owned by George C. G. Brown. His will, recorded in Little Compton, book 5, page 44, made 14, MAR 1810 and proved 5 AUG 1816.

"To son David all the notes I have against him, my silver watch and 30 dollars, besides the household goods that I have given him. To son Samuel that farm whereon he now dwells which I bought of Samuel Gray, called the Carr farm and also the farm I bought of Oliver Hillard bounded west on the highway, south on Andrew Taylor, east on the northeast corner of the Andrew Taylor land with all the buildings and blacksmith tools and bellows. To each of my daughters; Susannah Earl, Priscilla Earl, Mary Brownell and Anna Pearce 30 dollars each; to daughter Betsey Hoxie 30 dollars, she being a widow. To them all my household goods. To grandson William Hillard, son of my son Jonathan, deceased, all my homestead farm except lot I gave to son Samuel. To grandson Benone Hillard, son of Jonathan, deceased, 300 dollars. To daughter Susannah Hillard, wife of Jonathan, deceased, use of my great chamber and my pew in the meeting house. I give my black woman, Kate her freedom after my decease. To son Samuel the rest and residue and he to take care of Kate if she needs it . . . ."

Kate (Hillard), servant of Col. David Hillard, married Little Compton, 7 MAR 1784, Prince (Grinnell), servant of Richard Grinnell. Both black.

DAR reference gives date as 27 JUL 1816.

Inscription: "In Memory of Col Hillard who died July 27 1816 in the 90th year of his age"

Inscription: "In Memory of Mrs Ann Mercy Hillard wife of Col David Hillard who died April 10th 1806 in the 79 year of her age"

1. Susannah HILLARD b. 14 May 1747, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts (probably).
2. Priscilla HILLARD b. 26 Sep 1749, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. 30 May 1840, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; bur. Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island (John Soule Cemetery).
3. Mary HILLARD b. 17 Oct 1752, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island (probably).
4. 1. Betsey HILLARD b. 27 Mar 1756, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island (possibly).
5. David HILLARD b. 2 Apr 1760, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island.
6. Jonathan HILLARD b. 24 Dec 1762, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. 14 Mar 1810, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; bur. Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island (Old Commons Cemetery).
7. Samuel HILLARD b. 18 Dec 1766, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. 8 Oct 1834, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; bur. Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island (Old Commons Cemetery).
8. Anna HILLARD b. 18 Aug 1769, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. 27 Jun 1816, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island.

David and Johanna moved from Little Compton to Stonington after the birth of their second child in OCT 1702 and before the birth of their third child in OCT 1703. They were active in the First Congretational Church (Road Church) of Stonington. Their children were all christened there. David was elected Selectman in 1714 and 1715. He was also active in the Town Militia, as the ammunition and weapons were stored in his household.

After the death of Johanna, David returned with his family to Little Compton, where he married Susannah Luther. In little Compton, David obtained the military rank of Captain in the Indian wars. His occupation appeared to be that of a carpenter because he is mentioned many times for receiving payment for constructing wooden items such as caskets, collection plates and ammunition storage chests, etc.

Edward Yeomans of Groton, for 84 pounds to David Hillard.
Parcel of land which I bought of William Marsh except from a small part which was formally disposed of said Edward Yeomans and John Yeomans by William March as shall appear by deed of record which tract of land be it more or less lyeth for 50 acres and lyeth between Samuel Chesebrough, his land, and James York, his land, bounded as follows, beginning at a black oak tree marked on four sides which is the most northwest corner of land laid out to Edward Yeomans from thence running upon a line to a white oak tree marked on four sides adjoining to land of James York and bounded by said James York Land to his northwest corner tree, from hence upon a direct line to the southeast corner tree of land laid out to James Dean, from thence running southerly to a black oak tree marked on four sides which is the northwest corner tree of land laid out to Samule Chesebrough, and is bounded with Samuel Chesebrough, his land, and land of Edward Yeomans to black oak tree first mentioned. Witnessed by Joseph Davoll and Joseph Babcock. Stonington Land Records, Volume 2, page 472 dated Dec. 17, 1711

David Hillard of Little Compton, R.I., and wife Susanna to Jonathan Hillard of Stonington. Feb. 4, 1718.

Land beginning at the sw corner of Moses Palmer, his land, and thence running in a direct line southwest and by west near to a great rock on ye left side of a brook, and a walnut tree standing on ye rock, and a rock marked thus I on ye side of it, and marked D on ye north side, from thence bounded by the brook on the east side until it comes to land laid out to Joshue Holmes, ye northeast corner of it being a pine tree, and so by said land to land laid out to Moses Palmer, and by said palmer to ye tree first mentioned. Witnessed by JohnMcDowell and William Holdridge. Stonington Land Records, Volume 3, page 239

His will recorded in Little Compton Probate, book 1, page 50, made 1 AUG 1748 and proved 6 FEB 1748/9.

"In the Name of God Amen: This First Day of August in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred Forty & Eight I David Hillard of Little Compton in the County of Newport in the Colony of Rhode Island ___ and Providence Plantations in New England. Gentleman being well & in good health of body & of perfect mind and memory Thanks be to God Therefore calling to mond the mortality of my Body & knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, Do make & ordain my Last Will & Testament, That is to Say Principally & First of all I give and recommend my Soul into the Hands of God that gave it & my Body I Recommend to the Earth to be Buried in Decent manner at the Discretion of my Executrixe hereafter Named: And as touching Such Worldy Estate wherewith it hath Pleased God to Bless me in this Life I Give Demise & Dispose of the same in the following manner & form.
Imprimis - I Give & Bequeave unto my Well beloved Wife Susannah Hillard in Lieu of her Thirds Dowry or any other Claim unto my Estate, that is my pew in the meeting-house & my Negro Girl named Kate, & also one third part of all my Personal Estate Except a bond of money Due to me from my son William Hillard of Six hundred Pounds bearing Date The Seventeeth Day of December ____ Domini one Thousand Seven hundred forty three & also a Bond of Three Hundred Pounds which is Due to me from my son Benony Hillard & my Farming Tools and Shop Tools only excepted; & I also give unto my well beloved Wife for her support so long as she remains my Widow the Improvements & Profits of the house I now Dwell in: Except the Great Chamber as I shall herafter Butt it & Bound it: that is Beginning at two large stones lying between eight or ten rods to the northward of my garden wall by the side of the Highway & so running from the two stones above mentioned westerly across a large rock standing in the Pasture & so continuing a straight line to land that is hereafter given to my son Oliver Hillard, Then southerly by Olivers till it comes to Capt. John Palmers land, & southerly by said Palmers land to a Highway, then easterly & northerly to the first bounds mentioned & also the wood & timber that is upon that Lott of Land that I Bought of George Bailey; & this my will is to be understood that my said Wife is to have the Improvements of my house & Lands Wood & Timber above mentioned so long as she remains my Widow: But if my said wife shall see cause to marry, then to have no more Profits of the house orchards or lands; & it is further my will concerning my beloved Wife that what soever crop shall be growing or standing upon any part of my home farm at the time of my decease whether it be grass hay or grain on my said farm it shall be hers to improve on said farm; or to remove it off at any time within six months after my decease as she shall see cause:
Item - I Give and Bequeave unto my Beloved son William Hillard Six hundred Pounds in a bond bearing Date - the Seventeenth Day of December one Thousand seven Hundred Forty & Three, the bond is that my son William Hillard gave to me for part of that farm that he now liveth on in Stonington in Conecticut Colony he my said son William Hillard Paying such sum; or sums of as I shall hereafter order him.
Item - I Give and Bequeave unto my Beloved son Oliver Hillard; to him his Heirs assigns for ever the westerly part of my farm I now dwell on his part being bounded as followeth: To begin at the southwest corner of Joseph Peckmans farm: southerly, by a Highway until it comes to the north-west corner of Capt. John Palmers land; thence easterly by said Palmer's land until it comes to the northeast corner of said Palmers land, thence north or northerly till it comes to the East end of the new field so called & so by the wall to Joseph Peckhams land: & so westerly by Peckhams land to the first Bounds mentionedL & it is to be understood that my said son Oliver Hillard is to make and maintain for ever a good sufficient fence between him & the other part of my said farm & likewise I give unto my said Oliver Hillard to him his Heirs & Assigns for ever all my rights. & Interest in Those Little Lotts in the Eighteenth Fifty acer Lott. In Southworths pasture he my said son Oliver Hillard Paying such sum or sums of money as I shall hereafter order him.
Item - I Give & Bequeave unto my four Grand Children of my Deceased son Joseph Hillard Eighty & five Pounds apeace to each of them to be paid to them as I shall hereafter order as they come of age that is to say the sons to the age of twenty one years & the daughters to the age of eighteen years. But if any of thee Children should die before they come of age; Then the money shall be equally divided amongst them the survivors.
Item - I Give & Bequeave unto my Beloved son Benony Three Hundred Pounds in a bond bearing date 15 Dec. 1743; to sons Joshua and David, north part of my homestead, begins 21 stones north of my garden, east by Peckham, south to the highway, to them my new house and shop; to daughter Deborah Wheaton 5 pounds; to four grandchildren, children of Priscilla Palmer, deceased, 40 pounds to be divided; to daughter Hannah Wilbor, wife of John Wilbor, 30 pounds; to Abigail Hillard 100 pounds; to Church of Christ 10 pounds; wife Susannah executrix . . ."
David Hillard
The property in Stonington that David refers to in the Will is described in the following deed found in the Stonington Court Records.

". . . in consideration of 900 pounds . . . unto sd William Hillard . . . a certain parcel or tract of land situate and lying in Stonington being ninety five acres more or less, beginning at a wallnut tree standing on the south side of Cousadok hill on the north side of a brook, and from thence running East and by North 80 rods to a black oak tree marked on four sides and from thence upon a straight line to a white oak tree markt on four sides, which tree, being the southeast corner of land laid out to James Dean, and from thence easterly to a black oak tree standing by the side of a rock being the northwest corner tree of Thomas Shaws land, then running southwardly by sd Shaws land to a chestnut tree marked, from thence running southwardly by Magduells land to a burch tree marked on four sides, from thence by Magduels land to a heap of stones, and then westerly by Magduels land to a white oak tree marked on four sides, from thence westardly by Jones land ten rods to a black oak tree marked on four sides, and from thence a straight line to the first bounds mentioned. . . . ." David Hillard

Tombstone inscription:
In memory of
Capt. David Hillard
died January ye 11th 1748-9
in ye 71st year of his age

Inscription: "In memory of Capt David Hillard died January ye 11th 1748/9 in the 71st year of his age"

Tombstone inscription:
In memory of
Susannah
widow of Capt. David Hilliard
who departed this life
April 6, A.D. 1777
in the 91st year of her age

Inscription: "In memory of Susannah widow of Capt David Hilliard who departed this life April 6 A.D. 1777 in the 91st year of her age"

1. Mary HILLARD b. 23 Jun 1718, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. 8 Aug 1740, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; bur. Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island (Old Commons Cemetery).
2. Joshua HILLARD b. 27 Oct 1719, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. Bef 9 Mar 1777.
3. Hannah HILLARD b. 11 Oct 1721, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island (probably).
4. Samuel HILLARD b. 19 Mar 1723, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. 6 Aug 1741, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; bur. Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island (Old Commons Cemetery).
5. 2. David HILLARD b. 21 Sep 1726, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. 6 Jul 1816, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; bur. Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island (Old Commons Cemetery).
6. Susannah HILLARD b. 9 Jun 1730, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. 26 Aug 1730, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island.
7. Abigail HILLARD b. 11 Oct 1732, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. 3 Jul 1753, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; bur. Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island (Old Commons Cemetery).

William and Deborah resided at 'Liberty Plain' in Hingham, where William was a cooper, the industry for which Hingham was well noted. Some of their neighbors at Liberty Plain were Humphrey Johnson and son Benjamin; Robert Dunbar (a Scotchman); Capt. John Jacob; and James Whiton and son James.

I could find no record of William participating in church or town affairs, nor could I find any evidence that he was a property owner.. They must have had some relationship with the church because a sister of Deborah's married a son of Daniel Hobart, who was the twin brother of Rev. Peter Hobart, the minister of Hingham for many years.

There was some indication that they may have had a fire sometime in NOV 1683 because the cause of death of their son Isaac on 25 NOV 1683 is recorded as due to "burned in the fire".

During the King Philip's war, the home of a neighbor, James Whiton was burnt by the Indians. Also, the house of Nathaniel Chubbick, probably of nearby Accord Pond, was one of those destroyed on 20 APR 1676. No mention is made of William’s home.
The family moved to Little Compton, sometime between the birth in Hingham of Esther on 8 MAR 1684/5 and the birth in Little Compton of Mary on 3 APR 1687. The original settlement of Little Compton was about 1676 and it appears that William may have owned land shortly after that date but he was not recorded as one of the original owners.

There is a flag denoting military service honoring his grave in Little Compton. No record could be found showing service in King Philip's war, but a record exists showing that a William Hillerd from Little Compton had service in the Sir William Phips' Expedition to Canada in 1690. It shows that under Capt. Samuel Gallup, a body of about 60 men sailed from Plymouth in five Shallops. This battle was won at the expense of many lives. It is hard to believe it is William because he would have been fifty years of age, more likely his son, William.

William appeared to be more involved in the affairs of the town in Little Compton than in Hingham. At the 20 MAR 1703/4 town meeting it was voated that William Hillird is chosen "Clark of the Market" & William or Will Hillird (Hilliard, Hillard) was voated "Clark of the Market" at the town meeting every year thereafter until and including MAR 1708/9. He was voated as one of the "Surveyors of the Highways" on 18 MAR 1705/6 and 20 MAR 1707/7. On 18 MAR 1705/6 it was also voated that Will be chosen as "a monitor to see to our highways". On MAR 1708/9 he was selected for the "Jury of Tryalss". On 5 MAR 1710/11 and 10 MAR 1711/12 he was chosen as the "Tithing Man".

On 4 JUL 1691, William bought from Joseph Church, Sr., Lot 56 for 5 pounds. On 8 FEB 1692/3 he bought Lot 54 from Nathaniel Warren for 10 pounds. On 8 APR 1697 he bought from Joseph Church for eighteen shillings Lot 23, Lot 24, Lot 33, 1/2 of Lot 25 and 1/4 of Lot 18 and for 24 shillings, Lot 11. On 6 JUN 1699 he bought from John Rouse for eighteen shillings, 3/4 of Lot 14. Additional purchases were made that day from Samuel Bradford and Benjamin Church. The records indicate that a William Hillard sold land 29 APR 1714, to William Fobes. William had died three months earlier in JAN, so this sale may have been finalized after his death.

The will of William, recorded in Taunton, book 3, part 1, page 186 was made DEC 1712 and proved 1 FEB 1713.
". . .to wife Deborah Hilliard use of real and personal for life. To son David Hilliard one half of my real estate after the death of my wife. To son Jonathan one half of my real estate after the death of my wife. To daughter Deborah, wife of John Paddock 10 pounds. To daughter Esther, wife of Jeremy Geere ten pounds. To daughter Mary, wife of John Palmer 10 pounds. To daughter Abigail Hilliard 15 pounds. To daughter Sarah Hilliard 10 pounds. Rest and residue to wife Deborah including Indian woman . . . ." William Hilliard

Tombstone inscription:
Here lyeth the body of
William Hillard
who departed this life
January ye 24th
in the 72nd year of his age
1713-14

Inscription: "Here lyeth ye body of William Hillard who departed his life January ye 24th in the 72nd year of his age 1713/14"

The will of Deborah was recorded in Taunton, book 3, part 1 page 385 made 21 JAN 1717.
". . .to my beloved son David Hilliard two shillings. To my beloved son Jonathan Hilliard two shillings. To my beloved daughter Deborah the wife of John Padduck fifty shillings. To my beloved daughter Esther the wife of Jerimiah Geers twenty shillings. To mty beloved daughter Abigail wife of Warren Gibbs five shillings. To my beloved daughter Sarah Hilliard one cow & all my iron pewter & brass. To my foure grand children that are the children of my daughter Mary Palmer deceased ten shillings apiece. The remainder of my estate shall be equally divided between my two youngest daughters viz. Abigail & Sarah. Executor to be son David Hilliard . . . ." Deborah Hilliard

Tombstone inscription:
Here Lyeth ye body of
Deborah
wife of William Hillard
She dyed February ye 15th 1718-17
in ye 66th year of her age"

Here lyeth ye body of Deborah wife of William Hillard. She dyed February ye 24th 1717/18 in ye 66th year of her age.

1. (child) HILLARD b. 26 Jan 1671/1672, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; d. 29 Jan 1671/1672, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
2. William HILLARD b. 21 Jan 1672/1673, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; d. Bef 1712.
3. John HILLARD b. 8 Feb 1674/1675, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; d. Bef 1712.
4. Simeon HILLARD b. 14 Mar 1676/1677, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; d. 22 May 1677, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
5. 4. David HILLARD b. 25 Feb 1677/1678, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; d. 11 Jan 1748/1749, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; bur. Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island (Old Commons Cemetery).
6. Deborah HILLARD b. 17 Jun 1680, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; d. Beekman, Dutchess County, New York (probably).
7. Isaac HILLARD b. 19 Apr 1683, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; d. 25 Nov 1683, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
8. Esther HILLARD b. 8 Mar 1684/1685, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; d. Aft 1721, North Groton, New London County, Connecticut (probably).
9. Mary HILLARD b. 3 Apr 1687, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. 16 Feb 1716/1717, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; bur. Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island (Old Commons Cemetery).
10. Abigail HILLARD b. 12 Jul 1690, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island (probably).
11. Sarah HILLARD b. 28 Jun 1692, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. 24 Oct 1744, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts (probably).
12. Jonathan HILLARD b. 8 Nov 1696, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; d. Bef 21 Mar 1742/1743, Stonington, New London County, Connecticut.