Samuel Galbreath1

#4512, (between 1801 and 1810 - )
Last EditedFeb 1, 2004
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*between 1801 and 1810 1 

Citations

  1. [S13] U.S. Census 1840, PA, Westmoreland Co., Loyalhannah Township, p. 308.

Samuel Galbreath1

#4515, (between 1801 and 1810 - )
Last EditedFeb 1, 2004
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*between 1801 and 1810 1 
Cen-Head*1840 Loyalhannah Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Samuel Galbreth" with 1 male 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 30-39, 2 females 0-4, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 15-19, and 1 female 20-29.; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1840 

Citations

  1. [S13] U.S. Census 1840, PA, Westmoreland Co., Loyalhannah Township, p. 308.

Samuel Galbreath1

#4565, (1822 - )
Last EditedFeb 16, 2004
Father*(?) Galbreath1
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1822 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Marriage* Principal=Jane (?)1 
Cen-Head*17 October 1850 Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Samuel Gilbreath" in House 330, next to James Gilbreath, who I am assuming is his brother. Samuel is 28, white, male, blacksmith, born in Pa. Living with wife and two daughters (assumed relationships) and a 16 yr. old blacksmith, Joseph Enos.; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Resident=Jane (?), Resident=Catherine Galbreath, Resident=Elizabeth Galbreath1 

Family

Jane (?) b. 1816
Children

Citations

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

Samuel H. Galbreath1

#4187, (1834 - 15 October 1877)
Last EditedMay 31, 2004
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1834 Date based on age of 43 given in the obituary. 
Marriage* Principal=Laura C. Colliflower2 
Will*9 October 1877 New Oxford Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Samuel left everything to his wife, Laura C. Galbreath.3 
Death*15 October 1877 New Oxford Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; William F. Colliflower of New Oxford was appointed executor of his estate. This was either his father-in-law or brother-in-law. Obituary in the Hanover Citizen states that he died 15th Oct. 1877, age 43 years.4,5 

Family

Laura C. Colliflower d. 1881
Children

Citations

  1. [S122] Schedule of Property from the Estate of Samuel H. Galbraith, Adams county, Pa. 10 Dec 1877.
  2. [S118] Orphan's Court Record for Adams County, Pennsylvania, 09 Sep 1882. Hereinafter cited as Orphan's Court for Adams County PA.
  3. [S122] Last Will and Testament of Samuel H. Galbraith, Adams County, Pa. 09 Oct 1877.
  4. [S122] Affadavid of Death of Samuel H. Galbraith, Adams County, Pa. 27 Oct 1877.
  5. [S131] Death Index to Hanover Newspapers, 1828 - 1900 (Hanover, PA). Hereinafter cited as Hanover Newspaper Deaths.

Samuel Scott Galbreath Esq.1

#4101, (say 1761 - )
Last EditedDec 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 Esq. 
Birth*say 1761 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Occupation* studied medicine and assisted in laying out the town of Bainbridge.2 
Marriage* Principal=Margaret (?)1 
(Witness) Death29 April 1801 Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Margaret (?)1 
Marriage*circa 1802 Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Juliet Buchanan1,3 
(Witness) Death1 April 1803 Died in childbirth.; Principal=Juliet Buchanan4 
Marriage* Principal=Sarah Cooke Work1 

Family 1

Margaret (?) b. 1772, d. 29 Apr 1801
Marriage* Principal=Margaret (?)1 
Children

Family 2

Juliet Buchanan b. 1784, d. 1 Apr 1803
Marriage*circa 1802 Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Juliet Buchanan1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association. 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.
  3. [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.
  4. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association,, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.

Sarah Galbreath1

#3760, (say 1746 - )
Last EditedJan 25, 2004
Father*John Galbreath2 d. 20 Jan 1758
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*say 1746 Pennsylvania, USA1 

Citations

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

Sarah Galbreath1

#4125
Last EditedJun 7, 2003
Father*Colonel Bertram Galbreath Esq.1 b. 24 Sep 1738, d. 9 Mar 1804
Mother*Henrietta Hulings1
Name Variation Galbraith 
Married Name Morris1 
Marriage* Principal=Samuel Morris1 

Citations

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

Sarah Galbreath1

#4170, (2 May 1805 - 23 October 1861)
Last EditedAug 6, 2003
Relationship2nd cousin 4 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*William Galbreath1 b. Oct 1757, d. 3 May 1839
Mother*Phebe Foreman1 b. 1771, d. 12 Mar 1852
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*2 May 1805 Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA1 
Married Name Hughbanks1 
Marriage* Principal=James Hughbanks1 
Death*23 October 1861 Coles County, Illinois, USA1 

Citations

  1. [S120] Family History Manuscript, Mrs. C. Byron Gilbreath, 1978, copy at Balkcom Household.

Sarah Galbreath1

#4341, (6 November 1780 - 2 May 1791)
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*6 November 1780 East Pennsborough Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA1,2 
Death*2 May 1791 Bible states she was 10 years, 6 months, and twenty-eight days.1,2 

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.

Sarah Galbreath1

#4477
Last EditedJan 28, 2004
Father*Samuel Galbreath1 b. c 1746, d. c 1814
Mother*Elizabeth (?)1
Name Variation Galbraith 

Citations

  1. [S25] Ancestry.com, Tom Robertshaw at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2214606&id=I9575
    His source is Jean Harriger. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Sarah Galbreath1

#4479
Last EditedJan 28, 2004
Father*Robert Galbreath1 b. c 1752, d. 1787
Mother*Hannah Wilson1
Name Variation Galbraith 

Citations

  1. [S25] Ancestry.com, Tom Robertshaw at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2214606&id=I9575
    His source is Jean Harriger. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Sarah Galbreath1

#4706
Last EditedMay 31, 2004
Father*William Galbreath1 b. 1732, d. Nov 1815
Mother*Sarah Kerr1 b. 4 Nov 1748, d. 22 Feb 1827
Name Variation Galbraith 
Will11 May 1813 Frankford, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; GALBREIATH, WILLIAM, Frankford. Will Book H. 369-370
May 11, 1813. January 3, 1816. [William Galbreath who married Sarah Kerr]
Wife Sarah.
Daus. Jane wife of Matthew Woods and Sarah Galbreiath.
Nieces Nancy and Jane Galbreiath, daus. of bro. John Galbreiath.
Dau. Nancy wife of Joseph Edmiston.
Exs: Wife Sarah and son in law Joseph Edmiston.
Wit: John Scouler, John Ernst.
; Principal=William Galbreath1 

Citations

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

Sarah Galbreath1

#4733, (15 March 1778 - )
Last EditedMay 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*15 March 1778 1 
Married Name16 February 1798 Young1 
Marriage*16 February 1798 Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA; Principal=Robert Young1 

Citations

  1. [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.

Sarah Ann Galbreath1,2

#3952, (10 November 1826 - 27 April 1899)
Last EditedApr 11, 2004
Father*William Galbreath1 b. 10 May 1775, d. 27 Nov 1859
Mother*Sarah M. Rife1 b. 19 Sep 1787, d. 20 Apr 1877
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*10 November 1826 Pennsylvania, USA; Date on gravestone.3 
Cen-Enum*3 August 1850 Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Sarah Galbreth", age 19, famlae, born PA.; Principal=PA Adams County Census 1850, Witness=William Galbreath1 
Cen-Enum*July 1860 Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Sarah A. Galbreath", age 33, female, born PA, personal estate $250. Living with mother and siblings.; Principal=PA Adams Co. Census 1860, Witness=Henry Galbreath2 
Land*30 March 1861 Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Eliza, Sarah, and Rosanna received "undivided half of 108 acres in Butler and Straban Townships)." This was land originally willed by their grandfather, John, to his daughters, Jane, Margaret, Ann and Rosanna, and by Rosanna by deed dated 10 Dec. 1857. Jane, Margaret, and Ann died intestate and the land was conveyed by Orphans Court to their brother William on 14 April 1857. William died intestate and the land descended from Sarah M. Galbreath, John B., Henry, and Mary Jane to Eliza, Sarah and Rosannah.; Principal=Eliza Galbreath4 
Land1861 Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Deed states: Samuel Freeman and wife of Hunterstown to Eliza, Sarah A. And Rosanna of Butler Township - 19 acres in Straban Township for $1500.; Principal=Eliza Galbreath5 
Cen-Enum*25 June 1880 Arendtsville, Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Sarah A. Galbraith", white, female, age 53, single, sister of John B. , keeping house, born PA, as were parents, living with brother and 2 sisters.; Principal=PA Adams Co Census 1880, Witness=John B. Galbreath3 
Death*27 April 1899 Pennsylvania, USA; Date on gravestone.1 
Burial*April 1899 Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Gravestone states:
Eliza Galbraith
Mar 13, 1818 - Jan 5, 1899

Sarah Ann Galbraith
Nov. 10 1826 - Apr. 27, 1899

Rosanah Galbraith
June 7, 1829 - July 16, 1908

These are the children of William and Sarah Galbraith.

Obituary2 May 1899 Arendtsville, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Sarah Ann Galbreath" died April 27, 1899, aged 72 years, 5 months, and 17 days. Funeral services were conducted in the Reformed Church by her pastor, Rev. M. N. Noacher, and the remains laid to rest in Hunterstown Cemetery beside her sister Eliza, who preceded her to the eternal home 3 months ago. Of the three sisters who lived in Arendtsville, only Rosannah remains to mourn for the sisters." Sarah was a member of the Zion Reformed Church.6 

Citations

  1. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Butler Township, p.2 Image #3 at www.Ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.
  2. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Butler Township, Table Rock P.O., p. 107, Image #11 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1860.
  3. [S10] U.S. Census 1880, www.ancestry.com, PA, Adams Co., Franklin Township, Village of Arendtsville, p. 44. Image #44 at www.ancestry.com.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1880.
  4. [S119] Adams County, Pennsylvania Deed Book: Book W, page 128, 30 March 1861., Adams County Clerk, n.p.. Hereinafter cited as Adams County PA Deed Book.
  5. [S119] Adams County PA Deed Book: Book W, page 130, 1861.
  6. [S114] Gettysburg Compiler, Gettysburg, PA, 02 May 1899.. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Compiler.

Sarah C. Galbreath1,2

#4196, (circa 1908 - )
Last EditedJan 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*circa 1908 Pennsylvania, USA2 
Married Namecirca 1928 Cromwell1,3 
Marriage*circa 1928 Pennsylvania, USA; Principal=Harold Cromwell1,3 
Residence*12 November 1940 Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA1 

Citations

  1. [S123] Star and Sentinel, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 16 Nov 1940. Hereinafter cited as Gettysburg Star and Sentinel.
  2. [S28] U.S. Census 1910, www.ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Gettysburg, Sheet #1B.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1910.
  3. [S84] U.S. Census 1930, ancestry.com, PA, Adams County, Gettysburg Borough, Ward 1, Sheet #20B.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1930.

Sarah E. Galbreath1

#4600, (August 1830 - 1 June 1842)
Last EditedMar 13, 2004
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*William Galbreath1 b. 15 Nov 1795, d. 13 Apr 1879
Mother*Mary B. Evans1 b. 1808, d. 17 Sep 1869
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*August 1830 Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, USA1 
Death*1 June 1842 Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; Witness=William Galbreath, Witness=Mary B. Evans1 
Burial*June 1842 Old Shelbyville City Cemetery, Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, USA1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Ancestry.com, by Bill Gilbreath - John of Ireland database at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=clangalbraith&id=I0039. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Sarah Elizabeth Galbreath1

#4980, (13 May 1907 - )
Last EditedJan 9, 2006
Relationship3rd cousin 2 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants 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*13 May 1907 Pennsylvania, USA1 

Citations

  1. [S44] Email Message, from John Galbraith (e-mail address). He received information from Charles Galbraith (e-mail address) whose mother, Alberta Shults, kept personal records for the family.

Sarah Emma Galbreath1

#4952, (30 December 1864 - )
Last EditedJan 8, 2006
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*William Walter Galbreath1 b. 23 Feb 1819, d. 22 Nov 1891
Mother*Cynthia Ann Heller1 b. 1820, d. 1900
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*30 December 1864 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Census26 August 1870 Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Walter Galbraith", white, male, age 53, head of Family #174, farmer, personal estate $275, born PA. Living with him:
Cintha A., age 44, female, keeping house, born PA.
John L., age 12, works on farm, attended school, born PA.
Graft W., age 7, attended school, born PA.
Sarah E., age 5, born PA.
Mary E., age 4, born PA.
Robert E., age 5 months, born PA.
Living close to his nieces, Amelia J. Montague and Rebecca Galbraith.; Principal=William Walter Galbreath, Principal=PA Huntingdon Co Census 18702 

Citations

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

Sarah K. Galbreath1

#4008, (6 September 1816 - )
Last EditedMay 4, 2003
Father*Thomas Galbreath1 b. c 1775, d. 9 Oct 1843
Mother*Catherine Kissecker1 b. c 1780, d. 8 Jun 1857
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*6 September 1816 Wythe County, Virginia, USA1 

Citations

  1. [S112] Clan Galbraith Association, The Red Tower Journal: Vol. XX, No. 3, March 1999, p. 58. "More on William Noble Galbraith" by Betsy Galbraith DeCarolis.. Hereinafter cited as "The Red Tower Journal."

Sarah Work Galbreath1

#4203, (25 January 1791 - 2 May 1853)
Last EditedMay 23, 2004
Father*Major Andrew Galbreath Esq.1 b. 1752, d. 7 Mar 1806
Mother*Barbara Work1 d. 1832
Name Variation Galbraith 
Name Variation Sally Galbreath; Listed as Sally in her father's will.2 
Birth*25 January 1791 East Pennsborough Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA3 
Married Name1812 Gibson1 
Marriage*1812 Principal=Chief Justice John Bannister Gibson1,3 
Death*2 May 1853 Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA3 

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, Listing of Wills by Simon Parker in the Members Only Area. Cumberland County, PA Will Will Book G. 152.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.
  3. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association,, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.

Savenus Galbreath1

#3779, (1849 - December 1850)
Last EditedApr 18, 2003
Name Variation Savenus Galbraith1 
Birth*1849 Tennessee, USA1 
Death*December 1850 Henderson County, Tennessee, USA; Died of scarlet fever.1 

Citations

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

Sis Galbreath1

#4576, (July 1850 - )
Last EditedFeb 19, 2004
Father*Robert Galbreath1 b. bt 1812 - 1814
Mother*Martha Lamon1 b. bt 1816 - 1819
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*July 1850 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Cen-Enum*17 October 1850 Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Sis Gilbreath", white, female, age 3 months, born PA, living with parents and 4 siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Witness=Robert Galbreath1 

Citations

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

Sophia Galbreath1

#4676
Last EditedMay 9, 2004
Father*Robert Galbreath1 b. 1755, d. c 1795
Name Variation Galbraith 

Citations

  1. [S112] Clan Galbraith Association, The Red Tower Journal: "Notes on Colonia Joseph Galbraiths" , Vol. XXIV, No. 3, March, 2003, p. 79.. Hereinafter cited as "The Red Tower Journal."

Susan Galbreath1

#4554, (1841 - )
Last EditedFeb 3, 2004
Father*Andrew Galbreath1 b. c 1808
Mother*Margaret (?)1 b. 1811
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1841 Pennsylvania, USA1 
Cen-Enum*12 November 1850 Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; "Susan Gilbreath" in House 352, 9 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.

Susan Lucinda Galbreath1

#5262, (say 1828 - )
Last EditedAug 10, 2006
Father*John Galbreath1 b. s 1790
Mother*Susan Ferrel1 b. s 1790
Birth*say 1828 1 

Citations

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

Tabitha Galbreath1

#4735, (3 September 1787 - )
Last EditedJun 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*3 September 1787 1 
Married Name5 January 1807 Henderson 
Marriage*5 January 1807 Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA; Principal=Samuel Henderson1 

Citations

  1. [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.

Thomas Galbreath1

#3706, (circa 1742 - 1785)
Last EditedFeb 21, 2004
Father*James Galbreath Esq.1 b. 1703, d. 11 Jun 1786
Mother*Elizabeth Bertram1 b. 1713, d. 2 Feb 1799
Note* From John of Ireland database: Maybe some confusion; This is the Thomas who, according to Egle, was a merchant from NC, who came to the area in 1765. Jean, I believe, says he may have returned from NC.2 
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*circa 1742 1 
Marriage* Walter states her maiden name may hve been Shannon.; Principal=Elizabeth (?)1 
Marriage*circa 1773 Principal=Jean Campbell2 
Occupation*1773 Lingonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; owned a tavern3 
Land*13 June 1777 Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Thomas "of Fairfield township" once owned the land on which the town of Ligonier now stands. It was transferred to him from David Epsy, attorney for Arthur St. Clair and contained three plantations, one of them included the town of Lignonier and 584 acres in all. The land, known as Indian Field and Mill Creek, passed on to James Ramsey in 1795 after Thomas' death.4 
Death*1785 Ft. Ligonier, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA1 

Family

Elizabeth (?)
Marriage* Walter states her maiden name may hve been Shannon.; Principal=Elizabeth (?)1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, Walter Gilbert's website at http://www.otal.umd.edu/~walt/gen/htmfile/384.htm. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  2. [S96] Clan Galbraith Association, from "John of Ireland" database submitted by B. J. Galbreath, updated 2002.. Hereinafter cited as Clan Galbraith Association.
  3. [S145] Jean Harriger, "Jean Harriger Research Papers", Clan Galbraith CD No. 9 : File - John Galbraith of Donegal Township, Westmoreland County,PA.. Hereinafter cited as "Jean Harriger."
  4. [S145] Jean Harriger, "Jean Harriger", File - John Galbraith of Donegal Township, Westmoreland County,PA. Her source "Frontier Forts", Vol. 2, p. 282-3.

Thomas Galbreath1

#3789, (say 1760 - )
Last EditedApr 20, 2003
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*say 1760 1 
Name Variation1787 Thomas Gilbreath1 
Tax List*1800 Blount County, Tennessee, USA; Blount County was formed in 1795 from part of Knox County which was formerly Greene County. Thomas Galbreath was listed in Captain Cowan's Company with, 100 acres and 1 white poll. Also listed in this area was Hugh and William Galbreath.2 

Citations

  1. [S93] Betty Cartwright, compiler, North Carolina Land Grants in Tennessee 1778-1791, 1958), p.65. Hereinafter cited as North Carolina Land Grants in Tennessee.
  2. [S99] Silas Lucas, compiler, Early East Tennessee Taxpayers (Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1980), p. 42.. Hereinafter cited as Early East Tennessee Taxpayers.

Thomas Galbreath1

#3794, (say 1784 - )
Last EditedApr 27, 2003
Father*Robert Galbreath1 b. b 1756, d. c 1831
Mother*Elizabeth Walton
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*say 1784 1 
Will30 May 1831 Guilford County, North Carolina, USA; States that his oldest son Thomas, and children John, James, and Jain Landreth and Mary Forbis each get one dollar. Son William gets "my smith tools", daughter Catherine Gilbreath - "my cow",. Sons William, Joseph and daughter Catherine -get 3 horses, all my lands on the Alamance, all my property. Exrs.: Sons William and Joseph Gilbreath. Wits: John Coe, William Doak.; Principal=Robert Galbreath2 

Citations

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

Thomas Galbreath1

#3812, (1751 - 1829)
Last EditedMay 1, 2004
Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1751 Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA; DAR Index states he was born in Ireland.1 
Marriage* Principal=Elizabeth Hays1 
Military*circa 1776 Pennsylvania, USA; as a private and later received a pension2 
Residence*1784 Greene County, Tennessee, USA1 
Land*1787 Greene County, Tennessee, USA; This was for 640 acres on Little Chucky.3 
Tax List*1800 Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA; Listed as "Thomas Galbreith" in Captain Carson's Company with 200 acres and 1 white poll.4 
Death*1829 Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA1 

Citations

  1. [S98] East Tennessee Historical Society, compiler, First Families of Tennessee - A Register of Early Settlers and Their Descendants (Nashville: East Tennessee Historical Society, 2000), p. 152. Hereinafter cited as First Families of Tennessee.
  2. [S112] Clan Galbraith Association, The Red Tower Journal: "Galbraith Patriots" by Laurel Anderson, Vol. XXV, No. 3, Spring, 2004, p. 99. Original source DAR Patriot Index.. Hereinafter cited as "The Red Tower Journal."
  3. [S93] Betty Cartwright, compiler, North Carolina Land Grants in Tennessee 1778-1791, 1958), p.65. Hereinafter cited as North Carolina Land Grants in Tennessee.
  4. [S99] Silas Lucas, compiler, Early East Tennessee Taxpayers (Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1980), p. 124.. Hereinafter cited as Early East Tennessee Taxpayers.