Elias B. Galbreath1

#3664
Last EditedMar 15, 2003
Name Variation Galbraith 
Marriage* Principal=Amelia Grossman1 

Family

Amelia Grossman
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, Lancaster County,PA genweb at http://www.pa-roots.com/~lancaster/court/tax/londonderry1751.html. Taken from Lancaster County Genealogy Project Death Notice Board.
    . Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.

Elijah Galbreath1

#4475
Last EditedJan 28, 2004
Father*Samuel Galbreath1 b. c 1746, d. c 1814
Mother*Elizabeth (?)1
Name Variation Galbraith 

Citations

  1. [S25] Ancestry.com, Tom Robertshaw at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2214606&id=I9575
    His source is Jean Harriger. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Eliza Galbreath1

#3949, (13 March 1818 - 5 January 1899)
Last EditedApr 11, 2004
Father*William Galbreath1 b. 10 May 1775, d. 27 Nov 1859
Mother*Sarah M. Rife1 b. 19 Sep 1787, d. 20 Apr 1877
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*13 March 1818 Pennsylvania, USA; Date on gravestone. The obituary would put her birthdate at 14 March 1817.2,3,4 
Cen-Enum*3 August 1850 Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Eliza Galbreth", age 26, female, born PA.; Principal=PA Adams County Census 1850, Witness=William Galbreath1 
Cen-Enum*July 1860 Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Eliza Galbreath", age 41, female, born PA, personal estate $400. Living with mother and siblings.; Principal=PA Adams Co. Census 1860, Witness=Henry Galbreath2 
Land*30 March 1861 Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Eliza, Sarah, and Rosanna received "undivided half of 108 acres in Butler and Straban Townships)." This was land originally willed by their grandfather, John, to his daughters, Jane, Margaret, Ann and Rosanna, and by Rosanna by deed dated 10 Dec. 1857. Jane, Margaret, and Ann died intestate and the land was conveyed by Orphans Court to their brother William on 14 April 1857. William died intestate and the land descended from Sarah M. Galbreath, John B., Henry, and Mary Jane to Eliza, Sarah and Rosannah.; Principal=Sarah Ann Galbreath5 
Land1861 Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Deed states: Samuel Freeman and wife of Hunterstown to Eliza, Sarah A. And Rosanna of Butler Township - 19 acres in Straban Township for $1500.; Principal=Sarah Ann Galbreath6 
Cen-Enum*25 June 1880 Arendtsville, Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Eliza Galbraith", white, female, age 62, sister of John B. , keeping house, born PA as were parents. Living with brother and 2 sisters.; Principal=PA Adams Co Census 1880, Witness=John B. Galbreath3 
Residence*25 July 1893 Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; An estate sale for John Ferser mentions land adjoining Rose and Eliza Galbreath, Henry Werl, John Fidler, Thomas Wierman and others.; Principal=Rosanah Galbreath7 
Death*5 January 1899 Arendtsville, Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Date on gravestone. However, obituary states: Miss Eliza Galbraith of Arendtsville died of grip at her residence on 6 Jan 1899, age 81y, 9m, 23 days.8,4 
Burial*January 1899 Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Gravestone states: (see picture)

Eliza Galbraith
Mar 13, 1818 - Jan 5, 1899

Sarah Ann Galbraith
Nov. 10 1826 - Apr. 27, 1899

Rosanah Galbraith
June 7, 1829 - July 16, 1908

These are the children of William and Sarah Galbraith.

Citations

  1. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Butler Township, p.2 Image #3 at www.Ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.
  2. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Butler Township, Table Rock P.O., p. 107, Image #11 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1860.
  3. [S10] U.S. Census 1880, www.ancestry.com, PA, Adams Co., Franklin Township, Village of Arendtsville, p. 44. Image #44 at www.ancestry.com.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1880.
  4. [S115] Gettysburg Sentinel, Gettysburg, PA, 17 Jan 1899. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Sentinel.
  5. [S119] Adams County, Pennsylvania Deed Book: Book W, page 128, 30 March 1861., Adams County Clerk, n.p.. Hereinafter cited as Adams County PA Deed Book.
  6. [S119] Adams County PA Deed Book: Book W, page 130, 1861.
  7. [S114] Gettysburg Compiler, Gettysburg, PA, 25 July 1893... Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Compiler.
  8. [S114] Gettysburg Compiler, 10 January 1899.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#3644, (20 May 1767 - )
Last EditedJan 21, 2006
Relationship3rd great-grandaunt of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*William Galbreath1 b. 6 Mar 1736, d. 1800
Mother*Catherine (?)
Name Variation Galbraith 
Nickname Betsey Galbreath2 
Birth*20 May 1767 Pennsylvania, USA3,4 
Married Name16 January 1793 Cunningham1 
Marriage*16 January 1793 Orange County, North Carolina, USA; Francis McCamey, bondsman.; Principal=Matthew A. Cunningham, Witness=Francis McKamie1,2 
Will4 January 1799 Orange County, North Carolina, USA; (I have copy of the will)
In the name of God Amen, I William Galbreath, of the State of North Carolina and County of Orange, being in perfect health and sound mind and memory thanks be given to Almighty God, therefore calling unto mind the Mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, I do hereby make and ordain this to be my last will and testament. First of all I give and recommend my soul unto the hand of God who give it and my body to the earth to b buried in a Christian like and decent manner at the designation of my Executors hereafter mentioned and touching such Worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life I give, bequeath and dispose of the same in manner and following, VIZ.
Item 1. I give and bequeath to my eldest son Walter Galbreath five hundred acres of land in the state of Tennessee in the middle district on Mill Creek of equal quantity of the rest of the tract on one thousand acres purchased by Jeremiah Chamberlain and myself No. 1908.
Item 2. I give and bequeath to my second son William Galbreath no other lands but that already conveyed to him viz fifty acres of land lying in Orange County, North Carolina, on back creek known by the name of Mill tract also five hundred acres of land in Tennessee State conveyed to him as it stands on record in the registers of Orange County, also my Negro man named July and my walking cane and Mill stones and the irons belonging to them.
Item 3. I give and bequeath to my third and youngest son John Galbreath the plantation where I now dwell with my mansion house with all appurtenances thereto belonging to the said place; addition also my Negro man named Tony, my bay, Hogs, cattle, Jack, Saddle and bridle and my shotgun and my small chest, and my featherbed and furniture also four hundred acres of land on the Duck River on the East Side of Sugar Creek of No. 2.
Item 4. I give and bequeath to my eldest Daughter Catron Galbreath now McKimey and to her lawful issue two hundred acres of land in the State of Tennessee on the South side of Duck River on the East side of Sugar Creek, also one hundred acres of land I give and bequeath to my son-in-law Francis McKimey also 50 acres of land to my grandson William McKimey both of which shall join the above mentioned two hundred acres left to my daughter Catron of No. 2 in original Grant.
Item 5. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Mary Galbreath now Dickson and her issues two hundred acres in the State of Tennessee, also fifty acres of Land I give and bequeath to my grandson William Dickson adjoining the said two hundred acres of the south Side of Duck River on the East Side of Sugar Creek No. 2 in the original grant.
Item 6. I give and bequeath to my third daughter Elizabeth Galbreath now Cunningham and her lawful issue three hundred acres of land in the State of Tennessee also I give and bequeath to my grandson William Galbreath Cunningham one hundred forty acres of land including a mill seat on Buchanan's Creek not far from the mouth of said Creek joining the above three hundred acres of No. 226 in the original grant with one cow and half my sheep.
Item 7. I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann Galbreath two hundred acres of land in the State of Tennessee it being a part of the last mentioned tract of No. 226 including whole 140A, also my mare that I usually ride with her saddle and bridle and a bed and furniture called her own and my large Walnut Chest and Tea Table, half dozen of Chairs and my small Dutch oven, a set of cups and saucers and spoons and a set of knives and forks and half dozen of table spoons, one choice of all my cattle and half all my sheep and half dozen of delft plates and a spinning wheel, and my three large pewter dishes and the other pewter be equally divided amongst my four Daughters above named.
Item 8. I give all my other movable property not willed to be sold and debts due me to be collected to pay all my just debts and the surplus if any to be equally divided among my three sons VIZ Walter, William, and John Galbreath.
Item 9. And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my well beloved son John and my well beloved son-in-law Matthew Cunningham my whole and Sole Executors of this my last will and Testament and I do hereby utterly nominate and revoke all other wills or Testaments heretofore made and I do Testify and confirm this and no other to be my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereto set my hand and seal this 4th day of January 1799.
     
Test: M. Cunningham (signed) William Galbreath
Wm. Kirk
(executors qualified)

N.B. Provided that either of my unmarried children VIZ Walter, John and Ann Galbreath should be removed by Death intestate or without a lawful heir of their own body then their part of the before willed Estate to be equally divided amongst the Brothers and sisters of their own sex VIZ Walters to be divided between William and John, and John's in like manner between Walter and William Galbreath, and Ann's to be divided in like manner between her other sisters.

Witnesses: M. Cunnigham (signed) William Galbreath
Wm. Kirk

In my lifetime I have traded 250 acres of land for a gray horse at 250 dollars which a loan to be made up out of my surplus money to him on home this is lacking.

Wm. Kirk (signed) William Galbreath; Principal=William Galbreath5
Land23 July 1814 Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; The deed states that Matthew Cunningham and Betsy, his wife, and Francis McAmy and his wife Catsey, Anne Huff, all of Bedford Co., TN to Mary Dickson (Dixon) of Orange Co., NC, land on Big Flat Creek. Catsey signed her name Catherine McAmy, Reg. 10 June 1817. (It is not clear from this source whether they were buying or selling land).; Principal=Francis McKamie, Principal=Mary Galbreath6 
Land14 August 1814 Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; "Jeremiah Chamberlain to Heirs John Galbreath. This Indenture made the 14th day of August in the year of Our Lord one thousand Eight hundred fourteen between Jeremiah Chamberlain of the County of Granger, State of Tenessee of the one Part and Walter Galbreath, Francis McCamick and Catherine his wife and Matthew Cunningham and Elizabeth his wife and John Huff and Ann his wife, all of the county of Bedford, State of Tennessee and William Galbreath of Adams County, State of Pennsylvania and Mary Dixon widow of Robert, John Galbreath, decd of the other part Witnessed that for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred dollars to him in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, he the said Jeremiah Chamberlain hath bargained and sold and doth by these presents bargain, sell of, Confirm unto the said Walter Galbreath, Francis McKamy and Catherine his wife, Matthew Cunningham and Elizabeth his wife, and John Huff and Ann his wife all of the county of Bedford...all the Heirs of John Galbreath decd. His undivided half of a certain portion of land granted to Jeremiah Chamberland and William Galbreath of Orange Co., State of North Carolina containing one thousand acres lying and being in Bedford County, State of Tennessee by Flat Creek on South branch of Duck River beginning at hickory... It is hereby perfectly understood that the said Jeremiah Chambelain is not bound to defend the above undivided half of the above thousand acres from any claim...but only from himself and his heirs... In Testimony whereof he Hath herewith set his hand and seal this day and year first above.
                                                  
Jeremiah Chamberlain
Ja Polk
C Manalless
State of Tennessee, Granger County
August Term 1814
Ordered to be registered by the Register of Bedford Co.
Registered by Jan 15th 1815 Edw Wade, Registrar.; Principal=Walter Galbreath, Principal=Francis McKamie7 
Land23 July 1816 Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; "Matthew Cunningham and Betsy, his wife, Francis McAmey and Catsy his wife, and Anne Huff, all of Bedford, and Mary Dickson of Orange County, North Carolina sold to John B. Cummins of Bedford land on big Flat Creek.
Recorded 10 June 1817."; Principal=Catherine Galbreath, Principal=Francis McKamie8 
Residence*23 July 1816 Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; Principal=Matthew A. Cunningham8 
Land15 January 1819 Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; "Know all men by these presents that We the undersigned of the county of Bedford, State of Tennessee Being a Part of the Heirs Devises and Lagaties of John Galbreath Deceased of the Sate of North Carolina and County of Orange of the one part and Walter Galbreath of the state and county aforesaid of the other part, and we the undersigned heirs as aforesaid do by These presents Relinquish all our right...or claim in and to a certain Tract of land lying and being in the county of Bedford and State of Tennessee...south side of Duck River ...containing One hundred and Eighty three acres, sixty eight poles be the same more or less, being part of a five hundred and sixty acre Tract more or less, which was purchased by John Galbreath dec'd in his lifetime from Jeremiah Chamberland being his part of a One thousand Acre tract entered in the Name of William Galbreath and Jeremiah Chamberland and we the heirs do hereby these presents Transfer said acres over unto the said Walter Galbreath all our aforesaid right, interest and claim to the assigns forever without any Responsibility upon us the said heirs and legatees and do by these presents renounce any claim that we may have had or may hereafter have to said land as heirs aforesaid. in Testimony whereof we and each of us Have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals This 15th day of January 1819.
The above was acknowledged before me and the women that Have signed herewith. Their husbands were privately examined by the assigned. This paper for the purposes Therein names with their own free will to which they did.
William Galbreath
Matt Cunningham
Elizabeth Cunningham
Ann Huff
Cathren Mckamey
Francis Mckamey
Joshua Holt
William Ray
Registered 4th day of July 1821; Principal=Major William G. Galbreath, Principal=Walter Galbreath9 
Land*9 March 1825 Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; This indenture made 9th March 1825 between Matthew Cunningham and Elizabeth Cunningham wife of said Cunningham, Jerimiah Cunningham, Catherine Cunningham daughter of said Matthew, all of Bedford Co. State of Tennesse of the one part and Robert Reid of the County of Wayne and State aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Matthew Cunningham and wife Elizabeth, Jerimiah Cunningham, William Word and wife Mary Elizabeth Cunningham and Catherine Cunningham daughter of said Mathew for and in consideration of $700 in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowleged, hath bargained, sold and confer unto him the said Robert Reid a certain parcel of land situated lying and being in this county on the waters of Flat Creek and south branch of Duck River...100 A. out of Tract Originally granted to William Galbreath.
Witness: Mathew Cunningham (seal)
Elizabeth Cunningham (seal)
? Cunningham (seal)
Wm Word (seal)
Test: Robert McFarling
Robert Baker

Registered 29 Dec. 1825 (Book U, p. 231-3); Principal=Matthew A. Cunningham, Witness=Jeremiah Cunningham, Witness=Mary Elizabeth Cunningham, Witness=Catherine Cunningham10 
Land8 February 1837 Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; The four sisters, Ann, Catherine, Mary, and Elizabeth sold about 169 acres to Andrew Reed. Registered 30 Aug. 1838.; Principal=Ann Galbreath, Principal=Catherine Galbreath11 
(Witness) Death14 May 1840 Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; Principal=Matthew A. Cunningham12 
Land*6 July 1841 Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; "One Ann Huff purchased a tract of land at Sheriff's sale in Bedford County. Ann has since died and by her will, admitted to probate at the June term 1842...devised the land to Elizabeth Cunningham, wife of Matthew Cunningham. 6 July 1841. Land subject to redemption. " Land was redeemed.; Principal=Ann Galbreath 

Family

Matthew A. Cunningham b. Jul 1760, d. 14 May 1840
Marriage*16 January 1793 Orange County, North Carolina, USA; Francis McCamey, bondsman.; Principal=Matthew A. Cunningham, Witness=Francis McKamie1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, Volume 2 (Smyrna, TN: 1991), p. 33. Her source Orange County, NC Wills - will of William Galbreath.. Hereinafter cited as My Findings.
  2. [S106] Brent Holcombe, compiler, Marriages of Orange County, North Carolina 1779-1868 (Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1983), p. 81.. Hereinafter cited as Marriages of Orange Co.
  3. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, Gencircles website (http://www.gencircles.com/users/lynnlamb1/1/data/14788), submitted by Barb Shave of British Columbia.. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  4. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, TN, Bedford County, 22nd Civil District, p. 478.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.
  5. [S122] Will of William Galbreath. Written 04 Jan 1799. Copy found at the North Carolina Archives.
  6. [S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, page 207. Her source is Bedford County, TN Deed Book "G", p. 452.
  7. [S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, page 35. Her source is Bedford County, TN Deed Book "E", p. 374.
  8. [S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, page 36. Her source is Bedford County, TN Deed Book "G", p. 452.
  9. [S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, page 37. Her source Bedford County Land Deeds, Book N, p. 426.
  10. [S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, p. 38. Original source - Bedford County Deeds Book T, p.57-8.
  11. [S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, p. 38. Original source - Bedford County Deeds Book HH, p. 149.
  12. [S25] Ancestry.com, Carrie Shelton at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1595031&id=I5623. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#3672, (say 1762 - )
Last EditedJun 7, 2003
Father*Colonel Bertram Galbreath Esq.1 b. 24 Sep 1738, d. 9 Mar 1804
Mother*Ann Scott1 b. 26 Dec 1741, d. 29 Jun 1793
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*say 1762 Pennsylvania, USA 
Married Name1779 Murray1 
Marriage*1779 They had 11 children.; Principal=Dr. Lecky Murray1 
Death* Washington Village, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA 

Citations

  1. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, Lancaster County,PA genweb at http://www.pa-roots.com/~lancaster/court/tax/londonderry1751.html. Taken from September 1997 Lancaster County Surname Queries.. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#3708, (circa 1744 - 24 May 1829)
Last EditedDec 5, 2003
Father*James Galbreath Esq.1 b. 1703, d. 11 Jun 1786
Mother*Elizabeth Bertram1 b. 1713, d. 2 Feb 1799
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*circa 1744 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Married Name Torrance1 
Marriage* Principal=Charles Torrance1 
Will4 October 1798 East Pennsborough Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Mentions Dau. Dorcas Buchanan.
Grandson John Galbreath, son of late son Thomas Galbreath, Dec'd.
Dau. Elizabeth Torrance.
Exs: Moses Gilmore and Robt. Whitehill.
Exs: Nancy Pollock, Andw. Galbreath, Mary Galbreath.
; Principal=Elizabeth Bertram2 
Death*24 May 1829 Baltimore, Maryland, USA3 
Probate*12 June 1829 Baltimore, Maryland, USA; The will of Elizabeth (Galbraith) Torrance, probated June 12, 1829, is also recorded in Baltimore, Maryland. In it, she leaves her interests to her children, as named: Elizabeth, married to Alexander Mitchell; Ann,who married Andrew Clopper; Dorcas, Mary, Louisa, John, Charles Jr., and George Torrance i. Elizabeth Torrance 4 born July 11,1778, died November 7, 1848; married, December 19, 1799, Alexander Mitchell, born December 20,1776, died November 20, 1859. Issue, twelve: 1. Eliza Maitland Mitchell 5 2. Charles Jeffrey Mitchell 5 3. Alexander Mitchell, Jr5 4. Stephen Walker Mitchell5 5. Jane Ann Mitchell5 6. Margarett Mitchell5 7. William Maitland Mitchell5 8. George Torrance Mitchell5 9. Marie Chamberlain Mitchell5 10. Edmund Mitchell5 11. Laura Mitchell5 12. Patrick Henry Mitchell5 ii. James Torrance4 born July 26, 1780, died an infant. iii. Ann Torrance4 born February 23, 1782, died January 28, 1850; marriedAndrew Clopper, born September 18, 1771, died June 23, 1824. Issue, 122eleven: 1. Elizabeth Clopper5 2. Cornelius Clopper5 3. Charles T. Clopper5 4. Benjamin Clopper5 5. Mary Clopper5 6. Rachael Clopper5 7. Ann Clopper5 8. Andrew Clopper5 9. George Washington Clopper5 10. Amelia Clopper5 11. William Lorman Clopper5 iv. Dorcas Torrance4 born November 24, 1783, died December 2, 1848. v. Mary Torrance4 born October 16, 1785, died January 14, 1865. vi. Charles Torrance4 born April 20, 1788, died September 22,1847. vii. George Torrance4 born January 9, 1790, died November 27, 1846;married, June 30, 1829, Eleanor Fulford, daughter of William Fulford,Esq., and Mary Frances Patterson, born 1812, died April 26, 1876. Issue,seven: 1. Elizabeth Galbraith Torrance5 married Charles Galbraith Hall. Issue,four: i. Anna Galbraith Hall6 ii. George Duffield Hall6 iii. Charles Galbraith Hall, Jr6 iv. Elizabeth Galbraith Hall6 2. William Henry Torrance5 3. Mary Frances Torrance5 4. Eleanor Fulford Torrance5 married James A. Connor. 5. Georgianna Torrance5 6. Louisa Victoria Torrance5 married John S. Mooday. 7. George Torrance, Jr5 viii. Harriet Torrance4 born May 24, 1791, died an infant. ix. James Torrance4 born May 11, 1793; unmarried. x. John Torrance4 born November 24,1794, died March 14, 1832; is buriedIn Westminster Churchyard, Baltimore, Maryland. His name is on a bronzetablet, with others, marked 'A Defender of Baltimore in 1812.' He marriedRebecca Abbott. Issue, One: 1. Charles A. Torrance5 born March 10, 1831, died October 24, 1879. xi. Louisa Torrance4 born May 15, 1797, died, unmarried, May 5,1878. BIRTH: also born 1758?3 

Citations

  1. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, Walter Gilbert's website at http://www.otal.umd.edu/~walt/gen/htmfile/384.htm. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  2. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, Listing of Wills by Simon Parker in the Members Only Area. Cumberland County, PA Will Book F. 135-136 East Pennsborough.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.
  3. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association,, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#3716, (say 1715 - 1757)
Last EditedDec 5, 2003
Father*John Galbreath1 b. 1690, d. Oct 1753
Mother*Janet (?)1
Name Variation Galbraith 
Married Name Bertram 
Birth*say 1715 1 
Death*1757 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Evidence is that she died unmarried, see the estate file in Lancaster,where she is shown under Galbraith2 

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, Walter Gilbert's website at http://www.otal.umd.edu/~walt/gen/htmfile/384.htm His source "Will of John Galbraith".. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  2. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#3746
Last EditedApr 25, 2004
Relationship4th great-grandaunt of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*John Galbreath1 b. s 1710, d. bt 24 Sep 1769 - 3 Oct 1769
Mother*Catherine (?)1 d. a 1769
Note* This is perhaps the John Campbell and Elizabeth (Galbreath)? who spend their life in Chanceford Twp., York. John died in 1809 and Elizabeth in 1818 leaving children Esther, Daniel, John, Rebecca, Sally, Donnal, Elizabeth, Mary, and James. A John Campbell married Carter Thomas Galbreath's sister, Elizabeth.2 
Name Variation Galbraith 
Married Namebetween 1769 and 1775 Campbell3 
Marriage*between 1769 and 1775 Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=John Campbell3 
Residence*8 June 1778 Straban Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; According to will of brother-in-law, Thomas Galbreath, John Campbell of Straban....; Principal=John Campbell 

Citations

  1. [S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, Volume 2 (Smyrna, TN: 1991), p. 28. Her source is John's will.. Hereinafter cited as My Findings.
  2. [S140] William Gilbreath, Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) County Pennsylvania (January 2004): p. 16.. Hereinafter cited as "Early Galbreaths of Adams Co PA."
  3. [S112] Clan Galbraith Association, The Red Tower Journal: Vol. XXIV, No.1 (Sept. 2002), p. 5. "Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) County Pennsylvania" by William Gilbreath. Original Sources York County Records D-136 and D-32, 26 Aug. 1778.. Hereinafter cited as "The Red Tower Journal."

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#3872
Last EditedApr 27, 2003
Name Variation Galbraith 
Married Name1800 Tyer2 
Marriage*1800 Guilford County, North Carolina, USA; Bondsman Frederick Tyer. Bond # 000060499
; Principal=Counsel Tyer, Witness=Frederick Tyer2 

Citations

  1. [S25] Ancestry.com, Source: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
    . Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S110] Guilford County Genealogical Society, compiler, Guilford County, North Carolina Marriages 1771-1868 (Greensboro, NC: , 1981), p. 187. Hereinafter cited as Guilford Co. NC Marriages.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#3917
Last EditedApr 27, 2003
Relationship1st cousin 5 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*John Galbreath1 b. s 1735, d. b 1805
Mother*Mary Ann (?)1
Name Variation Galbraith 
Married Name Campbell1 
Marriage* Principal=(?) Campbell1 

Citations

  1. [S112] Clan Galbraith Association, The Red Tower Journal: Vol. XXIV, No.1 (Sept. 2002), p. 5. "Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) county Pennsylvania" by William Gilbreath.. Hereinafter cited as "The Red Tower Journal."

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#3935
Last EditedDec 31, 2005
Name Variation Galbraith 

Citations

  1. [S112] Clan Galbraith Association, The Red Tower Journal: Vol. XXIV, Sept. 2002, p. 5. "Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) County Pennsylvania", by Willliam Galbreath. Original source Philadelphia Will Book N #260. Also Volume XXIV (Dec., 2002), p. 35.. Hereinafter cited as "The Red Tower Journal."

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#3680, (28 November 1798 - 14 November 1859)
Last EditedJan 22, 2006
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*Major William G. Galbreath b. 7 May 1769, d. 21 Sep 1839; We know this is the correct Elizabeth, as her mother's will, states she married Thomas Cooper.1
Mother*Mary Galbreath1 b. 8 Apr 1776, d. 8 Jul 1845
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*28 November 1798 York County, Pennsylvania, USA2,3,1 
Married NameJanuary 1831 Flohr4 
Residence18 January 1831 Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA5 
Residence*18 January 1831 Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA6 
Marriage*18 January 1831 Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Newspaper announcement states: On Tuesday last, by the Rev. D. M'Conaughy, Mr. Valentine Flohr, of Franklin township, to Miss Elizabeth Galbreath, daughter of Maj. Wm. Galbreath, of Mount Pleasant Township. 25 Jan 1831.; Principal=Valentine Flohr4,5 
(Witness) Death31 July 1835 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Valentine Flohr4 
Married Name22 November 1836 Cooper3,7 
Marriage22 November 1836 St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Thomas J. Cooper3,7 
Cen-Enum*4 October 1850 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Elizabeth Cooper", age 51, female, born PA. Living with husband, two children, Amelia J. Galbreath (possible niece), Ann Murphy (unknown relationship - may be mother of Alice M., and Alice M. Cooper and Franklin P. Cooper (assumed daughter-in-law and grandson).; Principal=PA Adams County Census 1850, Witness=Thomas J. Cooper3 
Death*14 November 1859 2 

Family

Thomas J. Cooper b. 1797
Marriage22 November 1836 St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Thomas J. Cooper3,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S112] Clan Galbraith Association, The Red Tower Journal: Vol. XXIV, Sept. 2002, p. 18. "Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) County Pennsylvania", by Willliam Galbreath.. Hereinafter cited as "The Red Tower Journal."
  2. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, Gencircles website (http://www.gencircles.com/users/lynnlamb1/1/data/14788), submitted by Barb Shave of British Columbia.. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  3. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Franklin Township, p.179 Image #39 at www.Ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.
  4. [S112] "The Red Tower Journal", Vol. XXIV, Sept. 2002, p. 17. "Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) County Pennsylvania", by Willliam Galbreath.
  5. [S115] Gettysburg Sentinel, Gettysburg, PA, 25 Jan 1831.. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Sentinel.
  6. [S26] Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line, Adams County,PA genweb at http://www.rootsweb.com/~paadams/nxpmar.htm Taken from Adams County, PA Newspaper Extracts – Marriages, 1804-34. This entry from Sep 16, 1818 through Mar 29, 1826 are from The Republican Compiler published in Gettysburg, PA.



  7. [S112] "The Red Tower Journal", Vol. XX (Sept. 1998), p. 11," Wills of John Galbraith and Mary Galbraith of Adams Co., PA" by Frances Williams.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#4212
Last EditedSep 20, 2003
Father*Robert Galbreath1 b. c 1742, d. 1793
Mother*Mary Hendricks1 d. 1770
Name Variation Galbraith 
Death* Ohio, USA1 
Will29 November 1778 East Pennsborough Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Names Wife Agness, Son James,
Dau. Mary's three children, Agness, Elizabeth and Mary, the daus. of Robert Galbreath. [This was Robert b 1742, son to James and Elizabeth Bertram Galbraith] and Son John.
Exs: wife and son John Hendricks.
Wit: John Boggs, Isaac Hendricks, Wm. Hunter.
; Principal=Tobias Hendricks2 
Married Name Hunt1 
Marriage* Principal=Benjamin Hunt1 

Citations

  1. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.
  2. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association,, Listing of Wills by Simon Parker in the Members Only Area. Original will in Cumberland County, Will Book C 139.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#4297, (1768 - 11 March 1845)
Last EditedDec 5, 2003
Father*Thomas Galbreath1 b. c 1742, d. 1785
Mother*Elizabeth (?)1
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1768 1 
Married Name11 March 1783 Jamison1 
Marriage*11 March 1783 Principal=William Jamison1 
Death*11 March 1845 1 

Citations

  1. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#4302, (1784 - 18 April 1818)
Last EditedDec 6, 2003
Father*Major Andrew Galbreath Esq.1 b. 1752, d. 7 Mar 1806
Mother*Barbara Work1 d. 1832
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1784 East Pennsborough Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA1 
Death*18 April 1818 1 

Citations

  1. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#4315, (1737 - October 1780)
Last EditedJan 28, 2004
Father*John Galbreath1 b. c 1717, d. Oct 1769
Mother*Dorcas Smith1
Note* "William Spear also moved to Baltimore in 1752. He married Elizabeth Galbraith, the daughter of John Galbraith, Indian trader, and Dorcus, his wife.... Dorcus Spear, daughter of William Spear, mentioned above, and their daughter married Jerome Bonaparte, brother of the emperor.@2 
Name Variation Galbraith 
Married Name Spear1 
Birth*1737 Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA1 
Death*October 1780 Baltimore, Maryland, USA1 

Citations

  1. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.
  2. [S144] Pioneer Settlers, The Lancaster Morning News, Lancaster, PA, 13 feb 1897, 2, Article prepared by Samuel Evans, Esq.. Hereinafter cited as Lancaster News.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#4338, (15 July 1776 - )
Last EditedJan 18, 2004
Father*John Galbreath1 b. c 1748, d. 30 Dec 1802
Mother*Mary McCauley1 b. 22 Dec 1755, d. 19 Feb 1821
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*15 July 1776 East Pennsborogh Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA2 
Married Name6 June 1801 Hayes1,2,3 
Marriage*6 June 1801 Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; by the Rev. McNaugh; Principal=Patrick Hayes2,3 

Family

Patrick Hayes
Child

Citations

  1. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.
  2. [S141] Bible of Josiah Bowen of Franklin County, Pennsylvania 1931; Copy at York County Historical Trust. Hereinafter cited as Bowen Bible.
  3. [S142] Lela Booth, "Descendency Chart of James Galbraith and Rebecca Chambers", 1980 (Toronto, Canada). Unknown comments. Hereinafter cited as "Lela Booth's Family Chart."
  4. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association,, Listing of Wills by Simon Parker in the Members Only Area. Original Will in Cumberland County Will Book I 200-201.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#4379, (1803 - 1889)
Last EditedDec 26, 2003
Father*Robert Galbreath1 b. c 1774, d. 1826
Mother*Mary White1
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1803 Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA1,2 
Married Name1825 McCain2 
Marriage*1825 Principal=William McCain2,1 
Death*1889 Freeport, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA1,2 

Family

William McCain
Child

Citations

  1. [S130] Biographical and Historical Cyclopedia of Indiana and Armstrong Counties, Pennsylvania (1891: John Gresham and Co., 1891). Hereinafter cited as Biographical and Historical Cyclopedia of Indiana and Armstrong Cos. PA.
  2. [S25] Ancestry.com, Davie Dunlap at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2550931&id=I4279. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#4416, (circa 1760 - circa 1851)
Last EditedJan 4, 2004
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*circa 1760 1 
Marriage*circa 1776 Hagerstown, Maryland, USA; Principal=George Findley1 
Married Name1776 Findley1 
Death*circa 1851 1 

Citations

  1. [S135] Floyd Hoentstine, compiler, 1955 Year Book of the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (Pennsylvania: PA Society SAR, 1956). Hereinafter cited as 1955 Pennsylvania SAR Year Book.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#4424, (2 May 1797 - 15 January 1883)
Last EditedMay 10, 2004
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*2 May 1797 Poland Township, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA1,2 
Married Name1820 Steen1 
Marriage*1820 Poland Township, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA; Principal=Matthew Steen1,2 
Death*15 January 1883 Danville, Illinois, USA1,2 

Citations

  1. [S135] Floyd Hoentstine, compiler, 1955 Year Book of the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (Pennsylvania: PA Society SAR, 1956), p. 603. Hereinafter cited as 1955 Pennsylvania SAR Year Book.
  2. [S25] Ancestry.com, Kevin Lockett at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1090475&id=I280. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#4482, ( - 1787)
Last EditedJan 28, 2004
Father*Robert Galbreath1 b. c 1752, d. 1787
Mother*Hannah Wilson1
Name Variation Galbraith 
Inherited*1787 Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; From her father...I bequeath unto my four youngest children John, William, Elizabeth & Nancy Galbreath they are to ___ share and share alike of the two part of the land I now live upon only I allow the two boys to have fifteen pounds apiece more than the two girls and likewise I allow my son William Galbreath to be bound to Samuel Hanna until he is eighteen years of age. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Ancestry.com, Tom Robertshaw at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2214606&id=I9575
    His source is Jean Harriger. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#4541, (1831 - )
Last EditedFeb 3, 2004
Relationship3rd cousin 3 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*William Galbreath1 b. 1797
Mother*Martha (?)1 b. 1800
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1831 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Cen-Enum*4 September 1850 Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Elizabeth Gilbreath", a 19 yr. old white, female, attended school. Living with her parents and 6 siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Witness=William Galbreath1 

Citations

  1. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, PA, Westmoreland Co., Donegal Township, p. 101.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#4555, (1845 - )
Last EditedFeb 3, 2004
Father*Andrew Galbreath1 b. c 1808
Mother*Margaret (?)1 b. 1811
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1845 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Cen-Enum*12 November 1850 Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Elizabeth Gilbreath" in House 352, 5 year old white, female, born in PA. Living with her parents and 6 siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Witness=Andrew Galbreath1 

Citations

  1. [S60] Census, U.S. of 1790, Westmoreland County, PA, Fairfield Township, p. 135.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#4570, (1849 - )
Last EditedFeb 16, 2004
Father*Samuel Galbreath1 b. 1822
Mother*Jane (?)1 b. 1816
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1849 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Cen-Enum*17 October 1850 Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Elizabeth Gilbreath", white, female, age 1, born PA. Living with parents and one sister (assumed relationships).; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Witness=James Galbreath1 

Citations

  1. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, PA, Westmoreland Co., Ligonier Township, p. 30.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#4678
Last EditedMay 9, 2004
Father*John Galbreath1 d. b 1795
Name Variation Galbraith 

Citations

  1. [S112] Clan Galbraith Association, The Red Tower Journal: "Notes on Colonia Joseph Galbraiths" , Vol. XXIV, No. 3, March, 2003, p. 79.. Hereinafter cited as "The Red Tower Journal."

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#4682
Last EditedMay 9, 2004
Father*Joseph Galbreath1
Name Variation Galbraith 

Citations

  1. [S112] Clan Galbraith Association, The Red Tower Journal: "Notes on Colonia Joseph Galbraiths" , Vol. XXIV, No. 3, March, 2003, p. 79.. Hereinafter cited as "The Red Tower Journal."

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#4722, (22 April 1772 - 24 January 1831)
Last EditedMay 31, 2004
Father*Arthur Galbreath1 b. 14 Jan 1728, d. 1818
Mother*Mary Martin Sharp1 b. 24 Sep 1747, d. Feb 1818
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*22 April 1772 1 
Married Name11 August 1787 Armstrong1 
Marriage*11 August 1787 Carter's Valley, Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA; Principal=William Lewis Armstrong2 
Death*24 January 1831 Stony Point, Tennessee, USA1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Ancestry.com, Submitted by Monty Pitts at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=findpitts&id=I3176. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Ancestry.com, Submitted by Mara Harris at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=spacm7&id=I0681

Elizabeth Galbreath1

#4726, (18 April 1817 - )
Last EditedMay 31, 2004
Father*Aeneas Sharp Galbreath1 b. 12 Feb 1793, d. 14 Dec 1867
Mother*Polly Coldwell1
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*18 April 1817 1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Ancestry.com, Submitted by Mara Harris at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=spacm7&id=I0681. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Elmer David Galbreath1,2

#4978, (27 March 1902 - )
Last EditedJan 9, 2006
Relationship3rd cousin 2 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*Robert Elmer Galbreath1 b. 28 Jan 1870, d. 1 Oct 1925
Mother*Elizabeth A. Stone1 b. 31 May 1874, d. 26 Feb 1920
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*27 March 1902 Pennsylvania, USA1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Ancestry.com, from file of Jesse Davis, copied Jan. 2006.. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] U.S. Census 1910, www.ancestry.com, PA, Huntingdon County, Marklesburg Borough, p. 171.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1910.

Elva Galbreath1,2

#4157, (1893 - )
Last EditedAug 7, 2003
Father*John Galbreath1,2 d. 1906
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1893 Pennsylvania, USA3 

Citations

  1. [S114] Gettysburg Compiler, Gettysburg, PA, 14 March 1906.. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Compiler.
  2. [S118] Orphan's Court Record for Adams County, Pennsylvania, . Hereinafter cited as Orphan's Court for Adams County PA.
  3. [S118] Orphan's Court for Adams County PA 8 March 1906.