M, b. circa 1861
| Marriage* | James Hillis married Isabella Boyd. |
| Birth* | James Hillis was born circa 1861 at Antrim, Ireland.1 |
| Birth of Son | His son Robert John Hillis was born circa 1887 at Antrim, Ireland.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | His daughter Aggie Hillis was born circa 1890 at Antrim, Ireland.1 |
| Birth of Son | His son James Hillis was born on 25 March 1891 at Belfast, Antrim, Ireland.2,3,1 |
| Birth of Son | His son Thomas Hillis was born circa 1894 at Antrim, Ireland.1 |
| Birth of Son | His son Samuel Hillis was born circa 1896 at Antrim, Ireland.1 |
| Birth of Son | His son William Hillis was born circa 1900 at Antrim, Ireland.1 |
| Occupation* | James Hillis was an agricultural labourer circa 1901 at Ballyeaston, Ballycor, Antrim, Ireland.1 |
| Census* | He appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Isabella Boyd on the census of 1901 at Ballyeaston, Ballycor, Antrim, Ireland. The household also included Robert John Hillis, Aggie Hillis, James Hillis, Thomas Hillis, Samuel Hillis and William Hillis.1 |