Margaret Galbreath

(say 1716 - )

FatherJohn Galbreath b. 1690, d. Oct 1753
MotherJanet (?)
Margaret Galbreath|b. s 1716|p72.htm#i3717|John Galbreath|b. 1690\nd. Oct 1753|p68.htm#i3692|Janet (?)||p4.htm#i3693|James Galbreath Esq.|b. c 1666\nd. 23 Aug 1744|p67.htm#i3650|Rebecca Chambers|b. s 1667|p30.htm#i3651|||||||

Last EditedMar 21, 2003

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*say 1716  

Margaret Galbreath

( - before 1766)

Last EditedMay 3, 2003

Name Variation Galbraith 
Death*before 1766  

Margaret Galbreath

(6 June 1803 - 1 September 1874)

FatherJohn Galbreath b. 1768, d. 29 Jul 1843
MotherSarah McKnight b. 11 Sep 1769, d. 22 Sep 1851
Margaret Galbreath|b. 6 Jun 1803\nd. 1 Sep 1874|p72.htm#i3943|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 11, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*6 June 1803 Pennsylvania, United States, This is the date on the gravestone. 
Cen-Enum*3 August 1850 Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, "Margaret Galbreth", age 40, born PA, female, living with mother and sister., Principal=PA Adams County Census 1850, Witness=Sarah McKnight 
Death*1 September 1874 Buena Vista, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, This is the date on the gravestone. Obit states: Miss Margaret Galbreath of Buena Vista, Allegheny Co., PA d. 1 Sep. 1874 71 yrs. 
Burial*September 1874 Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Margaret Galbreath
Born June 6, 1803
Died Sept. 1, 1874
Aged 71 y, 2 months, 25 days

Buried beside parents and sister, Jane.
Margaret Galbreath Gravestone

Margaret Galbreath

(say 1770 - 31 December 1834)

FatherJohn Galbreath b. b 1740, d. Apr 1814
MotherMargaret Bell b. b 1755, d. bt 1800 - 1810
Margaret Galbreath|b. s 1770\nd. 31 Dec 1834|p72.htm#i3958|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 EditedMar 17, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*say 1770 Pennsylvania, United States, It appears from her father's will that Margaret was born between sisters, Jane and Ann (1767-1773). 
Residence*1811 Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, with her father 
Death*31 December 1834 Menallen Township, Pennsylvania, United States, Obit states: Margaret Galbreath of Menallen Twp. Died 31 Dec. 1834. Conewago Presbyterian Church records state 1 Jan 1835. 

Margaret Galbreath

( - 29 July 1875)

Last EditedAug 7, 2003

Name Variation Galbraith 
Deathbefore 1874  
Estate*29 July 1875 Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Newspaper article states: "The undersigned, Executor of the will of Margaret Galbreath, deceased, offers at Private Sale the real estate of said decedent, situate in Straban township, Adams county, one mile and a half from Gettysburg, between the York turnpike and the Bonneauville road, adjoining lands of Daniel Lady, George Wolf and others, and containing 150 acres, more or less, improved with a one story Stone House, with back building attached, good Bank Barn, Spring House and Hog Pen. There is a good proportion of timber and a variety of fruit. The land is a good quality of granite, with numerous never-failing springs, nearly all the fields have running water. This is an excellent stock farm.
     Persons wishing to view the property will call on the tenant, Alfred F. Schriver, or on John Wertz, who will also five the terms. Frank Patterson, Executor."
 

Margaret Galbreath

(27 October 1765 - )

FatherHenry Galbreath d. 1781
MotherMary (?)
Margaret Galbreath|b. 27 Oct 1765|p72.htm#i4147|Henry Galbreath|d. 1781|p65.htm#i4143|Mary (?)||p6.htm#i4144|||||||||||||

Last EditedJan 18, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth  
Baptism*27 October 1765 Rock Creek Presbyterian Church, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Father listed as Henry. 

Margaret Galbreath


FatherRobert Galbreath b. c 1774, d. 1826
MotherMary White
Margaret Galbreath||p72.htm#i4406|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 
Birth*  

Margaret Galbreath

(1840 - )

FatherJohn Galbreath b. 1800
MotherNancy (?) b. 1812
Margaret Galbreath|b. 1840|p72.htm#i4535|John Galbreath|b. 1800|p69.htm#i4527|Nancy (?)|b. 1812|p7.htm#i4532|John Galbreath|b. bt 1755 - 1774|p68.htm#i3919|Isabella Campbell|b. 1772|p20.htm#i4524|||||||

Last EditedFeb 3, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1840  
Cen-Enum*3 September 1850 Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States, "Margaret Gilbreath", 10 yr. old white female, born in PA, attended school. Living with her parents and 5 siblings (assumed relationships)., Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Witness=John Galbreath 

Margaret Galbreath

(1840 - )

FatherWilliam Galbreath b. 1797
MotherMartha (?) b. 1800
Margaret Galbreath|b. 1840|p72.htm#i4545|William Galbreath|b. 1797|p78.htm#i4507|Martha (?)|b. 1800|p5.htm#i4539|John Galbreath|b. bt 1755 - 1774|p68.htm#i3919|Isabella Campbell|b. 1772|p20.htm#i4524|||||||

Last EditedFeb 3, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1840 Pennsylvania, United States 
Cen-Enum*4 September 1850 Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States, "Margaret Gilbreath", a 10 yr. old white, female, attended school. Living with her parents and 6 siblings (assumed relationships)., Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Witness=William Galbreath 

Margaret Galbreath

(1847 - )

FatherAndrew Galbreath b. c 1808
MotherMargaret (?) b. 1811
Margaret Galbreath|b. 1847|p72.htm#i4556|Andrew Galbreath|b. c 1808|p61.htm#i4517|Margaret (?)|b. 1811|p5.htm#i4550|||||||||||||

Last EditedFeb 3, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1847 Pennsylvania, United States 
Cen-Enum*12 November 1850 Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States, "Margaret Gilbreath" in House 352, 3 year old white, female, born in PA. Living with her parents and 6 siblings (assumed relationships)., Principal=PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850, Witness=Andrew Galbreath 

Margaret Galbreath

(10 July 1782 - 25 January 1852)

FatherJoseph Galbreath b. c 1750, d. 4 Oct 1787
MotherMartha Grant b. c 1755
Margaret Galbreath|b. 10 Jul 1782\nd. 25 Jan 1852|p72.htm#i4687|Joseph Galbreath|b. c 1750\nd. 4 Oct 1787|p71.htm#i4683|Martha Grant|b. c 1755|p90.htm#i4684|||||||||||||

Last EditedMay 9, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*10 July 1782 Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States 
Death*25 January 1852 Belleville, Illinois, United States 

Margaret Galbreath

(23 November 1770 - 25 July 1853)

FatherArthur Galbreath b. 14 Jan 1728, d. 1818
MotherMary Martin Sharp b. 24 Sep 1747, d. Feb 1818
Margaret Galbreath|b. 23 Nov 1770\nd. 25 Jul 1853|p72.htm#i4727|Arthur Galbreath|b. 14 Jan 1728\nd. 1818|p61.htm#i3676|Mary Martin Sharp|b. 24 Sep 1747\nd. Feb 1818|p115.htm#i3677|Andrew Galbreath|b. c 1692\nd. a 1762|p61.htm#i3653|Mary Kyle|b. 1688\nd. 1735|p96.htm#i3670|||||||

Last EditedMay 31, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*23 November 1770  
Married Name8 February 1788 Young 
Marriage*8 February 1788 Long Meadow, Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States, Principal=John Young 
Death*25 July 1853 Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States 

Martha Galbreath

(say 1795 - )

Last EditedMay 26, 2003

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*say 1795  
Married Name23 October 1817 Stitt 
Marriage*23 October 1817 Huntington County, Pennsylvania, United States, (Information from surnames cards at Adams County Historical Society), Principal=John Stitt 

Martha Galbreath


FatherThomas Galbreath b. c 1742, d. 1785
MotherElizabeth (?)
Martha Galbreath||p72.htm#i4295|Thomas Galbreath|b. c 1742\nd. 1785|p77.htm#i3706|Elizabeth (?)||p2.htm#i3707|James Galbreath Esq.|b. 1703\nd. 11 Jun 1786|p67.htm#i4155|Elizabeth Bertram|b. 1713\nd. 2 Feb 1799|p16.htm#i3699|||||||

Last EditedDec 5, 2003

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*  

Mary Galbreath

(9 February 1765 - after 1840)

FatherWilliam Galbreath b. 6 Mar 1736, d. 1800
MotherCatherine (?)
Mary Galbreath|b. 9 Feb 1765\nd. a 1840|p72.htm#i3641|William Galbreath|b. 6 Mar 1736\nd. 1800|p77.htm#i2594|Catherine (?)||p2.htm#i3864|John Galbreath|b. s 1710\nd. bt 24 Sep 1769 - 3 Oct 1769|p68.htm#i3928|Catherine (?)|d. a 1769|p2.htm#i3738|||||||

Last EditedJan 21, 2006

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*9 February 1765 Pennsylvania, United States 
Married Name6 April 1791 Dixon 
Marriage*6 April 1791 Orange County, North Carolina, United States, Bondsman Benjamin Roney, witness was A. Benton. bond #000096376
, Principal=Robert Dixon 
(Witness) Will4 January 1799 North Carolina, United States, (I have copy of the will)
In the name of God Amen, I William Galbreath, of the State of North Carolina and County of Orange, being in perfect health and sound mind and memory thanks be given to Almighty God, therefore calling unto mind the Mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, I do hereby make and ordain this to be my last will and testament. First of all I give and recommend my soul unto the hand of God who give it and my body to the earth to b buried in a Christian like and decent manner at the designation of my Executors hereafter mentioned and touching such Worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life I give, bequeath and dispose of the same in manner and following, VIZ.
Item 1. I give and bequeath to my eldest son Walter Galbreath five hundred acres of land in the state of Tennessee in the middle district on Mill Creek of equal quantity of the rest of the tract on one thousand acres purchased by Jeremiah Chamberlain and myself No. 1908.
Item 2. I give and bequeath to my second son William Galbreath no other lands but that already conveyed to him viz fifty acres of land lying in Orange County, North Carolina, on back creek known by the name of Mill tract also five hundred acres of land in Tennessee State conveyed to him as it stands on record in the registers of Orange County, also my Negro man named July and my walking cane and Mill stones and the irons belonging to them.
Item 3. I give and bequeath to my third and youngest son John Galbreath the plantation where I now dwell with my mansion house with all appurtenances thereto belonging to the said place; addition also my Negro man named Tony, my bay, Hogs, cattle, Jack, Saddle and bridle and my shotgun and my small chest, and my featherbed and furniture also four hundred acres of land on the Duck River on the East Side of Sugar Creek of No. 2.
Item 4. I give and bequeath to my eldest Daughter Catron Galbreath now McKimey and to her lawful issue two hundred acres of land in the State of Tennessee on the South side of Duck River on the East side of Sugar Creek, also one hundred acres of land I give and bequeath to my son-in-law Francis McKimey also 50 acres of land to my grandson William McKimey both of which shall join the above mentioned two hundred acres left to my daughter Catron of No. 2 in original Grant.
Item 5. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Mary Galbreath now Dickson and her issues two hundred acres in the State of Tennessee, also fifty acres of Land I give and bequeath to my grandson William Dickson adjoining the said two hundred acres of the south Side of Duck River on the East Side of Sugar Creek No. 2 in the original grant.
Item 6. I give and bequeath to my third daughter Elizabeth Galbreath now Cunningham and her lawful issue three hundred acres of land in the State of Tennessee also I give and bequeath to my grandson William Galbreath Cunningham one hundred forty acres of land including a mill seat on Buchanan's Creek not far from the mouth of said Creek joining the above three hundred acres of No. 226 in the original grant with one cow and half my sheep.
Item 7. I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann Galbreath two hundred acres of land in the State of Tennessee it being a part of the last mentioned tract of No. 226 including whole 140A, also my mare that I usually ride with her saddle and bridle and a bed and furniture called her own and my large Walnut Chest and Tea Table, half dozen of Chairs and my small Dutch oven, a set of cups and saucers and spoons and a set of knives and forks and half dozen of table spoons, one choice of all my cattle and half all my sheep and half dozen of delft plates and a spinning wheel, and my three large pewter dishes and the other pewter be equally divided amongst my four Daughters above named.
Item 8. I give all my other movable property not willed to be sold and debts due me to be collected to pay all my just debts and the surplus if any to be equally divided among my three sons VIZ Walter, William, and John Galbreath.
Item 9. And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my well beloved son John and my well beloved son-in-law Matthew Cunningham my whole and Sole Executors of this my last will and Testament and I do hereby utterly nominate and revoke all other wills or Testaments heretofore made and I do Testify and confirm this and no other to be my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereto set my hand and seal this 4th day of January 1799.
     
Test: M. Cunningham (signed) William Galbreath
Wm. Kirk
(executors qualified)

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

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

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

Wm. Kirk (signed) William Galbreath, Principal=William Galbreath
William Galbreath Will p. 1
William Galbreath Will p. 1
William Galbreath Will p. 4
(Witness) Land15 November 1809 Bedford County, Tennessee, United States, "This indenture made 15th day of Nov. 1809 between William Galbreath of the county of Adams, Pa., Walter Galbreath, Robert Dixon and Mary his wife and William Dixon an infant by his natural guardian and the said Robert Dixon of the County Orange NC., Francis McKamie and Catherine his wife, William McKamie, and Ann Galbreath of the county of Guilford, of the other part Witnessed whereas William Galbreath (Sr.) late of the county of Orange departed this life in and about the year 1800, Having previously published in writing his last will and testament and thereon approved. The aforesaid Matthew Cunningham and his son John Galbreath dec'd his executors and whereas, He died seized aforesaid entitled to Sundry Tracts of Land Lying situated and being in the State of Tennessee and leaving children him surviving. The aforesaid William Galbreath, Walter Galbreath, John Galbreath, Catharene intermarried with Francis McKame, Mary intermarried with Robert Dixon, Elizabeth intermarried with foresaid Matthew Cunningham and Ann Galbreath who are his heirs At law and devises and whereas the said William Galbreath amongst other tracts of land in the state of Tennessee was seized at his death, a certain tract containing one thousand acres more or less, situated lying and being in the Middle District in said state on the south side of Duck River on the East side of Sugar Creek adjoining the lands of Samuel Patton, Jr., Thomas Nicholson, George Martin and Amos Balch and in and by his Last Will devises four hundered acres of this Tract of land to his son John Galbreath, one hundred and Thirty to Francis McKamie, Two hundred and thirty to Catherene McKemie, Wife of Francis, fifty acres thereof to William McCamie, son of said Francis, two hundered acres thereof to Mary Dixon, fifty acres thereof to William Dixon, son of said Mary who by virtue of law devises become same as Tenants in common ot the tract of land aforesaid and whereas the said John Galbreath did sell to one Roger Snell, two hundred and fifty four acres of the four hundred devised to whom as aforesaid and died without issue, whereby all Interest Title and estate in the aforesaid Tract of Land became by virtue of a Claim in the aforesaid William Galbreath Last Will vested in his surviving Brother William Galbreath and Walter Galbreath. And whereas no partition hath yet been made., Principal=Major William G. Galbreath, Principal=Walter Galbreath 
Residence*15 November 1809 North Carolina, United States, "This indenture made 15th day of Nov. 1809 between William Galbreath of the county of Adams, Pa., Walter Galbreath, Robert Dixon and Mary his wife and William Dixon an infant by his natural guardian and the said Robert Dixon of the County Orange NC., Francis McKamie and Catherine his wife, William McKamie, and Ann Galbreath of the county of Guilford, of the other part Witnessed whereas William Galbreath (Sr.) late of the county of Orange departed this life in and about the year 1800..., Principal=Robert Dixon 
(Witness) DeathAugust 1811 North Carolina, United States, Died intestate. An 1812 court record refers to him as deceased when it awards guardianship of "unsane" daughter, Nancy, to mother, Mary Galbreath Dixon., Principal=Robert Dixon 
(Witness) Court Rec.1812 North Carolina, United States, requesting guardianship for her to her mother, Mary Galbreath Dixon, since father is deceased, states Nancy is "unsane"., Principal=Nancy Dixon 
Land*23 July 1814 Tennessee, United States, The deed states that Matthew Cunningham and Betsy, his wife, and Francis McAmy and his wife Catsey, Anne Huff, all of Bedford Co., TN to Mary Dickson (Dixon) of Orange Co., NC, land on Big Flat Creek. Catsey signed her name Catherine McAmy, Reg. 10 June 1817. (It is not clear from this source whether they were buying or selling land)., Principal=Francis McKamie, Witness=Catherine Galbreath, Witness=Elizabeth Galbreath, Witness=Matthew A. Cunningham, Witness=Ann Galbreath 
Married Namebetween 1815 and 1817 Freeland 
Marriage*between 1815 and 1817 They eventually separated., Principal=John Freeland 
(Witness) Land23 July 1816 Tennessee, United States, "Matthew Cunningham and Betsy, his wife, Francis McAmey and Catsy his wife, and Anne Huff, all of Bedford, and Mary Dickson of Orange County, North Carolina sold to John B. Cummins of Bedford land on big Flat Creek.
Recorded 10 June 1817.", Principal=Catherine Galbreath, Principal=Francis McKamie 
Residence*23 July 1816 North Carolina, United States 
Separatedcirca 1822 North Carolina, United States, Principal=John Freeland 
Land*16 September 1831 Tennessee, United States, Mary Dixon, alias Mary Freeland of Bedford sold to Samuel Stewart of Carroll County, Tennessee land (200 acres) in Bedford County on Big Flat Creek, willed to her by father William Galbreath. Borders Francis McKamie's heirs., Witness=Francis McKamie 
Land20 October 1834 Tennessee, United States, Samuel Stewart of Carroll County, Tennessee to Mary Dixon Freeland land in Bedford on waters of Big Flat Creek (same land he bought from her in 1831). 
(Witness) Land8 February 1837 Tennessee, United States, The four sisters, Ann, Catherine, Mary, and Elizabeth sold about 169 acres to Andrew Reed. Registered 30 Aug. 1838., Principal=Ann Galbreath, Principal=Catherine Galbreath 
(Witness) Death25 September 1838 Carroll County, Tennessee, United States, Principal=William Dixon 
Cen-Head*1840 District #21, Bedford County, Tennessee, United States, "Mary Freeland" with 1 male 15-20, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 30-39, and 1 female 70-79., Principal=TN Bedford Co Census 1840 
Death*after 1840 Tennessee, United States 

Family

Robert Dixon d. Aug 1811
Marriage*6 April 1791 North Carolina, United States, Bondsman Benjamin Roney, witness was A. Benton. bond #000096376
, Principal=Robert Dixon 
Children

Mary Galbreath


FatherJohn Galbreath b. s 1735, d. b 1805
MotherMary Ann (?)
Mary Galbreath||p72.htm#i3909|John Galbreath|b. s 1735\nd. b 1805|p68.htm#i3903|Mary Ann (?)||p6.htm#i3904|John Galbreath|b. s 1710\nd. bt 24 Sep 1769 - 3 Oct 1769|p68.htm#i3928|Catherine (?)|d. a 1769|p2.htm#i3738|||||||

Last EditedApr 27, 2003

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*  
Married Name Campbell 
Marriage* Principal=(?) Campbell 

Mary Galbreath

(between June 1762 and July 1762 - 8 May 1851)

FatherJohn Galbreath b. b 1740, d. Apr 1814
MotherMargaret Bell b. b 1755, d. bt 1800 - 1810
Mary Galbreath|b. bt Jun 1762 - Jul 1762\nd. 8 May 1851|p72.htm#i3939|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 11, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*between June 1762 and July 1762 Pennsylvania, United States, This date is based on age on gravestone. 
Married Name Gilliland 
Marriage*23 June 1807 Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Principal=William Gilliland Esq. 
(Witness) Death7 July 1831 Pennsylvania, United States, "Died on the 7th inst. (July 7, 1831) William Gilliland, Esq. in the 79th year of his age. His youthful ardor was identified by the spirit of 1776. He felt for his country's wrongs, and as a soldier of the Revolution, assisted in maintaining its rights, and securing its liberty and independence. He served as a Justice of the Peace and as a member of the State Legislature for many years and later acted as Associate Judge of the county. The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church.", Principal=William Gilliland Esq. 
Cen-Enum*3 August 1850 Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, "Mary Gilliland", Head of Family #24, in same house as brother, William Galbreth, real estate valued at $1200, female, age 87, born PA., Principal=PA Adams County Census 1850, Witness=William Galbreath 
Death*8 May 1851 Butler Township, Pennsylvania, United States, This date is on the gravestone. Obit states: Mrs. Mary Gilliland of Butler Township, widow of William, sister of William Galbreath d. 8 May 1851 88 yrs.
 
Burial*May 1851 Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States
Mary Galbreath Gilliland Gravestone

Mary Galbreath

(8 April 1776 - 8 July 1845)

FatherRobert Galbreath b. 1736, d. 1 Jan 1810
MotherIsabella (?) b. 1727, d. 5 Mar 1812
Mary Galbreath|b. 8 Apr 1776\nd. 8 Jul 1845|p72.htm#i3961|Robert Galbreath|b. 1736\nd. 1 Jan 1810|p74.htm#i3687|Isabella (?)|b. 1727\nd. 5 Mar 1812|p4.htm#i3688|John Galbreath|b. s 1710\nd. bt 24 Sep 1769 - 3 Oct 1769|p68.htm#i3928|Catherine (?)|d. a 1769|p2.htm#i3738|||||||

Last EditedJan 22, 2006

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*8 April 1776 York County, Pennsylvania, United States, Based on age at death of 69 yrs, 3 months, 0 days. However the Hanover Spectator obituary states she was 74y 4m. 
Marriage* Pennsylvania, United States, It appears that William and Mary were first cousins., Principal=Major William G. Galbreath 
(Witness) Death21 September 1839 Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania, United States, Obit states: Major William Galbrath of Mt. Pleasant Twp. died 21 Sept. 1839. Cannon's book states he died on the 7th of Sept., Principal=Major William G. Galbreath 
Cen-Head*1840 Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, "Mary Galbreath" with:
Males 20-29: 2
Females: 20-29: 1
30-39: 1
60-69:1, Principal=PA Adams Co. Census 1840 
Will*12 May 1840 Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, In the name of God Amen I Mary Galbraeth widow of William Galbraeth late of Mount Pleasant Township Adams County and state of Pennsylvania being of sound mind and disposing memory God be praised for the same and knowing the uncertainty of the life and the certainty of death do hereby make my last will and testament and as it reflects the wordly estate wherewith God has blessed me in this life I dispose of the same in manner herein after named first and ____ I commend my soul to Almighty God who gave it and my body to the earth to be buried in a Christian like manner. First I order and direct that my Executor herein after named pay all my just debts and funeral expenses as soon as can be conveniently after my decease. I order my Executor to make sale of my plantation on which I reside within two years or sooner if a sufficient price can be gotten for the same. And the proceeds thereof I will and dispose in manner following To wit I will and bequeath the same to my children herein after named equally share and share alike except those whom I consider to have been already advanced by their late father William Galbreath (sic) to wit William Galbraeth and James Galbraeth and Elizabeth intermarried to Thomas Cooper in consideration of which I will and bequeath unto my sons Robert John Benjamin and Walter and unto my daughters Isabella and Kesiah the sum of One hundred and fifty dollars each in addition to their equal shares with William, James and Elizabeth herein before named. I also will and bequeath two beds and bedding unto Benjamin, Walter, Isabella and Kesiah and as respects the remainder of my household and kitchen furniture I will and bequeath the same unto my two daughters Isabella and Kesiah. And as regards any other articles of furniture or formal goods not named and of which I may die possessed of I direct the same to be sold. I also order my Executors to purchase Tomb stones for my late father and mother Robert and Isabella Galbraeth as also for my late husband William Galbraith and my daughter Mary Galbraeth to be put at the head and foot of their several graves the expense whereof to be defrayed out of my estate. In making of the fore going disposition of my estate I consider that I shall be in full of all claims which any of my children might set up for services rendered after their majority and that of any one should set up and prosecute such a claim or disturb the provisions of this will by attempting to set the same aside that such of them share or shares be forfeited and the same be divided to and amongst my other children herein named and who shall be satisfied share and share alike. Lastly I nominate and appoint my two beloved and trusty sons Robert Galbraeth and William Galbraeth Executors of this my last will and testament in Testimony whereof I herby set my hand and seal the twelfth day of May ano domino one thousand eight hundred and forty.
Signed: Mary Galbraith
Witness: Dave Sheffer and Thomas Youngman 
Death*8 July 1845 near N. Oxford, Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Gettysburg Sentinel Obit states: Galbreath, Mrs. Mary relict of Major William of Straban Twp. Died 8 July 1845 of advanced age. The Hanover Spectator adds that she died near N. Oxford and was 74y 4m. Cannon's book states that she wa 69-3-0. 
Burial*8 July 1845 Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Gravestone states: (see picture)
In Memory of Mary Galbraith
Died July 8, 1845
Aged 69 years, 3 months

Buried beside her parents and husband.
Mary Galbraith Gravestone
Estate3 June 1848 Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, The inventory of Mary's estate was taken by her sons and executors, Robert and Walter Galbreath. After debts were paid and land sold, the estate was worth $4947.49. Her land was sold to John Shultz for $4700. (I have scanned a copy of this inventory and attached it to TMG)
Mary Galbreath's Estate Inventory p.1
Mary Galbreath's Estate Inventory p.2
Mary Galbreath's Estate Inventory p.3
Mary Galbreath's Estate Inventory p.4

Family

Major William G. Galbreath b. 7 May 1769, d. 21 Sep 1839
Marriage* Pennsylvania, United States, It appears that William and Mary were first cousins., Principal=Major William G. Galbreath 
Children

Mary Galbreath

(5 March 1801 - 5 February 1836)

FatherMajor William G. Galbreath b. 7 May 1769, d. 21 Sep 1839
MotherMary Galbreath b. 8 Apr 1776, d. 8 Jul 1845
Mary Galbreath|b. 5 Mar 1801\nd. 5 Feb 1836|p72.htm#i3970|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 EditedApr 11, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*5 March 1801 Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, This is the date on the gravestone. 
Death*5 February 1836 Pennsylvania, United States, Date on gravestone. 
Burial*February 1836 Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, In Memory of Mary Galbraith
Died Feb 5, 1836
Aged 34 years, 11 months, 0 days

Buried with her parents and maternal grandparents.
Mary Galbraith Gravestone

Mary Galbreath


FatherColonel Bertram Galbreath Esq. b. 24 Sep 1738, d. 9 Mar 1804
MotherAnn Scott b. 26 Dec 1741, d. 29 Jun 1793
Mary Galbreath||p72.htm#i4114|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*  

Mary Galbreath


FatherHenry Galbreath d. 1781
MotherMary (?)
Mary Galbreath||p72.htm#i4148|Henry Galbreath|d. 1781|p65.htm#i4143|Mary (?)||p6.htm#i4144|||||||||||||

Last EditedJun 7, 2003

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*  

Mary Galbreath


FatherRobert Galbreath b. c 1742, d. 1793
MotherMary Hendricks d. 1770
Mary Galbreath||p72.htm#i4216|Robert Galbreath|b. c 1742\nd. 1793|p74.htm#i3703|Mary Hendricks|d. 1770|p94.htm#i3704|James Galbreath Esq.|b. 1703\nd. 11 Jun 1786|p67.htm#i4155|Elizabeth Bertram|b. 1713\nd. 2 Feb 1799|p16.htm#i3699|Tobias Hendricks||p94.htm#i4692||||

Last EditedSep 20, 2003

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*  
(Witness) Will29 November 1778 East Pennsborough Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, 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 Hendricks 
Married Name Wray 
Marriage* Principal=William Wray 

Mary Galbreath

(1788 - 1861)

FatherMajor Andrew Galbreath Esq. b. 1752, d. 7 Mar 1806
MotherBarbara Work d. 1832
Mary Galbreath|b. 1788\nd. 1861|p72.htm#i4305|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 Molly Galbreath, Listed as Molly in her father's will. 
Birth*1788 East Pennsborough Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States 
Married Name13 February 1810 Ege 
Marriage*13 February 1810 Principal=Michael Ege 
Death*1861  

Mary Galbreath

(circa 1739 - )

FatherJohn Galbreath b. c 1717, d. Oct 1769
MotherDorcas Smith
Mary Galbreath|b. c 1739|p72.htm#i4318|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 1739 Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Maryland, United States 
Married Name Cook 
Marriage* Principal=(?) Cook 

Mary Galbreath

(14 December 1796 - )

FatherJohn Galbreath b. c 1748, d. 30 Dec 1802
MotherMary McCauley b. 22 Dec 1755, d. 19 Feb 1821
Mary Galbreath|b. 14 Dec 1796|p72.htm#i4349|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*14 December 1796 East Pennsborogh Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States 
Married Name1819 Linn 
Marriage*1819 Principal=William Linn 

Mary Galbreath

(1819 - 1897)

FatherWilliam Galbreath b. 29 Nov 1791, d. 3 Oct 1857
MotherEsther Riddle b. 21 Jan 1798
Mary Galbreath|b. 1819\nd. 1897|p72.htm#i4394|William Galbreath|b. 29 Nov 1791\nd. 3 Oct 1857|p78.htm#i4392|Esther Riddle|b. 21 Jan 1798|p113.htm#i4393|Robert Galbreath|b. c 1774\nd. 1826|p74.htm#i4207|Mary White||p121.htm#i4208|||||||

Last EditedDec 26, 2003

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1819  
Married Name8 May 1845 Watson 
Marriage*8 May 1845 Principal=Thomas Watson 
Death*1897  

Mary Galbreath


FatherRobert Galbreath b. c 1774, d. 1826
MotherMary White
Mary Galbreath||p72.htm#i4401|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 Ralston 
Birth*  

Mary Galbreath

(circa 1750 - before 1810)

FatherSamuel Galbreath b. c 1717, d. Jan 1796
Mary Galbreath|b. c 1750\nd. b 1810|p72.htm#i4465|Samuel Galbreath|b. c 1717\nd. Jan 1796|p75.htm#i3763||||Robert Galbreath|b. s 1670\nd. Oct 1738|p74.htm#i3755||||||||||

Last EditedJan 28, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Married Name Elliott 
Birth*circa 1750  
(Witness) Will8 June 1789 Rye Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, Brief of Will of Samuel Galbraith, Sr. of Rye Twp., Cumberland, PA:
Proved Feb. 26, 1796; daughter Mary Elliott, 5 pounds a year for two years, son Samuel, son William (Executor); William to get the plantation he now lives upon together with the island in the Juniata, and all my personal estate. Witnesses, Frederick Watt, John Thompson.

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

, Principal=Samuel Galbreath 
Death*before 1810  

Mary Galbreath


FatherRobert Galbreath b. 1755, d. c 1795
Mary Galbreath||p72.htm#i4675|Robert Galbreath|b. 1755\nd. c 1795|p75.htm#i4357||||Joseph Galbreath|b. c 1736\nd. c 1795|p70.htm#i4353|Unknown (?)||p9.htm#i4354|||||||

Last EditedMay 9, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*  

Mary "Polly" Galbreath

(1 July 1774 - )

FatherArthur Galbreath b. 14 Jan 1728, d. 1818
MotherMary Martin Sharp b. 24 Sep 1747, d. Feb 1818
Mary "Polly" Galbreath|b. 1 Jul 1774|p72.htm#i4729|Arthur Galbreath|b. 14 Jan 1728\nd. 1818|p61.htm#i3676|Mary Martin Sharp|b. 24 Sep 1747\nd. Feb 1818|p115.htm#i3677|Andrew Galbreath|b. c 1692\nd. a 1762|p61.htm#i3653|Mary Kyle|b. 1688\nd. 1735|p96.htm#i3670|||||||

Last EditedMay 31, 2004

Name Variation Galbraith 
Birth*1 July 1774  
Married Name20 October 1792 Looney 
Marriage*20 October 1792 Principal=Benjamin Looney 
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