John Galbreath1

#4459, ( - 20 January 1758)
Last EditedMay 31, 2004
Name Variation Galbraith 
Will*28 December 1757 Middleton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "John of Middleton Twp" , signed with his mark. Legatees were son Robert, daughter Jannet, and daughter Sarah. Stated son Robert was to be put to learn trade of gunsmith with Henry Willis or some other person. Executor was his brother James Galbreath. Wit: John Stewart, John Kinkead, Joseph Davis. A. 39.


2 
Death*20 January 1758 Middleton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; His notes say 1757 but it would have to be 1758 based on date of will.1,3 
Probate*24 January 1758 Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA2 

Family
Children

Citations

  1. [S143] Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Wills ), Book A,39. Hereinafter cited as Cumberland County PA Wills.
  2. [S46] Rootsweb,, Abstracts of PA Wills, Cumberland County, PA Will Book A60.. Hereinafter cited as Rootsweb.
  3. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.

John Galbreath1

#4476
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.

John Galbreath1

#4480, ( - 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 his 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.

John Galbreath1

#4521, (between 1811 and 1820 - )
Last EditedFeb 1, 2004
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*between 1811 and 1820 1 
Cen-Head*1840 Lingonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "John Gilbreath" with 2 males 20-29, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 30-39, 1 female 60-69.; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1840 

Citations

  1. [S13] U.S. Census 1840, PA, Westmoreland Co., Ligonier Township, p. 198.

John Galbreath1

#4527, (1800 - )
Last EditedFeb 3, 2004
Relationship2nd cousin 4 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*John Galbreath1 b. bt 1755 - 1774
Mother*Isabella Campbell1 b. 1772
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1800 1,2 
Marriage* Principal=Nancy (?)2 
Cen-Head*1840 Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "John Gilbreath" with 1 male 5-9, and 1 male 40-49, 2 females 0-4, 1 female 15-19, and 1 female 20-29. Living beside Robert Gilbreth who I assume is his brother. Also close to the Lloyd family who I suspect is the family of his sister Isabel (based on 1850 census).3 
Cen-Head*3 September 1850 Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "John Gilbreath" in House 506, beside the Lloyd family and Isabella Gilbreath, who I believe are his sister and mother. John is a 50 yr. old white male farmer, born in PA. His farm is worth $800. Living with him are his wife and 6 children (assumed relationships).; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Resident=Nancy (?), Resident=John Galbreath, Resident=Rebecka Galbreath, Resident=Margaret Galbreath, Resident=Nancy Galbreath, Resident=William Galbreath, Resident=Hannah Galbreath2 
Cen-Enum3 September 1850 Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Nancy Gilbreath", 38 yr. old white female, born in PA, living in House 906, with her husband and six children (assumed relationships).; Principal=Nancy (?), Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 18502 
Cen-Enum3 September 1850 Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "John Gilbreath", 18 yr. old white male, born in PA, attended school. Living with his parents and 5 siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=John Galbreath, Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 18502 
Cen-Enum3 September 1850 Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "John Gilbreath", 18 yr. old white male, born in PA, attended school. Living with his parents and 5 siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=Rebecka Galbreath, Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 18502 
Cen-Enum3 September 1850 Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Margaret Gilbreath", 10 yr. old white female, born in PA, attended school. Living with her parents and 5 siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=Margaret Galbreath, Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 18502 
Cen-Enum3 September 1850 Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Nancy Gilbreath", 5 yr. old white female, born in PA. Living with her parents and 5 siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=Nancy Galbreath, Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 18502 
Cen-Enum3 September 1850 Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "William Gilbreath", 1 yr. old white male, born in PA. Living with his parents and 5 siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=William Galbreath, Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850 
Cen-Enum3 September 1850 Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Hannah Gilbreath", 3 yr. old white female, born in PA. Living with her parents and 5 siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=Hannah Galbreath, Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 18502 

Family

Nancy (?) b. 1812
Marriage* Principal=Nancy (?)2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S45] U.S. Census 1800, PA, Westmoreland Co., Donegal Township, p. 1041.
  2. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, PA, Westmoreland Co., Donegal Township, p. 100.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.
  3. [S13] U.S. Census 1840, PA, Westmoreland Co., Donegal Township, p. 209.

John Galbreath1

#4533, (1832 - )
Last EditedFeb 3, 2004
Relationship3rd cousin 3 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*John Galbreath1 b. 1800
Mother*Nancy (?)1 b. 1812
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1832 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Cen-Enum*3 September 1850 Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "John Gilbreath", 18 yr. old white male, born in PA, attended school. Living with his parents and 5 siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Witness=John Galbreath1 

Citations

  1. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, PA, Westmoreland Co., Donegal Township, p. 100.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.

John Galbreath1

#4542, (1833 - )
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*1833 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Cen-Enum*4 September 1850 Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "John Gilbreath", a 17 yr. old white, male, farmer, attended school. Living with his 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.

John Galbreath1

#4557, (1849 - )
Last EditedFeb 3, 2004
Father*Andrew Galbreath1 b. c 1808
Mother*Margaret (?)1 b. 1811
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1849 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Cen-Enum*12 November 1850 Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "John Gilbreath" in House 352, 1 year old white, male, born in PA. Living with his 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.

John Galbreath1

#4562, (1827 - )
Last EditedFeb 3, 2004
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1827 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Cen-Head*17 October 1850 Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "John Gilbreath" in House 223, white, male, age 23, farmer, real estate $1500, born PA. In the household with him are Anne Cob, a 43 yr. old female,and Benjamin Simpson, an 18 old male.; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 18501 

Citations

  1. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, PA, Westmoreland Co., Ligonier Township, p. 29.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.

John Galbreath1

#4575, (1848 - )
Last EditedFeb 19, 2004
Father*Robert Galbreath1 b. bt 1812 - 1814
Mother*Martha Lamon1 b. bt 1816 - 1819
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1848 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Cen-Enum*17 October 1850 Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "John Gilbreath", white, male, age 2, born PA, 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.

John Galbreath1

#4638
Last EditedMar 14, 2004
Name Variation Galbraith 
Marriage*13 April 1848 Sumner County, Tennessee, USA; Bondsman was William M. McKeney.; Principal=Malinda Jane Martin1 

Citations

  1. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, Source Sumner County, TN marriage records posted at http://www.tngenweb.org/bedford/genforum_marriages.htm. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.

John Galbreath1

#4668
Last EditedDec 31, 2005
Relationship6th cousin 1 time removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*Robert L. Galbreath1 b. 3 Oct 1920, d. 28 Aug 2003
Mother*Henrietta Smith1 d. b 2003
Name Variation Galbraith 

Citations

  1. [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."

John Galbreath1

#4672
Last EditedMay 9, 2004
Father*Robert Galbreath1 b. 1755, d. c 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."

John Galbreath1

#4703
Last EditedDec 31, 2005
Father*Andrew Galbreath1 d. 1812
Name Variation Galbraith 
Will23 October 1811 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; To Andrew and Hugh Galbraith sons of brother Samuel Galbraith of Ireland, money to pay their passage to America and expenses until they are put to trade. Brother Hugh Galbraith. To daughter Betsey Galbraith for her own and her mother's support. Residue to son John Galbraith, to be kept at interest until he is of age. Execs: Thomas Donagan and John Johnson.
; Principal=Andrew Galbreath1 

Citations

  1. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, Listing of Wills by Simon Parker in the Members Only Area. Philadelphia wills, Book 4, p. 98.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.

John Galbreath1

#4712
Last EditedDec 31, 2005
Father*(?) Galbreath1
Name Variation Galbraith 

Family
Children

Citations

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

John Galbreath1

#4720, (12 June 1769 - 13 August 1833)
Last EditedJun 5, 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*12 June 1769 USA1 
Marriage*14 April 1790 Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA; Principal=Martha Larkins1 
(Witness) Death9 July 1826 Principal=Martha Larkins1 
Death*13 August 1833 LaGrange, Lewis County, Missouri, USA1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Ancestry.com, Submitted by Michael Busse at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2766964&id=I556. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

John Galbreath1

#5036, (between 1804 and 1806 - )
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
Mother*Mary Galbreath b. 8 Apr 1776, d. 8 Jul 1845
Birth*between 1804 and 1806 Pennsylvania, USA2 

Citations

  1. [S112] Clan Galbraith Association, The Red Tower Journal: ol. 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. [S36] U.S. Census 1810, www.ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Mount Pleasant Township, p. 52, Image #11 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1810.

John Galbreath1

#5258, (say 1790 - )
Last EditedAug 10, 2006
Birth*say 1790 2 
Marriage*say 1810 Principal=Susan Ferrel1 

Family

Susan Ferrel b. s 1790
Children

Citations

  1. [S44] Email Message, from Mary Foster (e-mail address) to Pat Balkcom, june 2006. Mary is the gggrandaughter of John Galbreath.
  2. [S44] Email Message, from Mary Foster (e-mail address) to Pat Balkcom, june 2006. Mary is the gggrandaughter of John Galbreath.

John B. Galbreath1

#3660
Last EditedMar 15, 2003
Name Variation Galbraith 
Marriage* Principal=Ida C. Lichty1 

Family

Ida C. Lichty
Child

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.

John B. Galbreath1,2

#3948, (25 March 1816 - 28 December 1881)
Last EditedJan 29, 2006
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*25 March 1816 Pennsylvania, USA; Date based on age on tombstone and in obit.1,2,3 
Cen-Enum*3 August 1850 Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "John Galbreth", age 30, male, laborer, living with parents (assumed) and other siblings.; Principal=PA Adams County Census 1850, Witness=William Galbreath1 
Marriage*2 October 1851 Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "John Galbraith of Butler Township and Sarah Slaybaugh of Butler Township married 2 Oct. 1851.; Principal=Sarah Slaybaugh4 
(Witness) Death4 April 1854 Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Date on gravestone. However, obituary states:
Sarah Galbraith, wife of John of Butler Twp. died 6 april 1854, age 23. (Gettysburg Star and Banner, 5 May 1854); Principal=Sarah Slaybaugh 
Land*18 January 1858 Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; It appears that William paid $100 for the undivided interest in 106 acres that was left to his sister, Margaret, by their father John. After Margaret died, William's son, John B. Galbreath, acted as administrator to his aunt's estate. (Menallen Township later became known as Butler Township). (I have copies of the court records).; Principal=William Galbreath5 
Cen-Enum*July 1860 Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "John B. Galbreath", age 44, male, born PA, personal estate $1300. Living with mother and siblings.; Principal=PA Adams Co. Census 1860, Witness=Henry Galbreath2 
Land*4 April 1863 Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; This deed states that John B. Galbreath is buying 153 acres from Henry, Eliza, Sarah, Rosanna, and Hugh King (husband of Mary J. Galbreath), - his siblings, land in Straban Township for $1909.05. This land was originally sold to William Galbreath, their father, by Deed Poll, on 18 Jan 1823.6 
Cen-Head*25 June 1880 Arendtsville, Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "John B. Galbratih", white, male, HH #411, Family #436, age 64, widowed, has chronic rheumatism. Born PA as were parents. Living with sisters, Eliza, Sarah, and Rosannah and a boarder, 17 year old Margaret Deatrick.; Principal=PA Adams Co Census 1880, Resident=Eliza Galbreath, Resident=Sarah Ann Galbreath, Resident=Rosanah Galbreath3 
Cen-Enum25 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=Eliza Galbreath, Principal=PA Adams Co Census 18803 
Cen-Enum25 June 1880 Arendtsville, Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Sarah A. Galbraith", white, female, age 53, single, sister of John B. , keeping house, born PA, as were parents, living with brother and 2 sisters.; Principal=Sarah Ann Galbreath, Principal=PA Adams Co Census 18803 
Will*16 December 1881 Arendtsville, Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Transcripton of the will:
I, John B. Galbreath, of Arendtsville in the County of Adams and state of Pennsylvania being of sound mind memory and understanding do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any tiem heretofore make.
And first I direct that my body be decently interd (sic) and that my funeral be conducted in a manner corresponding with my Estate and situation in life. As to such estate as it hath pleased God to inturst me with, I dispose of the same as following:
First, I direct that my funeral expenses and all just debts be first paid by the administrator setting up my estate. I give and bequeath to the officers of the Reformed Church the sum of fifty dollars the interest to be applied to the keeping up of the graveyard. I give and bequeath to Margaret C. Deatrick one hundred dollars or heirs. I give and bequeath to Mrs. Elizabeth Wolf the sum of fifty Dollars or heirs. I give and bequeath all the ballence (sic) of my Estate to Eliza. Galbreath, Sarah A. Galbreath and Rosannah Galbreath. Share alike as heirs.
In witness whereof I, John B. Galbreath, the testator have to this my will written on one sheet of paper set my hand and seal this sixteenth Day of December 1881. Signed, sealed published and declared by the above John b. Galbreath as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscrived our names at his request as witnesses thereto in the presence of said testaor and of each other.
Israel P. Lechrone, M.D.
H. A. Smelser
J. R. Witmor
(I have copy of will)
7 
Death*28 December 1881 Arendtsville, Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA8 
Burial*December 1881 Bender's Lutheran Cemetery, Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvainia, USA; Aged 65-9-3.9 

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. [S114] Gettysburg Compiler, Gettysburg, PA, 20 Oct. 1851. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Compiler.
  5. [S122] Final Account by John B. Galbraith, administrator of the estate of Margaret Galbraith. Papers filed 14 April, 1858, Gettysburg, Pa.
  6. [S119] Adams County, Pennsylvania Deed Book: Book W, page 126, 04 April 1863., Adams County Clerk, n.p.. Hereinafter cited as Adams County PA Deed Book.
  7. [S122] Will of John B. Galbraith. Papers filed 03 Jan 1882, Gettysburg, Pa.
  8. [S115] Gettysburg Sentinel, Gettysburg, PA, 11 Jan 1882. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Sentinel.
  9. [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.

John Calvin Galbreath1,2

#4926, (17 May 1859 - 31 March 1931)
Last EditedJan 15, 2006
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*Benjamin Galbreath1 b. 21 Jul 1814, d. 31 May 1881
Mother*Mary Ann Reed1 b. 14 Feb 1824, d. 23 May 1896
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*17 May 1859 Pennsylvania, USA1,2 
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 18603 
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 18704 
Death*31 March 1931 2 

Citations

  1. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, Pa., Huntingdon County, Dubliln Township, p. 29.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1860.
  2. [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.
  3. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, Pa., Huntingdon County, Dubliln Township, Mount Union P.O., p. 22.
  4. [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.

John Elder Galbreath1

#4491
Last EditedJan 31, 2004
Father*Hugh Galbreath1
Name Variation Galbraith 
Note*21 February 1833 Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; listed in the will of Samuel Elder of this county 

Citations

  1. [S46] Rootsweb,, http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/westmoreland/wills/dewillabst.txt. Hereinafter cited as Rootsweb.

John Frank Galbreath1

#4617, (1864 - )
Last EditedMar 14, 2004
Relationship3rd cousin 2 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*Robert Galbreath1 b. 1836
Mother*Sarah Frances Myers1 b. 23 Jan 1835, d. bt 1870 - 1880
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1864 1 
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 18702 
Census22 June 1880 Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; "Robt. Galbraith", white, male, age 43, head of family #331, widowed, born TN, father born PA, mother TN. Living with him:
Mary L. Galbraith, sister, age 53, single, keeping house, born TN, father born PA, mother TN.
Edith I. Jackson, sister, age 36, widowed, at home, born TN, father born PA, mother TN.
Rosa L. Jackson, age 10, niece, at home, born TN, father born OH, mother born TN.
Willie F. Jackson, age 6, nephew, at home, born TN, father born OH, mother born TN.
Wm. A. Galbraith, age 18, son, single, at home, born TN, parents born TN.
John F. Galbraith, age 14, son, single, at home, born TN, parents born TN.
Wiley Lamb, black, male, age 50, servant, single, born TN, parents born TN.; Principal=Robert Galbreath, Principal=TN Bedford Co Census 18803 

Citations

  1. [S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, Volume 2 (Smyrna, TN: 1991), p. 41.. Hereinafter cited as My Findings.
  2. [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.
  3. [S10] U.S. Census 1880, www.ancestry.com, TN., Shelbyville, 7th Civil District, p. 36.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1880.

John G. Galbreath1

#4586, (1872 - 1956)
Last EditedFeb 21, 2004
Father*Archibald Galbreath1 b. 1823, d. 1891
Mother*Caroline (?)1 b. 1832, d. 1914
Name Variation Galbraith 
Marriage* Principal=Maude Dick1 
Birth*1872 Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA1 
Burial*1956 Union Church Cemetery, Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Gravestone states: John G. Galbraith, 1872-19561 
Death*1956 USA1 

Citations

  1. [S46] Rootsweb,, Records for Union Church Cemetery, West Fairfield, Fairfield Township, Westmoreland Co., PA. Hereinafter cited as Rootsweb.

John H. Galbreath1

#3837
Last EditedApr 20, 2003
Name Variation Galbraith 
Marriage*29 December 1842 Davidson County, Tennessee, USA; Married by John Bowers.; Principal=Martha Draper1 

Citations

  1. [S102] Silas Lucas, compiler, 35,000 Tennessee Marriage Records and Bonds 1783-1870 (Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1981), Vol. 2, p.2. Hereinafter cited as Tennessee Marriage Records and Bonds.

John H. Galbreath1

#4599, (September 1828 - 23 January 1835)
Last EditedMar 13, 2004
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*William Galbreath1 b. 15 Nov 1795, d. 13 Apr 1879
Mother*Mary B. Evans1 b. 1808, d. 17 Sep 1869
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*September 1828 Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, USA1 
Death*23 January 1835 Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; of cholera; Witness=Mary B. Evans, Witness=William Galbreath1 
Burial*January 1835 Old Shelbyville City Cemetery, Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, USA1 

Citations

  1. [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.

John J. Galbreath1

#3666
Last EditedMar 15, 2003
Name Variation Galbraith 
Marriage* Principal=Elizabeth Haverstick1 

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 March 1999 Lancaster County Surname Queries.. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.

John Galbreath Jr.1

#4142
Last EditedApr 25, 2004
Name Variation Galbraith Jr. 
Tax List*1771 Menallen Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; as single and no land but of age, taxed at 0-0-6.1 
Tax List1772 Menallen Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; John Gilbreth, valuation £ per head, tax £0.6.02 
Tax List1795 Menallen Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; John Galbraith, tax £0.7.6 per head tax3 

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."
  2. [S137] Edith Beard Cannon, Genealogical Reports for the Historical Sociey of York County [Pennsylvania], 1946) p. 107. Her source: York County, PA, Tax Lists, transcript in the Historical Society of York County.. Hereinafter cited as Genealogical Reports for the Historical Sociey of York County.
  3. [S147] York County Historical Trust Records, 1795 Tax Records.

John Luther Galbreath1

#4945, (3 June 1856 - circa 1930)
Last EditedJan 9, 2006
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*William Walter Galbreath1 b. 23 Feb 1819, d. 22 Nov 1891
Mother*Cynthia Ann Heller1 b. 1820, d. 1900
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*3 June 1856 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Census26 August 1870 Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Walter Galbraith", white, male, age 53, head of Family #174, farmer, personal estate $275, born PA. Living with him:
Cintha A., age 44, female, keeping house, born PA.
John L., age 12, works on farm, attended school, born PA.
Graft W., age 7, attended school, born PA.
Sarah E., age 5, born PA.
Mary E., age 4, born PA.
Robert E., age 5 months, born PA.
Living close to his nieces, Amelia J. Montague and Rebecca Galbraith.; Principal=William Walter Galbreath, Principal=PA Huntingdon Co Census 18702 
Land* New Granada, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA; John owned town property here.3 
Death*circa 1930 Pennsylvania, USA3 

Citations

  1. [S44] Email Message, from John Galbraith (e-mail address). He received information from Charles Galbraith (e-mail address) whose mother, Alberta Shults, kept personal records for the family.
  2. [S9] U.S. Census 1870, www.ancestry.com, Pa., Huntingdon County, Cromwell Township, page 26-2.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1870.
  3. [S44] Email Message, from John Galbraith (e-mail address) to Pat Balkcom, 30 Dec 2005.

John McIlvain Galbreath1,2

#3965, (10 August 1823 - 25 December 1906)
Last EditedJan 29, 2006
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*Robert Galbreath b. 12 Jan 1794, d. 1 Sep 1880; In the obituary for Narcissa Galbreath, it states that John M. Galbraith of Fayettesville is her only living sibling.3
Mother*Rebecca McIlvain b. 14 May 1794, d. 17 Nov 1846
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*10 August 1823 Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA1,4 
(Witness) Death27 August 1849 Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Hugh Galbreath5 
Marriage*25 October 1849 Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Mary Ann Scott6 
Census*4 October 1850 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "John Galbreath", age 26, male, born PA. Living with Margret Galbreath, age 26, and Margaret M. Scott, age 24.; Principal=PA Adams County Census 1850, Resident=Mary Ann Scott, Resident=Margaret M. Scott7 
Cen-Enum4 October 1850 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Margret Galbreath", age 26, female, born PA. Living with John Galbreath and Margaret M. Scott.; Principal=Mary Ann Scott, Principal=PA Adams County Census 18507 
Cen-Enum4 October 1850 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Margaret M. Scott", female, age 24, born PA. Living with John and Margret Galbreath.; Principal=Margaret M. Scott, Principal=PA Adams County Census 18507 
Census*30 July 1860 Guilford, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Jno. M. Gibreath", age 35, male, head of household #852, farmer, real estate $3300, personal estate $4000, born PA. Living with him:
"Mary Gibreath", age 35, female, born PA.
"William Gibreath", age 2, born PA.
"Margt. Scott", age 45, servant, born PA.
"Samuel Stearey", age 11, male, born PA.; Principal=PA Franklin Co Census 1860, Resident=Mary Ann Scott, Resident=William R. Galbreath, Resident=Margaret M. Scott8 
(Witness) Death14 April 1865 Pennsylvania, USA; Obituary states:
Maggie Scott Galbraith of John and Mary A. Died 14 Aug 1865, aged 4 months.; Principal=Maggie Scott Galbreath9 
Census*12 August 1870 Guilford, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA; "John Galbreth", age 51, male, head of household #310, farmer, real estate $6000, personal estate $1000, born PA, male citizen over 21. Living with him:
"Mary Galbreth", age 47, female, keeping house, born PA.
"William R. Galbreth", age 13, at home, attended school, born PA.
"Flora Galbreth", age 7, at home, born PA.
"Margaret Scott", age 60, boarding, born PA.
"Samuel Stearey", age 11, male, born PA.; Principal=PA Franklin Co Census 1870, Resident=Margaret M. Scott, Resident=Mary Ann Scott, Resident=William R. Galbreath, Resident=Flora E. Galbreath10 
Census*5 June 1880 Guilford, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA; "John Galbraeth", age 56, male, father, head of household #2, farmer, married, born PA, parents born PA. Living with him:
"Mary Galbraeth", age 56, female, mother, keeping house, born PA, parents born PA.
"William R. Galbreath", age 22, son, farm labor, attended school, born PA, parents born PA.
"Flora E. Galbreath", age 18, daughter, attended school, born PA, parents born PA.
"Margaret M. Scott", age 70, sister-in-law, born PA, parents born PA.; Principal=PA Franklin Co Census 1880, Resident=Mary Ann Scott, Resident=William R. Galbreath, Resident=Flora E. Galbreath, Resident=Margaret M. Scott11 
Residence16 March 1889 Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA12 
(Witness) Death16 March 1889 Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA; Date on gravestone. Obituary states:
Mrs. Mary Ann Galbraith, wife of John M. Galbratih of Franklin County died 14 March 1889, age 65y, 7m.; Principal=Mary Ann Scott12 
Census14 June 1900 Guilford, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Gilbreith, William", head of HH #163, born Jul 1857, age 42, widow, born PA, parents born PA, farmer, can read and rent. Living with him:
Minnie B., daughter, born Feb. 1887, age 13, single, born PA, parents born PA, attended school, can read and write.
Mary E., daughter, born Feb. 1896, age 4, born PA, parents born PA.
John M., father, born Aug. 1823, age 76, widow, born PA, parents born PA, farmer, can read and write.
McQuigley, Cortland, servant, born April 1854, age 46, single, born PA, parents born PA.; Principal=William R. Galbreath, Principal=PA Franklin Co Census 19004 
ResidenceJuly 1905 Fayetteville, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA; Newspaper article states: ""Miss Narcissa I. Galbraith died last month at Lewistown, Pa., aged 74 years, 3 months, and 27 days and buried at same place. She was a native of Cashtown, and kept house for her father, Robert Galbreath, until 1880, when she went to Lewistown, making her home with her sister, Mrs. George Eyster, who died 10 years ago. She leaves one brother, John M. Galbraith, of near Fayetteville, Franklin County, Pa."3 
Death*25 December 1906 Guilford Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA1 
Obituary2 January 1907 "John M. Galbraith died at the home of his son William in Guilford Township, in Franklin County on Christmas Day, aged 83 years, 4 months, and 15 days. He was born in Adams County but lived 50 years in Franklin County. He leaves beside the son, one daughter, Mrs. Edward Oyler of the same township."13 

Family

Mary Ann Scott b. 19 Aug 1823, d. 16 Mar 1889
Marriage*25 October 1849 Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Mary Ann Scott6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S114] Gettysburg Compiler, Gettysburg, PA, 2 Jan 1907. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Compiler.
  2. [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.
  3. [S114] Gettysburg Compiler, 5 July 1905.
  4. [S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, PA, Franklin County, Guilford Township, sheet 9.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1900.
  5. [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.
  6. [S114] Gettysburg Compiler, 29 Oct. 1849.
  7. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Franklin Township, p.177 Image #35 at www.Ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.
  8. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, PA, Franklin County, Guilford Township, p. 125.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1860.
  9. [S115] Gettysburg Sentinel, Gettysburg, PA, 29 Aug 1865. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Sentinel.
  10. [S9] U.S. Census 1870, www.ancestry.com, PA, Franklin County, Guilford Township, Quincy P.O., p. 42.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1870.
  11. [S10] U.S. Census 1880, www.ancestry.com, PA, Franklin County, Guilford Township, Fayetteville election district, p. 1.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1880.
  12. [S115] Gettysburg Sentinel, 2 April 1889.
  13. [S114] Gettysburg Compiler, 02 January 1907.
  14. [S10] U.S. Census 1880, www.ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Guilford Fayetteville District, ED #96, p. 182A.