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

Margaret Galbreath¹

#4545, (1840 - )

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*

1840

Pennsylvania, USA¹

Cen-Enum*

4 September 1850

Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Margaret Gilbreath", a 10 yr. old white, female, attended school. Living with her parents and 6 siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Witness=William Galbreath¹

Citations

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

Margaret Galbreath¹

#4556, (1847 - )

Last Edited

Feb 3, 2004

Father*

Andrew Galbreath¹ b. c 1808

Mother*

Margaret (?)¹ b. 1811

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

1847

Pennsylvania, USA¹

Cen-Enum*

12 November 1850

Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Margaret Gilbreath" in House 352, 3 year old white, female, born in PA. Living with her parents and 6 siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Witness=Andrew Galbreath¹

Citations

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

Margaret Galbreath¹

#4687, (10 July 1782 - 25 January 1852)

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*

10 July 1782

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA¹

Death*

25 January 1852

Belleville, Illinois, 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.

Margaret Galbreath¹

#4727, (23 November 1770 - 25 July 1853)

Last Edited

May 31, 2004

Father*

Arthur Galbreath¹ b. 14 Jan 1728, d. 1818

Mother*

Mary Martin Sharp¹ b. 24 Sep 1747, d. Feb 1818

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

23 November 1770

Married Name

8 February 1788

Young¹

Marriage*

8 February 1788

Long Meadow, Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA; Principal=John Young¹

Death*

25 July 1853

Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA¹

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.

Martha Galbreath

#4060, (say 1795 - )

Last Edited

May 26, 2003

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

say 1795

Married Name

23 October 1817

Stitt

Marriage*

23 October 1817

Huntington County, Pennsylvania, USA; (Information from surnames cards at Adams County Historical Society); Principal=John Stitt

Martha Galbreath¹

#4295

Last Edited

Dec 5, 2003

Father*

Thomas Galbreath¹ b. c 1742, d. 1785

Mother*

Elizabeth (?)¹

Name Variation

Galbraith

Citations

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

Mary Galbreath¹

#3641, (9 February 1765 - after 1840)

Last Edited

Jan 21, 2006

Relationship

3rd great-grandaunt of Zela Naomi Franks

Charts

Descendants of John and Catherine Galbreath

Father*

William Galbreath¹ b. 6 Mar 1736, d. 1800

Mother*

Catherine (?)

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

9 February 1765

Pennsylvania, USA^2,3

Married Name

6 April 1791

Dixon¹

Marriage*

6 April 1791

Orange County, North Carolina, USA; Bondsman Benjamin Roney, witness was A. Benton. bond #000096376
; Principal=Robert Dixon^1,4

Will

4 January 1799

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

Test: M. Cunningham (signed) William Galbreath
Wm. Kirk
(executors qualified)

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

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

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

Wm. Kirk (signed) William Galbreath; Principal=William Galbreath⁵

Land

15 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 Galbreath^6,7

Residence*

15 November 1809

Orange County, North Carolina, 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...; Principal=Robert Dixon⁶

(Witness) Death

August 1811

Orange County, North Carolina, USA; Died intestate. An 1812 court record refers to him as deceased when it awards guardianship of "unsane" daughter, Nancy, to mother, Mary Galbreath Dixon.; Principal=Robert Dixon⁸

Land*

23 July 1814

Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; The deed states that Matthew Cunningham and Betsy, his wife, and Francis McAmy and his wife Catsey, Anne Huff, all of Bedford Co., TN to Mary Dickson (Dixon) of Orange Co., NC, land on Big Flat Creek. Catsey signed her name Catherine McAmy, Reg. 10 June 1817. (It is not clear from this source whether they were buying or selling land).; Principal=Francis McKamie, Witness=Catherine Galbreath, Witness=Elizabeth Galbreath, Witness=Matthew A. Cunningham, Witness=Ann Galbreath⁹

Married Name

between 1815 and 1817

Freeland¹⁰

Marriage*

between 1815 and 1817

They eventually separated.; Principal=John Freeland^11,8

Land

23 July 1816

Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; "Matthew Cunningham and Betsy, his wife, Francis McAmey and Catsy his wife, and Anne Huff, all of Bedford, and Mary Dickson of Orange County, North Carolina sold to John B. Cummins of Bedford land on big Flat Creek.
Recorded 10 June 1817."; Principal=Catherine Galbreath, Principal=Francis McKamie¹²

Residence*

23 July 1816

Orange County, North Carolina, USA¹²

Land*

16 September 1831

Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; Mary Dixon, alias Mary Freeland of Bedford sold to Samuel Stewart of Carroll County, Tennessee land (200 acres) in Bedford County on Big Flat Creek, willed to her by father William Galbreath. Borders Francis McKamie's heirs.; Witness=Francis McKamie¹³

Land

20 October 1834

Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; Samuel Stewart of Carroll County, Tennessee to Mary Dixon Freeland land in Bedford on waters of Big Flat Creek (same land he bought from her in 1831).¹⁴

Land

8 February 1837

Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; The four sisters, Ann, Catherine, Mary, and Elizabeth sold about 169 acres to Andrew Reed. Registered 30 Aug. 1838.; Principal=Ann Galbreath, Principal=Catherine Galbreath¹⁵

(Witness) Death

25 September 1838

Carroll County, Tennessee, USA; Principal=William Dixon¹⁶

Cen-Head*

1840

District #21, Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; "Mary Freeland" with 1 male 15-20, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 30-39, and 1 female 70-79.; Principal=TN Bedford Co Census 1840³

Death*

after 1840

Carroll County, Tennessee, USA⁸

Family

Robert Dixon d. Aug 1811

Marriage*

6 April 1791

Orange County, North Carolina, USA; Bondsman Benjamin Roney, witness was A. Benton. bond #000096376
; Principal=Robert Dixon^1,4

Children

James B. Dixon¹⁷ (Sep 1797 - 27 Dec 1862)
William Dixon+¹ (b 1799 - 25 Sep 1838)
Nancy Dixon¹⁷ ( - 1850)
Margaret Dixon¹⁷

Citations

[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.
[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.
[S13] U.S. Census 1840, TN, Bedford County, District 21, p. 78, Image #157 at www.ancestry.com.
[S106] Brent Holcombe, compiler, Marriages of Orange County, North Carolina 1779-1868 (Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1983), p. 88.. Hereinafter cited as Marriages of Orange Co.
[S122] Will of William Galbreath. Written 04 Jan 1799. Copy found at the North Carolina Archives.
[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.
[S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, page 39. Original source is Rutherford County Deed Book D, p. 283.
[S44] Email Message, from John Hancock (e-mail address), 22 March 2004.
[S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, page 207. Her source is Bedford County, TN Deed Book "G", p. 452.
[S140] William Gilbreath, Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) County Pennsylvania (January 2004): p. 12.. Hereinafter cited as "Early Galbreaths of Adams Co PA."
[S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, page 43.
[S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, page 36. Her source is Bedford County, TN Deed Book "G", p. 452.
[S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, p. 38. Original source - Bedford County Deeds Book BB, p. 392..
[S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, p. 38. Original source - Bedford County Deeds Book EE, p. 198.
[S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, p. 38. Original source - Bedford County Deeds Book HH, p. 149.
[S44] Email Message, from John Hancock (e-mail address), 27 March 2004.
[S44] Email Message, from John Hancock (e-mail address), 22 March 2004. His source is a court record in 1812 for guardianship.

Mary Galbreath¹

#3909

Last Edited

Apr 27, 2003

Relationship

1st cousin 5 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks

Charts

Descendants of John and Catherine Galbreath

Father*

John Galbreath¹ b. s 1735, d. b 1805

Mother*

Mary Ann (?)¹

Name Variation

Galbraith

Married Name

Campbell¹

Marriage*

Principal=(?) Campbell¹

Citations

[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."

Mary Galbreath¹

#3939, (between June 1762 and July 1762 - 8 May 1851)

Last Edited

Apr 11, 2004

Father*

John Galbreath¹ b. b 1740, d. Apr 1814

Mother*

Margaret Bell¹ b. b 1755, d. bt 1800 - 1810

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

between June 1762 and July 1762

Pennsylvania, USA; This date is based on age on gravestone.^2,1

Married Name

Gilliland³

Marriage*

23 June 1807

Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=William Gilliland Esq.^3,4

(Witness) Death

7 July 1831

Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Died on the 7th inst. (July 7, 1831) William Gilliland, Esq. in the 79th year of his age. His youthful ardor was identified by the spirit of 1776. He felt for his country's wrongs, and as a soldier of the Revolution, assisted in maintaining its rights, and securing its liberty and independence. He served as a Justice of the Peace and as a member of the State Legislature for many years and later acted as Associate Judge of the county. The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church."; Principal=William Gilliland Esq.⁵

Cen-Enum*

3 August 1850

Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Mary Gilliland", Head of Family #24, in same house as brother, William Galbreth, real estate valued at $1200, female, age 87, born PA.; Principal=PA Adams County Census 1850, Witness=William Galbreath²

Death*

8 May 1851

Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; This date is on the gravestone. Obit states: Mrs. Mary Gilliland of Butler Township, widow of William, sister of William Galbreath d. 8 May 1851 88 yrs.
⁶

Burial*

May 1851

Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA

Citations

[S112] Clan Galbraith Association, The Red Tower Journal: Vol. XXIV, Sept. 2002, p. 16. "Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) County Pennsylvania", by Willliam Galbreath.. Hereinafter cited as "The Red Tower Journal."
[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.
[S112] "The Red Tower Journal", Vol. XX (Sept. 1998), p. 11," Wills of John Galbraith and Mary Galbraith of Adams Co., PA" by Frances Williams.
[S113] B. F. Macpherson, Backgrounds of Adams County (Gettysburg, PA: Gettysburg Newspaper, 1938), No. 102, Aug. 12, 1939.. Hereinafter cited as Backgrounds of Adams Co.
[S113] B. F. Macpherson, Backgrounds of Adams Co., No. 102, Aug. 12, 1939. their source was newspaper obituary.
[S114] Gettysburg Compiler, Gettysburg, PA, 2 June 1851.. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Compiler.

Mary Galbreath¹

#3961, (8 April 1776 - 8 July 1845)

Last Edited

Jan 22, 2006

Relationship

1st cousin 5 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks

Charts

Descendants of John and Catherine Galbreath (#1)
Descendants of John and Catherine Galbreath (#2)

Father*

Robert Galbreath¹ b. 1736, d. 1 Jan 1810

Mother*

Isabella (?)¹ b. 1727, d. 5 Mar 1812

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

8 April 1776

York County, Pennsylvania, USA; Based on age at death of 69 yrs, 3 months, 0 days. However the Hanover Spectator obituary states she was 74y 4m.^2,3

Marriage*

Pennsylvania, USA; It appears that William and Mary were first cousins.; Principal=Major William G. Galbreath¹

(Witness) Death

21 September 1839

Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; Obit states: Major William Galbrath of Mt. Pleasant Twp. died 21 Sept. 1839. Cannon's book states he died on the 7th of Sept.; Principal=Major William G. Galbreath^1,4,5

Cen-Head*

1840

Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Mary Galbreath" with:
Males 20-29: 2
Females: 20-29: 1
30-39: 1
60-69:1; Principal=PA Adams Co. Census 1840⁶

Will*

12 May 1840

Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; In the name of God Amen I Mary Galbraeth widow of William Galbraeth late of Mount Pleasant Township Adams County and state of Pennsylvania being of sound mind and disposing memory God be praised for the same and knowing the uncertainty of the life and the certainty of death do hereby make my last will and testament and as it reflects the wordly estate wherewith God has blessed me in this life I dispose of the same in manner herein after named first and ____ I commend my soul to Almighty God who gave it and my body to the earth to be buried in a Christian like manner. First I order and direct that my Executor herein after named pay all my just debts and funeral expenses as soon as can be conveniently after my decease. I order my Executor to make sale of my plantation on which I reside within two years or sooner if a sufficient price can be gotten for the same. And the proceeds thereof I will and dispose in manner following To wit I will and bequeath the same to my children herein after named equally share and share alike except those whom I consider to have been already advanced by their late father William Galbreath (sic) to wit William Galbraeth and James Galbraeth and Elizabeth intermarried to Thomas Cooper in consideration of which I will and bequeath unto my sons Robert John Benjamin and Walter and unto my daughters Isabella and Kesiah the sum of One hundred and fifty dollars each in addition to their equal shares with William, James and Elizabeth herein before named. I also will and bequeath two beds and bedding unto Benjamin, Walter, Isabella and Kesiah and as respects the remainder of my household and kitchen furniture I will and bequeath the same unto my two daughters Isabella and Kesiah. And as regards any other articles of furniture or formal goods not named and of which I may die possessed of I direct the same to be sold. I also order my Executors to purchase Tomb stones for my late father and mother Robert and Isabella Galbraeth as also for my late husband William Galbraith and my daughter Mary Galbraeth to be put at the head and foot of their several graves the expense whereof to be defrayed out of my estate. In making of the fore going disposition of my estate I consider that I shall be in full of all claims which any of my children might set up for services rendered after their majority and that of any one should set up and prosecute such a claim or disturb the provisions of this will by attempting to set the same aside that such of them share or shares be forfeited and the same be divided to and amongst my other children herein named and who shall be satisfied share and share alike. Lastly I nominate and appoint my two beloved and trusty sons Robert Galbraeth and William Galbraeth Executors of this my last will and testament in Testimony whereof I herby set my hand and seal the twelfth day of May ano domino one thousand eight hundred and forty.
Signed: Mary Galbraith
Witness: Dave Sheffer and Thomas Youngman⁷

Death*

8 July 1845

near N. Oxford, Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Gettysburg Sentinel Obit states: Galbreath, Mrs. Mary relict of Major William of Straban Twp. Died 8 July 1845 of advanced age. The Hanover Spectator adds that she died near N. Oxford and was 74y 4m. Cannon's book states that she wa 69-3-0.^1,8,5

Burial*

8 July 1845

Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Gravestone states: (see picture)
In Memory of Mary Galbraith
Died July 8, 1845
Aged 69 years, 3 months

Buried beside her parents and husband.¹

Estate

3 June 1848

Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; The inventory of Mary's estate was taken by her sons and executors, Robert and Walter Galbreath. After debts were paid and land sold, the estate was worth $4947.49. Her land was sold to John Shultz for $4700. (I have scanned a copy of this inventory and attached it to TMG)⁹

Family

Major William G. Galbreath b. 7 May 1769, d. 21 Sep 1839

Marriage*

Pennsylvania, USA; It appears that William and Mary were first cousins.; Principal=Major William G. Galbreath¹

Children

Robert Galbreath+¹⁰ (12 Jan 1794 - 1 Sep 1880)
William Galbreath+² (15 Nov 1795 - 13 Apr 1879)
Captain James Washington Galbreath+² (20 Jul 1797 - 2 Mar 1863)
Elizabeth Galbreath+² (28 Nov 1798 - 14 Nov 1859)
Isabella Galbreath¹⁰ (4 Nov 1800 - 1 Oct 1864)
Mary Galbreath¹⁰ (5 Mar 1801 - 5 Feb 1836)
John Galbreath (bt 1804 - 1806 - )
Benjamin Galbreath+¹⁰ (21 Jul 1814 - 31 May 1881)
William Walter Galbreath+¹⁰ (23 Feb 1819 - 22 Nov 1891)
Kesiah Galbreath¹⁰ (23 Feb 1819 - )

Citations

[S112] Clan Galbraith Association, The Red Tower Journal: Vol. XXIV, Sept. 2002, p. 19. "Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) County Pennsylvania", by Willliam Galbreath.. Hereinafter cited as "The Red Tower Journal."
[S112] "The Red Tower Journal", Vol. XXIV, Sept. 2002, p. 18. "Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) County Pennsylvania", by Willliam Galbreath.
[S131] Death Index to Hanover Newspapers, 1828 - 1900 (Hanover, PA). Hereinafter cited as Hanover Newspaper Deaths.
[S114] Gettysburg Compiler, Gettysburg, PA, 1 Oct 1839.. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Compiler.
[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.
[S13] U.S. Census 1840, PA, Adams County, Mt. Pleasant Township, p. 82, Image #7 at www.ancestry.com.
[S112] "The Red Tower Journal", Vol. XX (Sept. 1998), p. 11," Wills of John Galbraith and Mary Galbraith of Adams Co., PA" by Frances Williams.
[S115] Gettysburg Sentinel, Gettysburg, PA, 14 July 1845
. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Sentinel.
[S122] Inventory of Estate of Mary Galbreath, 1848, Gettysburg, Pa.
[S112] "The Red Tower Journal", Vol. XX (Sept. 1998), p. 11," Wills of John Galbraith and Mary Galbraith of Adams Co., PA" by Frances Williams.

Mary Galbreath¹

#3970, (5 March 1801 - 5 February 1836)

Last Edited

Apr 11, 2004

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks

Charts

Descendants of John and Catherine Galbreath

Father*

Major William G. Galbreath¹ b. 7 May 1769, d. 21 Sep 1839

Mother*

Mary Galbreath¹ b. 8 Apr 1776, d. 8 Jul 1845

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

5 March 1801

Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; This is the date on the gravestone.^2,1

Death*

5 February 1836

Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Date on gravestone.¹

Burial*

February 1836

Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; In Memory of Mary Galbraith
Died Feb 5, 1836
Aged 34 years, 11 months, 0 days

Buried with her parents and maternal grandparents.

Citations

[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."
[S47] U.S. Census 1820, unknown url, PA, Adams County, Straban Township, Image #4 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1820.

Mary Galbreath¹

#4114

Last Edited

Jun 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

Citations

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

Mary Galbreath¹

#4148

Last Edited

Jun 7, 2003

Father*

Henry Galbreath¹ d. 1781

Mother*

Mary (?)¹

Name Variation

Galbraith

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."

Mary Galbreath¹

#4216

Last Edited

Sep 20, 2003

Father*

Robert Galbreath¹ b. c 1742, d. 1793

Mother*

Mary Hendricks¹ d. 1770

Name Variation

Galbraith

Will

29 November 1778

East Pennsborough Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Names Wife Agness, Son James,
Dau. Mary's three children, Agness, Elizabeth and Mary, the daus. of Robert Galbreath. [This was Robert b 1742, son to James and Elizabeth Bertram Galbraith] and Son John.
Exs: wife and son John Hendricks.
Wit: John Boggs, Isaac Hendricks, Wm. Hunter.
; Principal=Tobias Hendricks²

Married Name

Wray¹

Marriage*

Principal=William Wray¹

Citations

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

Mary Galbreath¹

#4305, (1788 - 1861)

Last Edited

May 23, 2004

Father*

Major Andrew Galbreath Esq.¹ b. 1752, d. 7 Mar 1806

Mother*

Barbara Work¹ d. 1832

Name Variation

Galbraith

Name Variation

Molly Galbreath; Listed as Molly in her father's will.²

Birth*

1788

East Pennsborough Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA¹

Married Name

13 February 1810

Ege¹

Marriage*

13 February 1810

Principal=Michael Ege¹

Death*

1861

Citations

[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. Cumberland County, PA Will Will Book G. 152.

Mary Galbreath¹

#4318, (circa 1739 - )

Last Edited

Dec 6, 2003

Father*

John Galbreath¹ b. c 1717, d. Oct 1769

Mother*

Dorcas Smith¹

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

circa 1739

Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Maryland, USA¹

Married Name

Cook¹

Marriage*

Principal=(?) Cook¹

Citations

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

Mary Galbreath¹

#4349, (14 December 1796 - )

Last Edited

Jan 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*

14 December 1796

East Pennsborogh Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA²

Married Name

1819

Linn³

Marriage*

1819

Principal=William Linn³

Citations

[S96] Clan Galbraith Association, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.
[S141] Bible of Josiah Bowen of Franklin County, Pennsylvania 1931; Copy at York County Historical Trust. Hereinafter cited as Bowen Bible.
[S142] Lela Booth, "Descendency Chart of James Galbraith and Rebecca Chambers", 1980 (Toronto, Canada). Unknown comments. Hereinafter cited as "Lela Booth's Family Chart."

Mary Galbreath¹

#4394, (1819 - 1897)

Last Edited

Dec 26, 2003

Father*

William Galbreath¹ b. 29 Nov 1791, d. 3 Oct 1857

Mother*

Esther Riddle¹ b. 21 Jan 1798

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

1819

Married Name

8 May 1845

Watson¹

Marriage*

8 May 1845

Principal=Thomas Watson¹

Death*

1897

Citations

[S25] Ancestry.com, David Pitzer at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:748552&id=I36689046
. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Mary Galbreath¹

#4401

Last Edited

Dec 26, 2003

Father*

Robert Galbreath¹ b. c 1774, d. 1826

Mother*

Mary White¹

Name Variation

Galbraith

Married Name

Ralston¹

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.

Mary Galbreath¹

#4465, (circa 1750 - before 1810)

Last Edited

Jan 28, 2004

Father*

Samuel Galbreath¹ b. c 1717, d. Jan 1796

Name Variation

Galbraith

Married Name

Elliott¹

Birth*

circa 1750

Will

8 June 1789

Rye Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Brief of Will of Samuel Galbraith, Sr. of Rye Twp., Cumberland, PA:
Proved Feb. 26, 1796; daughter Mary Elliott, 5 pounds a year for two years, son Samuel, son William (Executor); William to get the plantation he now lives upon together with the island in the Juniata, and all my personal estate. Witnesses, Frederick Watt, John Thompson.

FREDRICK WATT was the commanding officer of Samuel's sons, Samuel, Jr. and Robert during the Rev. War.

; Principal=Samuel Galbreath^1,3

Death*

before 1810

Citations

[S25] Ancestry.com, Tom Robertshaw at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2214606&id=I9575. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[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.
[S143] Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Wills ), Book F, p. 15.. Hereinafter cited as Cumberland County PA Wills.

Mary Galbreath¹

#4675

Last Edited

May 9, 2004

Father*

Robert Galbreath¹ b. 1755, d. c 1795

Name Variation

Galbraith

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."

Mary "Polly" Galbreath¹

#4729, (1 July 1774 - )

Last Edited

May 31, 2004

Father*

Arthur Galbreath¹ b. 14 Jan 1728, d. 1818

Mother*

Mary Martin Sharp¹ b. 24 Sep 1747, d. Feb 1818

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

1 July 1774

Married Name

20 October 1792

Looney¹

Marriage*

20 October 1792

Principal=Benjamin Looney¹

Citations

[S25] Ancestry.com, Submitted by Jim Kyle at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jkyleokc&id=I0645. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Mary Ann Galbreath¹

#3915

Last Edited

Apr 27, 2003

Relationship

1st cousin 5 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks

Charts

Descendants of John and Catherine Galbreath

Father*

John Galbreath¹ b. s 1735, d. b 1805

Mother*

Mary Ann (?)¹

Name Variation

Galbraith

Married Name

Wilson¹

Marriage*

Principal=(?) Wilson¹

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."

Mary Ann Galbreath^1,2

#4183

Last Edited

May 5, 2004

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks

Charts

Descendants of John and Catherine Galbreath

Father*

William Galbreath¹ b. Oct 1757, d. 3 May 1839

Mother*

Phebe Foreman¹ b. 1771, d. 12 Mar 1852

Death*

Died in infancy.²

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA¹

Citations

[S120] Family History Manuscript, Mrs. C. Byron Gilbreath, 1978, copy at Balkcom Household.
[S145] Jean Harriger, "Jean Harriger Research Papers", Clan Galbraith CD No. 9 : Westmoreland Co., Pa material file, p. 11. Original information from Elmer Gilbreath's book, p. 153.. Hereinafter cited as "Jean Harriger."

Mary Caroline Galbreath^1,2

#3974, (5 May 1821 - 26 March 1876)

Last Edited

Jan 11, 2006

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks

Charts

Descendants of John and Catherine Galbreath

Father*

Robert Galbreath¹ b. 12 Jan 1794, d. 1 Sep 1880

Mother*

Rebecca McIlvain b. 14 May 1794, d. 17 Nov 1846

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

5 May 1821

Pennsylvania, USA; The 1850 census would indicated a birthdate about 1827.^1,3

Cen-Enum*

24 September 1850

Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Mary C. Galbreath", age 23, female, born PA. Living with father (assumed) and 3 sisters. Also living with aunts and uncles.; Principal=PA Adams County Census 1850, Witness=Robert Galbreath¹

Married Name

1 April 1855

Pilkington²

Marriage*

1 April 1855

California, USA; Marriage announcement states: Mary Caroline Galbraith of Santa Cruz, formerly of Adams Co. and Thomas Pilkington m. 1 Apr. 1855.; Principal=Thomas Pilkington²

Death*

26 March 1876

California, USA³

Family

Thomas Pilkington b. c 1805, d. a 1880

Children

Thomas J. Pilkington⁴ (c 1857 - )
Rebecca Pilkington⁴ (c 1861 - )
James A. Pilkington⁴ (c 1864 - )

Citations

[S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Franklin Township, p.163 Image #5-6 at www.Ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.
[S116] Star and Banner, Gettysburg, PA, 18 May 1855. Hereinafter cited as Star and Banner.
[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.
[S9] U.S. Census 1870, www.ancestry.com, CA, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz township, p. 10.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1870.

Mary Claudell Galbreath¹

#5263, (say 1830 - )

Last Edited

Aug 10, 2006

Father*

John Galbreath¹ b. s 1790

Mother*

Susan Ferrel¹ b. s 1790

Birth*

say 1830

Married Name

say 1850

foster¹

Marriage*

say 1850

Principal=Thomas James foster¹

Citations

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

Mary E. Galbreath¹

#4193, (September 1897 - )

Last Edited

Jan 14, 2006

Father*

Joseph T. Galbreath² b. Aug 1869, d. 18 Apr 1943

Mother*

Anna Rebecca Sharrah² b. 7 Nov 1869, d. 1 Apr 1937

Name Variation

Galbraith

Married Name

Trout²

Marriage*

Principal=(?) Trout²

Birth*

September 1897

Pennsylvania, USA¹

Residence*

12 November 1940

Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA²

Citations

[S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Cumberland Township, Sheet #4.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1900.
[S123] Star and Sentinel, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 16 Nov 1940. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Star and Sentinel.

Mary E. Galbreath¹

#4567, (1848 - )

Last Edited

Feb 3, 2004

Father*

James Galbreath¹ b. 1820

Mother*

Mary (?)¹ b. 1824

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

1848

Pennsylvania, USA¹

Cen-Enum*

17 October 1850

Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Mary E. Gilbreath", white female, age 2, born PA, living with parents (assumed relationship).; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Witness=James Galbreath¹

Citations

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

Mary Edith Galbreath¹

#4979, (15 June 1904 - )

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

Birth*

15 June 1904

Pennsylvania, USA¹

Citations

[S25] Ancestry.com, from file of Jesse Davis, copied Jan. 2006.. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Mary Elizabeth Galbreath^1,2

#3993, (31 August 1846 - 12 November 1918)

Last Edited

Jan 15, 2006

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks

Charts

Descendants of John and Catherine Galbreath

Father*

Benjamin Galbreath³ b. 21 Jul 1814, d. 31 May 1881

Mother*

Mary Ann Reed¹ b. 14 Feb 1824, d. 23 May 1896

Name Variation

Galbraith

Birth*

31 August 1846

Pennsylvania, USA^1,2

Cen-Enum*

27 September 1850

Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Mary Galbreath", age 3, female, born PA, living with parents and brother.; Principal=PA Adams County Census 1850, Witness=Benjamin Galbreath¹

Census

3 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

Married Name

Speck⁵

Marriage*

Principal=(?) Speck⁵

Census

12 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 1870⁶

Death*

12 November 1918

⁵

Citations

[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.
[S136] Henry James Young, compiler, York Springs Lutheran Charge Registers, Adams County, Pennsylvania 1840-67 1939). Hereinafter cited as York Springs Lutheran Charge Registers, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
[S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Franklin Township, p.179 Image #39 at www.Ancestry.com.
[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.
[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.
[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.