Moyses Hill facts for kids
Sir Moyses Hill (also known as Sir Moses Hill) was an English army officer who moved to Ireland and settled there. He held important roles like governor of Olderfleet Castle and a leader in Carrickfergus and Ulster. He also represented County Antrim in the Irish parliament in 1613.
Early Life and Career
Moyses Hill arrived in Ireland in 1573. He was part of an army led by Walter Devereux, the Earl of Essex. This army came to Ulster to help bring the area under control.
In 1597, Moyses Hill took part in the Battle of Carrickfergus. After this, he became the governor of Olderfleet Castle. He was made a knight in 1603, which meant he received the title "Sir."
Achievements and Later Life
In 1611, Sir Moyses Hill was given control of the village of Cromlin. This village is known today as Hillsborough. A special leadership position was created just for him in 1617. This role was called Provost Mareschal of the Province of Ulster.
For his service to the Crown, he received a lot of land. He was granted 2,000 acres in County Antrim and 40,000 acres in County Down. Sir Moyses Hill passed away in February 1629 or 1630.
Family Life
Sir Moyses Hill was married twice.
His first wife was Alice MacDonnell. She was the sister of Sorley Boy MacDonnell. Alice and Moyses had four children:
- Mary Hill, who married Sir James Craige.
- Penelope Hill, who married three times. She had children with her second and third husbands.
- Frances Hill, who married Colonel Thomas Coote.
- Peter Hill, who died in 1644.
His second wife was Anne Grogan. They had one son:
- Arthur Hill, who died in April 1663.
