Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Hillpot, Isaac
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Tinicum Township


   ISAAC HILLPOT farmer, P.O. Erwinna, is the youngest son 
of Frederick, and a grandson of the revolutionary soldier, 
George Adam Hillpot. He was one of the best known, most 
respected and influential citizens of the township. Born in 
1774 Frederick was married to Susannah Stem, who died in 
April, 1857. They had nine children:  Elizabeth, married 
Abraham Lear, and died in 1886; Peter, born in 1805; Samuel, 
born in 1807, died in December, 1879; Mary, widow of John 
Calfe, living in this township; Jonas S., also in this 
township; Frederick S., in Nockamixon township; Catherine, 
who died in 1837; Sarah, also deceased, married M. C. Lear; 
and Isaac, who was born February 28, 1819. He farmed for his 
father thirteen years after his marriage, when he bought the 
place. September 18, 1842, he was married to Anna, daughter 
of George Burgstresser. She was born January 11, 1819. They 
have three children:  Maria, born April 17, 1844, wife of 
Aaron Frankenfield, of this township; Reuben, born March 31, 
1847, married to Mary Ann Rittenhouse, and lives in 
Frenchtown, N. J. ; and Amos, born February 28, 1852, living 
with his parents. Mr. Hillpot bought the original tract 
taken up by his grandfather, and yet owns a part of it. He 
is a good representative citizen of the township, has been 
jury commissioner for three years, deacon of the Lower 
Tinicum Lutheran church for eighteen years and a trustee for 
nine years.