Hi Pamela, I am at work so I don't have access to all of my files on the Hill family but I was able to get to a copy of William Freeman's will. It only lists 6 children and from the sound of the way it is stated, Ann may have died before her father made his will in 1870. I'll check my files when I get home and see if I can find anything else. I have information about Rebecca Hill's family. They were all buried in the Hill Cemetery in Scenery Hill and it is possible that Ann may have been buried there as well and there is no stone. I can't find any records of the burials in that cemetery - all that is left are the stones that I photographed and transcribed. That may be why she isn't in the Beallsville plot. Will from Washington County Pa courthouse: Last will and testament of William Freeman - In the name of God Amen. I William Freeman of the Township of East Bethlehem in the County of Washington and State of Pennsylvania being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life do therefore make, ordain and publish and declare this to be my last will and testament. That is to say. First after all my lawful debts are paid & discharged the residue of my Estate real and personal, I give, bequeath & dispose of as follows to wit: To my beloved wife Rebecca, I will & bequeath the entire use and exclusive control of the farm upon which I now reside during her natural life, and I also give and bequeath to her my entire stock of household and kitchen furniture, and the balance of my personal property I direct to be appraised and sold at public sale and the proceeds to be divided equally among my six children, namely, Ira, John, William, Samantha, Lewis and Elizabeth Freeman. At the death of my wife in case she survives my I direct that my real estate be appraised and sold and the proceeds thereof to be divided into six shares which I direct to be disposed of as follows. To my son Ira, I give and bequeath two of said shares - to my son John one share - to my son William one half of a share - to my daughter Samantha one half of a share - to my son Lewis one share, and to my daughter Elizabeth one share. Likewise I make constitute and appoint my son Ira Freeman to be sole executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the sixth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight huncred and seventy (1870) Wm. Freeman I'm guessing you've probably already found the information about this family in the Crumrine book but just in case you have not seen it --- Notes for JOSEPH HILL, SR.: >From History of Washington County, Pennsylvania West Bethlehem Twp (pp969-978) by Crumrine. Early Settlements: One of the earliest settlers in the territory of this township was Joseph Hill, an Irishman, who, having emigrated to America, settled first in Maryland, and in 1774 came into Washington County and settled on Plum Run, in West Bethlehem township, where he took up a large body of land. Joseph Hill was twice married, first to Miss Ackley, and the second time to Margaret Joy. These two marriages resulted in a family of thirteen children, who married and settled in life as follows: Joseph Hill, Jr., married Mary Jameson; James Hill married Ann Hill; Thomas married Rachel Speers; John's wife was Nancy Sergeant; Margaret became the wife of James Beatty; Elizabeth became Mrs. John Welsh; Sarah was Mrs. John Sargeant; Benjamin's wife wad Delilah Notestine; William's wife was Narcissa Beatty; Atkinson Hill married a Miss Reemer, of Ohio; Rebecca became Mrs. William Freeman; Eleanor married William Hawkins, and now lives in Kansas; and Henry, who remained single, removed to Ohio. From this family, especially the son of James, the Hill descendants have become very numerous, although they are widely scattered. Dr. Hill, of Burgettstown, and a host of others in other parts of Western Pennsylvania are members of this Hill family. The property of James Hill consisted of a tract of one hundred and ninety-seven acres of land, which has become the property of Joseph Hill, Esq. By intermarriage they are connected with the old German family named Weaver, who were all people of prominence. Adam G. Weaver is a representative of this branch of the Hill family. Hope some of this helps. Debbie Day PS. I'm glad the Beallsville website helped you find William !
Dear Debbie, It took me a while to dig this out, but this is what I was sent by Ray back in 1972 on an inquiry to him. I would imagine many of these stones cannot be read today. It is 42 years since the visit was made. I do hope it is of some help to you and others on the Washington List. Ellen J. Ballas (ETHS-VP) HILL CEMETERY NEAR SCENERY HILL, PA taken from a visit to the cemetery in 1968 by Ray E.Knestrick His statement at that time was that they are the names of most of the burials in the Hill Cemetery. As of Aug. 1972 - what was available to Ellen Ballas Elea Margaret Beaty, born 1796, died 1847 Martha, consort of Stephen Billings, 1800-1847 Sarah Beatty: 1793-1848 Nancy Beatty: 1806-1838 James Beatty: 1759-1839 Margaret Beatty: 1769-1835 Dorcus Adams: 1794-1845 Joseph Hill: 1788-1819 Joseph Hill, likely Joseph Hill Sr. 1748-1828 Margaret Joy Hill: 1799-1848 William Hill: 1814-1846 Narcissa Beatty, wife of William Hill. Dates gone from the tombstone William Hill: 1812-1864 Margaret Hill: 1783-1824 Mary Hill: 1769-1835 Joseph Hill Jr.: 1771-1852 John Hill: 1789-1839 Elizabeth Grabill (Grable) 1836-1838 Stephen Hill, son of James and Ann Hill: 1814=1833 Rosamond McGirr: 1833-1902 John Hamilton, son of J and E Graybill: 1850-1869 Mary, wife of Joseph Grable: 1831-1907 William Grable: 1836-1907 Adam Weaver: 1828-1911 Cynthis Weaver: 1822-1869 James Hill: 1811-1896 Elizabeth Hill: 1818-1881 James Hill: 1809-1889 This list was made up in 1968, on a visit to the old cemetery.