Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Barclay, James Sr.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Plumstead Township


   JAMES BARCLAY, SR. farmer, P.O. Dyerstown, was born in 
Doylestown September 21, 1810.  He is a son of Robert and 
Ann (Fitzinger) Barclay, natives of Bucks county and of 
German descent.  His maternal grandfather came from Germany. 
 Robert Barclay served in the war of 1812, and belonged to 
the Bucks county rifle rangers, under Captain Magill.  He 
came home from service and died soon after.  He had three 
sons, only one of whom is living, James.  Those deceased 
were John and Robert.  James Barclay, Sr., left home at the 
age of 10 years to seek a living for himself.  He came to 
Dyerstown, and worked for Joseph Dyer until the death of the 
latter, and also lived on his farm for a few years after his 
marriage.  In 1860 he came into possession of the farm he 
now owns, and has since lived here.  He has always followed 
farming, and has made a great many improvements since living 
here.  He owns two residence properties, and has been a 
successful farmer.  December 19, 1833, he married Elizabeth, 
daughter of John and Ann (Van Forsen) Dyer, by whom he had 
three children: John D., married to Ida Cooper; Annie E. D. 
and James, Jr., married to Clara McLean. Mrs. Barclay died 
August 10, 1872.  Mr. Barclay is an old and respected 
citizen of Bucks county.