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DEWITT G. JILLSON. Successful farmers are, as a rule, intelligent and thoughtful people. An exceptionally bright and entertaining example of to what condition a farmer may rise is the gentleman now under consideration. Dewitt G. Jillson is a son of Philander and Elizabeth (Crim) Jillson, and was born on the farm where he now resides, in Westfield, Chautauqua county. New York, November 19, 1849. Philander Jillson was a native of Herkimer county, N. Y., and was born in 1811. Twenty-eight years later, having been married to Elizabeth Crim, he came to Chautauqua county, and settled on the spot where his son now lives, and clearing from the soil the brush and briars he made in their stead fertile fields, and on the site of tall pine trees he reared buildings — a house, barn and granary. Being of a pushing disposition and having a good business mind, from a small beginning he became one of the most extensive and prosperous farmers in that section.

When he died, in 1873, his estate was valuable and the property extensive. His wife, a gentle Christian lady, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, was Elizabeth Crim, whom he married in 1839, and by whom he had seven children. She dial in 1880, aged sixty-two years.

Dewitt G. Jillson was reared a farmer. His education was secured at the public schools and the Westfield academy. Completing his course of instruction he returned to the farm, and has since made it the well-spring from which he has drawn a competence. He now owns the part of his father’s farm containing the old homestead, and an additional piece, making a total of one hundred and fifty acres, located three miles southwest of Westfield. Supplementary to his farming, Mr. Jillson has a magnificent grape orchard which is a source of much profit.

On May 27, 1872, he married Lidie Hoitink, a daughter of Jonas Hoitink, of Clymer. Mrs. Jillson is a kind and entertaining woman, a model housekeeper and a superb cook. She is a fitting companion far her husband, and together they have a happy and beautiful home.

D. G. Jillson is a member of three societies: Lodge No. 219, Free and Accepted Masons; Lodge No. 3, Ancient Order of United Workmen, and the Grange. He is a hospitable entertainer, a social companion, and the friend of every one who deserves his friendship.