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Re: query
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James Cooper <[log in to unmask]>
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Research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history." <[log in to unmask]>
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Margie, 

Hilliard or Hiller: One who covers houses with slate. 

A colonial-era occupational name that's fallen from use (like my last name). 

Jim Cooper
Mount Vernon, VA
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From: margie pollock [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
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Subject: [VA-ROOTS] query

Doing some research and came across a line stating , "the hillers and farmers brought their products ". . . cannot find what a hiller is. does anyone know? Thanks so much, Margie Pollock To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html 

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