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Greetings from Scotland! I am the gggranddaughter of Joseph Hillis and Catherine Gallacher and have only been on this trial for a few months. I descend from Josephs son John Hillis and have lots of info on the family in Scotland. I also live near Edinburgh where the records are kept so this makes it a bit easier to do. I know that Joseph was the son of John Hillis and Margaret Wright and he was born in County Down Ireland in 1855. The family lived in the area around Banbridge which was famous for Irish Linen. Margaret had been married before and Wright was her previous married name. There is a marriage listed in Annaclone Church of Ireland in the district of Banbridge between a John Hillis and Margaret Wright on 24/3/1853 but not sure yet if this is our John. Dates fit but Hillis is a common name in County Down. Hope this helps. If you need Scottish info let me know.

Hi LRPIXIE,
My Hillis family line leads me back to Banbridge too and I have had much contact with some of the Hillis whose family moved there originally in 1690 +/- 1 year. I would be very keen to contact you or anyone else regarding this line of Hillis.  My email is cjg.hillisATemail.ulster.ac.uk
I look forward to hearing from you.