George W. Hines in 20th Century History of Butler & Butler County PA
From the 20th Century History of Butler & Butler County PA, 1909, by James McKee, p. 861-862.
George W. Hines, a well known and highly respected farmer of Slippery Rock Township and owner of about 228 acres of farm land, has been a life-long resident of Slippery Rock Township. He was born on his present farm May 13, 1855, and is a son of William and Margaret (Robinson) Hines and a grandson of Richard Hines, one of the early settlers of Butler County.
Richard Hines, grandfather of our subject, was born in Ireland and came to this country aobut the time the Revolutionary War began. He gave his services to the country and in return received a tract of 500 acres in Butler County, Pennsylvania, the greater part of it lying in Brady Township. After the close of the war he engged in farming on this land until the time of his death. He married Elizabeth Brandon. On this farm, William Hines, father of our subject, was born and reared to manhood and later engaged for many years in agricultural pursuits. He married Margaret Robison, a daughter of James Robison and a native of Slippery Rock Township. To them were born the following children: William Perry, a resident of West Liberty, Butler County Pennsylvania; Mary Elizabeth (Mrs. Martin); James M.; Susanna (Mrs. McCamant), deceased; Margaret J. (Mrs. Hay); George W., our subject; Robert C.; Rebecca E. (Mrs. McDeavitt); Sarah M. (Mrs. Castor); and John A., deceased. William Hines died on the homestead farm March 30, 1878, and his widow survived him until November 9, 1895.
George W. Hines was reared on his present farm and has always made farming his occupation. In connection with his farming interests, however, he has for a number of years been engaged in the saw-mill business, having for some time been associated with Al Hay and John Ralston. He is still enggaed in the same business, his present partners being John H. McDeavitt, Joseph Boyd and William McDeavitt. Mr. Hines resides on 100 acres of the old homestead farm, lying partly in West Liberty Borough, and recently purchased a tract of 128 acres, known as the William B. Cooper farm, in Slippery Rock Township about one mile west of the borough of Slippery Rock.
Mr. Hines was first united in marriage with Sarah E. Cooper, and to them were born six children, but three of whom are living, namely: Clyde F., a surveyor; John H.; and William P. Those deceased are Celetta, Robert, and Alvin. After the death of Mrs. Sarah Hines Mr. Hines married Myrtle M. Taylor, who was born and reared in Worth Township and is a daughter of William E. and Adeline A. Taylor. Her father was a surveyor and died in 1894. He is still survived by his widow. To Mr. and Mrs. Hines have been born three children, as follows: George S., Margaret A., and Everett C.
