from page 658 of the History of the Juniata and Susquehanna Valleys (1886),: Lillyville-About 1836, S.P. Lilly, a local preacher of the Methodist Church, bought the Isaiah Mathews farm and built thereon a grist and saw-mill and erected a store; the latter was conducted by his son WALTER. The business was conducted by them for may years. The place was of sow growth, and when it arrived to the dignity of a name was called in honor of Mr. Lilley. At present (1886) it contains a mill, two stores, a Methodist Church, a schoolhouse and a number of dwellings.... Samuel P. Lilly was a commissioner's clerk in 1838 and was commissioned an associate judge December 29, 1841. Hope this helps, Sue