From The Daily News, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Tuesday, April 14, 1942

Mrs. George Gilliland
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   Mrs. Mary Frances (Peterson) Gilliland, wife of George Gilliland, died at her home in Blacklog Valley this morning, April 14, 1942, at 1 o’clock.
   A daughter of John B. and Rebecca (Montague) Peterson, she was born at Burnt Cabins on September 18, 1861. She was united in marriage with George W. Gilliland, of Blacklog Valley, on October 16, 1917, in Monroe Valley church. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Edward Kennedy. They went to housekeeping in Blacklog Valley, where Mr. Gilliland followed the occupation of farming.
   Mrs. Gilliland was a faithful and devout member of the Orbisonia Presbyterian church. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, and was known throughout the community for her kindly ministrations to those in need.
   Members of the family include her husband and the following step-children: Russell Gilliland, of Pittsburgh; Marshall Gilliland, at home; Willis Gilliland, of Lewistown; Mrs. Cloyd Shope, of Blacklog Valley, and Clifford Gilliland, of Shirleysburg. There are fifteen step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be held at her late home on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, in charge of the Rev. Duncan Salmond. Burial will be made in the Gilliland cemetery, Blacklog Valley, directed by Clark’s funeral service.
   Friends may call at the home after 10 a.m. Thursday.

-- contributed by Kate Maynard, 2010