"John Wilkes Hillard was appointed and elected justice of the peace in Chartiers township, Feb. 24, 1798." Page 707 of 'History of Washington County, Penn., 1882.'

"In the year 1802 the name of Dr. J. W. Hilliard appears. His death occurred the next year." Page 613 of 'History of Washington County, Penn., 1882.'

John's will was registered 22 FEB 1802 and probated 24 SEP 1802. It mentions father Isaac Hillard and his wife Sarah; brother Thurston Hillard; sister Polly Henry; and friends Craig Richee and Andrew Munroe.

In 1800 census John W. Hillard, Esq is recorded as male 26-45. In the household is a male 10-16, female 0-10, and female 16-26.

John W. Hilliard, esq. (01010-10100).