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James Hilliard, who settled in Northampton County about 1700. He is said to have married Julia Nusum. One of his wives was Elizabeth, who after his death married Simon Jeffreys. Her (Elizabeth Jeffrey's) will was made June 20, 1742-3 James Hilliard and Elizabeth had the following children

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William Hilliard's will was made July 4, 1754, and proved May, 1756. His wife was Ann. Their issue

Isaac Hilliard, married Leah Crafford. She had one brother, Henry Crafford, who lived near "Baun's Castle," Surry County, Va., and died in 1826, leaving his estate to the young lady he was engaged to. Leah Crafford Hilliard's' sisters were : Lucy Crafford, Elizabeth and Martha Crafford. Their father, Carter Crawford (probably Crafford) married-first--Sarah Swann. They had children. He then married Elizabeth Kearney. Carter Crawford's parents were Robert C. Crawford and Elizabeth Carter. She was the daughter of Mary Carter and granddaughter of William Carter, of London ; born 1600, and his wife, Alice Croxan, born 1599, also of London. He died 1654. He had land granted to him in Surry County, Va., in 1638.

Isaac Hilliard and his wife, Leah Crafford, settled in Nash County, N. C., about .11 miles from Rocky Mount on Swift Creek. There were 20,000 acres in the tract known as "Woodlawn." Their son (A) Isaac Hilliard married Mary Murfree. They built "Millbrook," and lived there until they moved to Tennessee. (B) James Hilliard, who married Mourning Boddie, lived at "Hilliardston," and raised a large family. Their son, (C) Isaac Hilliard, who married Lucy Hilliard (she was the daughter of John Hilliard and Betsy Tunstall, and granddaughter of Isaac Hilliard and Leah Crafford, and on maternal side through Betsey Tunstall, granddaughter of William Tunstall and Betsey Barker). She is said to have refused the hand of Thomas Jefferson. A portrait was painted of her by Hogarth, which is in possession of a descendant Mr. James Byron Hilliard, of Louisville, Ky. Her daughter, Virginia Tunstall, married C. C. Clay, both of whom were thought to have been implicated in the assassination of Lincoln. She wrote "A Belle of the Fifties," describing her intercession at Washington for Mr. Clay's release. Betsey Barker was the daughter of Thomas Barker and Ruth Vicary, a daughter of Ferebe Savage and Mr. Vicary. His first cousin inherited "Millbrook" from his parents, which was built by their uncle and said to have been the handsomest place in North Carolina. The old home of  Isaac and Leah was inherited by their son, (C) John, who married Elizabeth Tunstall. In 1845 the old home was torn down and moved by James to within six miles of Rocky Mount, still retaining the name of "Woodlawn." All that is left of the original "Woodlawn" today is the Hilliard graveyard, enclosed by a rock wall. It is 30 by 100 feet. The wall is 4 feet high and 2 feet thick. Not far away is the old rock spring, the walls of which were built in 1760.

Isaac Hilliard was born July 28, 1738, and died June 25, 1790, in "Hilliardston," Nash County, N. C. His wife, Leah Crawford (Crafford) was born August 24, 1743; died 1825. Their children were

James Hilliard and Mourning Boddie's descendants. He was born October 30, 1768; of Woodlawn, Nash County; died February 25, 1847; married Mourning Boddie, daughter of Nathaniel ; born July 28, 1776. Their children were

Elizabeth Jane Hilliard, married Jonas Johnston Carr, of "Bracebridge Hall," near Old Sparta, Edgecombe. Issue

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Gov. Elias Carr, of Tarboro, Edgecombe County, N.C. He married Eleanor Kearney. Governor Carr" was born at "Bracebridge Hall," Old Sparta, Edgecombe County, February 25, 1839. His preliminary education was received from the home of his aunt and her daughter ; Mr. and Mrs. John Buxton Williams, of Warren County, and from the "Oaks," the school of William Bingham in Orange County. Later, he entered the Chapel Hill University of North Carolina. He also studied at the University of Virginia. He chose agriculture as his life pursuit, in which he took a deep interest and sought to infuse into the farmers a spirit of progress and improvement. He lived continually at "Bracebridge Hall," the seat of his ancestors, except during the term as Governor. Before holding office as Governor he was County Commissioner for Edgecombe. He was frequently requested by the Commissioners to represent the State in conventions to the Farmers' Convention in St. Paul,1886. He was a member of the board, managing the Agricultural and Mechanical College at Raleigh, N. C., and member of the World's Fair Commission, and an active member of the State Agricultural Society. He was the first president of the Sub-Alliance of Old Sparta, then president of County Alliance, and then of State Alliance, which last position he held as long as the Constitution allowed. His name was often presented for high positions, but he invariably declined. His nomination for Governor was unexpected and unsought. Elected in November, 1892, by almost 40,000 majority, his term of office was from January, 1893, to January, 1897. He died at his home July 22, 1900. Governor Carr's paternal grandmother was Celia Johnston, daughter of Col. Jonas Johnston, who was severely wounded in the battle of Stons, June 20, 1779, while endeavoring to reach his home. Colonel Johnston also served in the Legislature and was a member of the Provincial Congress and in the House of Commons. Governor Carr's children were

Isaac Hilliard, married Lucy Hilliard. Issue

John James Byron Hilliard, a banker and broker of Louisville, Ky., born at "Milibrook," Halifax County, N. C.; married, April 25, 1871, Maria Louise Hening, born May 12, 1845; died March 9, 1894. She was a daughter of John Williamson Hening and Mildred Maupin of Virginia. Issue

Laura Virginia Hilliard, married Hamilton Glentworth. Issue :

James Hilliard, married-first-Mary Rufin. Issue

James Hilliard, married second Martha Pitts. Issue:

Elijah Hilliard, married the beautiful Rebecca Powell. Issue

Tempe Boddie Hilliard, married John Buxton Williams, of Warren County, N. C. Issue