Rebecca Galbreath1

#3748
Last EditedApr 25, 2004
Relationship4th great-grandaunt of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*John Galbreath1 b. s 1710, d. bt 24 Sep 1769 - 3 Oct 1769
Mother*Catherine (?)1 d. a 1769
Name Variation Galbraith 

Citations

  1. [S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, Volume 2 (Smyrna, TN: 1991), p. 28. Her source is John's will.. Hereinafter cited as My Findings.

Rebecca Galbreath1

#3834
Last EditedApr 20, 2003
Name Variation Galbraith 
Married Name1 August 1791 Bowers1 
Marriage*1 August 1791 Greene County, Tennessee, USA; Security for the bond was by William Galbreath.; Principal=Richard Bowers, Witness=William Galbreath1 

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.

Rebecca Galbreath1

#3972, (8 April 1828 - 20 August 1874)
Last EditedJan 14, 2006
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants 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*8 April 1828 Pennsylvania, USA1,2 
Cen-Enum*24 September 1850 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Rebecca Galbreath", age 20, 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 
Cen-Enum*8 June 1860 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Rebecca Galbraith", age 20, female, born PA, living with father and sister (assumed relationships).; Principal=PA Adams Co. Census 1860, Witness=Robert Galbreath3 
Census27 July 1860 Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Jonathanl Teague", white, male, age 36, head of Family #703, farmer, personal estate $1100, born PA. Living with him:
"Amelia J. Teague" , age 28, female, born PA.
Rebecca Galbraith, age 34, born PA. (sister of Amelia)
Living next to them is Daniel Teague (father of Jonathan?) and Daniel's wife, Keziah (aunt to Amelia and Rebecca). Close by is Arabella Eyster, Amelia and Rebecca's other sister).; Principal=Jonathan Q. Montague, Principal=PA Huntingdon Co Census 18604 
Census26 August 1870 Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Jonathan Montagne", white, male, age 47, head of Family #172, farmer, real estate $3500, personal estate $2000, born PA. Living with him:
Amelia J. , age 37, female, keeping house, born PA.
John A., age 17, works on farm, attended school, born PA.
Robert G., age 15 works on farm, attended school, born PA.
Ida J., age 12, at hoe, attended school, born PA.
James L., age 4, born PA.
Charles G., age 2, born PA.
Rebecca Galbraith, age 38, with brother-in-law, born PA.; Principal=Jonathan Q. Montague, Principal=PA Huntingdon Co Census 18705 
Death*20 August 1874 Orbisonia, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA2 

Citations

  1. [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.
  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, Adams County, Frankllin Township, p. 10, Image #78 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1860.
  4. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, Pa., Huntingdon County, Cromwell Township, Mount Union P.O., p. 102.
  5. [S9] U.S. Census 1870, www.ancestry.com, Pa., Huntingdon County, Cromwell Township, Orbisonia P.O., p. 26-2.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1870.

Rebecca Galbreath1

#4281, (1 November 1745 - 5 February 1795)
Last EditedJan 28, 2004
Father*Robert Galbreath1 b. c 1717, d. Mar 1746
Mother*Rebecca Work1
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1 November 1745 Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA1 
Note* "Colonel Ephraim Blaine, the great-grandfather of the late Hon. James G. Blaine, married Rebecca, the daughter of Robert Galbraith. They moved to Carlisle. After the death of John Galbraith (her grandfather) his lands were divided and sold. That part on the ___ side of the creek was purchased _______ and the original hundred acres of land was purchased by John Bayly, who was the son of Thomas Bayly, and was born upon a farm near where Florin is. He married Ruth Andeerson. He was a member of the Supreme Executive Council of the State from this county during the Revolutionary War. The mills and ordinary were conducted by him unti his death in 1749. He was one of the owners and founders of the town of Falmouth.
A few years after his death Henry Shearer purchased the farm and mills. In the year 1804 he tore the old mills down, and erected a large stone mill on the south side of the road and a large stone dwelling on the hill on the north side. Either then or a few years later a still house was erected near the mill. This was known as a merchant mill. Large quatities of flour from this mill wre shipped down the river in arks to the Batimore market.; Principal=John Galbreath2 
Married Name26 June 1765 Blaine1 
Marriage*26 June 1765 Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Ephraim Blaine1 
Death*5 February 1795 Middleton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA1 
Burial*February 1795 Meetinghouse Springs Church, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA3 

Family

Ephraim Blaine b. 26 May 1741, d. 16 Feb 1804
Marriage*26 June 1765 Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Ephraim Blaine1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.
  2. [S144] Pioneer Settlers, The Lancaster Morning News, Lancaster, PA, 13 feb 1897, 2, Article prepared by Samuel Evans, Esq.. Hereinafter cited as Lancaster News.
  3. [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.

Rebecca Galbreath1

#4405
Last EditedDec 26, 2003
Father*Robert Galbreath1 b. c 1774, d. 1826
Mother*Mary White1
Name Variation Galbraith 

Citations

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

Rebecca Galbreath1

#4553, (1839 - )
Last EditedFeb 3, 2004
Father*Andrew Galbreath1 b. c 1808
Mother*Margaret (?)1 b. 1811
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1839 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Cen-Enum*12 November 1850 Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Rebecca Gilbreath" in House 352, 11 year old white, female, born in PA, attended school. Living with her parents and 6 siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Witness=Andrew Galbreath1 

Citations

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

Rebecca Galbreath1

#4643
Last EditedMar 17, 2004
Name Variation Galbraith 
Note* Some believe this Rebecca to be the sister of Catherine (both daughters to John of York who died 1769). Catherine's husband was a surety to Rebecca's marriage in Greene County in 1791.; Principal=John Galbreath 
Married Name1791 Bowles1 
Marriage*1791 Greene County, Tennessee, USA; Principal=Richard Bowles1 

Citations

  1. [S140] William Gilbreath, Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) County Pennsylvania (January 2004): p. 14.. Hereinafter cited as "Early Galbreaths of Adams Co PA."

Rebecca Jane Galbreath1,2

#4922, (22 July 1850 - 2 February 1929)
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*22 July 1850 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 
Death*2 February 1929 2 

Family
Child

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.

Rebecka Galbreath1

#4534, (1834 - )
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*1834 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.

Rebecka Galbreath1

#4572, (1842 - )
Last EditedFeb 19, 2004
Father*Robert Galbreath1 b. bt 1812 - 1814
Mother*Martha Lamon1 b. bt 1816 - 1819
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1842 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Cen-Enum*17 October 1850 Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Rebecka Gilbreath", white, female, age 8, born PA, attended school, living with parents and 4 siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Witness=Robert Galbreath1 

Citations

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

Rhoda Galbreath1

#4370, (1775 - 1805)
Last EditedMay 10, 2004
Father*James Galbreath1 b. c 1738, d. Dec 1802
Mother*Martha McClellan1 b. c 1739
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1775 Dublin Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA1 
Death*1805 Allegany Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA1 

Citations

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

Richard Galbreath Jr.1

#3886
Last EditedApr 23, 2003
Name Variation Galbraith Jr. 

Citations

  1. [S107] Alma Redden, compiler, Orange County, North Carolina, Abstracts of the Minutes of the Inferior Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions 1777-1788 (Easley, SC: Southern Historical Press, 1991), p.47
    . Hereinafter cited as Orange Co NC Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions.

Robert Galbreath1

#3475, (before 1756 - circa 1831)
Last EditedMay 31, 2004
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*before 1756 1,2 
Witness*8 February 1782 Guilford County, North Carolina, USA; a bondsman for the marriage bond for James Clark and Susannh Borrass3 
Marriage*1 May 1783 Guilford County, North Carolina, USA; Bondsman was Daniel Brittain, witness was Will Dent.; Principal=Elizabeth Walton4 
Cen-Head*1790 Salisbury District, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA; "Robert Galbreath" with -
Males 16 and over: 1
Males under 16 - 3
Females: 4; Principal=NC Guilford Co Census 17901 
Land*28 March 1799 Guilford County, North Carolina, USA; This was mentioned in the will of Joseph Alexander on this date as stating he had land "adjacent to Robert Galbreath".5 
Cen-Head*1800 Guilford County, North Carolina, USA; "Robert Gilbreath" with:
Males 0 - 9: 2
10 - 15: 1
16 - 25: 3
45 and over: 1
Females 0 - 9: 1
10 - 15: 2
26 - 44: 1
45 and over: 2; Principal=NC Guilford Co Census 18002 
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.; Witness=Thomas Galbreath, Witness=John Galbreath, Witness=James Galbreath, Witness=Jane Galbreath, Witness=Polly Galbreath, Witness=Catherine Galbreath, Witness=William Galbreath, Witness=Joseph Galbreath6 
Death*circa 1831 Guilford County, North Carolina, USA7 
Probate*February 1832 Guilford County, North Carolina, USA7 

Family

Elizabeth Walton
Marriage*1 May 1783 Guilford County, North Carolina, USA; Bondsman was Daniel Brittain, witness was Will Dent.; Principal=Elizabeth Walton4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S60] Census, U.S. of 1790, NC, Guilford County, Salisbury District, p. 152B. Image #3 at www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S45] U.S. Census 1800, NC, Guilford County, p. 634. Image #16 at www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S110] Guilford County Genealogical Society, compiler, Guilford County, North Carolina Marriages 1771-1868 (Greensboro, NC: , 1981), p. 31. Hereinafter cited as Guilford Co. NC Marriages.
  4. [S110] Guilford County Genealogical Society, Guilford Co. NC Marriages, p. 64.
  5. [S94] Irene Webster, compiler, Guilford County, North Carolina Will Abstracts 1771-1841 (NC: self published, 1979), p.1. Hereinafter cited as Guilford Co., NC Will Abstracts.
  6. [S94] Irene Webster, Guilford Co., NC Will Abstracts, p.113, Will of Robert Galbreath, Will Book B, File #0659.
  7. [S94] Irene Webster, Guilford Co., NC Will Abstracts, p.113.
  8. [S94] Irene Webster, Guilford Co., NC Will Abstracts, p.113, will of Robert Galbreath.
  9. [S110] Guilford County Genealogical Society, Guilford Co. NC Marriages, p. 58.

Robert Galbreath1

#3648, (circa 1700 - )
Last EditedMar 21, 2003
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*circa 1700 1 
Marriage*26 June 1722 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Margaret Carter1 

Citations

  1. [S70] Lillian Vesta Brown-Johnson, My Findings, Volume 2 (Smyrna, TN: 1991), p. 28.. Hereinafter cited as My Findings.

Robert Galbreath1

#3687, (1736 - 1 January 1810)
Last EditedApr 26, 2004
Relationship4th great-granduncle of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*John Galbreath2 b. s 1710, d. bt 24 Sep 1769 - 3 Oct 1769
Mother*Catherine (?)2 d. a 1769
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth1727 Date based on age on gravestone. This gravestone was not erected until 1845, so the age could be in error.1 
Birth-Alt.*1736 Obituary states he was 73 years old.3 
Marriage* Principal=Isabella (?)1 
Tax List1762 Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; £1, per head (paid only a head tax as he was probably living and tending family farms not deeded to him).3 
Tax List1772 Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; valuation £12, tax £0.2.03 
Occupation1778 Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; supervisor 
Tax List*between 1779 and 1782 Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; with 194 acres and 4 inhabitants.2 
Military*1781 Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Robert Galbraith, a member of the Sixth Class of the Inhabitants of Mountpleasant Township..." Robert is listed as a Revolutionary War Soldier on a plaque in Conewago Cemetery.4
Occupation*1781 Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; assistant assessor5 
Tax List1783 Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; land 194 acres, 1 house, 1 outhouse, 1 barn, 4 inhabitants, 3 horned cattle, 3 horses, 6 sheep, valuation £277.15.0, tax £0.3.4, head £1. 
Tax List1785 Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; 194 acres, 3 horses, 2 cattle at a value of £327 and assessed at £ 2-0-11.3 
Tax List1786 Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; Robert "Gilbred" with 200 acres, 2 horses, and 3 cattle, a value of 376-0-0.3 
Tax List1795 Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; Land 200, value 300£. 4 Horned cattle, 2 horses, tax £1.4.1.6 
Cen-Head*1800 Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Robert Gilbreath" with:
Free White Males:
45 and over: 1
Free White Females:
45 and over: 1

Neighbors Clapsaddle and Snider.; Principal=PA Adams Co Census 18007 
Death*1 January 1810 Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Obit states: Robert Galbraith of Mt. Pleasant Twp d. 1 Jan 1810.8 
Burial*January 1810 Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Isabella and Robert Galbreath - tall white stones (see picture). The "Bell family" is buried in the enclosure.

In memory of Isabella Galbraith
Died ? Mar 1812
Aged 84 yrs.

In memory of Robert Galbraith
Died Jan. 1, 1810
Aged 82 years, ? months, ?days2

Family

Isabella (?) b. 1727, d. 5 Mar 1812
Marriage* Principal=Isabella (?)1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, Adams County,PA genweb at http://www.rootsweb.com/~paadams/nxpdeath.htm. Taken from Adams County, PA Newspaper Extracts – Deaths. This entry from The Centinel, Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA.

    . Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  2. [S112] Clan Galbraith Association, The Red Tower Journal: Vol. XXIV, Sept. 2002, p. 17. "Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) County Pennsylvania", by Willliam Galbreath.. Hereinafter cited as "The Red Tower Journal."
  3. [S112] "The Red Tower Journal", Vol. XXIV, No.1 (Sept. 2002), p. 5. "Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) county Pennsylvania" by William Gilbreath.
  4. [S137] Edith Beard Cannon, Genealogical Reports for the Historical Sociey of York County [Pennsylvania], 1946) p. 121. Her source: Class Lists, MSS., (at The Historical Society of York County.) Young, H.J. York County, PA in the Revolution: a Source Book, Black Series, p. 158.. Hereinafter cited as Genealogical Reports for the Historical Sociey of York County.
  5. [S137] Edith Beard Cannon, Genealogical Reports for the Historical Sociey of York County, Volume XXXIV, p. 107.
  6. [S147] York County Historical Trust Records, 1795 Tax Records.
  7. [S45] U.S. Census 1800, PA, Adams County, p. 502, Image #22 at www.ancestry.com.
  8. [S115] Gettysburg Sentinel, Gettysburg, PA, 17 Jan 1810. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Sentinel.
  9. [S112] "The Red Tower Journal", Vol. XXIV, Sept. 2002, p. 19. "Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) County Pennsylvania", by Willliam Galbreath.

Robert Galbreath1

#3703, (circa 1742 - 1793)
Last EditedJul 21, 2004
Father*James Galbreath Esq.1 b. 1703, d. 11 Jun 1786
Mother*Elizabeth Bertram1 b. 1713, d. 2 Feb 1799
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*circa 1742 Derry Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA1 
Marriage*27 March 1762 Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Mary Hendricks1,2 
(Witness) Death1770 Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Mary Hendricks1 
Marriage*16 August 1773 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Walter Gilbert states that her name was actually Mary Dill Brannan, however Bill Gilbreath does not agree with this. He believes that Mary Dill married Robert of Allen Township, Cumberland County and that Robert of Strabane Township, York County married Mary Brannon. He also believes that Mary Dill possibly married James Braken at a German Reform Church.; Principal=Mary Dill1,3 
Will29 November 1778 East Pennsborough Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Names Wife Agness, Son James,
Dau. Mary's three children, Agness, Elizabeth and Mary, the daus. of Robert Galbreath. [This was Robert b 1742, son to James and Elizabeth Bertram Galbraith] and Son John.
Exs: wife and son John Hendricks.
Wit: John Boggs, Isaac Hendricks, Wm. Hunter.
; Principal=Tobias Hendricks4 
Land*1786 Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; When his father, James died, he left a farm to Robert in Allen Township.5 
Death*1793 Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA1 

Family 1

Mary Hendricks d. 1770
Marriage*27 March 1762 Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Mary Hendricks1,2 
Children

Family 2

Mary Dill b. 25 May 1747, d. b 17 Dec 1825
Marriage*16 August 1773 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Walter Gilbert states that her name was actually Mary Dill Brannan, however Bill Gilbreath does not agree with this. He believes that Mary Dill married Robert of Allen Township, Cumberland County and that Robert of Strabane Township, York County married Mary Brannon. He also believes that Mary Dill possibly married James Braken at a German Reform Church.; Principal=Mary Dill1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, Walter Gilbert's website at http://www.otal.umd.edu/~walt/gen/htmfile/384.htm. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  2. [S25] Ancestry.com, Their source: Marriage Bonds from the J. Zeamer Collection, State Library, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 1761-1763, 1784. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  3. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.
  4. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association,, Listing of Wills by Simon Parker in the Members Only Area. Original will in Cumberland County, Will Book C 139.
  5. [S124] History of Cumberland and Adams County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: Warren, Beers, and Company, 1886), p. 141.. Hereinafter cited as History of Cumberland and Adams County, PA.

Robert Galbreath1

#3755, (say 1670 - October 1738)
Last EditedMay 10, 2004
Father*John Galbreath1 b. s 1640
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*say 1670 Ireland1 
Marriage* Principal=Sarah (?)2 
Occupation*1738 Paxtang Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; appointed Overseer of the Highways for this township, but must have died unexpectantly later that year.1 
Death*October 1738 Paxtang Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA1 

Family 1

Sarah (?)
Child

Family 2
Children

Citations

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

Robert Galbreath1

#3758, (say 1743 - )
Last EditedJan 25, 2004
Father*John Galbreath2 d. 20 Jan 1758
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*say 1743 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Occupation*1758 Middleton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Rrobert's father stated in his will that he wanted Robert to learn the trade of gunsmith from Henry Willis or another person.2 

Citations

  1. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, Walter Gilbert's website at http://www.otal.umd.edu/~walt/gen/htmfile/384.htm His source is John's will.. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  2. [S143] Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Wills ), Book A,39. Hereinafter cited as Cumberland County PA Wills.

Robert Galbreath1

#3996, (12 January 1794 - 1 September 1880)
Last EditedJan 21, 2006
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants 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*12 January 1794 York County, Pennsylvania, USA; Date given in obit.is Jan. 13, however, gravestone age would place date as 12 Jan.2,3,4 
Residence27 April 1820 Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Rebecca McIlvain5 
Marriage*27 April 1820 Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; In the 3 May 1820 editon of the Republican Compiler, it stated, "Thursday last, Robert Galbreath to Rebecca M'Ilvain, both of Mountpleasant twp. By Rev. M'Conaughy."; Principal=Rebecca McIlvain5 
Cen-Head*1820 Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Robert Galbreath" with:
Free White Male: 18 - 25: 1
Free White Female: 16 - 25: 1
1 person engaged in Agriculture.
Neighbor is Marsden. It appears that this is the same land that Robert's father was on in 1810 as the neighbor is the same.; Principal=PA Adams Co Census 18206 
Occupation*1822 Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; According to the newspaper article, Robert Galbreath, was to be paid $7.56 by Adams County for his services as constable in the case of the Commonwealth vs. Thomas Esson. (I am making the assumption that this is the correct Robert).7 
Cen-Head1830 Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Robert Galbreath" with:
Free White Males:
      5 -9: 1 (John M.)
     30 - 39: 1     (Robert)
Free White Females:
      0 - 4: 3 (Mary, Rebecca, Arabella)
     20 - 29: 1 (wife - Rebecca)
Neighbors are Albert, Welsh, March, Clapsdale.; Principal=PA Adams Co Census 18308 
Cen-Head*1840 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Robert Galbreath", listed with one male age 15-19 and one male 40-49. Don't know whehy the females aren't listed.; Principal=PA Adams Co. Census 18409 
(Witness) Death17 November 1846 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Obit. states: Mrs. Rebecca Galbraith of Franklin Township. On the 17th ult.,1846, age 51 years.; Principal=Rebecca McIlvain10,11,12 
Land*10 March 1849 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Robert Galbreath of Franklin Township to Abraham Long and John Fry, 47 acres in Franklin for $710. Original warrant was to Jacob Diehl on 20 March 1793. Andrew Sterner sold it to Robert the 1st of February 1843.13 
Cen-Enum24 September 1850 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Rebecca Galbreath", age 20, female, born PA. Living with father (assumed) and 3 sisters. Also living with aunts and uncles.; Principal=Rebecca Galbreath, Principal=PA Adams County Census 18503 
Cen-Enum24 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=Mary Caroline Galbreath, Principal=PA Adams County Census 18503 
Cen-Head24 September 1850 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Robert Galbreath, HH #40, age 54, male, born PA. Living with 4 females (aged 17-23), assumed to be his daughters. Living close to brother, Walter, and sisters.; Principal=PA Adams County Census 1850, Resident=Mary Caroline Galbreath, Resident=Rebecca Galbreath, Resident=Narcissa Isabella Galbreath, Resident=Amelia Jane Galbreath3 
Cen-Enum24 September 1850 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Isabella Galbreath", age 18, female, born PA. Living with father (assumed) and 3 sisters. Also living with aunts and uncles.; Principal=Narcissa Isabella Galbreath, Principal=PA Adams County Census 18503 
Cen-Enum24 September 1850 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Amelia J. Galbreath", age 17, female, born PA. Living with father (assumed) and 3 sisters. Also living with aunts and uncles.; Principal=Amelia Jane Galbreath, Principal=PA Adams County Census 18503 
Cen-Enum8 June 1860 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Rebecca Galbraith", age 20, female, born PA, living with father and sister (assumed relationships).; Principal=Rebecca Galbreath, Principal=PA Adams Co. Census 186014 
Cen-Head8 June 1860 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Robert Galbraith", age 65, male, Gentleman, personal estate $1000, born PA.; Principal=PA Adams Co. Census 1860, Resident=Rebecca Galbreath, Resident=Narcissa Isabella Galbreath14 
Cen-Enum8 June 1860 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Anarasis (?) Galbraith", female, age 28, born PA. Living with father and sister (assumed relationships).; Principal=Narcissa Isabella Galbreath, Principal=PA Adams Co. Census 186014 
Cen-Head29 July 1870 Cashtown P. O., Franklin Township, Adams County, North Carolina, USA; "Robert Galbraith", HH #169, age 73, white, male, retired farmer, Personal estate of $1000, born PA. Daughter, Narcissus, is living with him.; Principal=PA Adams Co Census 1870, Resident=Narcissa Isabella Galbreath15 
Cen-Enum29 July 1870 Cashtown P. O., Franklin Township, Adams County, North Carolina, USA; "Narcissus Galbratih", age 24, female, white, keeping house. Living with Robert, her father.; Principal=Narcissa Isabella Galbreath, Principal=PA Adams Co Census 187015 
Cen-Head8 June 1880 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Robert Galbraith", HH#142, white, male, age 86, widowed, born PA, father born NC, mother PA. Living with him is his daughter, Narcissa and a 16 yr. old white servant, Virginia Reary.; Principal=PA Adams Co Census 1880, Resident=Narcissa Isabella Galbreath16 
Cen-Enum8 June 1880 Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Narcissa Galbraith", white, female, daughter of Robert, single, paralyzed and speechless, keeping house, born PA as well as parents.; Principal=Narcissa Isabella Galbreath, Principal=PA Adams Co Census 188016 
Death*1 September 1880 Cashtown, Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Obit states: Robert Galbraith of Cashtown died 1 Sept. 1880, age 86y, 7m, and 19 days.1,17 
Burial*September 1880 Flohr's Cemetery, Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Gravestone states: (Info from Cemetery Cards at Adams County Historical Society)

Robert Galbraith
Died Sept. 1, 1880
Age 80y, 7m, 20d

Buried with wife, Rebecca. 

Family

Rebecca McIlvain b. 14 May 1794, d. 17 Nov 1846
Marriage*27 April 1820 Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; In the 3 May 1820 editon of the Republican Compiler, it stated, "Thursday last, Robert Galbreath to Rebecca M'Ilvain, both of Mountpleasant twp. By Rev. M'Conaughy."; Principal=Rebecca McIlvain5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S112] Clan Galbraith Association, The Red Tower Journal: Vol. XX (Sept. 1998), p. 11," Wills of John Galbraith and Mary Galbraith of Adams Co., PA" by Frances Williams.. Hereinafter cited as "The Red Tower Journal."
  2. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, PA., Adams Co., Franklin Township, p. 10. Image #78 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1860.
  3. [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.
  4. [S112] "The Red Tower Journal", Vol. XXIV, Sept. 2002, p. 18. "Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) County Pennsylvania", by Willliam Galbreath.
  5. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, Adams County,PA genweb at http://www.rootsweb.com/~paadams/nxpmar.htm Taken from Adams County, PA Newspaper Extracts – Marriages, 1804-34. This entry from Sep 16, 1818 through Mar 29, 1826 are from The Republican Compiler published in Gettysburg, PA.



    . Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  6. [S47] U.S. Census 1820, unknown url, PA, Adams County, Mount Pleasant Township, Image #3 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1820.
  7. [S114] Gettysburg Compiler, Gettysburg, PA, 30 January 1822.. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Compiler.
  8. [S27] U.S. Census 1830, www.ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Mount PleasantTownship, Image #1 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1830.
  9. [S13] U.S. Census 1840, PA, Adams County, Frankllin Township, p. 73, Image #15 at www.ancestry.com.
  10. [S112] "The Red Tower Journal", Vol. XXIV, Sept. 2002, p. 18. "Early Galbreaths of Adams (York) County Pennsylvania", by Willliam Galbreath.
  11. [S114] Gettysburg Compiler, 21 Dec 1846.
  12. [S131] Death Index to Hanover Newspapers, 1828 - 1900 (Hanover, PA). Hereinafter cited as Hanover Newspaper Deaths.
  13. [S119] Adams County, Pennsylvania Deed Book: Book W, page 260, 10 Mar 1849., Adams County Clerk, n.p.. Hereinafter cited as Adams County PA Deed Book.
  14. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Frankllin Township, p. 10, Image #78 at www.ancestry.com.
  15. [S9] U.S. Census 1870, www.ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Franklin Township, p. 22, Image #22 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1870.
  16. [S10] U.S. Census 1880, www.ancestry.com, PA, Adams Co., Franklin Township, p. 8D. Image #16 at www.ancestry.com.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1880.
  17. [S115] Gettysburg Sentinel, Gettysburg, PA, 9 Sept 1880. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Sentinel.
  18. [S114] Gettysburg Compiler, 5 July 1905.

Robert Galbreath1

#4063
Last EditedJan 11, 2004
Name Variation Galbraith 
Residence*27 April 1820 Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA1 
Marriage*27 April 1820 Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Marriage Announcement states: Robert Galbreath and Isabella M'Ilvaine both of Mt. Pleasant m. 27 April 1820 by Rev. David McConaughy.; Principal=Isabella McIlvain2 

Citations

  1. [S115] Gettysburg Sentinel, Gettysburg, PA, 10 May 1820
    . Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Sentinel.
  2. [S115] Gettysburg Sentinel, 10 May 1820.

Robert Galbreath1

#4146, (18 September 1763 - )
Last EditedJan 11, 2004
Father*Henry Galbreath1 d. 1781
Mother*Mary (?)1
Name Variation Galbraith 

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."

Robert Galbreath1

#4207, (circa 1774 - 1826)
Last EditedMay 23, 2004
Father*Robert Galbreath1 b. c 1742, d. 1793
Mother*Mary Dill1 b. 25 May 1747, d. b 17 Dec 1825
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*circa 1774 Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA2 
Marriage* Principal=Mary White1 
Residence* Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA; In the history of Butler county,Pa., by Waterman, Watkins and Co., 1883, p. 276, it states that Robert Galbraith was one of the earliest settlers in the southeast corner of Winfield township. He was a justice of the peace in early times. It is stated that he arrived in this township in the dead of winter, and putting up a rude shelter of poles and bark the family lived in it until a log house was built. He married Mary White, a daughter of Matthew White, after whom Whitestown in Butler county was named.3 
Death*1826 Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA1 

Family

Mary White
Children

Citations

  1. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.
  2. [S25] Ancestry.com, David Pitzer at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:748552&id=I36689046
    States that he saw an obituary that stated Robert was about 56 when he died in 1825.. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  3. [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.
  4. [S25] Ancestry.com, David Pitzer at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:748552&id=I36689046.
  5. [S130] Biographical and Historical Cyclopedia of Indiana and Armstrong Counties, Pennsylvania (1891: John Gresham and Co., 1891). Hereinafter cited as Biographical and Historical Cyclopedia of Indiana and Armstrong Cos. PA.

Robert Galbreath1

#4278, (circa 1717 - March 1746)
Last EditedJan 28, 2004
Father*John Galbreath1 b. 1690, d. Oct 1753
Mother*Janet (?)1
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*circa 1717 Ireland1 
Marriage*circa 1735 Maiden name was Work according to this reference.; Principal=Rebecca Work1 
Will*23 February 1746 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; GALBROTH, ROBERT Twp. omitted. February 23, 1746 March 13, 1746 Wife: Rebecca Galbroth. Children: Rebecca and John. Ex.: Rebecca Galbroth.1 
Death*March 1746 Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Witness=Rebecca Work1,2 
Probate*13 March 1746 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA1 

Family

Rebecca Work
Children

Citations

  1. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.
  2. [S127] Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Her People, Past and Present
    (Transcription at http://www.pa-roots.com/~armstrong/ )
    (Chicago, Ilinois: J. H. Beers and Co., 1914). Hereinafter cited as Armstrong County Pennsylvania People.

Robert Galbreath1

#4292, ( - before 1768)
Last EditedJan 11, 2004
Father*Andrew Galbreath1 b. c 1692, d. a 1762
Mother*Mary Kyle1 b. 1688, d. 1735
Name Variation Galbraith 
Marriage* Principal=Ann (?)2 
Death*before 1768 His wife Ann was reportedly 16 years old when Robert died.1 

Citations

  1. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.
  2. [S127] Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Her People, Past and Present
    (Transcription at http://www.pa-roots.com/~armstrong/ )
    (Chicago, Ilinois: J. H. Beers and Co., 1914). Hereinafter cited as Armstrong County Pennsylvania People.

Robert Galbreath1

#4345, (4 July 1792 - 1855)
Last EditedJan 18, 2004
Father*John Galbreath1 b. c 1748, d. 30 Dec 1802
Mother*Mary McCauley1 b. 22 Dec 1755, d. 19 Feb 1821
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*4 July 1792 East Pennsborogh Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA1,2 
Marriage*23 February 1815 Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Witnesses were David Goble and Christopher Quigley.; Principal=Frances Quigley3 
Burial*1855 Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Gravestone states that she is wife of Robert Galbraith. She is buried in Quad C2.4 
Death*1855 Pennsylvania, USA4 

Citations

  1. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.
  2. [S141] Bible of Josiah Bowen of Franklin County, Pennsylvania 1931; Copy at York County Historical Trust. Hereinafter cited as Bowen Bible.
  3. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, Web site for the Silver Spring Presbyterian Church Marriage Records http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacumber/silspma.htm
    . Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  4. [S26] Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line, Web site for the Silver Spring Presbyterian Church at http://www.silverspring.org/graves/index.htm.

Robert Galbreath1

#4357, (1755 - circa 1795)
Last EditedMay 1, 2004
Father*Joseph Galbreath1 b. c 1736, d. c 1795
Mother*Unknown (?)1
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1755 Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA1 
Death*circa 1795 1 

Family
Children

Citations

  1. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.
  2. [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."

Robert Galbreath1

#4358, (1759 - 1804)
Last EditedDec 24, 2003
Father*James Galbreath1 b. c 1738, d. Dec 1802
Mother*Martha McClellan1 b. c 1739
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1759 Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA1 
Death*1804 Shirley Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA1 

Citations

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

Robert Galbreath1

#4371, (circa 1741 - circa 1790)
Last EditedDec 24, 2003
Father*James Galbreath1 b. 1715, d. 1770
Mother*Rhoda (?)1
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*circa 1741 Paxtang Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA1 
Death*circa 1790 Shirley Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA1 

Citations

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

Robert Galbreath1

#4396
Last EditedDec 26, 2003
Father*William Galbreath1 b. 29 Nov 1791, d. 3 Oct 1857
Mother*Esther Riddle1 b. 21 Jan 1798
Death* Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on the old homestead2 
Name Variation Galbraith 
Marriage* Principal=Isabel McCafferty1 

Citations

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

Robert Galbreath1

#4403, ( - before 1883)
Last EditedDec 26, 2003
Father*Robert Galbreath1 b. c 1774, d. 1826
Mother*Mary White1
Name Variation Galbraith 
Death*before 1883 1 

Citations

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