Here is more HILLS data found in the "History of Crawford County PA, 1885." On page 489, in the history of Titusville: "Petrolia Encampment, No. 226, I.O.O.F., was organized March 30, 1872. Its initial officers were: W. Riley Weaver, C.P.; N.A. Lamphear, H.P.; George R. Oliver, S.W.; J.S. Merrell, J.W.; J.T. McAninch, S.; F.M. HILLS, T.; S.B. Logan, I.S. The present membership is about forty, and regular meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month." On page 842, in the Biographical Sketch section for Cussewago Township: "Charles A. Bennett, deceased, was a native of Stephentown, Rensselaer Co., N.Y., born October 5, 1794, son of Israel and Ruth (Brown) Bennett. He married Miss Laura Jewett, a native of Connecticut, born June 27, 1805, daughter of Ira and Elizabeth (Warren) Jewett. The results of this union was seven children: Mrs. Charity A. Liephart; Mrs. Lucy J. Sexton; Edwin L.; Israel J., deceased; Alonzo H.W.; Mrs. Cordelia F. Frontz, deceased; and Mrs. Laura b. Davis. Mr. Bennett had formerly been married to Miss Luana Hilt, of Stephentown, N.Y., who died leaving seven children, five now living, viz.: Mrs. Jeanette Brace, in Missouri; Mrs. Lavonia M. Hall in Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mrs. Luana J. HILLS, in Grand Rapids, Mich; Emily A., wife of A.B. Pullman, in Chicago; and William H., in Erie County, Penn. After living in Clarendon, Orleans Co., N.Y., some years, our subject and family came to this county, and settled in Cussewago Township, October 11, 1847. Here Mr. Bennett purchased land and began developing a farm. On this there was an old mill site, with an old saw and grist-mill. On these he made repairs, and when complete, operated them, converting the grist-mill into a saw-mill in about two years. He manufactured lumber for the home market and for shipment abroad, chiefly to Pittsburgh, selling there at that time first class pine lumber for $7.50 per thousand, while at the mill it was $5.00. About 1860 he took two sons, Edward L. and Alonzo H.W., into partnership with him, and they then built a large steam mill near the old site in 1864. Mr. Bennett died July 30, 1871, since which time the business has been carried on by his sons. Mrs. Bennett is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics our subject was a life-long Republican." On page 848, in the same section: "Nathaniel B. HILLS, millwright, Mosiertown, was born September 17, 1824, in Onondaga County, NY; son of Obed and Alsimana HILLS, who were residents of Cussewago Township,this county, from 1838 to 1862, when they removed to Erie County, Penn., and afterward to Genesee County, Mich., where they died, Mr. HILLS in his ninetieth year. Our subject is the fourth in a family of fourteen children. He early began learning the carpenter's trade and gradually developed from that to the business of millwright. He has put up a great many grist and saw-mills in the surrounding townships and counties; has also done a great deal of repair work, and has the reputation of being a skillful workman, having always met with marked success. Mr. HILLS married, September 10, 1843, Miss Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Ephraim and Peggy Ann (Harrington) Smith, born September 17, 1823, in Greene County, N.Y., and has lived in this county since 1827. To this union have been born three children: Warren Benson, of Bradford, Penn.; Mrs. Amanda Gary, of Philadelphia; and Effie. Mrs. HILLS' brother, G.W.L. Smith, was a soldier in the Thirteenth Regiment, Missouri Infantry, and was killed at the battle of Pittsburg Landing, Tenn. Mr. HILLS is a consistent member of the Baptist Church; in politics he has been a Republican since the campaign of Fremont and Buchanan." More HILLS data to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net