Cemeteries: Rocky Spring Presbyterian Church: Letterkenney Twp, Franklin Co, PA Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Carolyn K. Shearer. awscks@erols.com USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: Printing this file within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ ____________________________________________________ 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 ____________________ 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.]