Cemeteries: Rocky Spring Presbyterian Church: Letterkenney Twp, Franklin Co, PA
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Church History: [7/01]
Rocky Spring church was organized in 1742 by the Reformed Presbyterian Church.
In 1782, the majority became part of the Associated Reformed Church and then
in 1802 the name changed from Rocky Spring to Conocheague. From 1833-1898,
Conocheague was part of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North American
and in 1898 the congregation dissolved.
Beth A. Bensman
Presbyterian Historical Society
Presbyterian Church (U. S. A.)
425 Lombard St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516
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Tombstones in the Rocky Spring Presbyterian Church Yard,
Letterkenney Township, Franklin County, PA.
From William Henry Egle's "Notes and Queries" Fourth Series, Volume II, (1895) pp
106-108. Annotated from Franklin (1784-1826) and Cumberland County (1750-1785) Will
Abstracts, plus some information from the 1860 Franklin County Census as transcribed
on Valley of the Shadow
ALLEN:
Josiah, b 9 Jul 1772, d 16 Mar 1850
Susannah, wife of J. d 28 May 1842
ANDERSON
Robert Herron b 1 Mar 1805, d 24 Apr 1862
Mary b 1810, d 14 Apr 1890
1860 Franklin County Census
Anderson Robert H. 55 m w Farmer 4200 1200 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 798 804 1 475
Anderson U 48 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 798 804 2 475
Anderson Margaret 51 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 798 804 3 475
Anderson Mary 50 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 798 804 4 475
Anderson Jane 40 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 798 804 5 475
Anderson W. H. 53 m w Farmer 3000 650 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 799 805 1 475
Anderson Annie 44 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 799 805 2 475
Anderson S. E. 12 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 799 805 3 yes 475
Anderson G. N. 10 m w Oh. Letterkenny Tshp. 799 805 4 yes 475
Anderson R. N. 6 m w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 799 805 5 yes 475
Anderson J. M. 8 f w Oh. Letterkenny Tshp. 799 805 6 yes 475
Anderson D. H. 2 m w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 799 805 7 475
ARMSTRONG
Joseph b 1739, d 29 Aug 1811
Franklin County Will Abstracts, Will Book C, p 19.
Will of Joseph Armstrong, Hamilton Township,
written 2 Aug 1811, proven 31 Aug 1812.
Wife Elizabeth.
Nephew Joseph Armstrong, son of John Armstrong of Orange County, North Carolina;
Mary Jacob, daughter of Patrick Jack;
Mary McConoughy daughter of Robert McConoughy;
Samuel Armstrong Findlay, son of John Findlay deceased;
Joseph Armstrong Blackburn, son of John Blackburn of the State of Ohio;
George Armstrong Esq of Greensburg, PA;
John Findley, son of John Findley deceased;
Mary Jack and Samuel Findlay.
Exec: Wife Elizabeth, Edward Crawford, and Dr. Samuel D. Culbertson.
Wit: John Wilson, Matthew Patton, and David Wilson.
BARD (see also BEARD)
William b 1762, d 20 Jun 1815
Mrs. Martha b 21 Jun 1787, d 15 Dec 1865.
Franklin County Will Abstracts, Book C, p 232. 11 Jul 1815. Letter of Administration
of the Estate of William Bard, late of Letterkenny Township, granted to William Bard.
(This is indexed under "William Beard, Senior".)
1860 Franklin County Census
Gillan Samuel H. 27 m w Farmer 600 Pa. Hamilton Tshp. 76 76 1 416
Gillan Susan C. 19 f w Pa. Hamilton Tshp. 76 76 2 416
Baird Martha 70 f w Pa. Hamilton Tshp. 76 76 3 416
Suters Henry 20 m w Farm Hand Pa. Hamilton Tshp. 76 76 4 416
Benjamin George 12 m w Pa. Hamilton Tshp. 76 76 5 yes 416
Patterson Nancy 17 f w Domestic Pa. Hamilton Tshp. 76 76 6 416
BARR
Margaret Jane, wife of John L. b 18 Mar 1827, d 15 Jan 1850
BEARD
William b 12 Dec 1795, d 25 Sep 1823
Robert Jr. b 15 Mar 1800, d 28 Apr 1807
Robert Sen. b 1769, d 11 Mar 1804
Elizabeth, wife of Robert Sen. B 17 Feb 1769, d 24 Apr 1842
George b 1802, d 18 Jul 1873
Hugh b 1757, d 3 Dec 1771
Sarah b 1774, d 16 Mar 1794
Martha, wife of John, Jr. b 1755, d 17 Dec 1795.
Agnes 'mother of the above' b 1730, d 20 Feb 1810.
Rachel, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth, b 1812, d Aug 1838
Franklin County Will Abstracts, Book B, p 199.
Letters of Administration on the Estate
of Robert Beard were granted to William Besour and Peter Besour, Junior, 20 Mar 1804.
Sureties: Peter Besour Senior and Stephen Rigler.
Peter Besour is the father of the widow.
1860 Franklin County Census
Baird George 58 m w Farmer 4000 700 Pa. Greene Tshp. 1666 1631 1 209
Allison Sarah 44 f w Pa. Greene Tshp. 1666 1631 2 209
Allison Isaac 24 m w Farm Hand Pa. Greene Tshp. 1666 1631 3 209
Kelley George 14 m w Pa. Greene Tshp. 1666 1631 4 209
BESORE
Balzer, b 15 Oct 1784, d 17 May 1833
Martha b 29 Jun 1789, d 23 Oct 1865
Peter, b 9 Jan 1779, d 7 Jul 1854
Elizabeth, wife of Peter, b 6 Sep 1787, d 15 May 1853
William, son of Peter and Elizabeth, b 1815, d Jul 1840
Peter, b 28 Feb 1814, d 14 Apr 1874
Amos K. son of Peter and Elizabeth, b 27 Aug 1835, d 26 Sep 1857
Elizabeth, wife of Isaac, b 3 Apr 1814, d 14 Apr 1839
1860 Franklin County Census
Bashore Peter 46 m w Farmer 8000 1300 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 906 906 1 489
Bashore Mary 30 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 906 906 2 489
Bashore Landis 12 m w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 906 906 3 yes 489
Bashore Peter 10 m w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 906 906 4 yes 489
[Did not find Martha (1789-1865)]
BRACKENRIDGE
James b 1742, d 15 Jul 1809
Elizabeth, wife of James, b 1760, d 19 May 1835
Rebecca, wife of John, b 1810, d 24 Dec 1839
Culbertson, d 20 Mar 1773, d 31 Dec 1832
Franklin County Will Abstracts,
Book B, p 373. Elizabeth Brackenridge, widow renounces her right to administer on the
estate of her husband and requests that letters be granted to her brother and brother
in law. Letter on the estate of James Brackenridge were granted to Joseph Culbertson
and John Brackenridge, 7 Aug 1809. Sureties: Henry Reges and Peter Eberly.
Book B, p 427. Will of John Brackenridge, Southampton Township, yeoman,
dated 9 Jun 1806, proven 21 Nov 1810.
Eldest son Andrew, sons John and Samuel, daughter Gennet
intermarried with Benjamin Johnston, to the children of daughter Sarah intermarried
with Archibald Mahan i.e. Salley, John, Jean, and David; daughter Elizabeth
intermarried with James Herron, daughter Polley intermarried with James Shoof,
daughter Nancy intermarried with Robert Culbertson, son Culbertson Brackenridge.
Exec: Friend George Johnston, and son Culbertson.
Wit: James Brackenridge, John Herron,
Joseph Brackenridge and Martha Brackenridge both of Southampton Township, sworn to the
signature of their father James Brackenridge. (James Brackenridge witnessed the will 9
Jun 1806, but died 15 Jul 1809 before the will was proven.)
BOYD
John d 1770
Mary, wife of John, d 20 Jun 1778
Elizabeth, wife of Charles Cummins, b 1748, d 9 Sep 1802
Cumberland County Will Abstracts
Book A. pp46-47. Will of John Boyd, Letterkeny Township, written 7 July 7, 1769,
proven 25 April 1770. Wife Mary, 1/3 yearly profits from plantation. Dau. Elizabeth
Boyd, 50 pounds. Reference is made to younger children. Sons James Boyd, Robert Boyd,
William Boyd, Samuel Boyd, John Boyd and Thomas Boyd, each 1/6 of lands.
Exs.: wife Mary and son James Boyd.
Wit: Saml. Sloan, Jas. Jordan.
BROTHERTON
Samuel b 1754, d 1 Sep 1839
Matilda C. wife of Robert, b 27 Dec 1804, d 11 Apr 1857
BURNS
John b 1681, d 23 Dec 1760
Cumberland County Will Abstracts, Book A, p 83.
Will of John Burns, Hamilton Township,
written 2 Dec1760, proven 17 March 1761.
Wife.
Son Leard.
Daus. Ann and Martha.
Exs.: son Leard Burns and James Guthrey.
Wit: John Burns, Robert Campbell.
COOPER
Jane, b 1 Jul 1768, d 26 Jun 1796
CRAIGHEAD
Rev John, died 20 Apr 1799, age 57, installed to preach at Rocky Spring 13 Apr 1768.
Franklin County Will Abstracts, Book B, p 84.
Jean Craighead, widow renounces her right to administer on the estate of
her husband, 31 Jul 1799. Letters of Administration on the estate of
John Craighead were granted unto Thomas Creaghead
(sic) James McCalmont and Joseph Culbertson.
Sureties: John Keys and Samuel Dryden.
CULBERTSON
William E. b 1838, d 15 Aug 1865
Joseph, b 16 Oct 1840, d 16 Apr 1871
Sarah b 1800, d 29 Mar 1875
Mrs. Mary, wife of Joseph and daughter of James FINLEY, Esq,
b 13 Jan 1781, d 2 Apr 1817
John b 1803, d 15 Mar 1861
1860 Franklin County Census
Culberston John 56 m w Farmer 8500 2400 Pa. Greene Tshp. 1712 1674 1
Culberston Catharine 44 f w Pa. Greene Tshp. 1712 1674 2 216
Culberston William E. 21 m w Farm Hand Pa. Greene Tshp. 1712 1674 3 yes 216
Culberston Joseph 19 m w Farm Hand Pa. Greene Tshp. 1712 1674 4 yes 216
Culberston Mary E. 17 f w Pa. Greene Tshp. 1712 1674 5 yes 216
Culberston Sarah J. 15 f w Pa. Greene Tshp. 1712 1674 6 yes 216
Culberston Mary C. 13 f w Pa. Greene Tshp. 1712 1674 7 yes 216
Culberston John M. 11 m w Pa. Greene Tshp. 1712 1674 8 yes 216
Culberston Elizabeth 67 f w 800 Pa. Greene Tshp. 1712 1674 9 216
Culberston Sarah 57 f w 800 Pa. Greene Tshp. 1712 1674 10 216
CUMMINS
Mary b 1773, d 9 Nov 1790
Elizabeth, b 1780, d 20 Dec 1792
William, b 1782, d 28 Sep 1821
Catharine, b 1783, d 3 Dec 1873
Charles, b 1744, d 7 Sep 1821
Elizabeth, wife of Charles, b 1748, d 9 Sep 1802.
Franklin County Will Book C, p 566.
Will of Charles Cummins, Letterkenny Township,
written 21 Mar 1818, proven 12 Sep 1821.
Wife Jane to receive house and lot in Strasburg.
Son John; and his children Charles and Rachel;
Children of son Allen now deceased;
Son Charles; Daughter Ann wife of Joseph Gabby;
Son William; Daughter Agnes wife of Patrick Hays.
Exec: Son William and son in law Joseph Gabby.
Wit: Jacob Cassel, G. McClelland, David Garber.
Franklin County Will Book B, p562. 3 Oct 1821. Letters of Administration on the
estate of William Cummins were granted to Robert Gilmore and Mathew Patton. Sureties:
John Gilmore and John Eaton.
Catherine Cummins was the daugher of Samuel Patton who died before 16 Jun 1821,
Hamilton Township. See his will under Marshall.]
1860 Franklin County Census
McClelland Martha A. 45 f w 6000 1000 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 723 728 1 465
McClelland Jane A. 20 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 723 728 2 465
McClelland William C. 17 m w Farmer Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 723 728 3 yes 465
McClelland Margaret 17 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 723 728 4 yes 465
McClelland Thomas A. 14 m w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 723 728 5 yes 465
McClelland Samuel B. 10 m w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 723 728 6 yes 465
McClelland Joseph W. 2 m w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 723 728 7 465
Cummins Catherine 78 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 723 728 8 465
DAVIS
William b 1761, d 6 Oct 1823
Sarah, wife of William, b 1761, d 12 Apr 1825
Franklin County Will Book C, p 673. 3 Nov 1823.
Letters of Administration on the estate of William Davis, granted to
William T. Davis and Robert David (sic) Sureties:
Jacob Grave and James Wright. The widow Sarah Davis renounces.
DEYARMAN
Henry b 1751, d 25 Feb 1833
Jane Holmes, wife of Henry, b 2 Mar 1757, d 31 Aug 1823.
DILLON
William, b 1824, d 11 Dec 1891
1860 Franklin County Census
McClelland William 58 m w Merchant 24000 3000 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 724 729 1 465
Davis R. C. 17 m w Clerk Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 724 729 2 465
Dillon William 33 m w Laborer Tan Yard Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 724 729 3 465
Lowers James 19 m w Farmer Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 724 729 4 465
DUNCAN
Mary, wife of John, and daughter of W. and Mary HUSTON, b 1807, d 12 Dec 1828.
DURBURROW
John b 1810, d 16 Apr 1826.
ECKERMAN
Daniel b 23 Nov 1786, d 12 Jan 1855
Elizabeth, wife of Daniel, b 1784, d 15 Apr 1827
Mary, wife of Daniel, and daughter of Matthew and Hannah GELVIN, b 1800, d 5 Jun 1853
FERGUSON
Hugh, b 26 May 1760, d 6 Dec 1834
FINLEY
James b 1739, d 27 Sep 1812
Jane, wife of James, b 1745, d 21 Jul 1814
Franklin County Will Book C, p 76.
Will of James Findlay, Greene Township,
written 18 May 1809, in the 34th year of American Independence, proven 21 Oct 1812.
Wife Jean to retain peaceable possession of tht end of my house that we now live in,
with stabling for her cattle, hay, sufficient firewood etc "whilst she remains my widow"
Oldest son Samuel land in the State of "Tenasee" Sons John, James and William.
Daughters Elizabeth wife of Stephen Duncan, Isabel wife of James Gilbreth,
Mary wife of Joseph Culbertson, and Jean wife of Samuel A. Bibby.
Exec: Son James Findlay of Chambersburg, and son William Findlay now living with me.
(No witnesses listed)
Book C, p 188. Will of Jane Findlay of Chambersburg,
written 23 Mar 1814, proven 25 Aug 1814.
Nurse Emily Stanford.
Husband James Findlay deceased.
Daughters (not named) Exec: Son James Findlay and John Shyrock, both of Chambersburg.
Wit: Martha Jack and Mary Culbertson.
GELVIN
Mary, wife of James, and daughter of David and Mary ZIMMERMAN,
b 10 Sep 1816, d 25 Sep 1845
Matthew, b 1771, d 6 Apr 1847
Hannah, wife of Matthew, b 1777, d 9 Jan 1852
GIBSON
Mary, wife of James, d Apr 17__, in 71st year of her age
GILLAN
William Senior, b 26 Apr 1797, 18 Feb 1867.
Sarah, wife of William, b 29 Jan 1796, d 29 Jan 1848
Elizabeth b 19 Nov 1828, d 27 Sep 1866.
1860 Franklin County Census
Gillon William 63 m w Farmer 8000 1000 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 608 607 1 449
Gillon Sarah 64 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 608 607 2 449
Gillon William 40 m w Farmer Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 608 607 3 449
Gillon Elisabeth 30 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 608 607 4 449
Gillon Mary 19 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 608 607 5 449
GILMORE
James b 1812, d 31 Mar 1875
William b 1809, d 13 Sep 1875
John, b 1802, d 30 Nov 1889.
Eliza b 1800, d 24 Feb 1891
John Esq b 1760, d 22 Mar 1823.
Joseph, b 1807, 17 May 1879.
Elizabeth, wife of John b 1760, d 30 Aug 1838
Robert b 1793, d 24 May 1843.
Franklin County Will Book C, p 665. 20 Sep 1823.
Letters of Administration on the estate of John Gilmore were granted to Robert Gilmore.
Sureties: Philip Laufman, James McKinnie.
1860 Franklin County Census
Gilmore Samuel 60 m w Farmer 15000 8000 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 702 704 1 462
Gilmore John 50 m w Farmer 10000 8000 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 702 704 2 462
Gilmore William 65 m w Farmer 3000 500 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 702 704 3 462
Gilmore James 60 m w Farmer 6000 2000 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 702 704 4 462
Gilmore Elizabeth 45 f w 2500 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 702 704 5 462
Gilmore Mary 42 f w 2500 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 702 704 6 462
GRIER
Thomas, b 1801, d 13 Dec 1818
Michael, b 1767, d 30 Apr 1844
Elizabeth, wife of Michael, b 1783, d 21 Aug 1855
HARBISON
Adam b 15 Ju 1754, d 15 Feb 1824
Martha, b 1766, d 6 Apr 1840
Thomas H. b 1799, d 29 Mar 1861
1860 Franklin County Census
Harbison Samuel 62 m w Farmer 20000 2200 Pa. Greene Tshp. 1648 1613 1 207
Harbison Thomas 54 m w Pa. Greene Tshp. 1648 1613 2 207
HUDSON
Mary d 29 Jul 1872
1860 Franklin County Census
Thompson Isaac H. 30 m w Day Laborer 2000 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 812 818 1 477
Hudson Mary 63 f w 1200 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 812 818 2 477
Hudson Martha 27 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 812 818 3 477
Thompson Mary A. 25 f w 50 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 812 818 4 477
Thompson And. 35 m w Day Laborer Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 812 818 5 477
Keefer William S. 33 m w Farmer 11000 2300 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 812 818 6 477
HUSTON
William b 1755, d 28 Oct 1823
Margaret, wife of William, b 1767, d 18 Nov 1823
JAMISON
Jane, daughter of John and Agnes BAIRD, b 1775, d 9 Dec 1799
KIRKPATRICK
Alexander H. b 18 Jul 1809, d 20 Sep 1850
Moses, b 8 Sep 1769, d 6 Jun 1846
LINDSAY
James b 1788, d 3 Sep 1833
Margaret, wife of William, b 1788, d 27 Sep 1840
McCALMONT
James Esq. b 1737, d 19 Jul 1809
James b 1684, d 2 Jul 1780
Jane, wife of James b 1694, d 4 May 1794
Charles, Elizabeth and Isabella 'children of the foregoing'
Cumberland County Wills, Book D, pp21-23.
James McCamont, Letterkenny, yeoman. Will
written 20 Jan 1772, proven 21 Aug 1780.
Wife Jean.
Son James.
Daughter Margaret McCamont.
Grandson, John, son of John McCamont, deceased.
Daughter Mary wife of James Montgomery.
Grandson, James Montgomery.
Remainder of children of daughter Mary.
Daughter Jean wife of Patrick Hartford.
Children of daughter Jean.
Exec: James McCamont.
Wit: James Kelly, James McConnel, John Machen.
McCABE
Eliza b 1820, d 6 Mar 1862
[Can't find in 1860]
McCLELLAN
William C. b 15 Jul 1799, d 14 Apr 1869
George b 1761, d 15 Jul 1823
Lydia b 1772, d 17 Apr 1840
John b 24 Nov 1805, d 12 Sep 1859
Martha A. b 14 Mar 1814, d 22 Sep 1883
1860 Franklin County Census
McClelland Martha A. 45 f w 6000 1000 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 723 728 1 465
McClelland Jane A. 20 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 723 728 2 465
McClelland William C. 17 m w Farmer Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 723 728 3 yes 465
McClelland Margaret 17 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 723 728 4 yes 465
McClelland Thomas A. 14 m w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 723 728 5 yes 465
McClelland Samuel B. 10 m w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 723 728 6 yes 465
McClelland Joseph W. 2 m w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 723 728 7 465
Cummins Catherine 78 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 723 728 8 465
McELHART
Maria b 15 Aug 1796, d 3 Nov 1866
[Can not find in 1860]
McKINNEY
David b 1767, d 4 Jun 1835
Eleanor, b 1772, d 16 Sep 1825
McCONNELL
Donald b 1701, d 29 Jul 1776
Rachel, wife of John, b 1801, d 18 Aug 1831
Robert, b 1702, d 29 Jul 1777
Rosannah, wife of Robert, d 1770
Capt John b 1746, d 14 Aug 1817
Grizelda, wife of Robert, b 1796, d 1832
Franklin County Will Book B, p 108.
Will of Robert McConnell, Letterkenny Twp,
written 25 Mar 1799, proven 2 Jun 1801.
Wife Elizabeth one-third of my estate.
Daughters Agnes wife of Thomas Taylor and Elizabeth wife of James Reed.
Sons John and Joseph.
Exec: Sons John and Joseph.
Wit: James, John and William McConnell.
Franklin County Will Book B, p 364.
Will of James McConnel, Letterkenny Twp,
written 30 Nov 1808, proven 25 Feb 1809.
Sons Robert, William, John, James, Alexander, Joseph;
Daughters Elizabeth wife of Alexander Irwin, Rosanna, Agnes, Mary, Jeane.
Exec: Son John and William Marshall of Hamilton Twp.
Wit: Samuel Wilson, John McConnel, Joseph Gabby.
MACHAN
John b 1730, d 2 Aug 1805
Mary b 1728, d 2 Aug 1803
Elizabeth b 1750, d 4 Sep 1804
MARSHALL
Isabella b 1763, d 21 Oct 1862
1860 Franklin County Census
Marshall Isabella 36 f w 2000 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 698 700 1 461
Patton Rebecca 82 f w 2000 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 698 700 2 461
Patton Martha 72 f w 2000 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 698 700 3 461
Defenbaugh Eliz 63 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 698 700 4 461
Defenbaugh Elenor 21 f w Domestic Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 698 700 5 462
Defenbaugh Isabella 15 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 698 700 6 yes 462
Defenbaugh E. K. 12 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 698 700 7 yes 462
[Isabella's age is incorrect in the census. She should be about 97 if her tombstone
is correct. She was married by 1813 when her father wrote his will.]
Franklin County Will Book C, p 540B.
Will of Samuel Patton, Hamilton Township, dated 5 May 1813, proven 16 Jun 1821.
Wife Elizabeth.
Son Matthew.
Daughters Betsy Gilmore, Isabella Marshall, Rebeckah Patton, daughter Catherine Cummins,
daughter Martha Patton.
Exec: Son Matthew Patton and friend James McCoy of Peters Township.
Wit: John McCullough, John Bossert and George Diehl.
NEWTON
Anna b 15 Sep 1789, d 17 Jan 1861
1860 Franklin County Census
Newton Ed 36 m w Farmer 750 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 795 801 1 475
Newton Annie 24 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 795 801 2 475
Newton Emanuel C. 1 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 795 801 3 475
Newton Annie 71 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 795 801 4 475
NICHOLSON
William Cooper died '16th morning of April 1798 before the end of his third year'
PATTON
Martha b 31 Oct 1784, d 20 Feb 1869
Rebecca b 13 Jul 1776, d 8 Jan 1861
[See household of Isabella Marshall in 1860. These are the daughters of Samuel
Patton, and sisters of Isabella Marshall]
POE
John b 1796, d 25 Dec 1862
Isabella b 15 Nov 1806, d 16 Feb 1863
James P. b 21 Apr 1841, d 10 Aug 1866
Thomas b 7 Jan 1840, d 19 Oct 1859
1860 Franklin County Census
Poe John 62 m w Carpenter 100 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 607 606 1 449
Poe Isabella 53 f w 550 Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 607 606 2 449
Poe James 19 m w Teacher Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 607 606 3 449
Poe M. J. 16 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 607 606 4 449
Poe Edgar 14 m w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 607 606 5 yes 449
Poe Angeline 11 f w Pa. Letterkenny Tshp. 607 606 6 yes 449
ROBINSON
Agnes, wife of Robert, and daughter of Samuel and Margaret BROTHERTON,
b 1794, d 30 Sep 1822
ROBERTSON
William b 1752, d Apr 1796
Elizabeth, wife of Alexander, b 1750, d 8 Apr 1780
James b 1788, d 13 Aug 1793
Franklin County Will Book B, p 11.
Will of William Robertson, Letterkenney Twonship,
dated 2 Mar 1796, proven 7 May 1796.
Wife Margery one third of real and personal estate.
Oldest daughter Margaret (under 21), daughter Sarah.
The money coming from my father's estate to pay my said daughters their legacies.
Four sons William, James, Thomas and David to be put to trades as soon as they are fit.
If son John lives on the plantation for ten years he is to have one half of what
is made and a sorrel colt.
Exec: Wife Margery, brother Alexander Robertson and Isaac Eaton of Hamilton Township.
Wit: James McConnell, John McConnell, David Robertson.
STEWART
Martha b 1756, d 26 Oct 1791
Martha b 1776, d Aug 1779
THOMSON
Alexander b 1722, d 26 Feb 1800
Elizabeth, wife of Alexander b 1727, d 12 Nov 1815,
"Leaving a posterity of 167 living and 20 dead"
Franklin County Will Book B, p 92.
Will of Alexander Thompson, Green Township,
dated 6 Jan 1800, proven 5 Mar 1800.
Wife Elizabeth 25 pounds yearly,
son John all my estate, he paying legacies to each of the following:
son William, daughter Agnes Calhoun, son Alexander, son Archibald,
daughter Elizabeth Purviance, daughter Margaret Watson, daughter Barbara Watson,
daughter Mary Cowan, daughter Jannet Shaw, son Andrew, daughter Ann Logan,
son James, daughter Jane Shields.
Exec: Son John.
Wit: George McIlroy, Samuel McIlroy.
VANCE
G, 1793 (rough stone)
WADE
John b 1710, d 17 Jan 1790
Franklin County Will Book A, p 164.
Will of John Wead, Letterkenney Township,
written 18 Jul 1789, proven 25 Jan 1790.
Estate to be sold and proceeds to be divided among:
William Gabby son of John Gabby and nephew to my wife;
John McCannel, son of John McCannel, late of Hamilton Township;
wife Janet Wade (sic) and brother William Wade of near Beally Borrough,
County of Cavin, Ireland.
Exec: Wife Janet Wead and James McCannel of Letterkenney Township.
Wit: James Mitchell, Nathaniel Mitchell and Christian Grove.
WILSON
William b 1794, d 27 Jun 1867
David b 1784, d 27 Feb 1862
Moses b 1721, d 5 Oct 1801
Robert b 1803, d 6 Jul 1857
John b 1750, d 31 Jan 1826
Sarah, wife of John, b 15 Mar 1752, d 11 Jul 1848
William Jr, b 1791, d 10 Mar 1818
Alexander b 1804, d 24 Sep 1808
James b 1791, d 28 Jul 1847
Sarah b 1795, d 9 Feb 1871
Col. Stephen b 1777, d 26 Feb 1823
Charles b 1771, d 3 Apr 1823
Mary, wife of Charles, b 1767, d 5 Jun 1831
Franklin County Will Abstracts, Book C, p 636.
1 Apr 1823 (sic) Letters of Administration on the estate of
Charles Wilson granted to Andrew Wilson.
Sureties: John King and William Mains.
Franklin County Will Abstracts, Book C, p 643. 21 May 1823.
Letters of Administration on the estate of Stephen Wilson granted to
Thomas McClelland.
Sureties: John Findlay and John King.
Franklin County Deeds, Book F(?) p 272. 28 Feb 1804.
Charles Wilson and wife Sarah,
Charles being a son of Andrew Wilson, deceased late of Letterkenny Twp.
Andrew Wilson had patented on 24 Mar 1788, 181 acres 74 perches, in Letterkenny Twp
called "Wilson's Choice," another patent same date and township, 123 acres called
"Andrew" , and a third patent in Lurgan Township same date 24 acres, called "Blue Bonnett"
Andrew died intestate leaving a widow and seven children: sons James, Charles,
Stephen, and Andrew, and daughter Sarah, wife of John Skinner, Elizabeth wife of Enoch
Skinner, and Jain, wife of Daniel Coil. Charles Wilson and wife Sarah quit claim
their share to Stephen Wilson and Andrew Wilson (Junior) for 38 pounds five shillings,
their share of the land. (more details) Signed Charles Wilson, Sarah Wilson.
Witnesses: Henry Davis, Casper Reed.
From the DAR application of sisters Julia Pomeroy and Caroline Pomeroy Bair #262826-7.
"Copy of a small paper probably in the Aunt Mary Jane Pomeroy Herron's handwriting
of information given by her mother (our grandmother) about the Wilson family.
'Grandfather Wilson's family:
Stephen Wilson married Mary Culbertson
Their children:
Alexander married first Miss Agnes Herron and afterwards Miss Mary McFarland
Elizabeth married Mr. Samuel Davidson Herron
Mary Ann married Mr. Thomas Pomeroy
Sarah Jane married Samuel M. Sparks
Margaret married William Herron
Andrew died in his 24th year of yellow fever
Caroline married Henry Cain
Stephen Porter died when a babe.
'Great grandfather's family -Andy Wilson married Miss Porter
Their children
Charles married Miss Davis and then Sally Dougal and Mary Culbertson
Stephen married Mary Culbertson
Andrew married Ann Dougal
Elizabeth married ? Skinner
Sarah married John Skinner
Jane married Daniel Coyle"
[Andrew Wilson, born c1740, married Lillias Porter, 1 Apr 1761, First Presbyterian
Church, Philadelphia. Andrew was the son of Robert Wilson who 1783 Tinicum Twp, Bucks
County and his wife Jane. Elizabeth Wilson married Enoch Skinner see 1804 deed of
Charles Wilson to Stephen and Andrew.]
1860 Franklin County Census
Wilson* Moses 78 m w Gentleman 200000 20000 Pa. St. Thomas Tshp. 334 320 1 804
Wilson* David 76 m w Gentleman Pa. St. Thomas Tshp. 334 320 2 804
Wilson* William 69 m w Pa. St. Thomas Tshp. 334 320 3 804
Wilson* Sarah 65 f w Lady Pa. St. Thomas Tshp. 334 320 4 804
["Biographical Annals" lists these as the children of John Wilson (1750- 1827)
and his wife Sarah. Relationship to the children of Andrew Wilson unknown.
No John is mentioned in the will of Robert of Bucks.]