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George W. Hill, a prominent farmer of Prairie Township, was born in Campbell County, Tenn., June 13, 1840, and is a son of Joab and Elizabeth J. (Sharp) Hill. Joab Hill, who was a native of Surrey County, N. C., was born March 31, 1801, and when a child went with his parents to Knox County, Tenn., and from there to Claiborne County, where he grew to manhood and learned the cabinet trade, which he followed but a short time, and then turned his attention to school-teaching and farming. During his life he took quite a prominent part in politics. In 1829 he married Elizabeth J. Sharp, who was born in Lee County, Va., in 1804, and subsequently went to Campbell County, Tenn., with her parents. Mrs. Hill, who was a member of the Baptist Church, died in 1858, the mother of twelve children, eight of whom grew to maturity, and five of whom are now living, viz.: Eliza, George W., Nancy E., Elizabeth J., Reuben D. In 1865 the father married Mary Chitwood, who still survives. He died May 20, 1871, at Williamsburgh, Ky. George W. Hill grew to manhood on a farm, receiving a common-school education. In 1863 he enlisted in the Confederate army, and was in active service during the entire war, participating in the battles of Missionary Ridge, Lookout Mountain Resaca, New Hope Church and others. He surrendered under Gen. Johnson, April 26, 1865, when he went to Chambers County, Ala., and thence to Union County, Tenn., engaging in farming, which occupation he followed eight or nine years. In 1881 he removed to Franklin County, Ark., and settled on his present place in 1886. He owns a good farm, with 104 acres under cultivation, and has it well stocked. December 11, 1866, he married Sarah A. Powell, who was born in Grainger County, Tenn., August 7, 1844, and is a daughter of George Powell. Mr. and Mrs. Hill have seven children, viz.: William A., Reuben D., John D., Elnora and Tricora (twins), Virginia and Adbert N. The parents and William A. are members of the Baptist Church.