Ancestors of the Franks and Carder Families of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas

John S. Galbreath¹

#4630

Last Edited

May 5, 2004

Relationship

1st cousin 5 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks

Charts

Descendants of John and Catherine Galbreath

Father*

William Galbreath¹ d. 1803

Mother*

Catherine Galbreath¹

Name Variation

Galbraith

Will

10 June 1802

Sumner County, Tennessee, USA; The will stated: "First I give to my Daughter Ann Weems one Cow to the value of Ten dollars - also I give and bequeath to my dear wife and four sons, Andrew, John, William, and Robert and my daughter Catharine all my land and moveable estate be equally divided, what Andrew received since he was married to be counted into his part, and at my wife's decease her part to be equally divided among my six children And I make and ordain my wife Executrix and my son John Executor...
Wm. Galbreath (seal)
Nimrod Browning and John Stertison (illegible, but expected to be Stevenson).
Note: Although Catherine is not stated to be his wife, a deed in 1818, Sumner County, states that "Catherine Galbraith, Executrix to the will of William Galbraith Deceased..." The same children are stated in the deed as in the will, except for John who has died.; Principal=William Galbreath^2,3

Marriage*

19 September 1810

Sumner County, Tennessee, USA; Principal=Susanna Ferrell⁴

Marriage*

23 February 1825

Sumner County, Tennessee, USA; Bondsman was Elisha Hatchett.; Principal=Mary Hatchett⁴

Citations

[S140] William Gilbreath, Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) County Pennsylvania (January 2004): p. 14, source Sumner County, TN wills, p.45, no.9.. Hereinafter cited as "Early Galbreaths of Adams Co PA."
[S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, Volume 2 (Smyrna, TN: 1991), p. 42.. Hereinafter cited as My Findings.
[S140] William Gilbreath, "Early Galbreaths of Adams Co PA", p. 14, source was the Sumner County TN Will Book, vol. 1, p. 69.
[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 Sharrah Galbreath¹

#4044, (September 1894 - 12 November 1940)

Last Edited

Jan 14, 2006

Father*

Joseph T. Galbreath¹ b. Aug 1869, d. 18 Apr 1943

Mother*

Anna Rebecca Sharrah¹ b. 7 Nov 1869, d. 1 Apr 1937

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

September 1894

Cumberland Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^2,3

Occupation*

between 1925 and 1940

Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; For the last seven years of his life, John was a livestock dealer and farm on the Meadow Valley Farm on Biglersville Road. Before coming to Adams County, he was a window caulker in Philadelphia for five years, and before that he was in the garage business in Cleveland, Ohio.²

Land*

14 December 1938

Cumberland Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "A tract of land situate along the Gettysburg-Carlisle Highway in Cumberland Township, Adams County, Pa. containing 192 acres and 22 perches, more or less, improved with a frame house, frame barn and other out-buildings, adjoining lands of Leo Riley, Melvin Coleman, Meadow Valley Farm and others. It being the same wihich the New York Joint Stock Land Bank of Rochester, NY, by it's deed dated December 14, 1938, recorded in Deed Book #150 at page 442, sold and conveyed to John S. Galbraith, decedent above mentioned. Valued at $3500."⁴

Will*

7 October 1940

Cumberland Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; John S. Galbraith left all of his estate to Dorothy M. Deardorff of Biglerville, Pa. He owed $100 to his brother, Harold. (I have copy of will).⁵

Death*

12 November 1940

Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Witness=Joseph T. Galbreath²

Burial*

15 November 1940

Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA²

Citations

[S114] Gettysburg Compiler, Gettysburg, PA, 16 Nov 1940. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Compiler.
[S123] Star and Sentinel, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 16 Nov 1940. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Star and Sentinel.
[S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Cumberland Township, Sheet #4.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1900.
[S122] Inventory of Property of John S. Galbraith, Adams County, Pa. 19 Nov. 1940.
[S122] Last Will and Testament of John S. Galbraith, Adams County, Pa. 07 Oct 1940.

John Wesley Galbreath¹

#4688, (14 October 1784 - 1865)

Last Edited

May 9, 2004

Father*

Joseph Galbreath¹ b. c 1750, d. 4 Oct 1787

Mother*

Martha Grant¹ b. c 1755

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

14 October 1784

Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA¹

Death*

1865

Hudson Township, Bates County, Missouri, USA¹

Citations

[S25] Ancestry.com, by Audrey Gilbreath at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=akgilbreath&id=I0442. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

John William Galbreath^1,2

#4977, (17 September 1900 - )

Last Edited

Jan 9, 2006

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks

Charts

Descendants 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

Marriage*

Principal=Alberta Shults³

Birth*

17 September 1900

Pennsylvania, USA¹

Citations

[S25] Ancestry.com, from file of Jesse Davis, copied Jan. 2006.. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S28] U.S. Census 1910, www.ancestry.com, PA, Huntingdon County, Marklesburg Borough, p. 171.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1910.
[S44] Email Message, from John Galbraith (e-mail address) to Pat Balkcom, 30 Dec 2005.

Johnson Galbreath¹

#4552, (1835 - )

Last Edited

Feb 3, 2004

Father*

Andrew Galbreath¹ b. c 1808

Mother*

Margaret (?)¹ b. 1811

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

1835

Pennsylvania, USA¹

Cen-Enum*

12 November 1850

Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Johnson Gilbreath" in House 352, 15 year old white, male, born in PA, attended school. Living with his parents and 6 siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Witness=Andrew Galbreath¹

Citations

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

Joseph Galbreath¹

#3776, (1812 - February 1880)

Last Edited

Apr 18, 2003

Name Variation

Joseph Galbraith¹

Birth*

1812

Tennessee, USA¹

Death*

February 1880

Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA; Cause of death was cancer. Mortality schedule states he was a widower.¹

Citations

[S92] Tennessee Mortality Schedules - Extracts 1850, 1860, 1880 (Nashville, TN: Byron Sistler, 1984), p. 114.. Hereinafter cited as Tennessee Mortality Schedules.

Joseph Galbreath¹

#3801, (say 1792 - )

Last Edited

Apr 27, 2003

Father*

Robert Galbreath¹ b. b 1756, d. c 1831

Mother*

Elizabeth Walton

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

say 1792

Will

30 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 Galbreath²

Citations

[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.
[S94] Irene Webster, Guilford Co., NC Will Abstracts, p.113, Will of Robert Galbreath, Will Book B, File #0659.

Joseph Galbreath¹

#3839, (26 December 1786 - 15 September 1827)

Last Edited

Apr 20, 2003

Father*

John Galbraith² b. 1752, d. 1814

Mother*

Mary Martin² b. 1756

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

26 December 1786

Augusta County, Virginia, USA²

Marriage*

20 August 1811

Knox County, Tennessee, USA; Principal=Polly Fleming¹

Marriage*

27 April 1820

Knox County, Tennessee, USA; Married by R. H. King.; Principal=Betsy Love¹

Death*

15 September 1827

Cogs Hill, Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA²

Burial*

September 1827

Pleasant View Cemetery, Etowah, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA²

Citations

[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.
[S25] Ancestry.com, http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:a27366&id=I0418. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Joseph Galbreath¹

#4150

Last Edited

Mar 6, 2004

Name Variation

Galbraith

Tax List*

1772

Hamiltonban Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; Joseph Gilbreth, with valuation of 1£ per head, tax £0.6.0.²

Tax List

1783

Hamiltonban Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; with 5 inhabitants, 1 horned cow, valuation £2.10.0, tax £0.1.0.³

Tax List

1786

Hamiltonban Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; Joseph Galb raith with 2 horned cattle, a total property value of 8-10-0 and he was taxed at £0-0-11. The assessment was actually done in 1785 for the 1786 tax.⁴

Citations

[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."
[S137] Edith Beard Cannon, Genealogical Reports for the Historical Sociey of York County [Pennsylvania], 1946) p. 107.. Hereinafter cited as Genealogical Reports for the Historical Sociey of York County.
[S137] Edith Beard Cannon, Genealogical Reports for the Historical Sociey of York County, p. 108.
[S140] William Gilbreath, Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) County Pennsylvania (January 2004): p. 6. Hereinafter cited as "Early Galbreaths of Adams Co PA."

Joseph Galbreath¹

#4162, ( - before August 1807)

Last Edited

Dec 30, 2003

Note*

This may be the Joseph Galbreath of Hamiltonban Township. See note under marriage.

Note

There is a reference to Joseph in the Adams County Orphans Court Dockets A-275 (info from William Galbraith of Florida). I have not seen this.

Name Variation

Galbraith

Marriage*

The deed book states: "I, Mary Galbraith, widow and relict of Joseph Galbraith late of Buffalo Township Armstrong County, Pa, deceased, being a sister of Joseph Brown Late of Hamiltonban Township, Adams County...who died intestate...appoint James Dobbins Esq. of the Borough of Gettysburg my true and lawful attorney to recover from the administrators of the said Joseph Brown... Witnessed by John Galbreath and Robert Hall, Signed Mary Gilbreath. "; Principal=Mary Brown¹

Cen-Head*

1800

Buffalo Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Joseph Galbraith" with -
Males: 16-25: 1
26-44: 1
Females: 0-9: 1
16-25: 2; Resident=PA Armstrong Co Census 1800²

Tax List*

1807

Buffalo Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA; taxable, wheelwright

Death*

before August 1807

Buffalo Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA¹

Family

Mary Brown d. a 1807

Marriage*

Child

Joseph Galbreath³

Citations

[S119] Adams County, Pennsylvania Deed Book: Book C-553, 15 Aug. 1807., Adams County Clerk, n.p.. Hereinafter cited as Adams County PA Deed Book.
[S45] U.S. Census 1800, PA, Armstrong Co., Buffalo Township.
[S119] Adams County PA Deed Book: Book G-59, 24 March 1815.

Joseph Galbreath¹

#4164

Last Edited

Dec 28, 2003

Father*

Joseph Galbreath¹ d. b Aug 1807

Mother*

Mary Brown¹ d. a 1807

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

I am making the assumption that this is the son of Joseph and Mary, based on the deed statement by Elizabeth Brown Hall (sister of Mary).

Occupation*

24 March 1815

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA; Elizabeth Hall of Armstrong County appoints "my loving friend Joseph Gilbreath of same county as my attorney"... Elizabeth is stated to be the sister of Joseph Brown, the deed was signed in Westmoreland County.¹

Religion*

19 March 1844

Slate Lick and Union Church, Buffalo Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA²

Citations

[S119] Adams County, Pennsylvania Deed Book: Book G-59, 24 March 1815., Adams County Clerk, n.p.. Hereinafter cited as Adams County PA Deed Book.
[S129] Robert Walker Smith, History of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, Illinois: Waterman, Watkins and Co., 1883), Ch. 20. Hereinafter cited as History of Armstrong Co. PA.

Joseph Galbreath¹

#4353, (circa 1736 - circa 1795)

Last Edited

May 22, 2004

Father*

James Galbreath¹ b. 1715, d. 1770

Mother*

Rhoda (?)¹

Note*

From John of Ireland database: "I have serious doubts about the placement of the Joseph with his descendants as a child to James. I believe that the Joseph that went to NC lived in the NE part of Cumberland, while putative father James wasl iving/died in the SW portion. And Joseph names his first child Robert-so the Joseph of NC is expected to have been the child of a Robert. In fact could this Joseph be the one who died in Mechlenburg in 1787, since his eldest son was James? However, according to Jean a Joseph (as well as Robert, John and Wm--and all sons to James) was definitely brother to James #4 and is the one appearing in the Peters Twp record.¹

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

circa 1736

Marriage*

circa 1754

Peters Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Unknown (?)¹

Witness*

29 May 1759

Peters Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; to the will of John Harris proven²

Witness

14 August 1761

Peters Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Provided the marriage bond for John McCoy to Margaret McKinley.³

Death*

circa 1795

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA¹

Family

Unknown (?)

Marriage*

circa 1754

Peters Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Unknown (?)¹

Children

Robert Galbreath+¹ (1755 - c 1795)
John Galbreath+¹ ( - b 1795)
Joseph Galbreath+¹

Citations

[S96] Clan Galbraith Association, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.
[S46] Rootsweb,, Abstracts of PA Wills, Cumberland County, PA .. Hereinafter cited as Rootsweb.
[S112] Clan Galbraith Association, The Red Tower Journal: "Notes on Colonia Joseph Galbraiths" , Vol. XXIV, No. 3, March, 2003, p. 80.. Hereinafter cited as "The Red Tower Journal."

Joseph Galbreath¹

#4356

Last Edited

May 9, 2004

Father*

Joseph Galbreath¹ b. c 1736, d. c 1795

Mother*

Unknown (?)¹

Name Variation

Galbraith

Family

Children

Citations

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

Joseph Galbreath¹

#4365, (circa 1769 - 2 September 1826)

Last Edited

May 10, 2004

Father*

James Galbreath¹ b. c 1738, d. Dec 1802

Mother*

Martha McClellan¹ b. c 1739

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

circa 1769

Peters Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA¹

Death*

2 September 1826

Allegany Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA¹

Citations

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

Joseph Galbreath¹

#4404, (1808 - 1878)

Last Edited

Dec 26, 2003

Father*

Robert Galbreath¹ b. c 1774, d. 1826

Mother*

Mary White¹

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

1808

Winfield Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA; based on age of 70 at death¹

Note*

Had nine sons.¹

Death*

1878

Citations

[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.

Joseph Galbreath¹

#4413

Last Edited

Dec 28, 2003

Name Variation

Galbraith

Occupation*

1830

Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA; operated a tannery¹

Citations

[S129] Robert Walker Smith, History of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, Illinois: Waterman, Watkins and Co., 1883), Ch. 4. Hereinafter cited as History of Armstrong Co. PA.

Joseph Galbreath¹

#4486, (circa 1720 - between 1762 and 1765)

Last Edited

May 23, 2004

Father*

Robert Galbreath² b. s 1670, d. Oct 1738

Mother*

Sarah (?)²

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

circa 1720

Marriage*

Principal=Lettice (?)¹

Military*

1758

USA; served as commissary to Colonel George Washington³

Death*

between 1762 and 1765

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA¹

Will*

13 October 1762

Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; In the name of God Amen. I Joseph Galbraith Late of the Town of Carlisle in the County of Cumberland & Province of Pennsylvania Being is Sound mind & Memory but Calling to mind that it is appointed for all men Once to Die, Do therefore make & ordain This my Last will & Testament.

Imprimis I Recommend my Soul to almighty God who gave it and my Body to be duintly Buried in a Christian Manner.

Item I Desire all my Just Debts do be Duly paid. After which I Give & Bequest unto my Dearly and well Beloved Wife Lettice Galbraith all my Estate Real & personal Making and appointing my Trusty friend Joseph Bell of the City of Philadelphia my Executor and my said Wife Lettice Galbraith to be Executrix Jointly & Severally to this my last will & Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this Thirteenth Day of October in the Year of our Lord One thousand Seven hundred & sixty two. [signed] Joseph Galbraith

Witnesses were Robert Moore, John Stephens and Andrew Galbreath (note spelling) were witnesses.

^4,3

Probate*

25 June 1765

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA¹

Citations

[S25] Ancestry.com, Taken from Philadelphia County Wills, 1682-1819 published by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in 1900.

. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S96] Clan Galbraith Association, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.
[S96] Clan Galbraith Association,, Listing of Wills by Simon Parker in the Members Only Area.
[S25] Ancestry.com, Taken from Philadelphia County Wills, 1682-1819 published by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in 1900. Transcribed by WPG from original Philadelphia Will Book N:306 will # 168.

Joseph Galbreath¹

#4501, (before 1774 - )

Last Edited

Jan 31, 2004

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

before 1774

Citations

[S60] Census, U.S. of 1790, Westmoreland County, PA, North Huntingdon Township, p. 264.

Joseph Galbreath¹

#4502, (before 1774 - )

Last Edited

Jan 31, 2004

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

before 1774

Cen-Head*

1790

North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Joseph Killbreath", with 1 male over 16, 1 under, and 1 female.; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1790

Citations

[S60] Census, U.S. of 1790, Westmoreland County, PA, North Huntingdon Township, p. 264.

Joseph Galbreath¹

#4503, (between 1755 and 1774 - )

Last Edited

Jan 31, 2004

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

between 1755 and 1774

Cen-Head*

1800

Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Joseph Gallbraith" with 2 males under 9, 1 male 26-44, 1 female under 9, i female 26-45. Unable to tell who lives next to one another as the listing was alphabetical.; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1800¹

Citations

[S60] Census, U.S. of 1790, Westmoreland County, PA, Donegal Township, p. 1041.

Joseph Galbreath¹

#4516, (between 1811 and 1820 - )

Last Edited

Feb 1, 2004

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

between 1811 and 1820

Cen-Head*

1840

Loyalhannah Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Joseph Galbreath" with 1 male 20-29 and 1 female 15-19.; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1840¹

Citations

[S13] U.S. Census 1840, PA, Westmoreland Co., Loyalhannah Township, p. 309.

Joseph Galbreath¹

#4546, (1844 - )

Last Edited

Feb 3, 2004

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks

Charts

Descendants of John and Catherine Galbreath

Father*

William Galbreath¹ b. 1797

Mother*

Martha (?)¹ b. 1800

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

1844

Pennsylvania, USA¹

Cen-Enum*

4 September 1850

Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Joseph Gilbreath", a 6 yr. old white, male, attended school. Living with his parents and 6 siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Witness=William Galbreath¹

Citations

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

Joseph Galbreath¹

#4591, (say 1755 - )

Last Edited

Feb 22, 2004

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

say 1755

Marriage*

Principal=Rebecca Miller¹

Note*

11 October 1775

Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; In the administration of her father, Robert Miller's will, it states that Rebecca is married to Joseph Galbraith. The will also named Robert Galbraith as administrator of the will - could this be Joseph's brother or father? There is some evidence that Joseph and Rebecca moved to Louisville, KY.; Principal=Rebecca Miller¹

Citations

[S145] Jean Harriger, "Jean Harriger Research Papers", Clan Galbraith CD No. 9 : File - Westmoreland County,PA. Her source is the administration of the will of Robert Miller of Huntingdon Township, 11 Oct. 1775.. Hereinafter cited as "Jean Harriger."

Joseph Galbreath¹

#4683, (circa 1750 - 4 October 1787)

Last Edited

May 31, 2004

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

circa 1750

Marriage*

Principal=Martha Grant²

Death*

4 October 1787

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA³

Probate*

22 October 1787

Letters of Administration for his Estate. NC State Archives, Mecklenburg Estate Papers (loose) #CR065.508, Box 91, Galbreath 1787 File. Husband of Martha, father of James, Hugh (next will), John and Margaret.

Jo Galbreath Adm. Bond Oct 1787

Know all Men by these presents that we Martha Galbraith, James Neil, Robt Crocket & Wm McKenley are Held and firmly bound unto his Excellency The Governor for the time being in the full Sum of Two Hundred Pounds the payment of which we Bind Ourselves our Heirs & these presents In Witness whereof we have set Our hands and Seals this 4th Monday of October 1787.

The Condition of the Above Obligation is Such that Whereas the Above Bound Martha Galbraith and James Neil - - - - - -hath Administered on the Estate of Joseph Galbraith Deceased now if the Above Bound Martha Galbraith and James Neil - - - - Shall well and truly Administer on the Goods and Chattels Rights and Credits of the Above Deceased and faithfully perform all things as therein agreeable to Law that then the Above Obligation to be Void. Otherwise to remain in full force.

Signed Sealed and Delvd in the presence of Sam Martin, clerk

X (her mark) Martha Galbrath James Neal Robert Crocket William McKinley

Mecklenburg Court Session Order on Tuesday 23rd of October 1787, NC State Archives, Mecklenburg Estate Papers (loose) #CR065.508, Galbreath ibid.

Ordered that Letters of Administration of the Estate of Joseph Galbreath Deceased issue to Martha Galbreath & James Neal, Admx & Administrator, Who came into Court and Qualified and entered into bond with Robert Crocket & William McKinley ---bond----£200-0.0

AND Mecklenburg Court Jan’y Session 1788. Was returned an Inventory of Amount of Sales of the Estate of Joseph Gilbreath Dec’d by James Neal Adm: Amt’g to £134-2-7 A true Copy from the Records. Isaac Alexander.

⁴

Family

Martha Grant b. c 1755

Children

James Galbreath² (1776 - 5 Feb 1855)
Hugh Galbreath² (1777 - 6 Jun 1860)
Margaret Galbreath² (10 Jul 1782 - 25 Jan 1852)
John Wesley Galbreath² (14 Oct 1784 - 1865)

Citations

[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."
[S25] Ancestry.com, by Audrey Gilbreath at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=akgilbreath&id=I0442. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S112] "The Red Tower Journal", "Notes on Colonial Joseph Galbraiths" , Vol. XXIV, No. 3, March, 2003, p. 79.
[S96] Clan Galbraith Association, Listing of Wills by Simon Parker in the Members Only Area.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.

Joseph Galbreath¹

#4694, ( - 1795)

Last Edited

May 23, 2004

Name Variation

Galbraith

Death*

1795

Pennsylvania, USA¹

Will*

15 February 1795

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; I Joseph Galbraith dealer and Chapman now of the City of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania being of Sound Memory and Mind but very ill in heath fo make this my last Will and Testament revoking and annulling all former Wills and Testaments by me made

Imprimis I request my well beloved friend Andrew Tybout to be Executor to this will and likewise Will and bequeath to the said Andrew Tybout of the City and State aforesaid all my whole Estate of Effects and Chattles leaving with him a list of my debts which he will discharge as far as the Effects will pay and whatever may remain Over I request my said Executor as an Expression of Gratitude for his friendship to me.

Given under my hand and Seal this Fifteenth day of February One Thousand Seven hundred and Ninety five. Joseph Galbreath

Signed and Sealed and delivered in the presence of Davis James Young Robt Cozier

Two of the Witnesses Sworn the 3rd day of September 1795 and the Exor Sworn the 28th day of Sept 1795 before xx Wampole, Reg.

¹

Probate*

3 September 1795

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA¹

Citations

[S96] Clan Galbraith Association, Listing of Wills by Simon Parker in the Members Only Area. Philadelphia Will Book X:325 (Transcribed from original by WPG, housed at the Philadelphia Archives, WPG)
. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.

Joseph Galbreath¹

#4740, (5 March 1789 - )

Last Edited

Jun 8, 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*

5 March 1789

Marriage*

30 December 1810

Principal=Mottlenia Sparks¹

Citations

[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.

Joseph B. Galbreath

#3842, (say 1800 - )

Last Edited

Apr 20, 2003

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

say 1800

Marriage*

14 March 1820

Knox County, Tennessee, USA; Married by R. Houston.; Principal=Abigail Stricklin¹

Citations

[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.

Joseph T. Galbreath¹

#4042, (August 1869 - 18 April 1943)

Last Edited

Jan 14, 2006

Father*

John H. Galbraith³ b. c 1846, d. bt 1900 - 1903

Mother*

Agnes E. Carbaugh² b. c 1847, d. 5 Oct 1905

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

August 1869

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^1,4,5

Residence*

7 April 1892

Dickinson, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^6,7

Marriage*

7 April 1892

Arendtsville Lutheran Church, Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Newspaper Article stated:
Joseph Galbraith of Cumberland Co. and Annie Sharrah of Franklin Township married 07 April 1892.; Principal=Anna Rebecca Sharrah^6,8

Land*

1923

Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; in a deed from William Sharrah, trustees. (Information from Surname cards at Adams County Historical Society).

(Witness) Death

1 April 1937

Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Obit. states:
"Mrs. Anna Rebecca Galbraith, 67, wife of Joseph T. Galbraith, died at her home, 33 West Middle Street, Thursday at 3:45 o'clock from a complication of diseases. She had been in ill health for several years and was bedfast the last four weeks. The deceased was born in Franklin township, a daughter of the late John A. and Eliza A. (Shultz) Sharrah. She lived in Gettysburg the last 33 years and was a member of the Presbyterian church and the Pocahontas lodge. In additon to her husband she is survived by nine children: Mrs. T. Roy Enoch, John S., Lloyd C., and Mrs. Mary Trout, all of Gettysburg, Mrs. Daniel A. Strum, Jefferson City, Missouri; Margaret L. at home; Harold T., Bedford; Mrs. Harold Crowell, Gettysburg, Lorene A., at home; 16 granchildren and seven brothers and sisters, Jacob H., George W., Mary J., Oliver D., and emory L. Sharrah, all of Franklin township and Jennie L. Sharrah and Mrs. George Hampton, Gettysburg. Funeral sevices Slunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the H. B. Bender and son funeral home, with the deceased's pastor, the Rev. Frederick B. Crane, officiating. Private internment in Evergreen cemetery."; Principal=Anna Rebecca Sharrah⁹

(Witness) Death

12 November 1940

Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=John Sharrah Galbreath¹⁰

Death*

18 April 1943

Obituary stated: "Joseph T. Galbraith, 73, of Gettysurg, a battlefield guide here for a number of years, died Sunday at 4:30 pm at a Harrisburg hospital. He was born in Cumberland county, a son of the late John H. and Agnes E. Carbaugh Galbraith and was a farmer most of his life. He lived in Adams county for 40 years.
The wife of the deceased, the former Anna r. Sharrah died in 1938.
He is survived by the following children: Mrs. T. Roy Enoch, Gettysburg, Lloyd C. Galbraith, Gettysburg; Mrs. Mary G. Trout, Gettysburg; Mrs. Dan Sturm, Chicago;, Miss Margaret, at home; Harold T., Greensburg;, mrs. Harold Cromwell, Gettysburg and Mrs. Eugene Wilson, Lancaste, 16 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Three brothers and a sister also survive. They are Andrew J. Galbraith, Carlisle, Clayton Galbraith, Dixon; Mrs. Edwin Wood, Bowmansdale; and Warren Galbraith, Cumberland County.
Funeral from Benders funeral home Wednesday at 2pm with Dr. Harvery D. Hoover and the Rev. Eliza Myers officiating. Internment in Evergreen cemetery."¹

Burial*

21 April 1943

Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA¹¹

Family

Anna Rebecca Sharrah b. 7 Nov 1869, d. 1 Apr 1937

Marriage*

7 April 1892

Children

Leilah E. Galbreath¹² (Jun 1893 - )
John Sharrah Galbreath¹³ (Sep 1894 - 12 Nov 1940)
Mary E. Galbreath¹⁰ (Sep 1897 - )
Mable A. Galbreath¹⁰ (c 1901 - )
Sarah C. Galbreath¹⁰ (c 1908 - )
Loraine A. Galbreath¹⁰ (c 1913 - )

Citations

[S114] Gettysburg Compiler, Gettysburg, PA, 01 May 1943. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Compiler.
[S114] Gettysburg Compiler, 11 Oct. 1905.
[S10] U.S. Census 1880, www.ancestry.com, PA, Cumberland County, Dickinson Township, p.20.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1880.
[S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Cumberland Township, Sheet #4.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1900.
[S115] Gettysburg Sentinel, Gettysburg, PA, 1 May 1943.. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Sentinel.
[S115] Gettysburg Sentinel, 12 april 1892.
[S137] Edith Beard Cannon, Genealogical Reports for the Historical Sociey of York County [Pennsylvania], 1946) p. 101. Hereinafter cited as Genealogical Reports for the Historical Sociey of York County.
[S137] Edith Beard Cannon, Genealogical Reports for the Historical Sociey of York County, p. 101. Her source the register of Arendtsville Lutheran Church.
[S114] Gettysburg Compiler, 3 April 1937.
[S123] Star and Sentinel, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 16 Nov 1940. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Star and Sentinel.
[S114] Gettysburg Compiler, 1 May 1943.
[S114] Gettysburg Compiler, 7 May 1921.
[S114] Gettysburg Compiler, 16 Nov 1940.

Josiah Galbreath¹

#4113, (say 1760 - )

Last Edited

Dec 14, 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 1760

Note*

circa 1807

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; From Bells' History of Northumberland County PA: Eighth.- Your committee also report, that it appears that prior to the 17th of November, 1807, he entered into an agreement with the then prothonotary and other officers of the court of common pleas of Northumberland county and with George Langs to purchase at sheriff's sale a tract of land called Limestone Lick, the property of Josiah Galbraith, levied upon by an execution issued out of the said court; and that the said tract was accordingly purchased on the day last mentioned by the said George Langs for their joint benefit, part of which tract is now held by the said Thomas Cooper under that sale. This conduct your committee do not assert to be a violation of any positive statute; but they do consider, that if the president of a court be suffered to make himself interested in a matter depending before him, he must either deprive the public of those services which he is bound to render, or adjudicate in his own cause, and the danger to the pure and impartial administration of justice is immediate and alarming. Josiah Galbraith, merchant, Front street, was from Lancaster county. He was small of stature, and a gentleman of intelligence. Important business interests were developed at Milton at an early period in its history. Four merchants at this place advertised in the Northumberland Gazette in 1794, viz.: John Teitsworth, Robert Taggart, John Dickson, and Jared & Charles Irwin, while James Black, William Fullerton, George Calhoon, and Samuel Hepburn were also engaged in merchandising prior to 1800. Black's establishment occupied the site of J. B. Smith & Company's store on the east side of Water street above Broadway. During the fifteen years immediately following the opening of the first store no less than thirteen merchants were engaged in business at Milton. Arthur McGowan's establishment, a small frame building on the river bank below the Front street bridge over Limestone run, was the first in that part of the town, James Moodie had a store on the east side of Front street above the bridge on the lot immediately below that occupied by the Methodist church. It was here that Charles and Thomas Comly conducted business many years as successors to Moodie. The store of Burns & McCann and that of George Calhoon and Isaac Cowden were also on Front street, the former in a small yellow frame house. The next was that of Teitsworth & Taggart, previously mentioned. The Sanderson brothers, Ezekiel, James, and William, occupied the present site of the Milton National Bank as their place of business. William and Thomas Pollock had a store on the west side of Front street above Broadway and nearly opposite the establishment of James Black, while the store of Jacob Seydell was situated still farther up Water street. There were four other stores on Front street, owned respectively by JosiahGalbraith, Alexander McEwen, Mrs. Edith Hepburn, and Mrs. Lamperly. In 1794 there were three taverns at Milton. That of Daniel P. Faulkner was a log house on Broadway, subsequently owned by Dr. D. Waldron for some years and destroyed by fire in May, 1876.²

Death*

Iowa, USA¹

Family

Children

Bertram Galbreath² (1808 - 26 Sep 1862)
Josiah Galbreath² (26 Dec 1811 - )

Citations

[S113] B. F. Macpherson, Backgrounds of Adams County (Gettysburg, PA: Gettysburg Newspaper, 1938), No. 91, May 27, 1939.. Hereinafter cited as Backgrounds of Adams Co.
[S96] Clan Galbraith Association, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.

Josiah Galbreath¹

#4332, (26 December 1811 - )

Last Edited

Dec 14, 2003

Father*

Josiah Galbreath¹ b. s 1760

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

26 December 1811

Pennsylvania, USA¹

Citations

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