2. Roger Hill
Roger Hill, born in 1635, perhaps in 1635 in Cullompton, Devon, England. He was the son of Peter, married Mary (some have Sarah) Cross, of Wells November 1, 1658. She was the daughter of John and Joan Cross. Roger died August 26, 1693. Mary was born Dec. 10, 1640 in Wells ME and died in Wells, June 24, 1696. He was a man of note in his town, and often served as Selectman.
The structure of the families in early 17th century Maine are not certain. Here are some loose reported facts, and their sources [mostly secondary].
1622-24 William Cross settled on Monhegan Island ME, Noyes, Libby & Davis
1635 Sarah Cross b. Wells ME, dau. John Cross & Frances, from a Familysearch IGI record, she died in Saco ME, 1720, age 85.
1638 Mary Cross b. Saco ME, dau John Cross & Frances, date based on age at death.
1640 John Cross Wells, ME signed the combine. He had a 20 acre lot in 1642, was a constable and juryman.
1635-42 Joseph Cross Wells, ME b. son of John Cross & Joan, date given variously by different researchers.
1647 John Cross Wells, ME was a constable again.
1649 John Cross Wells, ME wandered home "distracted", was forbidden to use the ferries. Noyes, Libby & Davis
1650 John Cross Wells, ME apprenticed by his father to Edward Rishworth [clerk]. Probate records of York County
1657 John Cross Wells, ME died, left widow Joan Noyes, Libby & Davis
1658 John Cross Kittery, ME John & Susannah Rishworth were witness to a 1000L trasaction for a lumber mill.
1658 Mary Cross Saco, ME m. Roger Hill [son of Peter] they had 8 children
1660 John Cross Wells, ME killed by Indians, shortly after his father John died.
1668 Joseph Cross Wells, ME Maine Early Census There seems to be a guardian record for him in 1668.
1670 Joseph Cross Wells, ME was a constable.
1672 Rebecca Cross Wells, ME m. Francis Backus Noyes, Libby & Davis
1677 Joseph Cross Wells, ME Maine Early Census.
Died in youth