James H. Galbreath1

#3781, (1822 - May 1880)
Last EditedAug 10, 2006
Father*John Galbreath2 b. s 1790
Mother*Susan Ferrel3 b. s 1790
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1822 Tennessee, USA; Mortality schedule states both parents born in NC.1 
Occupation*May 1880 Tipton County, Tennessee, USA; physician1 
Death*May 1880 Tipton County, Tennessee, USA; Died from gallstones.1 

Citations

  1. [S92] Tennessee Mortality Schedules - Extracts 1850, 1860, 1880 (Nashville, TN: Byron Sistler, 1984), p. 114.. Hereinafter cited as Tennessee Mortality Schedules.
  2. [S44] Email Message, from Mary Foster (e-mail address) to Pat Balkcom, june 2006. Mary is the gggrandaughter of John Galbreath.
  3. [S44] Email Message, from Mary Foster (e-mail address) to Pat Balkcom, june 2006. Mary is the gggrandaughter of John Galbreath.

James H. Galbreath1

#4579, (1864 - 1947)
Last EditedFeb 21, 2004
Father*Archibald Galbreath1 b. 1823, d. 1891
Mother*Caroline (?)1 b. 1832, d. 1914
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1864 Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA1 
Marriage*24 January 1900 Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Geneva Neil2 
Death*1947 USA1 
Burial*1947 Union Church Cemetery, Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Gravestone states: James H. Galbraith 1864-19471 

Family

Geneva Neil b. 12 Jun 1881, d. 1973
Child

Citations

  1. [S46] Rootsweb,, Records for Union Church Cemetery, West Fairfield, Fairfield Township, Westmoreland Co., PA. Hereinafter cited as Rootsweb.
  2. [S25] Ancestry.com, http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=birdz&id=I5429. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

James Harvey Galbreath1

#4660, (4 November 1834 - 5 September 1912)
Last EditedMay 5, 2004
Relationship3rd cousin 3 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*Wiley Galbreath1 b. 18 Jan 1805, d. 6 Jan 1892
Mother*Elizabeth Haney1 b. 9 Oct 1809, d. 5 Dec 1870
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*4 November 1834 Marion County, Illinois, USA1 
Death*5 September 1912 Carthage, Missouri, USA1 

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S25] Ancestry.com, "John of Ireland" Database by BJ Galbraith at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=clangalbraith&id=I0083. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S112] Clan Galbraith Association, The Red Tower Journal: "In Memoriam - Bob Galbraith" , Vol. XXV, No. 2, Winter, 2004, p. 43.. Hereinafter cited as "The Red Tower Journal."

James McCauley Galbreath1

#4342, (11 January 1783 - July 1857)
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*11 January 1783 East Pennsborogh Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA1,2 
Marriage*1818 Principal=Kate Delaney3 
Death*July 1857 Hopedale, Ohio, 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. [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."

Captain James Washington Galbreath1,2

#4013, (20 July 1797 - 2 March 1863)
Last EditedJan 21, 2006
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*Major William G. Galbreath3 b. 7 May 1769, d. 21 Sep 1839
Mother*Mary Galbreath3 b. 8 Apr 1776, d. 8 Jul 1845
Name Variation Captain Galbraith 
Birth*20 July 1797 Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA4,1,5 
Land*1 November 1826 Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Indenture between Wm. Galbreath of Mount Pleasant and James W. Galbreath of the same...for $300 Pa. money... to James, heirs and assigns the following parcel of land in Mount Pleasant. The boundaries are: Beginning at a maple from a corner on the bank of Brush Run thence by land of said Wm. Galbreath, south 76 degrees and three quarters, west 81 perches and five tenths to a stone, thence by other lands of said... of which this tract ia a part, North 60 degrees to a half, East 88 perches and nine tenths to the beginning, containing 6 acres and 44 perches. It being part of the same tract of land which George Himes and Ann Withers by their certain Indenture and duly executed bearing date of 1 April 1814 from Michael Seetz to Philip Baum to William Galbreath. James to receive land and all improvements. Witnessed by Sam Smyth and Cornelis Knight.; Principal=Major William G. Galbreath6 
Land13 November 1826 Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Wm. Galbreath assigns land to James W. Galbreath for $160. The boundaries are: Beginning at a stone on a line of the said Wm. Galbreath's land thence south 54 degrees and three quarters, West 22 perches and one tenth to a stone on Hanover Road, thence on the same North 37 degrees and a half, West 38 perches and one tenth to a post on said road thence by the said Wm. Galbreath's other lands, South 83 degrees and a quarter, East and 34 perches to a post a corner of said Galbreaths thence 28 degrees and a half. East 15 perches and six tenths to the stone at the place of beginning. Containing 3 acres and 150 perches, it being part of the same tract of land which George Lashells, guardian of minor children of Joseph Lindsey, decd. by his indenture bearing date 30 March 1813 did grant unto William Sturgeon and Sarah his wife. Then on 31 March 1813 to John Brenesholtz then to William Galbreath. Witnesses were Samuel Caldwell and Sam Smyth.; Principal=Major William G. Galbreath7 
Residence*22 November 1832 Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA8 
Marriage*22 November 1832 Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Newspaper notice states: James W. Galbraith of Mt. Pleasant Township and Rebecca Graft of Straban Township married 22 Nov. 1832 by Rev. J. C. Watson..; Principal=Rebecca Graft9 
Census*30 June 1860 Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA; "James W. Galbraith", white, male, HH #319, age 58, gentleman, real estate worth $6000, personal estate $500, born PA. Living with him:
Rebecca Galbraith, age 55, born PA;
Mary Jane Galbraith, age 23, born PA (assuming this is daughter)
Mary Lightney, age 13, born Germany, attended school.; Principal=PA Huntingdon Co Census 1860, Resident=Rebecca Graft, Resident=Mary Jane Galbreath10 
Death*2 March 1863 Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA; Date in obituary and on tombstone. Obituary states: James Washington Galbraith of Shirleysburg, PA died 02 March 1863, age 66 yrs. He was a native of Adams County.3,5 
Burial*March 1863 Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; James W. Galbraith
Died March 2, 1863
In the 66th yr. of his age

Rebecca Galbrath
Died June 1, 1878
Aged 77 yrs.1

Family

Rebecca Graft b. 1801, d. 1 Jun 1878
Marriage*22 November 1832 Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Newspaper notice states: James W. Galbraith of Mt. Pleasant Township and Rebecca Graft of Straban Township married 22 Nov. 1832 by Rev. J. C. Watson..; Principal=Rebecca Graft9 
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. [S115] Gettysburg Sentinel, Gettysburg, PA, 27 June 1878.
    . Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Sentinel.
  3. [S112] "The Red Tower Journal", Vol. XXIV, Sept. 2002, p. 18. "Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) County Pennsylvania", by Willliam Galbreath.
  4. [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.
  5. [S115] Gettysburg Sentinel, 17 March 1863.
  6. [S119] Adams County, Pennsylvania Deed Book: Book M, page 390, 01 Nov. 1826., Adams County Clerk, n.p.. Hereinafter cited as Adams County PA Deed Book.
  7. [S119] Adams County PA Deed Book: Book M, page 391, 13 Nov. 1826.
  8. [S112] "The Red Tower Journal", Vol. XXIV, Sept. 2002, p. 18. "Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) County Pennsylvania", by Willliam Galbreath, his source a newspaper announcement.
  9. [S114] Gettysburg Compiler, Gettysburg, PA, 27 Nov. 1832. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Compiler.
  10. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, PA, Huntingdon Co., Shirleysburg Borough, Mount Union P.O., p. 48.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1860.

James William Galbreath1

#3994, (19 November 1848 - )
Last EditedJan 15, 2006
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*Benjamin Galbreath2 b. 21 Jul 1814, d. 31 May 1881
Mother*Mary Ann Reed1 b. 14 Feb 1824, d. 23 May 1896
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*19 November 1848 Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA1,3 
Cen-Enum*27 September 1850 Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "James Galbreth", age 2, male, born PA. Living with parents and sister.; Principal=PA Adams County Census 1850, Witness=Benjamin Galbreath1 
Census3 October 1860 Dublin Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Benjamin Galbreath", white, male, age 53, family #161, plasterer, real estate worth $400, personal estate $100, born in Pa. Living with him are:
Mary A., age 35, white, female, domestic, born in PA;
Mary E., age 14, attended school, born PA;
James W., age 11, attended school, born PA;
Rebecca J., age 10, attended school, born PA;
Anny B., age 8, at home, born PA;
Thomas J., age 6, born PA;
Kesiah A., female, age 4, born PA;
John C.,age 2, born PA.; Principal=Benjamin Galbreath, Principal=PA Huntingdon Co Census 18604 
Census12 July 1870 Dublin Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Benj. Galbraith", white, male, age 60, family #173, plasterer, real estate worth $250, born in Pa. Living with him are:
Mary A., age 45, white, female, keeping house, born in PA;
Mary E., age 22, at home, born PA; James W., age 20, appren. to plasterer, born PA;
Anna B., age 17, at home, born PA, cannot write;
Thomas J., 16, appren. to plasterer, born PA, attended school;
Kadessa, female, age 14, at home, born PA, attended school;
John C.,age 12, at home, attended school, cannot read or write;
Emma, age 7, at home, born PA, attended school;
Charles R., age 5, at home, born PA;
Ferdinand, age 2, at home, born PA.; Principal=Benjamin Galbreath, Principal=PA Huntingdon Co Census 18705 
Residence* Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA6 

Citations

  1. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Huntington Township, p. 92 Image #4 at www.Ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.
  2. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Franklin Township, p.179 Image #39 at www.Ancestry.com.
  3. [S136] Henry James Young, compiler, York Springs Lutheran Charge Registers, Adams County, Pennsylvania 1840-67 1939), p. 32.. Hereinafter cited as York Springs Lutheran Charge Registers, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, Pa., Huntingdon County, Dubliln Township, Mount Union P.O., p. 22.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1860.
  5. [S9] U.S. Census 1870, www.ancestry.com, Pa., Huntingdon County, Dubliln Township, Shade Gap P.O., p. 23.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1870.
  6. [S149] Research Report, "Montague-Galbraith-Cluggage", by Charles Montague, (original document thought to have been written in the 1920's). This document supplemented by family members was compiled in June 1976. Found in the Huntingdon Historical Society Library, Huntingdon, PA.

Jane Galbreath1

#3753
Last EditedMar 17, 2004
Father*James Galbreath1 d. Jun 1772
Mother*Unknown (?)
Name Variation Galbraith 
Will27 May 1772 Straban Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; James' will leaves household goods, etc. to an unnamed wife, and children Isabella (10 shillings in 1 yr.), Robert (executor), William, James (the sons received 2/3), Jane (1/3) and Nancy (1/3 (sic) and a two year delay). It is thought that this is the James, that John of York (died Oct. 1769) mentions in his will as "friend". According to the author of the sited Red Tower article, friend referred to relative or kinsman, usually a first cousin rather than brother, but the author thinks James may have been John's nephew. (The author believes James had a brother, John, but that he lived in Philadelphia, and that he had a brother, Robert who lived in Straban Township).; Principal=James Galbreath2,3 

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 His source is James' will.. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  2. [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 C-116.. Hereinafter cited as "The Red Tower Journal."
  3. [S122] Estate Files, York County, Pa., 27 May 1772.

Jane Galbreath1

#3796, (say 1787 - )
Last EditedApr 27, 2003
Father*Robert Galbreath b. b 1756, d. c 1831
Mother*Elizabeth Walton
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*say 1787  
Married Name Landreth1 
Marriage*1 November 1813 Guilford County, North Carolina, USA; Bondsman: William Galbreath Bond #000057179
; Principal=Jedidiah Landreth1,2 
Will30 May 1831 Guilford County, North Carolina, USA; States that his oldest son Thomas, and children John, James, and Jain Landreth and Mary Forbis each get one dollar. Son William gets "my smith tools", daughter Catherine Gilbreath - "my cow",. Sons William, Joseph and daughter Catherine -get 3 horses, all my lands on the Alamance, all my property. Exrs.: Sons William and Joseph Gilbreath. Wits: John Coe, William Doak.; Principal=Robert Galbreath3 

Citations

  1. [S94] Irene Webster, compiler, Guilford County, North Carolina Will Abstracts 1771-1841 (NC: self published, 1979), p.113, will of Robert Galbreath.. Hereinafter cited as Guilford Co., NC Will Abstracts.
  2. [S110] Guilford County Genealogical Society, compiler, Guilford County, North Carolina Marriages 1771-1868 (Greensboro, NC: , 1981), p. 106. Hereinafter cited as Guilford Co. NC Marriages.
  3. [S94] Irene Webster, Guilford Co., NC Will Abstracts, p.113, Will of Robert Galbreath, Will Book B, File #0659.

Jane Galbreath1

#3942, (23 September 1800 - 17 February 1858)
Last EditedApr 17, 2004
Father*John Galbreath1 b. 1768, d. 29 Jul 1843
Mother*Sarah McKnight2 b. 11 Sep 1769, d. 22 Sep 1851
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*23 September 1800 Pennsylvania, USA; This date is based on age on tombstone. Obituary would place the birtdate 2 yrs earlier.2,3 
Cen-Enum*3 August 1850 Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Jane Galbreth", age 42, born PA, female, living with mother and sister.; Principal=PA Adams County Census 1850, Witness=Sarah McKnight2 
Death*17 February 1858 Hunterstown, Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; This is the date on the gravestone (see picture). However the obituary states: Miss Jane Galbraith of Hunterstown died 18 Feb. 1858, age 59 yrs. 
Burial*February 1858 Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Jane Galbreath
Died Feb. 17, 1858
Aged 57 y, 4 m., 25 days

Buried beside parents, John and Sarah, and sister, Margaret.4

Citations

  1. [S112] Clan Galbraith Association, The Red Tower Journal: Vol. XX (Sept. 1998), p. 11," Wills of John Galbraith and Mary Galbraith of Adams Co., PA" by Frances Williams.. Hereinafter cited as "The Red Tower Journal."
  2. [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.
  3. [S115] Gettysburg Sentinel, Gettysburg, PA, 17 March 1863. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Sentinel.
  4. [S137] Edith Beard Cannon, Genealogical Reports for the Historical Sociey of York County [Pennsylvania], 1946) p. 104.. Hereinafter cited as Genealogical Reports for the Historical Sociey of York County.

Jane Galbreath1

#4206
Last EditedSep 20, 2003
Father*Robert Galbreath1 b. c 1742, d. 1793
Mother*Mary Dill1 b. 25 May 1747, d. b 17 Dec 1825
Name Variation Galbraith 
Married Name Williams1 
Marriage* Principal=Joseph Williams1 

Citations

  1. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.

Jane Galbreath

#4299, (April 1780 - 17 December 1863)
Last EditedMay 23, 2004
Father*Major Andrew Galbreath Esq. b. 1752, d. 7 Mar 1806
Mother*Barbara Work d. 1832
Name Variation Galbraith 
Name Variation Jean Galbreath; Listed as Jean in her father's will.1 
Birth*April 1780 East Pennsborough Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA2 
Married Name11 April 1799 Miller2 
Marriage*11 April 1799 East Pennsborough Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Married by Rev. Waugh, Jane of East Pennsborough and Matthew of Middletown Township. Daughter of Andrew Galbreath, Esq.; Principal=John Matthew Miller2,3 
Death*17 December 1863 East Pennsborough Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA2 

Citations

  1. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, Listing of Wills by Simon Parker in the Members Only Area. Cumberland County, PA Will Will Book G. 152.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.
  2. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association,, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.
  3. [S25] Ancestry.com, Their source: Marriages and Deaths from the Carlisle Gazette and the Western Repository of Knowledge, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 1786-1800. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Jane Galbreath1

#4388
Last EditedDec 26, 2003
Father*Robert Galbreath1 b. c 1774, d. 1826
Mother*Mary White1
Name Variation Galbraith 
Married Name Rayburn1 
Residence*circa 1820 Slate Lick, North Buffalo Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA1 
Marriage*1827 Principal=James Rayburn1 

Family

James Rayburn b. 26 Oct 1861
Child

Citations

  1. [S127] Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Her People, Past and Present
    (Transcription at http://www.pa-roots.com/~armstrong/ )
    (Chicago, Ilinois: J. H. Beers and Co., 1914). Hereinafter cited as Armstrong County Pennsylvania People.

Jane Galbreath1

#4440
Last EditedJan 11, 2004
Name Variation Galbraith 
Married Name16 November 1771 Lawrence1 
Marriage*16 November 1771 Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Edward Lawrence1 

Citations

  1. [S138] John B Linn and William H Egle, compiler, Names of Persons for Whom Marriage Licenses Were Issued in the Province of Pennsylvania Previous to 1790 (Harrisburg, Pa: Pennsylvania Archives, 1890), Book listed on www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as PA Marriages before 1790.

Jane Galbreath1

#4573, (1844 - )
Last EditedFeb 19, 2004
Father*Robert Galbreath1 b. bt 1812 - 1814
Mother*Martha Lamon1 b. bt 1816 - 1819
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1844 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Cen-Enum*17 October 1850 Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Jane Gilbreath", white, female, age 6, born PA, attended school, living with parents and 4 siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Witness=Robert Galbreath1 

Citations

  1. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, PA, Westmoreland Co., Ligonier Township, p. 31.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.

Jane Galbreath1

#4589, (1867 - )
Last EditedFeb 21, 2004
Father*Archibald Galbreath1 b. 1823, d. 1891
Mother*Caroline (?)1 b. 1832, d. 1914
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1867 Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA1 

Citations

  1. [S10] U.S. Census 1880, www.ancestry.com, PA, Westmoreland County, Fairfield Township, p. 12.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1880.

Jane Galbreath1

#4707
Last EditedMay 31, 2004
Father*William Galbreath1 b. 1732, d. Nov 1815
Mother*Sarah Kerr1 b. 4 Nov 1748, d. 22 Feb 1827
Name Variation Galbraith 
Married Name Woods1 
Marriage* Principal=Matthew Woods1 
Will11 May 1813 Frankford, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; GALBREIATH, WILLIAM, Frankford. Will Book H. 369-370
May 11, 1813. January 3, 1816. [William Galbreath who married Sarah Kerr]
Wife Sarah.
Daus. Jane wife of Matthew Woods and Sarah Galbreiath.
Nieces Nancy and Jane Galbreiath, daus. of bro. John Galbreiath.
Dau. Nancy wife of Joseph Edmiston.
Exs: Wife Sarah and son in law Joseph Edmiston.
Wit: John Scouler, John Ernst.
; Principal=William Galbreath1 

Citations

  1. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, Listing of Wills by Simon Parker in the Members Only Area.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.

Jane Galbreath1

#4713
Last EditedDec 31, 2005
Father*John Galbreath1
Name Variation Galbraith 

Citations

  1. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, Listing of Wills by Simon Parker in the Members Only Area.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.

Jane Bell Galbreath1,2

#3955, (7 August 1766 - 20 March 1857)
Last EditedApr 17, 2004
Father*John Galbreath1,2 b. b 1740, d. Apr 1814
Mother*Margaret Bell1,2 b. b 1755, d. bt 1800 - 1810
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*7 August 1766 Pennsylvania, USA; This date is based on the age given on the gravestone of 90y 7m 13d.1,3 
Residence*1811 Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; with her father4 
Cen-Head*1820 Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Jane B. Galbreath" with:
Free White Females: 16 - 25: 1 (?)
                          26 - 44: 1 (could be sister Roseanna)
                45 and over: 2 (Jane, ? - could be mother, Margaret)
Living next to siblings William and John.; Principal=PA Adams Co Census 18205 
Cen-Enum*3 August 1850 Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Jane Galbreth", age 83, female, living with brother William and his family, born PA.; Principal=PA Adams County Census 1850, Witness=William Galbreath1 
Death*20 March 1857 Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; This date is from the gravestone, which I have a picture of.2,3 
Burial*March 1857 Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Cannon's book states she was 90-7-13.6

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. [S112] Clan Galbraith Association, The Red Tower Journal: Vol. XX (Sept. 1998), p. 11," Wills of John Galbraith and Mary Galbraith of Adams Co., PA" by Frances Williams.. Hereinafter cited as "The Red Tower Journal."
  3. [S131] Death Index to Hanover Newspapers, 1828 - 1900 (Hanover, PA). Hereinafter cited as Hanover Newspaper Deaths.
  4. [S113] B. F. Macpherson, Backgrounds of Adams County (Gettysburg, PA: Gettysburg Newspaper, 1938), No. 125 (27 Jan. 1940). Original source was the will of John Galbraith.
    . Hereinafter cited as Backgrounds of Adams Co.
  5. [S47] U.S. Census 1820, unknown url, PA, Adams County, Menallen Township, Image #1 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1820.
  6. [S137] Edith Beard Cannon, Genealogical Reports for the Historical Sociey of York County [Pennsylvania], 1946) p. 105.. Hereinafter cited as Genealogical Reports for the Historical Sociey of York County.

Jannett Galbreath1

#4320, (circa 1746 - circa 1810)
Last EditedDec 6, 2003
Father*John Galbreath1 b. c 1717, d. Oct 1769
Mother*Dorcas Smith1
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*circa 1746 Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Maryland, USA1 
Married Name Work1 
Marriage* Principal=James Work1 
Death*circa 1810 1 

Family

James Work
Children

Citations

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

Jean Galbreath1

#4117, (1772 - 13 January 1842)
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*1772 1 
Married Name Jean Elder 
Marriage* Principal=David Elder1 
Death*13 January 1842 1 

Citations

  1. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.

Jenette Galbreath1

#3759, (say 1745 - )
Last EditedJan 25, 2004
Father*John Galbreath2 d. 20 Jan 1758
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*say 1745 Pennsylvania, USA1 

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 is John's will.. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  2. [S143] Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Wills ), Book A,39. Hereinafter cited as Cumberland County PA Wills.

Jennet Galbreath1

#4442
Last EditedJan 11, 2004
Name Variation Galbraith 
Married Name5 March 1760 Work1 
Marriage*5 March 1760 Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Patrick Work1 

Citations

  1. [S138] John B Linn and William H Egle, compiler, Names of Persons for Whom Marriage Licenses Were Issued in the Province of Pennsylvania Previous to 1790 (Harrisburg, Pa: Pennsylvania Archives, 1890), Book listed on www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as PA Marriages before 1790.

Jennie Galbreath1

#4189, (1870 - )
Last EditedAug 7, 2003
Father*Samuel H. Galbreath1 b. 1834, d. 15 Oct 1877
Mother*Laura C. Colliflower1 d. 1881
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1870 1 

Citations

  1. [S118] Orphan's Court Record for Adams County, Pennsylvania, 09 Sep 1882. Hereinafter cited as Orphan's Court for Adams County PA.

Jenny Galbreath1

#4222
Last EditedSep 27, 2003
Father*Alexander Galbreath1
Name Variation Galbraith 
Married Name Edgar1 
Marriage* Principal=William Edgar1 

Citations

  1. [S122] Estate Files, York County, Pa., 09 Aug 1821.

Jesse Galbreath1

#3891
Last EditedApr 27, 2003
Name Variation Galbraith 
Marriage*17 June 1830 Guilford County, North Carolina, USA; Bondsman was Elias Albright.; Principal=Hester Ann Williby1 
Marriage*23 February 1837 Guilford County, North Carolina, USA; Bondsman was George S. Jennings.; Principal=Sally Mendenhall1 

Citations

  1. [S110] Guilford County Genealogical Society, compiler, Guilford County, North Carolina Marriages 1771-1868 (Greensboro, NC: , 1981), p. 66. Hereinafter cited as Guilford Co. NC Marriages.

Jesse Tipton Galbreath1

#4611, (1847 - )
Last EditedMar 14, 2004
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*William Galbreath2 b. 15 Nov 1795, d. 13 Apr 1879
Mother*Mary B. Evans2 b. 1808, d. 17 Sep 1869
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1847 Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, USA2 
Census5 June 1860 Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; "Wm. Galbraith", white, male, age 64, family #129, justice of the peace, real estate worth $5850, personal estate, $3250, born in Pa. Living with him are:
Mary B., age 52, white, female, born in TN;
Mary L., age 31, born TN;
Ann, age 20, born TN;
James, age 18, commission clerk, born TN;
Edith, age 14, born TN;
Tipton, age 12, born TN;
Mollie Smith, age 10, born TN.; Principal=William Galbreath, Principal=TN Bedford Co Census 18603 
Marriage*13 April 1866 Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; Principal=Addie Warner1,4 
Census5 August 1870 Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; "William Galbraith", age 74, family #78, Chairman C. C., real estate $6000, personal estate $1000, born PA. Living with him:
Mary, age 40, keeping house, born TN;
William, age 36, Deputy C. Clerk, real estate $1800, personal estate $500, born TN;
James, age 30, (iron?)smith, personal estate $100, born TN;
Anna, age 25, born TN;
Tipton, age 22, attorney at law, born TN;
Robert, age 34, bookkeeper, personal estate $500, born TN;
Fanny, age 31, with family, born TN;
William, age 7, bor TN;
Frank C., age 5, born TN;
Robert, age 108, cannot read or write, born NC.; Principal=William Galbreath, Principal=TN Bedford Co. Census 18705 

Citations

  1. [S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, Volume 2 (Smyrna, TN: 1991), p. 42.. Hereinafter cited as My Findings.
  2. [S25] Ancestry.com, by Bill Gilbreath - John of Ireland database at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=clangalbraith&id=I0039. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  3. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, TN., Western Division, District #7, Bedford County, Shelbyville P.O., p. 16.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1860.
  4. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, Source Bedford County, TN Courthouse records posted at http://www.tngenweb.org/bedford/genforum_marriages.htm. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  5. [S9] U.S. Census 1870, www.ancestry.com, TN., 5th ward in Shelbyville 9th District, Bedford County, Shelbyville P.O., p. 11.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1870.

John Galbreath1

#3478, (before 1756 - )
Last EditedApr 27, 2003
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*before 1756 1 
Marriage* Principal=Martha (?) 
Cen-Head*1800 Guilford County, North Carolina, USA; "John Gilbreath" with:
Males 16 - 25: 1
45 and over: 1
Females 10 - 15: 1
45 and over: 1; Principal=NC Guilford Co Census 18001 

Family

Martha (?)
Child

Citations

  1. [S45] U.S. Census 1800, NC, Guilford County, p. 638. Image #20 at www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S110] Guilford County Genealogical Society, compiler, Guilford County, North Carolina Marriages 1771-1868 (Greensboro, NC: , 1981), p. 44. Hereinafter cited as Guilford Co. NC Marriages.

John Galbreath1

#3640, (say 1771 - between 1808 and 1809)
Last EditedMar 13, 2004
Relationship3rd great-granduncle of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*William Galbreath1 b. 6 Mar 1736, d. 1800
Mother*Catherine (?)
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*say 1771 North Carolina, USA; In his father's will, it states that John is the youngest son. If second son, William, was born in NC in 1770, it appears that John would have been born there also. 
Land7 September 1778 Orange County, North Carolina, USA; Entered 7 Sept. 1778, issued 3 Sept 1779, Entry No. 342, John Galbreath, 150 acres, Bounded on the North by Tate and on the E by McAdams on the S and E by Strudwick beginning at a beech running E 85 ch. to a BO N 45 ch. to a stake W 39 ch. to a Ro So 15 ch. to a BJ on a Branch Down the Branch to the first Station.
Surveyed Dec. 3, 1778 by Thos. Taylor and Thos. and John Tate, CC
on the waters of Haw Creek a branch of Haw River. Bounded on the South by a branch called Mebanes Swamp and on the land of William Tate and also on McAdams branch. Including the Improvement where Alec Bowles formerly lived.2 
Tax List*1787 Orange County, North Carolina, USA; "John Galbreath"3 
Tax List1788 Orange County, North Carolina, USA; "John Galbreath"3 
Tax List1791 Orange County, North Carolina, USA; "John Galbreath"3 
Tax List1792 Orange County, North Carolina, USA; "John Galbreath"3 
Land16 July 1794 Orange County, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina to John Galbreath, 50 shillings per hundred acres, 174 acres, on waters of Back Creek, adjoins William Griffith, Martha Colehem, and Robert Faucett, begin at a post oak on Samuel Strudwick's line, W 3 ch. 64 lks. to a post oak, N 27 1/2 ch. to a post oak, E 3 ch. 64 lk. to a black oak, N 23 ch. to a black oak, E 34 ch. to a black oak, N 5 ch. to a black oak, E 25 ch. to a white oak on Pickett's line, S 5 ch. to a white oak his corner on Strudwick's line, S50w 80 ch. to first station;
Signed: Richard Dobbs Spaight
Witness: J. Glasglow4 
Land30 June 1797 Orange County, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina to John Galbreath, (no residence given) fifty shillings per hundred acres, 94 acres, on waters of Back Cr., begin at a post oak cor. to Strudwick, Galbreath's lline W 24 ch. 50 lk. to a stake Charles Standford's cor., his line S 33 ch. 25 lk. to his other cor. on Standford's lilne, his line E 31 ch. to a stake on Strudwick's line, his line to beginning , entered 25 January 1797; Signed Saml. Ashe; Witness: J. Glasgow; (no probate record), Delivered H. Hurdle.5 
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 Galbreath6
Land*12 August 1807 Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA; John Gilbraith to Roger Snell 284 acres. Indenture Aug. 12 1807 between John Gilbraith of Orange Co, NC and Roger Snell of Rutherford Co Tenn. Begin at Samuel Paten, Junior's and Thomas Nichol's on George Martin, Amos Balch and Richard Martin's lline thence etc. to William Gilbraith's N boundary line and Wm. Gilbraith and Jeremiah Chamberlain's southern boundary line etc.
Witness: Amos Balch and Ben Carr
Registered October Session 1807 Rutherford County Court.7 
Death*between 1808 and 1809 "This indenture made 15th day of Nov. 1809 between William Galbreath of the county of Adams, Pa., Walter Galbreath, Robert Dixon and Mary his wife and William Dixon an infant by his natural guardian and the said Robert Dixon of the County Orange NC., Francis McKamie and Catherine his wife, William McKamie, and Ann Galbreath of the county of Guilford, of the other part Witnessed whereas William Galbreath (Sr.) late of the county of Orange departed this life in and about the year 1800, Having previously published in writing his last will and testament and thereon approved. The aforesaid Matthew Cunningham and his son John Galbreath dec'd his executors and whereas, He died seized aforesaid entitled to Sundry Tracts of Land Lying situated and being in the State of Tennessee and leaving children him surviving. The aforesaid William Galbreath, Walter Galbreath, John Galbreath, Catharene intermarried with Francis McKame, Mary intermarried with Robert Dixon, Elizabeth intermarried with foresaid Matthew Cunningham and Ann Galbreath who are his heirs At law and devises and whereas the said William Galbreath amongst other tracts of land in the state of Tennessee was seized at his death, a certain tract containing one thousand acres more or less, situated lying and being in the Middle District in said state on the south side of Duck River on the East side of Sugar Creek adjoining the lands of Samuel Patton, Jr., Thomas Nicholson, George Martin and Amos Balch and in and by his Last Will devises four hundered acres of this Tract of land to his son John Galbreath, one hundred and Thirty to Francis McKamie, Two hundred and thirty to Catherene McKemie, Wife of Francis, fifty acres thereof to William McCamie, son of said Francis, two hundered acres thereof to Mary Dixon, fifty acres thereof to William Dixon, son of said Mary who by virtue of law devises become same as Tenants in common ot the tract of land aforesaid and whereas the said John Galbreath did sell to one Roger Snell, two hundred and fifty four acres of the four hundred devised to whom as aforesaid and died without issue, whereby all Interest Title and estate in the aforesaid Tract of Land became by virtue of a Claim in the aforesaid William Galbreath Last Will vested in his surviving Brother William Galbreath and Walter Galbreath. And whereas no partition hath yet been made.8 
Land15 November 1809 Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; "This indenture made 15th day of Nov. 1809 between William Galbreath of the county of Adams, Pa., Walter Galbreath, Robert Dixon and Mary his wife and William Dixon an infant by his natural guardian and the said Robert Dixon of the County Orange NC., Francis McKamie and Catherine his wife, William McKamie, and Ann Galbreath of the county of Guilford, of the other part Witnessed whereas William Galbreath (Sr.) late of the county of Orange departed this life in and about the year 1800, Having previously published in writing his last will and testament and thereon approved. The aforesaid Matthew Cunningham and his son John Galbreath dec'd his executors and whereas, He died seized aforesaid entitled to Sundry Tracts of Land Lying situated and being in the State of Tennessee and leaving children him surviving. The aforesaid William Galbreath, Walter Galbreath, John Galbreath, Catharene intermarried with Francis McKame, Mary intermarried with Robert Dixon, Elizabeth intermarried with foresaid Matthew Cunningham and Ann Galbreath who are his heirs At law and devises and whereas the said William Galbreath amongst other tracts of land in the state of Tennessee was seized at his death, a certain tract containing one thousand acres more or less, situated lying and being in the Middle District in said state on the south side of Duck River on the East side of Sugar Creek adjoining the lands of Samuel Patton, Jr., Thomas Nicholson, George Martin and Amos Balch and in and by his Last Will devises four hundered acres of this Tract of land to his son John Galbreath, one hundred and Thirty to Francis McKamie, Two hundred and thirty to Catherene McKemie, Wife of Francis, fifty acres thereof to William McCamie, son of said Francis, two hundered acres thereof to Mary Dixon, fifty acres thereof to William Dixon, son of said Mary who by virtue of law devises become same as Tenants in common ot the tract of land aforesaid and whereas the said John Galbreath did sell to one Roger Snell, two hundred and fifty four acres of the four hundred devised to whom as aforesaid and died without issue, whereby all Interest Title and estate in the aforesaid Tract of Land became by virtue of a Claim in the aforesaid William Galbreath Last Will vested in his surviving Brother William Galbreath and Walter Galbreath. And whereas no partition hath yet been made.; Principal=Major William G. Galbreath, Principal=Walter Galbreath8,9 
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 McKamie10 
Land19 June 1819 Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; Walter and William Galbreath to Roger Snell.
Sometime in the year 1807 there was conveyed by John Galbreath 285 acres of land whereas the same is lawful unto them by will of William Galbreath decd and whereas also a certain settlement took place between the heirs of John Galbreath of which the said Snell was to be acquitted in his claim and as there has been deemed and found to be a surplus in said tract of land. Now know ye that we the undersigned do hearby relinquish to said Snell all right or claim we have or might have under law of equity to said land or any surplus lands which may be initiated in said lines as...under the authority of said John Galbreath decd on the profits or balances which we might claim. For the same in Testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hand and Seals this 19th day June 1819.
Walter Galbreath
William Galbreath; Principal=Walter Galbreath, Principal=Major William G. Galbreath11 

Family
Child
  • Catherine B. Galbreath (s 1780 - ); I am making the assumption that this is the correct John, who was the bondsman for Catherine's marriage.

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. [S104] William Bennett, compiler, Orange County, North Carolina Records (Raleigh, NC: self published, 1987), Volume 9, p. 42. Original source State Land Grants 1 - 500, Grant # 164, Patent Book 40:407.. Hereinafter cited as Orange Co NC Records.
  3. [S109] T.L.C. Genealogy Staff, compiler, Orange County, North Carolina Taxpayers 1784 - 1793 (Miami, FL: T.L.C. Genealogy, 1991), p. 33. Hereinafter cited as Orange Co. NC Taxpayers.
  4. [S104] William Bennett, Orange Co NC Records, Volume 8, p. 118. Original source Deed Book 5, p. 663.
  5. [S104] William Bennett, Orange Co NC Records, Volume 11, p. 30. Original source Deed Book 6, p. 225.
  6. [S122] Will of William Galbreath. Written 04 Jan 1799. Copy found at the North Carolina Archives.
  7. [S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, page 35. Her source is Rutherford County, TN Deed Book "E", No. 500, p 426.
  8. [S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, p. 34. Her source Bedford County, TN Deeds Book B, p. 202 located in the STate Library, Nashville, TN.
  9. [S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, page 39. Original source is Rutherford County Deed Book D, p. 283.
  10. [S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, page 35. Her source is Bedford County, TN Deed Book "E", p. 374.
  11. [S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, p. 38, original source Bedford Co., TN, Deed Book P, p. 91.

John Galbreath1

#3691, (say 1640 - )
Last EditedMar 24, 2003
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*say 1640 Ireland1 
Death* Ireland; This is speculation.1 

Family
Children

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. [S26] Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line, Walter Gilbert's website at http://www.otal.umd.edu/~walt/gen/htmfile/384.htm

John Galbreath1

#3692, (1690 - October 1753)
Last EditedMay 31, 2004
Father*James Galbreath Esq.1 b. c 1666, d. 23 Aug 1744
Mother*Rebecca Chambers1 b. s 1667
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1690 Ulster, Ireland1 
Marriage* Ireland; Principal=Janet (?)1 
Immigration*1718 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; They had one or two children when they arrived and settled along the Donegal Meeting House run, about one and three-fourth miles below his brother Andrew in 1718. John was a miller by trade and built a grist and sawmill in 1721, at the run along the "great road", which very likely branched from the Paxtang and Conestoga road some miles east of Mt. Joy, and extended through the Scotch-Irish settlement to the Conoy-Indiana town. John also kept an "ordinary" and was elected sheriff of Lancaster County in 1731 and was on the first jury drawn in that county.2 
Note*1720 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; "In the same year (1720) John Galbraith located what was then called "Spring Creek" which had its source at the spring at Donegal church. He selected the land at a point where a new road had been laid out, branching from the Peter's road, a short distance northeast from the present town of Mt. Joy, and which led through the new settlement. This road again branched at Galbraith's, one road going to the river and the other one inclining northwest and connecting with the Peter's road near Canoy creek.
John Galbraith in the same year erected the first grist and saw mill above the Conestoga.
The travel over these roads became so great that Mr. Galbraith applied to the Chester county court to grant him a license to keep an ordinary and brew beer.
The petition for the 'ordinary' clearly sets forth the reasons which prompted the application. The petition has a large number of signers for that time. There were a number of other settlers in the neighborhood, who were either not asked, or else they declined to sign the papr.
The paper itself is a matter of some interest. I will add a short sketch of the signers, which may give it additional attractin.
John Galbraith, the petitioner, came from the north of Ireland with his father, James, and his brothers, James and Andrew. He was a member of the first grand jury in the county and was elected sheriff of the county in 1731. He was a member of Sheriff Samuel Smith's posse who marched to Connejohela Valley, on the west side of the river, and captured Captain Cresap's fort, and took that warrior a prisoner and landed him in the Philadellphia jail. In 1748 he was a captian in his brother's (Colonel James Galbraith's) battalion, which ranged along the mountains to protect the frontier settlers from Indian raids. He died in 1753. He had a son named Robert, who died in the year 1747 and left a widow named Rebecca, surviving. The widow married Caption John Buyers, who then owned the Jacob Mumma farm. A hundred yars ago the Mummas added a story to the dwelling..."
"James Galbraith was the brother of John. After his marriage to Elizabeth Bertram in 1733, he moved to Spring Creek, where Derry church is, and built a grist mill, which he sold to Mr. Garber about 1750. He was sheriff of this county in 1742-3. He was a Colonel in the French and Indian war and a Lieutenant Colonel of Cumberland County during a potion of the years during the Revolutionary War. His sons Joh, Bertram, Andrew, and Robert were Revolutionary officers. Judge Gibson marraied his granddaughter. The late Dr. Carpenter was a descendant of Colonel Bertram Galbraith."; Principal=James Galbreath Esq.3 
Land*5 February 1738 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Warrant No. 91 by survey for 60 acres. (Assuming this is the correct John Galbraith) The land was situated on the Chickalsalunga creek. Date of return was 28 Sept. 1739 for 55.80 acres.4 
Land29 July 1738 Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Warrant No. 18 acceptance of the warrant for 205 acres. (Assuming this is the correct John Galbraith) The land was situated near the Drogesham (spelling?) River creek. Recorded in Book A!, p. 70.4 
Land25 August 1738 Drumore Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Warrant No. 85 by survey for 200 acres. (Assuming this is the correct John Galbraith). Recorded in book G for Chester County.5 
Land27 May 1741 Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Warrant No. 101 acceptance for 227 acres. (Assuming this is the correct John Galbraith). Recorded in book A20, p. 176)5 
Will*15 September 1753 Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; September 15, 1753 and October 10, 1753 Wife: Janet Galbreath. Children: Elizabeth, Margaret and Eleanor. Grandchildren: John and Rebecca Nephew Bertram Galbreath (parents' name not given). Legatees: John and Joseph McKinley (grandsons). Executors: Janet and James Galbreath. WARNING there are differing abstracts for John's will.6 
Death*October 1753 Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA1 
Probate*10 October 1753 Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA 

Family

Janet (?)
Marriage* Ireland; Principal=Janet (?)1 
Children

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. [S127] Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Her People, Past and Present
    (Transcription at http://www.pa-roots.com/~armstrong/ )
    (Chicago, Ilinois: J. H. Beers and Co., 1914), transcribed online at http://www.pa-roots.com/~armstrong/beersproject/history.html
    . Hereinafter cited as Armstrong County Pennsylvania People.
  3. [S144] Pioneer Settlers, The Lancaster Morning News, Lancaster, PA, 13 feb 1897, 2, Article prepared by Samuel Evans, Esq.. Hereinafter cited as Lancaster News.
  4. [S147] York County Historical Trust Records, Warrant Register: Lancaster County, Vol. 16 (Library No. 974.815W286), p. 73.Reproductions of Originals held at Pennsylvania Archives, Harrisburg.
  5. [S147] York County Historical Trust Records, Warrant Register: Lancaster County, Vol. 16 (Library No. 974.815W286), p. 74.Reproductions of Originals held at Pennsylvania Archives, Harrisburg.
  6. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.
  7. [S26] Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line, Walter Gilbert's website at http://www.otal.umd.edu/~walt/gen/htmfile/384.htm His source "Will of John Galbraith".