J. Hills
J. HILLS, farmer and stock-raiser: P. O. Plymouth: is the son of Rufus and Dinah (DeWitt) Hills, who were the parents of nine children, three of whom are yet living. They were native of New York. the father being born in 1807 and the mother in 1812. Their children are Susan, William, one that died in infancy. Jedediah, Louisa, Cynthia, Eliza, Clinton and Alvira. Alvira, William and Jedediah are the only survivors. Mr. Hills. Sr.. died Aug. 22, 1872, and was followed by his wife Sept. 5, 1875. They were among the early pioneers of Richland Co., having come to that county about the year 1820. He was an excellent farmer, and an honest, enterprising man. His son, Jedediah, was born in Richland Co., Dec. 16, 1828, and was reared on a farm. and to-day is one of the best farmers in Auburn Township. He followed farming steadily until 1860, when he purchased 40 acres of land in Auburn Township. Since that time, he has sold and bought land. until he now owns 120 acres of Auburn Township's best land. and 40 acres in Adams Co., Ind. He was married, Sept. 19, 1852, to Maria daughter of William and Sarah (Noggle) Crouse, and by her had four children - Julius J., born Dec. 23, 1853, died May 31, 1877; Matilda B., born Feb. 27, 1857; Sarah E., born Aug. 11, 1858 died .July 22, 1873, and Clement L. V., born March 25, 1863, died June 15, 1864. Mrs. Hills was born Sept. 12,1830, Matilda is the only one of the children living. She is the wife of Ezekiel Rooks, of Richland Co., Ohio Julius married Alvira Steele, and by her had two children-Flora B. and Pearl J. His death was caused by consumption, was much regretted throughout the neighborhood. Mr. Hills is a Democrat in politics, and an intelligent and enterprising citizen. He takes an active part in all laudable enterprises, and much credit is due him for his liberality in assisting educational affairs in his township.
From History of Crawford County and Ohio by Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers, Chicago, 1881