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    1. [PACRAWFO-L] Gilliland in Crawford, Part 4
    2. K. Brubaker
    3. Here are the last of the GILLILAND references in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On pages 920 and 921 in the Biographical Sketch section for Pine Township: "Myron Hendrick, farmer, PO Linesville, was born in New Hampshire, February 12, 1841, and is a son of Otis M. and Lucy (Alden) Hendrick, who settled in Pine Township, this county, in 1852, locating on the farm now owned by E. Seelye, Esq., which was one of the oldest settled in the township, though, at the time they located on it, it was all over-run with underbrush, which they had to clear off, and in the course of time had to make all necessary improvements, such as fencing, putting up new buildings, etc. They resided there until 1864, when they purchased another farm in the neighborhood. Otis M. Hendrick died in 1873 at the age of sixty-nine, on the farm now owned by C. R. Hendrick. He was a native of Wilbraham, Mass. His wife is a native of Connecticut, and still survives him. He had five children: Orlando B. (deceased), Myron, Otis N. (killed near Richmond in the late war of the Rebellion), Lucy (now Mrs. Frank H. Potter), and Carlos R. The subject of this sketch was married July 2, 1868, to Eliza, daughter of Obed and Margaret (GILLILAND) Garwood, of Conneaut Township, this county, by whom he has three children: Harry H., Blanche and M. Park. Mr. Hendrick has lived on the farm where he now resides since 1868; is one of the thorough-going farmers of Pine Township; he has held nearly all the offices in the gift of his township, and is now serving his second term as Justice of the Peace. The last time he was elected, he received every vote cast in the township, and had more votes than any other officer that was voted for. In politics he was a Democrat, but now is a Prohibitionist." On pages 936 and 937 of the Bio Sketch section for Randolph Township: "Neal McKay, retired farmer, PO Black Ash, was born near Conneautville, Penn., October 3, 1816, and when eighteen months old his parents, Joseph and Mary (GILLILAND) McKay, removed to Randolph Township, and located on a portion of the present farm of our subject. They came to Pennsylvania in 1817, and were blessed with seven children: Nancy, James, Eliza, Angeline, Hugh, Robert and Neal. The father died when Neal was ten years old and the latter suffered severely by his demise, being compelled to labor hard to maintain his mother and himself.He early engaged on the construction of the canal from Meadville to Franklin at $13 per month, and after two years of such toil his salary was advanced to $18 per month, which amount was given to his mother, and on that and what she made by weaving, the family was sustained. In 1838 our subject's mother was married to Jacob Trace, and soon after died. Neal had but little school advantages, and they were experienced with arduous trips three miles through the woods, where wild animals abounded, and in the log-cabin with its puncheon floors, slab seats and writing desks. At the age of twenty-one there was a debt of $700 hanging over the old homestead which was contracted after his father's death, and our subject assumed the responsibility of eradicating the same with the understanding that the property should be his. This he paid out principally by labor at 50 cents per day. He was married, May 7, 1839, to Lydia Smith, daughter of Philip and Hettie Smith, who came to Penn- sylvania in 1839, one year subsequent to her arrival with her brother, Benojah Smith. At the time of their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. McKay possessed property valued at about $100, and by their united efforts they have secured 175 acres of finely improved land, and possess an estate valued at over $10,000, of which they can truly claim to be the artificers. They have no children, save one by adoption - David T. - whom they have reared and educated, together with three other children of their relatives. Mr. and Mrs. McKay joined the Methodist Episcopal Church over thirty years ago, under the exhortation of Rev. E. Hull, at East Randolph, and have been consistent members since, he having been Steward, Class-leader and Trustee. He votes the Democratic ticket. The family are of Irish descent, the original Neal and Nancy (Montgomery) McKay having come to America at an early date, settling in Crawford County, Penn. One, Joseph McKay, was in the war of 1812, and stationed at Erie at the time of Perry's great naval victory. His father was a Revolutionary soldier." On page 990, in the Bio Sketch section for Sadsbury Township: Hugh G. McKay, boot and shoe-maker, Evansburg, is a son of Joseph and Mary (GILLELAND) McKay, who were the parents of seven children, three now living, viz.: Neal, Robert S. and Hugh G. Our subject has been twice married; on second occasion, July 4, 1839, to Elizabeth Walker. To this union have been born Joseph, married to Maggie Foust; Jennie; Uriah, married to Rosannah Wiser (he served during the late war in the Twelfth Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry); Frederick, married to Hattie Brush; Josiah N.; Hugh O., married to Eva Brown; Peter H. married to Mary McMichael; David M.C. and Henry L. Mr. McKay is a tanner by trade, an occupation he followed for several years. Since 1829, with the exception of eight years, he has resided in Evansburg. He is now serving his second term as Justice of the Peace, being first elected in 1878. He is an adherent of the Methodist Episcopal Church. A member of the I.O.O.F; in politics a Republican." Hope this helped someone! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net

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