I created this transcript from a biography of John C. Gilliland to be found in the volume, Biographical Survey, Centre County, Pennsylvania by William E. Marks, 1941. – Kate Maynard

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JOHN C. GILLILAND was born at Oak Hall, Pa., December 29, 1904, son of James C. and Nannie C. Gilliland. The father, James C. Gilliland, was born at Oak Hall and was the first station agent at Oak Hall for the Pennsylvania railroad, later taking up farming at Oak Hill, which occupation he followed until his Death. Mrs. Nannie C. Gilliland, the mother of our subject, was born at Linden Hall Pa.

The grandfather, Samuel Gilliland, early settled the farm which later was occupied by his son, James C. Gilliland. The farm still remains after 98 years in the Gilliland family. Samuel Gilliland was honored by the people of his section by being elected as a representative to Harrisburg.

Mrs. John C. Gilliland, the wife of our subject, is the daughter of Homer M. and Anna M. Forsythe and was born near Lewistown, her parents being descendants of the early settlers of Mifflin County.

As a boy John C. Gilliland attended public school at Oak Hall. After leaving school he remained on his father’s farm until he purchased the store at Oak Hall from R.J. Lowder in 1929 and has since conducted it. In the same year he purchased the store he was appointed postmaster at Oak Hall and still continues in that capacity. In 1933 he married Marian R. Forsythe of Lewistown, Pa.

Mrs. Gilliland was a graduate of Lewistown High School, later taking two years special work at Bloomsburg State Teachers College, and until her marriage to Mr. Gilliland three years later she was a teacher in the public schools in Lewistown.

Mr. and Mrs. Gilliland are active in the Presbyterian Church in Lemont and are among the most substantial younger citizens of Oak Hill, being held in high esteem by all who know them. Their home offers a friendly welcome to all the neighbors and friends who are privileged to know them.