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Miles Hileman
MILES HILEMAN, a farmer of Manor township, was born in Armstrong county in
1863, son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Iseman) Heilman and grandson of Solomon
Heilman, as the earlier generations spelled the name. He is a descendant of
Peter Heilman (Sr.) and his wife Elizabeth (Harter). Solomon Heilman, who
followed farming all his life, married Hannah Yount.Alexander Heilman was born and reared in Armstrong county, and became
extensively engaged in farming. His death occurred in 1909. To him and his
wife were born ten children, namely: Sarah Jane, wife of Andrew Sheasley;
Jackson; Park; Miles; Ada, wife of John Wolfe; Susanna, wife of Robert Fiscus;
Millie, wife of William Hurtman; May, wife of William Miller; and Katie, wife
of George Crownover. The parents of this family were members of the
Presbyterian Church.Miles Hileman attended the public schools of his native township, and was
brought up amid agricultural surroundings. He has always been a farmer, and is
now living on the old homestead.In 1885 Mr. Hileman married Elmyra Kunkle, daughter of Jacob Kunkle, of
Armstrong county. Nine children have been born of this marriage; Carrie, wife
of William Cravenson; Dora, wife of Meriet Davis; Alexander; Tamer; Oldphrey;
Elsie; Silvis; Lloyd Irin, and Laud. Mr. and Mrs. Hileman are members of the
Presbyterian Church. The Heilman and Kunkle family are among the best known
residents of Armstrong county.Source: Page 925, Armstrong County, Pa., Her People, Past and
Present, J.H. Beers & Co., 1914
Transcribed October 1998 by Jeffrey Bish for the Armstrong County Beers
Project
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