James Galbreath

(1776 - 5 February 1855)

FatherJoseph Galbreath b. c 1750, d. 4 Oct 1787
MotherMartha Grant b. c 1755
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Last EditedMay 9, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1776 Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States 
Death*5 February 1855 Texas, United States 

Dr. James Galbreath


FatherJohn Galbreath b. c 1758, d. 1818
MotherAnne White
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Last EditedMay 10, 2004

Name Variation Dr. Galbraith 
Birth* Pennsylvania, United States 

Reverend James Galbreath

(between 1790 and 1800 - )

Last EditedDec 26, 2003

Name Variation Reverend Galbraith 
Birth*between 1790 and 1800  
Occupation*between 1810 and 1820 First Presbyterian Church, Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States, preached 
Residence*before 1815 Rayburn Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States 
Occupationbefore 1820 Glade Run Presbyterian Church, Wayne Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States, preached a few times 
Cen-Head*1830 Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States, "James Galbraith" with 2 males 30 -40, one female 20-30, and one female 40-50., Witness=PA Armstrong Co Census 1830 
Religion*between 1832 and 1840 Kittanning, Pennsylvania, United States, a pew holder 
Occupation1846 Wayne Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States, and John McCrea built the Olney Furnace which was situated on the south side of Mahoning Creek. James retired from it in 1850. 

James A. Galbreath

( - 2 March 1863)

Last EditedDec 26, 2003

Name Variation Galbraith 
Military*3 September 1862 Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States, as a musician in the 155th PA reg., Co. K 
Death*2 March 1863 Stoneman's Switch, Virginia, United States 

James Albright Galbreath

(1841 - 13 August 1879)

FatherWilliam Galbreath b. 15 Nov 1795, d. 13 Apr 1879
MotherMary B. Evans b. 1808, d. 17 Sep 1869
James Albright Galbreath|b. 1841\nd. 13 Aug 1879|p67.htm#i4607|William Galbreath|b. 15 Nov 1795\nd. 13 Apr 1879|p77.htm#i3806|Mary B. Evans|b. 1808\nd. 17 Sep 1869|p34.htm#i3807|Major William G. Galbreath|b. 7 May 1769\nd. 21 Sep 1839|p78.htm#i3639|Mary Galbreath|b. 8 Apr 1776\nd. 8 Jul 1845|p72.htm#i3961|Jesse Evans||p34.htm#i4612|Mary J. Young||p126.htm#i4613|

Last EditedJan 8, 2006

Name Variation Galbraith 
Name Variation James H. Galbreath, Some sources state the middle initial is "H". 
Birth*1841 Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, United States 
(Witness) Census5 June 1860 Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States, "Wm. Galbraith", white, male, age 64, family #129, justice of the peace, real estate worth $5850, personal estate, $3250, born in Pa. Living with him are:
Mary B., age 52, white, female, born in TN;
Mary L., age 31, born TN;
Ann, age 20, born TN;
James, age 18, commission clerk, born TN;
Edith, age 14, born TN;
Tipton, age 12, born TN;
Mollie Smith, age 10, born TN., Principal=William Galbreath, Principal=TN Bedford Co Census 1860 
Marriage*31 October 1867 Bedford County, Tennessee, United States, Principal=Margaret C. Parsons 
(Witness) Census5 August 1870 Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States, "William Galbraith", age 74, family #78, Chairman C. C., real estate $6000, personal estate $1000, born PA. Living with him:
Mary, age 40, keeping house, born TN;
William, age 36, Deputy C. Clerk, real estate $1800, personal estate $500, born TN;
James, age 30, (iron?)smith, personal estate $100, born TN;
Anna, age 25, born TN;
Tipton, age 22, attorney at law, born TN;
Robert, age 34, bookkeeper, personal estate $500, born TN;
Fanny, age 31, with family, born TN;
William, age 7, bor TN;
Frank C., age 5, born TN;
Robert, age 108, cannot read or write, born NC., Principal=William Galbreath, Principal=TN Bedford Co. Census 1870 
Marriage*3 January 1872 Tennessee, United States, Principal=M. Alice Gunter 
Death*13 August 1879 Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States, Witness=M. Alice Gunter 
Burial*August 1879 Willow Mont Cemetery, Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, United States 
ProbateSeptember 1879 Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States 

Family

M. Alice Gunter b. 18 Apr 1852
Marriage*3 January 1872 Tennessee, United States, Principal=M. Alice Gunter 
Children

James C. Galbreath


Last EditedDec 26, 2003

Name Variation Galbraith 
Land*21 November 1859 North Buffalo Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States, from James E. Brown for $800, Lot #221, 100 acres 

James Galbreath Esq.

(circa 1666 - 23 August 1744)

FatherJohn Galbreath b. s 1640
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Last EditedApr 26, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith Esq. 
Birth*circa 1666 Ireland 
Marriage*circa 1689 Ireland, No proof of the marriage only family lore., Principal=Rebecca Chambers 
Immigration*October 1718 Pennsylvania, United States, Reportedly, James Galbreath, 52 years old, arrived in PA, in Oct. 1718 on the ship Wm. Galley, Capt. Sam'l Haines (Per MacDaid Memorial Library, FL.) This information not confirmed., Principal=Rebecca Chambers 
Land*6 September 1719 Conestoga Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States, The account book shows James Galbreath "late of Ireland" is charged for 100 acres out near the Susquehana River. Conestoga, later became Donegal township, part of Chester Counter and later became part of Lancaster County. 
Religion*circa 1720 Conestoga Township, Pennsylvania, United States, James and his sons were immediately active in helping to organize a Presbyterian church in the new settlement. The first building was a small log cabin with look outs at the corners where men of the congregation kept watch. This building was built by the big spring and was used for about 12 years and was known as the Derry Church. This area later became Donegal Township in Lancaster County (now Dauphin County). 
Tax List*between 1722 and 1726 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, James Galbraith 1/6 W. Connestoga 1722
James Galbraith 1/8 Donegal     1724
James Galbraith 1/6 Donegal     1725
James Galbraith 1/6 Donegal     1726
Note that W. Connestoga was changed to Donegal in 1722. 
Religion Pennsylvania, United States, James and his sons were immediately active in helping to organize a Presbyterian church in the new settlement. That first building was a small log cabin with look-outs at the corners where men of the congregation kept watch. This building was built by the big spring and was used for about 12 years. 
Land*7 February 1737 Derry Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, Warrant No. 55 by survey for 200 acres. (Not sure if this was land for James Sr. or Jr.) From Walter Gilbert: Both James Sr. and Jr. acquired land in Derry Township which developed where two Indian paths intersected near Derry Spring and the James Galbreath plantation (the Allegheny path running close to the current Rt. 422 and the Conewago path running south from Manada Gap to Conewago Creek.), Principal=James Galbreath Esq. 
Land9 August 1737 Derry Township, Pennsylvania, United States, Warrant No. 44 by survey for 150 acres on south side of Swatara Creek, Date of Return - 5 Jan 1738 for 53 acres. Recorded in book A90, p. 80. (Not sure if this was land bought by James Sr. or Jr.), Principal=James Galbreath Esq. 
Land18 February 1743 Pennsylvania, United States, Warrant No. 152 survey for 300 acres on branch of Corrocoquinet (spelling?) Creek over the Susquehanna River. (Don't know if this was land to James Sr. or James Jr.). Return was for 155 acres on 1 April 1796 to Mathew Wilson and 155 acres to John Wallace on 1 May 1811. Recorded in book H5, p. 577), Principal=James Galbreath Esq. 
Death*23 August 1744 Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States 
Burial*August 1744 Derry Church, Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States, The flat marble stone is in the southwest corner of the graveyard. It states: Here lieth the remains of
James Galbreath
who departed this life
ye 23rd August, 1744
Aged 78 years
Also
James Galbreath, Esqr.
The younger
on ye 11th June, 1786
Aged 83 years
Who dwelt beloved by all,
In rational piety, modest hope,
and cheerful resignation
 

Family

Rebecca Chambers b. s 1667
Marriage*circa 1689 Ireland, No proof of the marriage only family lore., Principal=Rebecca Chambers 
Children

James Galbreath Esq.

(1703 - 11 June 1786)

FatherJames Galbreath Esq. b. c 1666, d. 23 Aug 1744
MotherRebecca Chambers b. s 1667
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Last EditedMay 31, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith Esq. 
Birth*1703 Ulster, Ireland, "History of Cumberland County..." source states James was born in 1703 in the north of Ireland. 
Immigration*1718 Pennsylvania, United States, In Chronicles of Penn 1688–1748: The account books of Penn's agents show that by September 6, 1719, James Galbreath "late of Ireland" is charged in 1720 for 100 acres out near the Susquehanna R. Per the Orbison Manuscript, James settled in Conestoga Township, Chester County (later Donegal Township in Lancaster County). The assessment list of Conestoga Township for 1721 shows an assessment against "James Kilbrah" with a valuation of £5 and a tax of 1s 3d.
Walter Gilbert states: "The reason for the immigration of the Galbraith family at that time can only be speculated upon, but from 1714 to 1719 there were severe droughts in Ireland with attendant loss of crops and livestock. Also, as the lookout on the original log cabin church attests, there was active hostility against Presbyterians."
 
Note*1720 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, "In the same year (1720) John Galbraith located what was then called "Spring Creek" which had its source at the spring at Donegal church. He selected the land at a point where a new road had been laid out, branching from the Peter's road, a short distance northeast from the present town of Mt. Joy, and which led through the new settlement. This road again branched at Galbraith's, one road going to the river and the other one inclining northwest and connecting with the Peter's road near Canoy creek.
John Galbraith in the same year erected the first grist and saw mill above the Conestoga.
The travel over these roads became so great that Mr. Galbraith applied to the Chester county court to grant him a license to keep an ordinary and brew beer.
The petition for the 'ordinary' clearly sets forth the reasons which prompted the application. The petition has a large number of signers for that time. There were a number of other settlers in the neighborhood, who were either not asked, or else they declined to sign the papr.
The paper itself is a matter of some interest. I will add a short sketch of the signers, which may give it additional attractin.
John Galbraith, the petitioner, came from the north of Ireland with his father, James, and his brothers, James and Andrew. He was a member of the first grand jury in the county and was elected sheriff of the county in 1731. He was a member of Sheriff Samuel Smith's posse who marched to Connejohela Valley, on the west side of the river, and captured Captain Cresap's fort, and took that warrior a prisoner and landed him in the Philadellphia jail. In 1748 he was a captian in his brother's (Colonel James Galbraith's) battalion, which ranged along the mountains to protect the frontier settlers from Indian raids. He died in 1753. He had a son named Robert, who died in the year 1747 and left a widow named Rebecca, surviving. The widow married Caption John Buyers, who then owned the Jacob Mumma farm. A hundred yars ago the Mummas added a story to the dwelling..."
"James Galbraith was the brother of John. After his marriage to Elizabeth Bertram in 1733, he moved to Spring Creek, where Derry church is, and built a grist mill, which he sold to Mr. Garber about 1750. He was sheriff of this county in 1742-3. He was a Colonel in the French and Indian war and a Lieutenant Colonel of Cumberland County during a potion of the years during the Revolutionary War. His sons Joh, Bertram, Andrew, and Robert were Revolutionary officers. Judge Gibson marraied his granddaughter. The late Dr. Carpenter was a descendant of Colonel Bertram Galbraith.", Principal=John Galbreath 
Marriage*6 April 1734 Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, During this time the English government recognized only marriages performed in the Church of England., Principal=Elizabeth Bertram 
Land*7 February 1737 Derry Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, Warrant No. 55 by survey for 200 acres. (Not sure if this was land for James Sr. or Jr.) From Walter Gilbert: Both James Sr. and Jr. acquired land in Derry Township which developed where two Indian paths intersected near Derry Spring and the James Galbreath plantation (the Allegheny path running close to the current Rt. 422 and the Conewago path running south from Manada Gap to Conewago Creek.), Principal=James Galbreath Esq. 
Land13 March 1737 Derry Township, Pennsylvania, United States, The land was located close to the church glebe and was on Spring Creek. 
Land9 August 1737 Derry Township, Pennsylvania, United States, Warrant No. 44 by survey for 150 acres on south side of Swatara Creek, Date of Return - 5 Jan 1738 for 53 acres. Recorded in book A90, p. 80. (Not sure if this was land bought by James Sr. or Jr.), Principal=James Galbreath Esq. 
PoliticalOctober 1742 Pennsylvania, United States, James was elected sheriff and remained a justice of the county for many years. He was a man of note on the frontier and the early provincial records of Pennsylvania contain frequent reference to him 
Land*18 February 1743 Pennsylvania, United States, Warrant No. 152 survey for 300 acres on branch of Corrocoquinet (spelling?) Creek over the Susquehanna River. (Don't know if this was land to James Sr. or James Jr.). Return was for 155 acres on 1 April 1796 to Mathew Wilson and 155 acres to John Wallace on 1 May 1811. Recorded in book H5, p. 577), Principal=James Galbreath Esq. 
Land*28 February 1744 Derry Township, Pennsylvania, United States, Warrant No. 173 survey for 187 acres. Recorded in Book A12, p. 215) 
Land23 May 1745 Paxtang Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, Warrant No. 178 acceptance for 309 acres. Recorded in Book A14, p. 58) Original warrant (No.8) was to Samuel Parks for 300 acres on 4 Jan 1737. 
Land3 May 1746 Hopewell Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, Warrant No. 195 survey for 400 acres. Date of return: 27 Aug. 1746 for 395 acres. Recorded in Book A13, p. 383. 
Land3 May 1746 Paxtang Township, Pennsylvania, United States, Warrant No. 196 survey for 242 acres. Date of return 27 Aug. 1746 for 242 acres. Recorded in Book A13, p. 383). 
Land28 October 1746 Hanover Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, Warrant No. 206 survey for 195 acres. Date of return: 6 Jan 1746 for 195 acres. Recorded in Book A15, p. 517. 
Land6 October 1748 Paxtang Township, Pennsylvania, United States, Warrant No. 4 originally to Henry Nealy for 300 acres on the Swatara on 11 Jan 1734. James received the patent for 309 acres, recorded in Book A14, p. 58. 
Land9 January 1749 Rathmullan Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, Warrant No. 252 acceptance for 200 acres. Date of return: 21 April 1767 for 304.80 acres. Recorded in Book AA8, p. 267. 
Land9 January 1749 Paxtang Township, Pennsylvania, United States, Warrant No. 250 survey for 100 acres. Date of return: 30 Nov. 1753 for 245 acres. Recorded in Book AA17, p. 410. 
Land9 January 1749 Derry Township, Pennsylvania, United States, Warrant No. 251 survey for 100 acres. Recorded in Book AA8, p. 267. 
Land9 January 1749 Paxtang Township, Pennsylvania, United States, Warrant No. 249 survey for 200 acres. Date of return: 21 April 1767 for 304.80 acres. Recorded in Book AA8, p. 267. Original warrant was to John Warton for 200 acres on 31 Apr. 1767. 
Occupation1750 Pennsylvania, United States, Justice of the Peace for Lancaster County. At this time, Lancaster county included the land that soon became Cumberland County. 
Tax List*1751 Londonderry Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, Listed as "James Galbraith". 
Residence*between 1751 and 1761 Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, James moved to the Susquehanna area and was one of the more prominent men connected in the early days with the history of the village of Lisburn. He established a ferry below Paxtang, but shortly afterwards purchased large tracts of land in Pennsborough (known as the Lower Allen in the 1880's) about the year 1761. 
Court Rec.*30 October 1754 York County, Pennsylvania, United States, James Galbreath of Derry Township, Lancaster county, gent , produced an instrument of writing signed by William Galbreath (son of the said James) and Margaret his wife bearing date the twenty-first day of March 1754 and signed by Barney Hughes and William Deavenport as witnesses, certifying that the said William and Margaret have made choice of the aforesaid James Galbreath to be guardian over their persons and estates during their minority., Principal=William Galbreath 
Military*between 1755 and 1763 French and Indian War and commanded a company of rangers. 
Land1761 Pennsylvania, United States, This was a tract of land originally owned by George Croghan but he lost the land when Richard Peters called in the mortgage. James then purchased the land from Peters. The property was on the banks of the Conodoguinet Creek and he subsequently bought an adjoining tract of land. When he died in 1786, the land was divided between his two youngest sons, John and Andrew. John received the house which currently (2001) belongs to the Keck family on Skyport Road near Carlisle. It was built about 1770 by James Galbraith, Jr. Andrew received the two houses and property at the corner of Skyport and Terrace, one being the log cabin that was originally built in about 1740 by George Croghan and is probably the oldest house still standing in Cumberland County. The other house was James Galbraith Jr.s' house which was built in 1761 or 1762 when he moved across the Susquehenna River and purchased the property. James' will directed that Andrew was to pay "my said wife Elisabeth the one third part of the produce and profits of the said tract of land yearly." Elisabeth continued to live on Andrew's property, either in the main house or perhaps the log house, until her death in 1799. Tax roles in the late 18th century show the house to be a one story house, so additions have obviously been added over the years. 
Occupation*October 1761 Pennsylvania, United States, During this period, James served as justice of the county. At this time, the justices rotated the position, and he served again in April of 1762. 
Witness*28 February 1764 East Pennsborough Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, to the will of James Geddis (Will Book A, p.118), Principal=Elizabeth Bertram 
Witness*9 November 1765 East Pennsborough Township, Pennsylvania, United States, to the will of William Ross 
Militarycirca 1776 lieutenant-colonel for Cumberland County during the Revolution but was only able to serve a few months due to his age. 
Will*22 May 1782 East Pennsborough Township, Pennsylvania, United States, James Jr. had two wills, the first dated 22 May 1782, the 2nd on 27 May 1782, and a codicil on 8 Dec. 1784. The will was probated 03 August 1786.
On page 11, section 3,of The Galbraith Families of Donegal ..., is found:

James Jr.'s Will [the James who is the subject of this page] A28 Book EF page 117, Cumberland Co., PA.

Written in East Pennsboro 27 May 1782 and probated 3 August 1786.

Negro, stock and all residue and remainder of personal estate to wife Elizabeth.

To son Betram:      The land he now lives on in Dunnegal(sic) Twp.
William:      has had his share of the estate
Thomas:      has had his share of the estate
Robert:      land in Allan Twp. with mills and 2 stills. Robert to pay to his daughters Elizabeth 150 Pounds, Agnes 75, Mary 75.
John:      the old tan yard of 175 acres and adjoining 222 acres.
Andrew:      land where James now lives, 350 acres.
Daughter Dorcas      wife of John Buchanan.
Daughter Elizabeth      wife of Clarence Torrence.

Executors: Wife Elizabeth and son Bertram.

John and Andrew to provide sufficient fire wood to Elizabeth during her life time and hall(sic) in her hay and grain and put it in the barn.

Codicil—8 Dec. 1784: to change payment of Robert to dau. Elizabeth to 100 Pounds and "negro boy David to remain with son Robert during his life and at his decease to be at disposal of my wife". (Note: does this indicate that Robert was not well and James expected him to die before his wife Elizabeth?)
 
Death*11 June 1786 East Pennsborough Township, Pennsylvania, United States 
Burial*June 1786 Derry Church Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States, The flat marble stone is in the southwest corner of the graveyard. Father and son are buried together. The stone states: Here lieth the remains of
James Galbreath
who departed this life
ye 23rd August, 1744
Aged 78 years
Also
James Galbreath, Esqr.
The younger
on ye 11th June, 1786
Aged 83 years
Who dwelt beloved by all,
In rational piety, modest hope,
and cheerful resignation
 
Probate3 August 1786 East Pennsborough Township, Pennsylvania, United States 

Family

Elizabeth Bertram b. 1713, d. 2 Feb 1799
Marriage*6 April 1734 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, During this time the English government recognized only marriages performed in the Church of England., Principal=Elizabeth Bertram 
Children

James H. Galbreath

(1822 - May 1880)

FatherJohn Galbreath b. s 1790
MotherSusan Ferrel b. s 1790
James H. Galbreath|b. 1822\nd. May 1880|p67.htm#i3781|John Galbreath|b. s 1790|p69.htm#i5258|Susan Ferrel|b. s 1790|p34.htm#i5259|||||||||||||

Last EditedAug 10, 2006

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1822 Tennessee, United States, Mortality schedule states both parents born in NC. 
Occupation*May 1880 Tipton County, Tennessee, United States, physician 
Death*May 1880 Tennessee, United States, Died from gallstones. 

James H. Galbreath

(1864 - 1947)

FatherArchibald Galbreath b. 1823, d. 1891
MotherCaroline (?) b. 1832, d. 1914
James H. Galbreath|b. 1864\nd. 1947|p67.htm#i4579|Archibald Galbreath|b. 1823\nd. 1891|p61.htm#i4558|Caroline (?)|b. 1832\nd. 1914|p1.htm#i4578|William Galbreath|b. 31 Jul 1790\nd. 31 Jan 1826|p78.htm#i4560|Nancy (?)|b. 1789\nd. 4 Mar 1877|p7.htm#i4506|||||||

Last EditedFeb 21, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1864 Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States 
Marriage*24 January 1900 Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, Principal=Geneva Neil 
Death*1947 United States 
Burial*1947 Union Church Cemetery, Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States, Gravestone states: James H. Galbraith 1864-1947 

Family

Geneva Neil b. 12 Jun 1881, d. 1973
Child

James Harvey Galbreath

(4 November 1834 - 5 September 1912)

FatherWiley Galbreath b. 18 Jan 1805, d. 6 Jan 1892
MotherElizabeth Haney b. 9 Oct 1809, d. 5 Dec 1870
James Harvey Galbreath|b. 4 Nov 1834\nd. 5 Sep 1912|p67.htm#i4660|Wiley Galbreath|b. 18 Jan 1805\nd. 6 Jan 1892|p77.htm#i4658|Elizabeth Haney|b. 9 Oct 1809\nd. 5 Dec 1870|p93.htm#i4659|Robert Galbreath|b. 6 Jul 1787\nd. 9 Sep 1870|p75.htm#i4634|Nancy Alvis||p15.htm#i3846|||||||

Last EditedMay 5, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*4 November 1834 Marion County, Illinois, United States 
Death*5 September 1912 Carthage, Missouri, United States 

Family

Child

James McCauley Galbreath

(11 January 1783 - July 1857)

FatherJohn Galbreath b. c 1748, d. 30 Dec 1802
MotherMary McCauley b. 22 Dec 1755, d. 19 Feb 1821
James McCauley Galbreath|b. 11 Jan 1783\nd. Jul 1857|p67.htm#i4342|John Galbreath|b. c 1748\nd. 30 Dec 1802|p68.htm#i3712|Mary McCauley|b. 22 Dec 1755\nd. 19 Feb 1821|p103.htm#i3713|James Galbreath Esq.|b. 1703\nd. 11 Jun 1786|p67.htm#i4155|Elizabeth Bertram|b. 1713\nd. 2 Feb 1799|p16.htm#i3699|||||||

Last EditedJan 18, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*11 January 1783 East Pennsborogh Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States 
Marriage*1818 Principal=Kate Delaney 
Death*July 1857 Hopedale, Ohio, United States 

Captain James Washington Galbreath

(20 July 1797 - 2 March 1863)

FatherMajor William G. Galbreath b. 7 May 1769, d. 21 Sep 1839
MotherMary Galbreath b. 8 Apr 1776, d. 8 Jul 1845
Captain James Washington Galbreath|b. 20 Jul 1797\nd. 2 Mar 1863|p67.htm#i4013|Major William G. Galbreath|b. 7 May 1769\nd. 21 Sep 1839|p78.htm#i3639|Mary Galbreath|b. 8 Apr 1776\nd. 8 Jul 1845|p72.htm#i3961|William Galbreath|b. 6 Mar 1736\nd. 1800|p77.htm#i2594|Catherine (?)||p2.htm#i3864|Robert Galbreath|b. 1736\nd. 1 Jan 1810|p74.htm#i3687|Isabella (?)|b. 1727\nd. 5 Mar 1812|p4.htm#i3688|

Last EditedJan 21, 2006

Name Variation Captain Galbraith 
Birth*20 July 1797 Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States 
Land*1 November 1826 Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, "Indenture between Wm. Galbreath of Mount Pleasant and James W. Galbreath of the same...for $300 Pa. money... to James, heirs and assigns the following parcel of land in Mount Pleasant. The boundaries are: Beginning at a maple from a corner on the bank of Brush Run thence by land of said Wm. Galbreath, south 76 degrees and three quarters, west 81 perches and five tenths to a stone, thence by other lands of said... of which this tract ia a part, North 60 degrees to a half, East 88 perches and nine tenths to the beginning, containing 6 acres and 44 perches. It being part of the same tract of land which George Himes and Ann Withers by their certain Indenture and duly executed bearing date of 1 April 1814 from Michael Seetz to Philip Baum to William Galbreath. James to receive land and all improvements. Witnessed by Sam Smyth and Cornelis Knight., Principal=Major William G. Galbreath 
Land13 November 1826 Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, United States, Wm. Galbreath assigns land to James W. Galbreath for $160. The boundaries are: Beginning at a stone on a line of the said Wm. Galbreath's land thence south 54 degrees and three quarters, West 22 perches and one tenth to a stone on Hanover Road, thence on the same North 37 degrees and a half, West 38 perches and one tenth to a post on said road thence by the said Wm. Galbreath's other lands, South 83 degrees and a quarter, East and 34 perches to a post a corner of said Galbreaths thence 28 degrees and a half. East 15 perches and six tenths to the stone at the place of beginning. Containing 3 acres and 150 perches, it being part of the same tract of land which George Lashells, guardian of minor children of Joseph Lindsey, decd. by his indenture bearing date 30 March 1813 did grant unto William Sturgeon and Sarah his wife. Then on 31 March 1813 to John Brenesholtz then to William Galbreath. Witnesses were Samuel Caldwell and Sam Smyth., Principal=Major William G. Galbreath 
Court Rec.*August 1828 Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "James Galbreath was appointed to the General Jury as the representative from Mount Pleasant for the August Term of 1828." 
Court Rec.*between 1832 and 1833 Pennsylvania, United States, The newspaper articles list a case between James Lockert vs. William and James Galbreath. James Lockert was listed in the 1830 Mt. Pleasant census, so I am assuming these are the correct "James and William Galbreaths.", Principal=Major William G. Galbreath 
Residence*22 November 1832 Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, United States 
Marriage*22 November 1832 Pennsylvania, United States, Newspaper notice states: James W. Galbraith of Mt. Pleasant Township and Rebecca Graft of Straban Township married 22 Nov. 1832 by Rev. J. C. Watson.., Principal=Rebecca Graft 
Court Rec.April 1833 Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "Jas. W. Galbreath" is appointed as a juror to the Circuit Court as a representative of Mount Pleasant. 
Census*30 June 1860 Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States, "James W. Galbraith", white, male, HH #319, age 58, gentleman, real estate worth $6000, personal estate $500, born PA. Living with him:
Rebecca Galbraith, age 55, born PA;
Mary Jane Galbraith, age 23, born PA (assuming this is daughter)
Mary Lightney, age 13, born Germany, attended school., Principal=PA Huntingdon Co Census 1860, Witness=Rebecca Graft, Witness=Mary Jane Galbreath 
Death*2 March 1863 Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania, United States, Date in obituary and on tombstone. Obituary states: James Washington Galbraith of Shirleysburg, PA died 02 March 1863, age 66 yrs. He was a native of Adams County. 
Burial*March 1863 Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, James W. Galbraith
Died March 2, 1863
In the 66th yr. of his age

Rebecca Galbrath
Died June 1, 1878
Aged 77 yrs.
James W. Galbraith Gravestone

Family

Rebecca Graft b. 1801, d. 1 Jun 1878
Marriage*22 November 1832 Pennsylvania, United States, Newspaper notice states: James W. Galbraith of Mt. Pleasant Township and Rebecca Graft of Straban Township married 22 Nov. 1832 by Rev. J. C. Watson.., Principal=Rebecca Graft 
Child

James William Galbreath

(19 November 1848 - )

FatherBenjamin Galbreath b. 21 Jul 1814, d. 31 May 1881
MotherMary Ann Reed b. 14 Feb 1824, d. 23 May 1896
James William Galbreath|b. 19 Nov 1848|p67.htm#i3994|Benjamin Galbreath|b. 21 Jul 1814\nd. 31 May 1881|p62.htm#i3966|Mary Ann Reed|b. 14 Feb 1824\nd. 23 May 1896|p113.htm#i3992|Major William G. Galbreath|b. 7 May 1769\nd. 21 Sep 1839|p78.htm#i3639|Mary Galbreath|b. 8 Apr 1776\nd. 8 Jul 1845|p72.htm#i3961|||||||

Last EditedJan 15, 2006

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*19 November 1848 Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States 
Baptism16 May 1849 York Springs Lutheran Charge, Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Parents listed as Benjamin and Mary Ann Galbreath. 
Cen-Enum*27 September 1850 Huntington Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "James Galbreth", age 2, male, born PA. Living with parents and sister., Principal=PA Adams County Census 1850, Witness=Benjamin Galbreath 
(Witness) Census3 October 1860 Dublin Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States, "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 1860 
(Witness) Census12 July 1870 Dublin Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "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 1870 
Residence* Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States 

Jane Galbreath


FatherJames Galbreath d. Jun 1772
MotherUnknown (?)
Jane Galbreath||p67.htm#i3753|James Galbreath|d. Jun 1772|p65.htm#i3749|Unknown (?)||p9.htm#i4141|||||||||||||

Last EditedMar 17, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*  
(Witness) Will27 May 1772 Straban Township, York County, Pennsylvania, United States, James' will leaves household goods, etc. to an unnamed wife, and children Isabella (10 shillings in 1 yr.), Robert (executor), William, James (the sons received 2/3), Jane (1/3) and Nancy (1/3 (sic) and a two year delay). It is thought that this is the James, that John of York (died Oct. 1769) mentions in his will as "friend". According to the author of the sited Red Tower article, friend referred to relative or kinsman, usually a first cousin rather than brother, but the author thinks James may have been John's nephew. (The author believes James had a brother, John, but that he lived in Philadelphia, and that he had a brother, Robert who lived in Straban Township)., Principal=James Galbreath 

Jane Galbreath

(say 1787 - )

FatherRobert Galbreath b. b 1756, d. c 1831
MotherElizabeth Walton
Jane Galbreath|b. s 1787|p67.htm#i3796|Robert Galbreath|b. b 1756\nd. c 1831|p74.htm#i3475|Elizabeth Walton||p120.htm#i3888|||||||||||||

Last EditedApr 27, 2003

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*say 1787  
Married Name Landreth 
Marriage*1 November 1813 Guilford County, North Carolina, United States, Bondsman: William Galbreath Bond #000057179
, Principal=Jedidiah Landreth 
(Witness) Will30 May 1831 North Carolina, United States, 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 Galbreath 

Jane Galbreath

(23 September 1800 - 17 February 1858)

FatherJohn Galbreath b. 1768, d. 29 Jul 1843
MotherSarah McKnight b. 11 Sep 1769, d. 22 Sep 1851
Jane Galbreath|b. 23 Sep 1800\nd. 17 Feb 1858|p67.htm#i3942|John Galbreath|b. 1768\nd. 29 Jul 1843|p68.htm#i3941|Sarah McKnight|b. 11 Sep 1769\nd. 22 Sep 1851|p107.htm#i3944|John Galbreath|b. b 1740\nd. Apr 1814|p68.htm#i3741|Margaret Bell|b. b 1755\nd. bt 1800 - 1810|p16.htm#i3936|||||||

Last EditedApr 17, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*23 September 1800 Pennsylvania, United States, This date is based on age on tombstone. Obituary would place the birtdate 2 yrs earlier. 
Cen-Enum*3 August 1850 Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, "Jane Galbreth", age 42, born PA, female, living with mother and sister., Principal=PA Adams County Census 1850, Witness=Sarah McKnight 
Death*17 February 1858 Hunterstown, Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, This is the date on the gravestone (see picture). However the obituary states: Miss Jane Galbraith of Hunterstown died 18 Feb. 1858, age 59 yrs. 
Burial*February 1858 Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Jane Galbreath
Died Feb. 17, 1858
Aged 57 y, 4 m., 25 days

Buried beside parents, John and Sarah, and sister, Margaret.
Jane Galbreath Gravestone

Jane Galbreath


FatherRobert Galbreath b. c 1742, d. 1793
MotherMary Dill b. 25 May 1747, d. b 17 Dec 1825
Jane Galbreath||p67.htm#i4206|Robert Galbreath|b. c 1742\nd. 1793|p74.htm#i3703|Mary Dill|b. 25 May 1747\nd. b 17 Dec 1825|p32.htm#i3705|James Galbreath Esq.|b. 1703\nd. 11 Jun 1786|p67.htm#i4155|Elizabeth Bertram|b. 1713\nd. 2 Feb 1799|p16.htm#i3699|||||||

Last EditedSep 20, 2003

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*  
Married Name Williams 
Marriage* Principal=Joseph Williams 

Jane Galbreath

(April 1780 - 17 December 1863)

FatherMajor Andrew Galbreath Esq. b. 1752, d. 7 Mar 1806
MotherBarbara Work d. 1832
Jane Galbreath|b. Apr 1780\nd. 17 Dec 1863|p67.htm#i4299|Major Andrew Galbreath Esq.|b. 1752\nd. 7 Mar 1806|p61.htm#i3714|Barbara Work|d. 1832|p125.htm#i3715|James Galbreath Esq.|b. 1703\nd. 11 Jun 1786|p67.htm#i4155|Elizabeth Bertram|b. 1713\nd. 2 Feb 1799|p16.htm#i3699|||||||

Last EditedMay 23, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Name Variation Jean Galbreath, Listed as Jean in her father's will. 
Birth*April 1780 East Pennsborough Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States 
Married Name11 April 1799 Miller 
Marriage*11 April 1799 East Pennsborough Township, Pennsylvania, United States, Married by Rev. Waugh, Jane of East Pennsborough and Matthew of Middletown Township. Daughter of Andrew Galbreath, Esq., Principal=John Matthew Miller 
Death*17 December 1863 East Pennsborough Township, Pennsylvania, United States 

Jane Galbreath


FatherRobert Galbreath b. c 1774, d. 1826
MotherMary White
Jane Galbreath||p67.htm#i4388|Robert Galbreath|b. c 1774\nd. 1826|p74.htm#i4207|Mary White||p121.htm#i4208|Robert Galbreath|b. c 1742\nd. 1793|p74.htm#i3703|Mary Dill|b. 25 May 1747\nd. b 17 Dec 1825|p32.htm#i3705|||||||

Last EditedDec 26, 2003

Name Variation Galbraith 
Married Name Rayburn 
Birth*  
Residence*circa 1820 Slate Lick, North Buffalo Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States 
Marriage*1827 Principal=James Rayburn 

Family

James Rayburn b. 26 Oct 1861
Child

Jane Galbreath


Last EditedJan 11, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Married Name16 November 1771 Lawrence 
Marriage*16 November 1771 Pennsylvania, United States, Principal=Edward Lawrence 

Jane Galbreath

(1844 - )

FatherRobert Galbreath b. bt 1812 - 1814
MotherMartha Lamon b. bt 1816 - 1819
Jane Galbreath|b. 1844|p67.htm#i4573|Robert Galbreath|b. bt 1812 - 1814|p75.htm#i4518|Martha Lamon|b. bt 1816 - 1819|p96.htm#i4571|||||||||||||

Last EditedFeb 19, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1844 Pennsylvania, United States 
Cen-Enum*17 October 1850 Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States, "Jane Gilbreath", white, female, age 6, born PA, attended school, living with parents and 4 siblings (assumed relationships)., Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Witness=Robert Galbreath 

Jane Galbreath

(1867 - )

FatherArchibald Galbreath b. 1823, d. 1891
MotherCaroline (?) b. 1832, d. 1914
Jane Galbreath|b. 1867|p67.htm#i4589|Archibald Galbreath|b. 1823\nd. 1891|p61.htm#i4558|Caroline (?)|b. 1832\nd. 1914|p1.htm#i4578|William Galbreath|b. 31 Jul 1790\nd. 31 Jan 1826|p78.htm#i4560|Nancy (?)|b. 1789\nd. 4 Mar 1877|p7.htm#i4506|||||||

Last EditedFeb 21, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1867 Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States 

Jane Galbreath


FatherWilliam Galbreath b. 1732, d. Nov 1815
MotherSarah Kerr b. 4 Nov 1748, d. 22 Feb 1827
Jane Galbreath||p67.htm#i4707|William Galbreath|b. 1732\nd. Nov 1815|p78.htm#i4011|Sarah Kerr|b. 4 Nov 1748\nd. 22 Feb 1827|p96.htm#i4012|(?) Galbreath||p60.htm#i4711||||||||||

Last EditedMay 31, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Married Name Woods 
Birth*  
Marriage* Principal=Matthew Woods 
(Witness) Will11 May 1813 Frankford, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, 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 Galbreath 

Jane Galbreath


FatherJohn Galbreath
Jane Galbreath||p67.htm#i4713|John Galbreath||p69.htm#i4712||||(?) Galbreath||p60.htm#i4711||||||||||

Last EditedDec 31, 2005

Name Variation Galbraith 

Jane Bell Galbreath

(7 August 1766 - 20 March 1857)

FatherJohn Galbreath b. b 1740, d. Apr 1814
MotherMargaret Bell b. b 1755, d. bt 1800 - 1810
Jane Bell Galbreath|b. 7 Aug 1766\nd. 20 Mar 1857|p67.htm#i3955|John Galbreath|b. b 1740\nd. Apr 1814|p68.htm#i3741|Margaret Bell|b. b 1755\nd. bt 1800 - 1810|p16.htm#i3936|||||||John Bell||p16.htm#i3937|Rosanna (?)||p8.htm#i3938|

Last EditedApr 17, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*7 August 1766 Pennsylvania, United States, This date is based on the age given on the gravestone of 90y 7m 13d. 
Residence*1811 Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, with her father 
Cen-Head*1820 Menallen Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "Jane B. Galbreath" with:
Free White Females: 16 - 25: 1 (?)
                          26 - 44: 1 (could be sister Roseanna)
                45 and over: 2 (Jane, ? - could be mother, Margaret)
Living next to siblings William and John., Principal=PA Adams Co Census 1820 
Cen-Enum*3 August 1850 Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, "Jane Galbreth", age 83, female, living with brother William and his family, born PA., Principal=PA Adams County Census 1850, Witness=William Galbreath 
Death*20 March 1857 Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, This date is from the gravestone, which I have a picture of. 
Burial*March 1857 Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Cannon's book states she was 90-7-13.
Jane Bell Galbraith Gravestone

Jannett Galbreath

(circa 1746 - circa 1810)

FatherJohn Galbreath b. c 1717, d. Oct 1769
MotherDorcas Smith
Jannett Galbreath|b. c 1746\nd. c 1810|p67.htm#i4320|John Galbreath|b. c 1717\nd. Oct 1769|p68.htm#i3724|Dorcas Smith||p116.htm#i4131|Andrew Galbreath|b. c 1692\nd. a 1762|p61.htm#i3653|Mary Kyle|b. 1688\nd. 1735|p96.htm#i3670|||||||

Last EditedDec 6, 2003

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*circa 1746 Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Maryland, United States 
Married Name Work 
Marriage* Principal=James Work 
Death*circa 1810  

Family

James Work
Children

Jean Galbreath

(1772 - 13 January 1842)

FatherColonel Bertram Galbreath Esq. b. 24 Sep 1738, d. 9 Mar 1804
MotherAnn Scott b. 26 Dec 1741, d. 29 Jun 1793
Jean Galbreath|b. 1772\nd. 13 Jan 1842|p67.htm#i4117|Colonel Bertram Galbreath Esq.|b. 24 Sep 1738\nd. 9 Mar 1804|p62.htm#i3655|Ann Scott|b. 26 Dec 1741\nd. 29 Jun 1793|p114.htm#i3671|James Galbreath Esq.|b. 1703\nd. 11 Jun 1786|p67.htm#i4155|Elizabeth Bertram|b. 1713\nd. 2 Feb 1799|p16.htm#i3699|||||||

Last EditedJun 7, 2003

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1772  
Married Name Jean Elder 
Marriage* Principal=David Elder 
Death*13 January 1842  

Jenette Galbreath

(say 1745 - )

FatherJohn Galbreath d. 20 Jan 1758
Jenette Galbreath|b. s 1745|p67.htm#i3759|John Galbreath|d. 20 Jan 1758|p69.htm#i4459||||||||||||||||

Last EditedJan 25, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*say 1745 Pennsylvania, United States 

Jennet Galbreath


Last EditedJan 11, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Married Name5 March 1760 Work 
Marriage*5 March 1760 Pennsylvania, United States, Principal=Patrick Work 
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