Hi, I read your above mail. I am a HINSON researcher living in PA. My great grandfather was Oliver Perry NILEY son of Mary (HINSON) NIley. When Oliver was being transported as a POW from IL to Camp Delaware, he escaped from the train in western PA, took his grandfather's name and lived there until 1928, raising a large family. His descendants are many. Last year I had his grave marked with the southern cross to honor his service to his country. I would be happy to correspond/share my HINSON info with anyone else whose researches this name. Thanks, Jan