Hilary Farmer Willison

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Distinguished Citizens of Allegany County, Excerpts from History of Allegany County, by Williams and Thomas (1923).

"HILARY FARMER WILLISON, one of the best known farmers in the eastern section of Allegany County, Maryland, and one of the most highly respected men in the community in which he lives, was born in Flintstone district of Allegany County, May 19, 1843, and is a son of Elisha Willison who was born November 10, 1798, in Flintstone district and Anah Willison, who was born in the same section of Allegany County, 11 Dec 1806. His paternal grandfather was John Willison, who was born at Fort Cumberland, Maryland, 17 Oct 1772. His paternal grandmother was Dorcas Moore. His maternal grandfather was Charles Willison, born at Fort Cumberland on 21 Aug 1761. His maternal grandmother was Amelia Farmer. He had four sisters, namely: Emily, Matilda, Amanda, and Amelia.

Mr. Willison received his education in the country schools of Flintstone district. He was reared as a farmer and still continues in that occupation. He is a Democrat, and like his progenitors, takes great interest in the affairs of his party. In religion Mr. Willison is a Methodist, as was his wife who is deceased. Mr. Willison was married to Miss Elmira Hendrickson on 24 Jan 1864. She was born in April, 1842, in Flinstone district, and was the daughter of William Hendrickson and Mary Zembower. The following children were born to them: Clara, Laura, Charles Wellington, Mary, Norval, Jessie, Edna, Josephine, Blanche, Robert W., and Grace.

Mr. Willison was in the Union Army during the Civil War. he enlisted in the Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry on 19 Apr 1861. His great grandfather, James Moore, served three years in the Revolutionary War, and was awarded Military Lot No. 1356, in Allegany County, MD. His great grandfather, was Jeremiah Willison, the first Court Crier of Allegany County."