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Note: This website contains no publicly available information. All genealogical data is maintained off-line, and is provided to HFA members only. We regret that, due to constraints of time and effort, we cannot respond to non-member requests for genealogical information. A list of genealogical benefits for members is available here. Non-members are welcome to submit queries using this query form.

Our nationwide membership continues to grow steadily, and we currently have almost 500 active members. An HFA website was originally constructed by David L. Hull (HFA Member #0738) in late 1998. The present website was created by Douglas C. Hull (HFA Member #1153) in late 2001, and given its current layout in mid-2006 by David Hughes (HFA Member #1444). The HFA logo was designed by John Ware Hull (HFA Member #0337).

Who Are the Hulls?

Many are descendants of Hulls who came to America from England in the 1630s. However, many other origins are also represented, including other English, Scottish, Irish, Canadian, and German/Dutch/Swiss people named Hull.

HFA Provides Unique Genealogical Opportunities

Many of the association’s members have been able to learn more about their own Hull history through contact with other HFA members. Our HFA Genealogist has compiled a list of more than 20 early (prior to the mid-1800s) immigrants as well as more than 425 other immigrants, and their descendants, who share our surname. Historical and genealogical issues are regularly covered in the HFA Journal (a membership benefit).

Meet Other Hulls

The HFA sponsors an annual meeting, reunion, and picnic—the perfect opportunity to meet Hull relatives and other Hulls. This and other events and activities are announced in the triannual HFA Newsletter (another membership benefit). Members also receive access to a “members only” website that includes member contact information, a calendar, and Hull genealogical resource information.

More Information

Many benefits are offered to members. Additional association details are available from our membership secretary:

Hull Family Association Attn: Robert L. Rees Membership Secretary/Treasurer 393002 Gap Road Bartlesville, OK 74003

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E-mail the Membership Secretary:

What’s New

View the latest updates to the website.

See also What’s New for updates to the website not posted under Breaking News.

   26 Mar 2013 | Spring 2013 HFA Journal Table of Contents: We’ve posted the Table of Contents of the latest HFA Journal.

   22 Mar 2013 | New Recommended Link: We’ve posted a new link on our Recommended Links page for Family Legends and Myths by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG. Thanks to Phyllis Hughes, HFA Genealogist, for the suggestion.

   06 Dec 2012 | Autumn 2012 HFA Journal Table of Contents: We’ve posted the Table of Contents of the latest HFA Journal.

   24 Oct 2012 | New Recommended Link: We’ve posted a new link on our Recommended Links page for Top Ten Sites For Free Public, Vital, or Historical Record Searches by Wendy Boswell, About.com Guide. Thanks to Phyllis Hughes, HFA Genealogist, for the suggestion.

   11 Oct 2012 | Book Published: Clint Hull (HFA Member #1020) has published New England Dreams: A Novel Based on the Life of Reverend Joseph Hull, copyright 2010. It is now being offered for sale by the author. See additional information here.

 Query #334 – Sarah Ann Hull, b. ca. 1806; m. Peter Hommel Rightmyer; d. 1874, Ulster Co., NY: Seeking info on Sarah Ann Hull, b. ca. 1806; m. ca. 1827, Ulster Co., NY; Peter Hommel Rightmyer; res. 1828–1874, Saugerties, Ulster Co. NY. Children: Laura, Anna, Maria, Conrad, Rachel, Samuel, Sally (Sarah C), Peter Abram, and Melissa. Sarah Ann (Hull) Rightmyer d. 16 Oct 1874, Saugerties, Ulster Co., NY.

 Query #333 – John Henry Hull m. Minnie Wise, Highland Co., OH: Looking for info regarding my gggrandfather, John Henry Hull, b. 20 May 1863; m. Minnie Wise, 17 Feb 1884, Highland Co., OH. Children (not in order): Bertha Mae, Edith Marie, Grace, Clarence George (Clarence was my ggrandfather), Florence, Everett, and Frank. John Henry’s siblings: Laura Hull McNeil, Bert, Rena Hull Bowman, Flora, Josiah and Tom. John Henry’s parents: Henry Hull and #1 Cynthia McGrew?. Cynthia d. 25 Apr 1989. Henry later m. #2 Ruth Mitchell.

• 23 May 2013 Reply from the HFA Genealogist: We are supplying three more generations for your Henry Hull’s lineage:
  • Abraham Hull, m. 10 May 1831, Adams Co., OH, Eliza Gilpin
  • John Hull Jr., m. ca. 1805–06, PA, Hannah Newkirk
  • John Hull Sr., m. Rebecca/Rebekah [_?_]

 Query #332 – Seeking info on Amanda (Hull) Nelson and Nels W. Nelson of Pike Co., IL and Saunders Co., NE: Amanda (Hull) Nelson m. Nels W. Nelson in Kinderhook, Pike Co., IL, and came to Nebraska to live, raised their children and died here. Also Amanda’s sister—I think her name was Emma Hull, who married a Oseager/Osceger—also lived and died in Valparaiso, NE, Saunders Co. I am looking for the book that my grandpa, Orville Roland Nelson, said had the Nelson side listed in it, with possible photos. I believe it was by Wm. Edgar Hull published in 1964, Hull Families in the United States.
   If there are Nelsons listed in this book, I would like to find a copy of book, or at least a copy of the pages relating to the Nelson family in NE. Thank you

• 03 May 2013 Reply from the HFA Genealogist: We are familiar with the book that you list above and do not think that this is the correct name of the book you are seeking. We think that the Hulls may also have lived in Pilot Grove, Hancock Co., IL. Edgar Pleasant Hull could appear in this book. Does this book sound familiar: History of Pilot Grove Twp. & Burnside, Ill. by Fred P. Hull?
     We think that Amanda’s sister was probably “Ella” A. Hull who m. Adoinh Oeschger.
     If we had some dates, it would help to locate these people for you.

 Query #331 – Seeking info on my Grandmother Addie Belle Hull, b. 1908, Franklin Co., VT: Her parents were Fenno Warren Hull and Fanny Feltus Hull.

• 29 Mar 2013 Reply from the HFA Genealogist: What we can offer regarding your Addie Belle Hull is her Hull grandparents and seven more generations back to and including her immigrant ancestor. Addie Belle Hull descends from the… [answer to this query is available only to HFA members; become a member here].

 Query #330 – Seeking info on David Hull, b. ca. 1839 or 1841, Prussia: I am researching David Hull supposedly born 1839 or 1841 in Prussia. All the information I have on him is here. I know he was on the 1850 census living in Bond County, Illinois with William Torrie Hull. I have no record of him before that. He may have been adopted, but I cannot find proof of that.
    The story passed down in our family is that he was on an orphan train and taken in by the Hull family. It was always said he was from Prussia. I have learned the orphan train did not start until 1854 and he was on the 1850 census with William Torrie Hull.
    Do you have any connection to this individual?

• 26 Mar 2013 Reply from the HFA Genealogist: We do have a family group sheet showing this David Hull in the household of William Torrie Hull and we also have a marriage record for this David Hull. He married… [answer to this query is available only to HFA members; become a member here].