Patricia, I hope you may find this of interest. In the book Pioneer History of Cortland County and the Border Wars of New York, by H.C. Goodwin,p. 181-182, published in 1855: "It will be observed that we have heretofore spoken of Virgil as township No. 24 of military lands, granted to the soldiers of the Revolution. It should, however, be noted in this place, that the whole of the town of Virgil did not originally belong to the military grant. A strip of about 1 1/2 miles in width from east to west, across its southern side, was taken from the Ten Township grant to Masachusetts...." "In 1976, John Gee, from Wyoming, Pa., moved to lot 21, having the previous year erected his dwelling, and made some other preparations for the more convenient reception of his family. He was a soldier of the Revolution and was well worthy of the heroic title. His house was composed of logs 12 by 16. His family consisted of himself, wife, father, mother, and six children. Some of Mr. Gee's descendants still occupy the original premises." There is no mention of your family, Givens, in this book that I could see. There is more about the town of Virgil and its settlement. It was organized April 8th, 1804. Surveyed in 1790. Carol > I am seeking information regarding Gee Hill, Town of Virgil...... > > I know it was founded by John Gee........my father was born in that > homestead............ Patricia Givens Warner >