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James F. Hill, farmer and stock raiser of Section 28, Jackson Township, was born in Pocahontas County, W. Va., November 28, 1833, and is a son of George and Martha (Edmondson) Hill [see sketch of T. C. Hill]. J. F. grew to manhood upon the home farm, receiving a good education at the common schools, and at the Hillsboro Academy. Upon reaching man’s estate he learned the wheelwright’s trade, and also was engaged in manufacturing furniture. He was married in his native county January 18, 1859, to Harriet Jane Morrison, daughter of Elisha Morrison, also a native of Pocahontas County, and born in 1810. Mr. and Mrs. Mill have passed their entire lives together, having attended the same schools, and having been playmates and associates during their childhood and youth. To them eight children have been born: Luther H., Henry A., W. Mead, E. Thomas, Martha, Rena, James and Charles B. Mr. Hill worked at cabinet-making about ten years, and in the spring of 1870 came to Missouri, buying land, and locating in Putnam upon the place he now occupies. He owns 500 acres of land - 400 fenced, and 350 in meadow and pasture land. His house is one and a half stories, and the barns, etc., are in good condition. He has an orchard of over 200 trees, about 100 bearing fruit. He is interested in stock raising, and keeps on an average of 100 head of cattle per annum.