William Galbreath

#3945, (10 May 1775 - 27 November 1859)
William Galbreath|b. 10 May 1775\nd. 27 Nov 1859|p78.htm#i3945|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 Edited Apr 17, 2004
Father John Galbreath b. b 1740, d. Apr 1814
Mother Margaret Bell b. b 1755, d. bt 1800 - 1810
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*10 May 1775Pennsylvania, United States, Birthdate on gravestone. 
Military*1812War of 
Residence*15 June 1815Sarah M. Rife; Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States 
Marriage*15 June 1815Sarah M. Rife; Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Star and Sentinel Newspaper article states: "Married, Thursday last, by Rev. Mr. Helfenstein, Mr. William Galbreath to Miss Sarah Rife, both of Menallen Twp." 
Cen-Head*1820PA Adams Co Census 1820; Menallen Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "William Galbreath" listed with:
Free White Males: 0 - 9: 1 (John B.)
45 and over: 1 (William)
Free White Females: 0 - 9: 2 (Eliza, Mary Jane)
                     26 - 44: 1 (Sarah)
Engaged in Agriculture: 2
Male Slave 14 - 25: 1
Living next to siblings Jane B. Galbreath and John Galbreath, and neighbor Hendricks. 
Land*29 March 1820Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, A deed between James Milligan of the township of Tyrone, Adams County selling to William Galbraith of Menallen Township for $102 62 - a tract of land in Reading Township, adjoining the lands of Samuel Overholtur, doctor, John B. Arnolds and others. Contained 222 acres. 
(Witness) DeathApril 1820Henry Rife; Pennsylvania, United States, Will mentions daughter, Sarah and her husband William Galbreath. 
Land18 January 1823Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, William bought 153 acres of land in Straban township by deed poll. It was later bought by his son, John B., following his death. 
Misc*April 1827Menallen Township, Pennsylvania, United States, was appointed to the Grand Jury for Adams County as the representative from Menallen Township 
MiscAugust 1828Menallen Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "William Galbreath" was appointed to the General Jury for the August Term of 1828 as the representative from Menallen Township. 
Court Rec.*6 October 1828Pennsylvania, United States, Newspaper article lists this case to begin October 6, 1828 in the Court of Common Pleas - William Glabreath and wife vs. Henry Rife's Executors. Articles show the case continued at least through April of 1830. 
Cen-Head*1830PA Adams Co Census 1830; Menallen Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "William Galbreath" with:
Free White Males:
     5 - 9: 1 (Henry)
10 - 14: 1 (John B.)
50 - 59: 1 (William)
Free White Females:
     0 - 4: 2 (Sarah, Julian)
10 - 14: 2 (Unknown Daughter, Eliza)
15 -19: 1 (?)
40 - 49: 2 (Sarah - wife, & probably sister, Rosanna)
50 - 59: 2 (probably sisters Jane and Ann)
60 - 69: 1 (probably sister, Mary)
Living next to brother, John. Neighbors are Daniel Rife, Samuel Hendricks, Detrick. 
Cen-Head*1840PA Adams Co. Census 1840; Menallen Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "William Galbreath" with:
Males 15-19: 1
20-29: 1
70-79: 1
Females: 10-14: 2
15-19: 1
20-29: 1
50-59: 4
70-79: 1 
Land18 May 1840Reading Township, Pennsylvania, United States, A deed from William Galbreath and wife, Sarah of Menallen Township to James and John Morrison of Reading Township for $500 -contained 222 acres. 
Cen-Enum3 August 1850Mary Galbreath, PA Adams County Census 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. 
Cen-Head*3 August 1850PA Adams County Census 1850; Butler Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "William Galbreth", HH #22, age 75, male, farmer, real estate value of $7495, born in PA. Living with wife, Sarah, and 6 others (appears to be his children) plus sisters Mary, Jane, Ann, and Roseanna. Living beside his sister-in-law, Sarah (widow of John). a 14 yr old male named Samuel Swartz is also living with them. 
Witness: Sarah M. Rife
Witness: John B. Galbreath
Witness: Eliza Galbreath
Witness: Julian Galbreath
Witness: Henry Galbreath
Witness: Sarah Ann Galbreath
Witness: Rosanah Galbreath
Witness: Samuel Swartz
Witness: Jane Bell Galbreath
Witness: Ann Galbreath
Witness: Roseanna H. Galbreath
Witness: Mary Galbreath
Cen-Enum3 August 1850Sarah M. Rife, PA Adams County Census 1850; Butler Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "Sarah Galbreth", age 62, female, born PA, living with (assumed) husband, William. 
Cen-Enum3 August 1850Julian Galbreath, PA Adams County Census 1850; Butler Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "Julian Galbreth", age 22, female, born PA. 
Cen-Enum3 August 1850Samuel Swartz, PA Adams County Census 1850; Butler Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "Samuel Swartz", age 14, male, born PA. 
Cen-Enum3 August 1850Jane Bell Galbreath, PA Adams County Census 1850; Butler Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "Jane Galbreth", age 83, female, living with brother William and his family, born PA. 
Cen-Enum3 August 1850Ann Galbreath, PA Adams County Census 1850; Butler Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "Ann Galbreth", age 77, female, born PA. 
Cen-Enum3 August 1850Roseanna H. Galbreath, PA Adams County Census 1850; Butler Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "Roseanna Galbreth", age 65, female, born PA. 
Cen-Enum3 August 1850John B. Galbreath, PA Adams County Census 1850; Butler Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "John Galbreth", age 30, male, laborer, living with parents (assumed) and other siblings. 
Cen-Enum3 August 1850Eliza Galbreath, PA Adams County Census 1850; Butler Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "Eliza Galbreth", age 26, female, born PA. 
Cen-Enum3 August 1850Henry Galbreath, PA Adams County Census 1850; Butler Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "Henry Galbreth", male, age 21, laborer, born PA. 
Cen-Enum3 August 1850Sarah Ann Galbreath, PA Adams County Census 1850; Butler Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "Sarah Galbreth", age 19, famlae, born PA. 
Cen-Enum3 August 1850Rosanah Galbreath, PA Adams County Census 1850; Butler Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "Rosanna Galbreth", female, age 17, born PA. 
Land18 January 1858John B. Galbreath; Menallen Township, Pennsylvania, United States, It appears that William paid $100 for the undivided interest in 106 acres that was left to his sister, Margaret, by their father John. After Margaret died, William's son, John B. Galbreath, acted as administrator to his aunt's estate. (Menallen Township later became known as Butler Township). (I have copies of the court records). 
Burial*November 1859Greater Conewago Presbyterian Church Register, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States 
Death*27 November 1859Butler Township, Pennsylvania, United States, Obit sttes: William Galbraith of Butler Twp. d. 27 Nov 1859 85 yr. Cannon's book states he died on the 12th of November. 

Family

 Sarah M. Rife b. 19 Sep 1787, d. 20 Apr 1877
Marriage*15 June 1815Sarah M. Rife; Pennsylvania, United States, Star and Sentinel Newspaper article states: "Married, Thursday last, by Rev. Mr. Helfenstein, Mr. William Galbreath to Miss Sarah Rife, both of Menallen Twp." 
Children 1.John B. Galbreath (25 Mar 1816 - 28 Dec 1881)
 2.Mary Jane Galbreath (bt 1815 - 1820 - b 20 Mar 1861)
 3.Eliza Galbreath (13 Mar 1818 - 5 Jan 1899)
 4.Henry Galbreath (1823 - 3 Feb 1908)
 5.Sarah Ann Galbreath (10 Nov 1826 - 27 Apr 1899)
 6.Julian Galbreath (1828 - a 1850)
 7.Rosanah Galbreath (7 Jun 1829 - 16 Jul 1908)

William Galbreath

#3998, (1736 - 1788)
William Galbreath|b. 1736\nd. 1788|p78.htm#i3998|James Galbreath Esq.|b. 1703\nd. 11 Jun 1786|p67.htm#i4155|Elizabeth Bertram|b. 1713\nd. 2 Feb 1799|p16.htm#i3699|James Galbreath Esq.|b. c 1666\nd. 23 Aug 1744|p67.htm#i3650|Rebecca Chambers|b. s 1667|p30.htm#i3651|Rev. William Bertram|b. 1674\nd. 2 May 1746|p16.htm#i3700|Jane Gillespie||p89.htm#i3701|
Last Edited Jun 13, 2004
Father James Galbreath Esq. b. 1703, d. 11 Jun 1786
Mother Elizabeth Bertram b. 1713, d. 2 Feb 1799
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*1736 
Marriage*23 January 1754Margaret Buchanan; Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, by Rev. John Caspar Stoever. William and Margaret were both underage and their must have been quite a family dispute since James Galbraith is named guardian over their persons during their minority (opinion by Elizabeth DeCarolis). (Orphan's Court Docket, Oct. 30, 1754, York County, PA Records) 
Court Rec.30 October 1754James Galbreath Esq.; 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. 
Migration*circa 1760Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States, they were part of a group of Carlisle families who would establish the Presbyterian Church in Baltimore. The group included John and William Smith, Margaret's brothers-in-law (husbands to her sisters Mary and Elizabeth) and William, her brother. At this time there were only 30 houses in Baltimore. 
Land*6 October 1768Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania, United States, Thomas Calhoon, late of Cumberland County, Pa, but now of Nova Scotia, surviving executor of the last will and testament of his father, John Calhoon, late of York county, deceased to William Galbreath of Baltimore Town, Maryland the tract of 402 acres in Manchester Township on the Conewago Creek, which the said John Calhoon had owned at the time of his death. 
Residence*6 October 1768Baltimore, Maryland, United States 
Marriage*Hester Rees 
Note*1773Baltimore County, Pennsylvania, United States, A list of inhabitants for 1773 and 1774 shows William and his first wife, Margaret Buchanan, living separately in Westminister Hundred. 
Military*circa 1776Maryland, United States, as a Captain 
Will*24 July 1780Baltimore, Maryland, United States, "William Galbraith of the Town of Baltimore ...says he is in good health, but bearing in mind that everyone must die, makes his last Will and Testament, first recommeding his soul unto the hand of Almighty God that gives it and my Body I Recommend to the Earth to be Buried in a decent maner (sic) if in a Christain (sic) part of the Worrald (sic) and at the discretion of his executors. He disposed of his Worldly Estate as follows: To my Beloved consort Hester Rees, all of the household furniture. To Eldest son, William Noble Galbraith and to Thomas Galbraith boath (sic) sons of my consort Hester Rees my whole Estate, that is the money now in the hands of my Brother Bartram Galbraith likewise that Tract of land in Cumberland County known by the name of Calhoones Land near dunning's spring sold by a certain James Calhoon to one Carruthers for which I have a deed from Thomas Calhoone and recorded in the office for Cumberland County. He also gave all his Landed Estate to the same two sons and his brother Bartram Galbraith was appointed Soal (sic) Executor. The will was witnessed by William Rees, William Cammill and Murdoch Kennedy. William Galbraith signed his own name. 
Death*1788Baltimore, Maryland, United States 
Probate*October 1788Baltimore, Maryland, United States 

Family

 Hester Rees
Marriage*Hester Rees 
Children 1.William Noble Galbreath (12 Jun 1771 - 1801)
 2.Thomas Galbreath+ (c 1775 - 9 Oct 1843)

William Galbreath

#4005, (26 December 1806 - 27 December 1881)
William Galbreath|b. 26 Dec 1806\nd. 27 Dec 1881|p78.htm#i4005|Thomas Galbreath|b. c 1775\nd. 9 Oct 1843|p77.htm#i4002|Catherine Kissecker|b. c 1780\nd. 8 Jun 1857|p96.htm#i4003|William Galbreath|b. 1736\nd. 1788|p78.htm#i3998|Hester Rees||p113.htm#i4000|||||||
Last Edited May 4, 2003
Father Thomas Galbreath b. c 1775, d. 9 Oct 1843
Mother Catherine Kissecker b. c 1780, d. 8 Jun 1857
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*26 December 1806Maryland, United States 
Death*27 December 1881Draper, Pulaski County, Virginia, United States 

William Galbreath

#4011, (1732 - November 1815)
William Galbreath|b. 1732\nd. Nov 1815|p78.htm#i4011|(?) Galbreath||p60.htm#i4711||||||||||||||||
Last Edited May 31, 2004
Father (?) Galbreath
Note*It is not known who this William is. There is a John Galbraith of Cumberland, documented in the Augusta court, VA records, who married a Barbara Brown and had daughters Nancy (Warren) and Jane (McClellan) born about 1780. A brother, William, provided a deposition in 1808 for this John, and mention is made of a brother James dying in Pequea, (south of Lancaster). This John had three sons, George, the oldest born in 1777. Additionally, Chester Co., Archives house a 1769 petition from one John Galbreath who is languishing in the Chester Goal as a result of a suit by George Brown and other disgruntled creditors including a William Galbreath. 
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*1732This birthdate is based on age on tombstone. 
Marriage*29 December 1778Sarah Kerr; Rock Creek Congregation, Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania, United States, They were married by Rev. Alex Dobbin. 
Residence*circa 1800Sarah Kerr; Frankford Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States 
Will*11 May 1813Frankford, 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.
 
Witness: Sarah Kerr
Witness: Sarah Galbreath
Witness: Jane Galbreath
Witness: Nancy Galbreath
Death*November 1815Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, Date on gravestone. 
BurialNovember 1815Big Spring Presbyterian Cemetery, Newville Borough, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, Gravestone states he was 83 years old. 
Probate*3 January 1816Pennsylvania, United States, Names wife Sarah, three daughters and late brother, John. Leaves bequest to Nancy and Jane, daughters of John. 

Family

 Sarah Kerr b. 4 Nov 1748, d. 22 Feb 1827
Marriage*29 December 1778Sarah Kerr; Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, United States, They were married by Rev. Alex Dobbin. 
Children 1.Sarah Galbreath
 2.Jane Galbreath
 3.Nancy Galbreath

William Galbreath

#4180
William Galbreath||p78.htm#i4180|William Galbreath|b. Oct 1757\nd. 3 May 1839|p77.htm#i3805|Phebe Foreman|b. 1771\nd. 12 Mar 1852|p36.htm#i3906|John Galbreath|b. s 1735\nd. b 1805|p68.htm#i3903|Mary A. (?)||p6.htm#i3904|||||||
Relationship 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks.
Last Edited May 5, 2004
Father William Galbreath b. Oct 1757, d. 3 May 1839
Mother Phebe Foreman b. 1771, d. 12 Mar 1852
Death*Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States 
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*Pennsylvania, United States, Died young. 

William Galbreath

#4236
Last Edited Nov 8, 2003
Name VariationGalbraith 
Marriage*Hannah Bane 
Will*7 March 1807Columbiana County, Ohio, United States, COLUMBIANA CO. PROBATE CASE NO. 232

Will of William Galbreath
(transcribed by Lynda Salter Chenoweth from copy obtained from Tina Frantz)

I William Galbreath of Columbiana County and State of Ohio being in my usual state of health but considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of perfect mind and memory do make constitute and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form as followeth /that is to say/ first it is my will and I do hereby order that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be timely and punctually paid before any other division or distribution be made of my Estate.

Secondly, I will and bequeath unto my dear wife Hannah Galbreath her [Bead?] and the furniture belonging to it and one cow and her saddle and wheel and a pot and two fluted dishes and half a dozzen [sic] fluted plates and forty Dollars in Cash and my will is that my two sons William and Thomas Galbreath do provide her a sufficient living yearly out of my estate during her natural life time or as long as she continues my widow the which I alow [sic] in lieu of her third.

Thirdly I will and bequeath unto my son Nathan one dollar which is to be his full share. I also bequeath unto my daughter Ann Harbert and her husband Walter Harbert one dollar which is to be their full share and I will and bequeath unto my daughter Amy Ward and her husband Peter Ward twenty dollars which is to be their full share and I will and bequeath unto my son James one dollar which is to be his full share.

Fourthly, I will and bequeath unto my two sons William and Thomas all the remainder of my personal estate to be divided into two as equal shares as may be conveniently done and William to have first choice of shares and I also will and devise unto my two sons William and Thomas the half section of land I now live on to them and theirs forever to be divided into two as equal shares as can conveniently be made and William to have his first choice of either shares and if they cannot conveniently divide it themselves my will is that they may choose three or more judicious friends and that they may divide the land the way that they think it will answer best for both of them and William then to have first choice and Thomas to have the other share.

Fifthly and lastly, I do hereby nominate and appoint my three well beloved sons Nathan Galbreath, William Galbreath and Thomas Galbreath sole executors to this my last will and testament hereby revoking [?] and disannulling of all other and former Wills by me made or sufered [sic] to be made in witness thereof. I have hereunto set my hand and seal this seventh day of the third month one thousand eight hundred and seven and in the thirty first of American independence.

Signed, sealed and acknowledged to be my last will and testament.

Mary Jones
Mary Farmer William Galbreath
Rachel Jones


 
Court Rec.*6 October 1815Sarah Cope; Ohio, United States, "...Sarah John, widow in the county of Columbiana, Ohio, daughter of Amy Cope deceased who was one of the sisters of James Bane late of the county of York, deceased appoints as her attorney, her cousin Nathan Galbreath and we, William Galbreath and Thomas Galbreath being the children of Hannah Galbreath, widow who was also one of the sisters of James Bane late of the county... to act in their behalf in his estate..." (In one place it calls Nathan - our brother). 

Family

 Hannah Bane
Children 1.Nathan Galbreath
 2.Thomas Galbreath
 3.Amy Galbreath
 4.Ann Galbreath
 5.James Galbreath

William Galbreath

#4360, (1763 - )
William Galbreath|b. 1763|p78.htm#i4360|James Galbreath|b. c 1738\nd. Dec 1802|p66.htm#i4066|Martha McClellan|b. c 1739|p103.htm#i4067|James Galbreath|b. 1715\nd. 1770|p65.htm#i3761|Rhoda (?)||p8.htm#i3762|John McClellan|d. Jan 1769|p103.htm#i4460||||
Last Edited Dec 24, 2003
Father James Galbreath b. c 1738, d. Dec 1802
Mother Martha McClellan b. c 1739
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*1763Peters Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States 

William Galbreath

#4392, (29 November 1791 - 3 October 1857)
William Galbreath|b. 29 Nov 1791\nd. 3 Oct 1857|p78.htm#i4392|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 Edited Dec 26, 2003
Father Robert Galbreath b. c 1774, d. 1826
Mother Mary White
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*29 November 1791 
Marriage*Esther Riddle 
Death*3 October 1857Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States 
Burial*October 1857Slate Lick Cemetery, North Buffalo Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States 

Family

 Esther Riddle b. 21 Jan 1798
Children 1.Mary Galbreath (1819 - 1897)
 2.Robert Galbreath
 3.Anne Galbreath

William Galbreath

#4462
Last Edited May 23, 2004
Name VariationGalbraith 
Witness*5 January 1778West Pennsborogh Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, named as guardian of the children of Charles Kilgore in his will 
Witness27 January 1779West Pennsborogh Township, Pennsylvania, United States, named executor of the will of Mary Thompson 

William Galbreath

#4468, (circa 1760 - circa 1800)
William Galbreath|b. c 1760\nd. c 1800|p78.htm#i4468|Samuel Galbreath|b. c 1717\nd. Jan 1796|p75.htm#i3763||||Robert Galbreath|b. s 1670\nd. Oct 1738|p74.htm#i3755||||||||||
Last Edited Jan 28, 2004
Father Samuel Galbreath b. c 1717, d. Jan 1796
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*circa 1760Pennsylvania, United States 
Military*31 July 1777Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, 3rd. Co.,7th Reg.,Cumberland Co.Militia under Commanding Ofc. - Col. Frederick Watts
 
Will8 June 1789Samuel Galbreath; 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.

 
Witness*8 June 1789Rye Township, Pennsylvania, United States, made executor of his father's will and it states he is to get the plantation he now lives upon together with the island in the Juniata, and all my personal estate 
Death*circa 1800 

William Galbreath

#4474, (circa 1770 - 1814)
William Galbreath|b. c 1770\nd. 1814|p78.htm#i4474|Samuel Galbreath|b. c 1746\nd. c 1814|p76.htm#i4469|Elizabeth (?)||p3.htm#i4473|Samuel Galbreath|b. c 1717\nd. Jan 1796|p75.htm#i3763||||||||||
Last Edited May 30, 2004
Father Samuel Galbreath b. c 1746, d. c 1814
Mother Elizabeth (?)
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*circa 1770 
Marriage*Sarah Kairns 
Will*17 March 1814Rye Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, Will mentions Bros. Elijah Galbraith and John Galbraith. Sister Sarah Fenton. Describes William as a yeoman.
Ex.: James Fenton, Junr. Wit: Isaac Kip, Geo. Baird.
 
Death*1814 
Probate*31 March 1814Rye Township, Pennsylvania, United States 

Family

 Sarah Kairns
Child 1.Andrew Galbreath ( - b 1814)

William Galbreath

#4481, ( - 1787)
William Galbreath|d. 1787|p78.htm#i4481|Robert Galbreath|b. c 1752\nd. 1787|p75.htm#i4463|Hannah Wilson||p124.htm#i4464|Samuel Galbreath|b. c 1717\nd. Jan 1796|p75.htm#i3763||||||||||
Last Edited Jan 28, 2004
Father Robert Galbreath b. c 1752, d. 1787
Mother Hannah Wilson
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth* 
Inherited*1787Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, From his father... I bequeath unto my four youngest children John, William, Elizabeth & Nancy Galbreath they are to ___ share and share alike of the two part of the land I now live upon only I allow the two boys to have fifteen pounds apiece more than the two girls and likewise I allow my son William Galbreath to be bound to Samuel Hanna until he is eighteen years of age. 

William Galbreath

#4507, (1797 - )
William Galbreath|b. 1797|p78.htm#i4507|John Galbreath|b. bt 1755 - 1774|p68.htm#i3919|Isabella Campbell|b. 1772|p20.htm#i4524|John Galbreath|b. s 1735\nd. b 1805|p68.htm#i3903|Mary A. (?)||p6.htm#i3904|||||||
Relationship 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks.
Last Edited Feb 3, 2004
Father John Galbreath b. bt 1755 - 1774
Mother Isabella Campbell b. 1772
Note*This is probably the son of John and the brother of Robert of Donegal, Westmoreland based on census info. 
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*1797 
Marriage*Martha (?) 
Cen-Head*1830PA Westmoreland Co Census 1830; Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States, "William Galbrath" with 1 male 10-14, 1 male 30-39, 3 females under 5, 1 female 30-39. 
Cen-Head*1840PA Westmoreland Co Census 1840; "William Gilbreath" with 1 male under 5, 2 males 5-9, 1 male 40-49, 2 females under 5, 2 females 10-14, 1 female 40-49. 
Cen-Head*4 September 1850PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850; Donegal Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "William Gilbreath" in House 914, a 53 yr. old white, male, farmer,born in PA, real estate worth $2000. Living with his wife and 7 children (assumed relationships). 
Witness: Martha (?)
Witness: Louisa Galbreath
Witness: Elizabeth Galbreath
Witness: John Galbreath
Witness: Isabella Galbreath
Witness: William Galbreath
Witness: Margaret Galbreath
Witness: Joseph Galbreath
Cen-Enum4 September 1850Martha (?), PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850; Donegal Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "Martha Gilbreath" in House 914, a 50 yr. old white, female. Living with her husband and 7 children (assumed relationships). 
Cen-Enum4 September 1850Louisa Galbreath, PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850; Donegal Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "Louisa Gilbreath", a 21 yr. old white, female. Living with her parents and 6 siblings (assumed relationships). 
Cen-Enum4 September 1850Elizabeth Galbreath, PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850; Donegal Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "Elizabeth Gilbreath", a 19 yr. old white, female, attended school. Living with her parents and 6 siblings (assumed relationships). 
Cen-Enum4 September 1850John Galbreath, PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850; Donegal Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "John Gilbreath", a 17 yr. old white, male, farmer, attended school. Living with his parents and 6 siblings (assumed relationships). 
Cen-Enum4 September 1850Isabella Galbreath, PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850; Donegal Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "Isabella Gilbreath", a 16 yr. old white, female, attended school. Living with her parents and 6 siblings (assumed relationships). 
Cen-Enum4 September 1850William Galbreath, PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850; Donegal Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "William Gilbreath", a 12 yr. old white, male, attended school. Living with his parents and 6 siblings (assumed relationships). 
Cen-Enum4 September 1850Margaret Galbreath, PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850; Donegal Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "Margaret Gilbreath", a 10 yr. old white, female, attended school. Living with her parents and 6 siblings (assumed relationships). 
Cen-Enum4 September 1850Joseph Galbreath, PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850; Donegal Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "Joseph Gilbreath", a 6 yr. old white, male, attended school. Living with his parents and 6 siblings (assumed relationships). 

Family

 Martha (?) b. 1800
Marriage*Martha (?) 
Children 1.(?) Galbreath (bt 1825 - 1830 - )
 2.(?) Galbreath (bt 1825 - 1830 - )
 3.Louisa Galbreath (1829 - )
 4.Elizabeth Galbreath (1831 - )
 5.(?) Galbreath (bt 1831 - 1835 - )
 6.John Galbreath (1833 - )
 7.Isabella Galbreath (1834 - )
 8.William Galbreath (1838 - )
 9.Margaret Galbreath (1840 - )
 10.Joseph Galbreath (1844 - )

William Galbreath

#4511, (between 1771 and 1780 - )
Last Edited Feb 1, 2004
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*between 1771 and 1780 
Cen-Head*1830PA Westmoreland Co Census 1830; North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States, "William Galbreath" as a male alone between the ages of 50-59. 

William Galbreath

#4537, (1849 - )
William Galbreath|b. 1849|p78.htm#i4537|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|||||||
Relationship 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks.
Last Edited Feb 3, 2004
Father John Galbreath b. 1800
Mother Nancy (?) b. 1812
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*1849Pennsylvania, United States 
Cen-Enum*3 September 1850PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850; Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States, "William Gilbreath", 1 yr. old white male, born in PA. Living with his parents and 5 siblings (assumed relationships). 
Witness: John Galbreath

William Galbreath

#4544, (1838 - )
William Galbreath|b. 1838|p78.htm#i4544|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|||||||
Relationship 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks.
Last Edited Feb 3, 2004
Father William Galbreath b. 1797
Mother Martha (?) b. 1800
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*1838Pennsylvania, United States 
Cen-Enum*4 September 1850PA Westmoreland Co Census 1850; Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States, "William Gilbreath", a 12 yr. old white, male, attended school. Living with his parents and 6 siblings (assumed relationships). 
Witness: William Galbreath

William Galbreath

#4560, (31 July 1790 - 31 January 1826)
Last Edited Feb 21, 2004
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*31 July 1790 
Marriage*Nancy (?) 
Death*31 January 1826Pennsylvania, United States 
Witness: Nancy (?)
Burial*February 1826Fort Palmer Cemetery, Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States, In Section C of the cemetery. The gravestone states: William Galbreath, d. Jan 31, 1826, aged 35 years, 6 months, 15 days. Buried with wife Nancy. 

Family

 Nancy (?) b. 1789, d. 4 Mar 1877
Children 1.Nancy Galbreath (1821 - 1911)
 2.Archibald Galbreath+ (1823 - 1891)

William Galbreath

#4633
William Galbreath||p78.htm#i4633|William Galbreath|d. 1803|p77.htm#i3751|Catherine Galbreath||p62.htm#i3747|James Galbreath|d. Jun 1772|p65.htm#i3749|Unknown (?)||p9.htm#i4141|John Galbreath|b. s 1710\nd. bt 24 Sep 1769 - 3 Oct 1769|p68.htm#i3928|Catherine (?)|d. a 1769|p2.htm#i3738|
Relationship 1st cousin 5 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks.
Last Edited May 5, 2004
Father William Galbreath d. 1803
Mother Catherine Galbreath
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth* 
Will10 June 1802William Galbreath; Sumner County, Tennessee, United States, The will stated: "First I give to my Daughter Ann Weems one Cow to the value of Ten dollars - also I give and bequeath to my dear wife and four sons, Andrew, John, William, and Robert and my daughter Catharine all my land and moveable estate be equally divided, what Andrew received since he was married to be counted into his part, and at my wife's decease her part to be equally divided among my six children And I make and ordain my wife Executrix and my son John Executor...
Wm. Galbreath (seal)
Nimrod Browning and John Stertison (illegible, but expected to be Stevenson).
Note: Although Catherine is not stated to be his wife, a deed in 1818, Sumner County, states that "Catherine Galbraith, Executrix to the will of William Galbraith Deceased..." The same children are stated in the deed as in the will, except for John who has died. 
Land29 July 1818Catherine Galbreath, Catherine Galbreath; Tennessee, United States, The deed shows the surviving family of William Galbraith, deceased, selling 150 acres to Elijah Ward. The deed mentions Catherine Galbraith, Executrix and children William, Robert, Catherine Tracey, and Andrew, (son, John had died in 1805). 

William Galbreath

#4679
William Galbreath||p78.htm#i4679|Joseph Galbreath||p70.htm#i4356||||Joseph Galbreath|b. c 1736\nd. c 1795|p70.htm#i4353|Unknown (?)||p9.htm#i4354|||||||
Last Edited May 9, 2004
Father Joseph Galbreath
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth* 

William Galbreath

#4693
Last Edited May 23, 2004
Name VariationGalbraith 
Witness*5 April 1785Goshen, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States, witness to the will of Joshua Thompson 

William Galbreath

#4716
Last Edited May 31, 2004
Name VariationGalbraith 
Marriage*Catherine Duey 
Witness4 August 1814Catherine Duey; Middletown Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, Mentioned in her father, Martin Duey's will as the wife of William Galbreath. 

Reverend William Galbreath

#4376
Last Edited Dec 26, 2003
Land*Freeport, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States, for the Freeport Cemetery 
Name VariationReverend Galbraith 
Marriage*Mary (?) 
Occupation*1843Freeport, Pennsylvania, United States, became pastor of what is now the First United Presbyterian Church 
Tax List*1843Freeport, Pennsylvania, United States 
Land6 December 1852South Buffalo Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States 

Family

 Mary (?)
Child 1.Angus W. Galbreath (1850 - 3 Dec 1937)

William A. Galbreath

#4616, (1862 - )
William A. Galbreath|b. 1862|p78.htm#i4616|Robert Galbreath|b. 1836|p75.htm#i4603|Sarah Frances Myers|b. 23 Jan 1835\nd. bt 1870 - 1880|p109.htm#i4604|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|||||||
Relationship 3rd cousin 2 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks.
Last Edited Mar 14, 2004
Father Robert Galbreath b. 1836
Mother Sarah Frances Myers b. 23 Jan 1835, d. bt 1870 - 1880
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*1862 
Census5 August 1870William Galbreath, TN Bedford Co. Census 1870; Shelbyville, Bedford County, 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. 
Census22 June 1880Robert Galbreath, TN Bedford Co Census 1880; Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States, "Robt. Galbraith", white, male, age 43, head of family #331, widowed, born TN, father born PA, mother TN. Living with him:
Mary L. Galbraith, sister, age 53, single, keeping house, born TN, father born PA, mother TN.
Edith I. Jackson, sister, age 36, widowed, at home, born TN, father born PA, mother TN.
Rosa L. Jackson, age 10, niece, at home, born TN, father born OH, mother born TN.
Willie F. Jackson, age 6, nephew, at home, born TN, father born OH, mother born TN.
Wm. A. Galbraith, age 18, son, single, at home, born TN, parents born TN.
John F. Galbraith, age 14, son, single, at home, born TN, parents born TN.
Wiley Lamb, black, male, age 50, servant, single, born TN, parents born TN. 

William Ayres Galbreath

#4420, (9 May 1823 - 1899)
William Ayres Galbreath|b. 9 May 1823\nd. 1899|p78.htm#i4420|John Galbreath|b. 1794\nd. 15 Jun 1860|p69.htm#i4418|Amy Ayres||p15.htm#i4419|John Galbreath|b. c 1758\nd. 1818|p68.htm#i4052|Anne White||p121.htm#i4053|||||||
Last Edited Jan 4, 2004
Father John Galbreath b. 1794, d. 15 Jun 1860
Mother Amy Ayres
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*9 May 1823 
Marriage*25 May 1846Fannie Davenport 
Death*1899 

William Bertram Galbreath

#4123, (19 October 1779 - 24 November 1835)
William Bertram Galbreath|b. 19 Oct 1779\nd. 24 Nov 1835|p78.htm#i4123|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 Edited Jun 7, 2003
Father Colonel Bertram Galbreath Esq. b. 24 Sep 1738, d. 9 Mar 1804
Mother Ann Scott b. 26 Dec 1741, d. 29 Jun 1793
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*19 October 1779 
Marriage*Sarah Hays 
Death*24 November 1835 

William Bertram Galbreath

#4351, (30 July 1800 - circa 1864)
William Bertram Galbreath|b. 30 Jul 1800\nd. c 1864|p78.htm#i4351|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 Edited Jan 18, 2004
Father John Galbreath b. c 1748, d. 30 Dec 1802
Mother Mary McCauley b. 22 Dec 1755, d. 19 Feb 1821
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*30 July 1800East Pennsborogh Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States 
Marriage*1825Susan Hiller; Pennsylvania, United States 
Death*circa 1864 

William E. Galbreath

#4602, (12 August 1834 - 9 May 1875)
William E. Galbreath|b. 12 Aug 1834\nd. 9 May 1875|p78.htm#i4602|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|
Relationship 2nd cousin 3 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks.
Last Edited Jan 7, 2006
Father William Galbreath b. 15 Nov 1795, d. 13 Apr 1879
Mother Mary B. Evans b. 1808, d. 17 Sep 1869
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*12 August 1834Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, United States 
Marriage*between 1859 and 1860Caroline Virginia Evans 
Census*1 June 1860TN Bedford Co Census 1860; Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States, "W.E. Galbraith", white, male, age 26, family #1,railroad agent, living with hotel proprietor D. S. Evans,born TN., married within the year.
Living with him are:
Caroline V., age 26, white, female, born in TN, married in the year. 
Witness: Caroline Virginia Evans
Marriage*Mary J. (?) 
Census5 August 1870William Galbreath, TN Bedford Co. Census 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. 
Will*28 April 1875Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States, Witnesses William H. Wisener Sr., and Mary L. Galbraith, sister. 
Death*9 May 1875Bedford County, Tennessee, United States 
Burial*May 1875Willow Mont Cemetery, Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, United States 
ProbateMay 1875Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States 

Major William G. Galbreath

#3639, (7 May 1769 - 21 September 1839)
Major William G. Galbreath|b. 7 May 1769\nd. 21 Sep 1839|p78.htm#i3639|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|||||||
Relationship 3rd great-granduncle of Zela Naomi Franks.
Last Edited Jan 22, 2006
Father William Galbreath b. 6 Mar 1736, d. 1800
Mother Catherine (?)
Name VariationMajor Galbraith 
Birth*7 May 1769York County, Pennsylvania, United States, Age at death 69. The Red Tower article claims he was born in PA. However, the 1880 census states that he was born in NC.
Interestingly, a letter written in 1957 by John William Galbraith (great grandson of William G.) stated the following: "I will endeavor to give you what information I have gotten from an aunt (Emma Galbraith Hancker), now deceased. According to her, my great or great great grandparents, one from Scotland, the other from
Ireland, one Galbraith, the other Galbreath, settled in Adams county, in the vicinity of Gettysburg. Annie
E. Warner, for whom the Gettysburg Hospital was named, was a descendant. Evidently she was a figure
of some note and should appear in the many historical ledgers which abound in the Gettysburg section.
At this point I have to skip generations or so to my grandfather, Walter, who had a twin sister, Keziah. This
is all I know of this generation. The children of Walter are as follows: John M. (who owned a town property
in New Grenada and died in the early 1930's). Grafton W., Emma, Mary and Robert E. (my father), all of whom
are deceased. I am one of nine children born to Robert Elmer and Elizabeth A. (Stone) Galbraith, namely
Mae B.,Viola J., Walter J., Edna P., John W., Elmer D., Mary E., Sarah E., and Olive. Of the above Mae ,
Viola, Mary and Olive are now deceased."
Was he talking of this generation - since a Galbraith married another Galbreath - were one of their parents from Scotland and the other from Ireland? 
Marriage*Mary Galbreath; Pennsylvania, United States, It appears that William and Mary were first cousins. 
Tax List*1795Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania, United States, William Gilbrath with 2 Horses, value £12, tax £0.1.0. 
Land20 September 1795William Galbreath; Orange County, North Carolina, United States, William Galbraith of Orange to William Galbraith Junior of Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania, four hundred dollars, 45 acres, begin at a red oak on bank of Back Cr., S85E 11 ch... to a post oak, S27W 8 ch.. to a post oak, S63W 7 ch.. to a stake, S77W 19 ch.. to a red oak , up creek first station, North Carolina to William Galbraith 3 July 1779 recorded in Secretary's Office in Book K Folio 188. Signed : William Galbraith
Witness: F. Bailey, John Murphy
Acknowledged 29 September 1795 before John Dickson, JP or York County, PA. 
Residence20 September 1795Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "This indenture made the Twentieth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety five between William Galbreath of Orange Co., NC of the one part and William Galbreath, Junior of Mount Pleasant Township in the County of York and State of Pennsylvania... 
Land*28 September 1795William Galbreath; Bedford County, Tennessee, United States, It appears that this was land granted by patent to David Williams in 1718 and later to William Galbreath and Jeremiah Chamberlain. "This indenture made the Twentieth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety five between William Galbreath of Orange Co., NC of the one part and William Galbreath, Junior of Mount Pleasant Township in the County of York and State of Pennsylvania of the other part witnessed that the said William Galbreath for and in consideration of the sum of five hundred dollars lawful money of Pennsylvania to the said William Galbreath in hand paid by said William Galbreath, Jnr. at and before the insealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof he the said William Galbreath doth herby acknowledge and...every part thereof doth acquit, release and forever discharge the said William Galbreath, Sr. his heirs, executors and administrators and assigns of them and by these presents he the said Willliam Galbreath had granted bargained sold ...released and confirmed and by these present doth grant bargain sell release and confirm unto the said William Galbreath, Junr. and to his heirs and Assigns one undivided half part of the following described plantation or tract of land situated lying and being in Middle District on the South Side of Duck River on East Side of Sugar Creek and being One thousand acres by patent sealed the tenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand and seven hundred and eighteen granted by the state of North Carolina to the said William Galbreath and Jeremiah Chamberlain, their heirs and assigns forever as by the said Patent recorded in the Secretaries office for the State aforesaid in Book m Folio 214 will more fully at large appear reference thereto being that...Together with all and singular the houses, outhouse, buildings, barns, stable, gardens, orchards, meadows, ways, woods, waters, water courses, rights liberties, privileges, rights of easement, improvements, hereditaments, appurtenances whatever to the said described one half of
tract of land belonging or in anywise appertaining and the ____ and remainder rents, issues and profits thereof also all the state right title interest use possession property claim and demand whatever of him the said William Galbreath in law or equity otherwise however...of the described on undivided half part pr any part thereof together also with the copies of all deeds evidence of writing touching and concerning the hereby granted premises or any part or parcel thereof, to be had and taken at the cost and charges of the said William Galbreath, Jnr., his heirs and assigns to have and to hold the undivided half part of the said tract of land as the same is as one described and premises hereby granted mentioned intended to be with the appurtenances unto the aforesaid William Galbreath, Jnr. his heirs and assigns to him only proper use benefit and behalf of the said William Galbreath for himself and his heirs doth covenant promise and grant to and with the said William Galbreath Jnr. his heirs and assigns by these presents that..."
Signed: William Galbraith Witness: F. Bailey, John Murphey
Acknowledged 29 Sept 1795 before john Dickson JP of York County, Pa
 
Will4 January 1799William Galbreath; 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
Cen-Head*1800PA Adams Co Census 1800; Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, "William Gilbreath":
Free White Males -
0 - 9: 3 (Robert, William, James)
26 - 44: 1 (William)

Free White Females:
0 - 9: 1 (Elizabeth)
16 - 25: 1 (Mary)

Neighbors are Lott and Brinkerhoof.
 
Residence16 November 1807Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, "This indenture made this Sixteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and seven between Walter Galbreath of the Orange and state of North Carolina also William Galbreath of the county of Adams, State of Pennsylvania of the one part and Robert Dixon of the county of Orange and State of North Carolina ... 
Residence*15 November 1809Pennsylvania, 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... 
Land*15 November 1809Walter Galbreath; 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. 
Witness: William Galbreath
Witness: Mary Galbreath
Witness: Robert Dixon
Witness: William Dixon
Witness: Francis McKamie
Witness: William Galbreath McKamie
Witness: Ann Galbreath
Witness: John Galbreath
Witness: Catherine Galbreath
Cen-Head*1810PA Adams Co Census 1810; Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "William Galbrith" with:
Free White Males:
      0 - 9: 2 (?, ?)
     10 - 15: 3 (Robert, William, James)
     26 - 44: 1 (William)
Free White Females:
      0 - 9: 3 (Isabella, Mary, ?)
     10 - 15: 1 (Elizabeth)
     16 - 25: 2 (?,?)
     26 - 44: 1 (Mary)
     45 and over: 1 (?)
Close neighbors are Walker, Witer, Masden. 
Land1811Tennessee, United States, to James Bright. 
Land*20 July 1813Tennessee, United States, This deed refers to lands granted to William Galbreath, James Patton and Andrew Erwin. 
Land14 August 1814Walter Galbreath, Francis McKamie; Tennessee, United States, "Jeremiah Chamberlain to Heirs John Galbreath. This Indenture made the 14th day of August in the year of Our Lord one thousand Eight hundred fourteen between Jeremiah Chamberlain of the County of Granger, State of Tenessee of the one Part and Walter Galbreath, Francis McCamick and Catherine his wife and Matthew Cunningham and Elizabeth his wife and John Huff and Ann his wife, all of the county of Bedford, State of Tennessee and William Galbreath of Adams County, State of Pennsylvania and Mary Dixon widow of Robert, John Galbreath, decd of the other part Witnessed that for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred dollars to him in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, he the said Jeremiah Chamberlain hath bargained and sold and doth by these presents bargain, sell of, Confirm unto the said Walter Galbreath, Francis McKamy and Catherine his wife, Matthew Cunningham and Elizabeth his wife, and John Huff and Ann his wife all of the county of Bedford...all the Heirs of John Galbreath decd. His undivided half of a certain portion of land granted to Jeremiah Chamberland and William Galbreath of Orange Co., State of North Carolina containing one thousand acres lying and being in Bedford County, State of Tennessee by Flat Creek on South branch of Duck River beginning at hickory... It is hereby perfectly understood that the said Jeremiah Chambelain is not bound to defend the above undivided half of the above thousand acres from any claim...but only from himself and his heirs... In Testimony whereof he Hath herewith set his hand and seal this day and year first above.
                                                  
Jeremiah Chamberlain
Ja Polk
C Manalless
State of Tennessee, Granger County
August Term 1814
Ordered to be registered by the Register of Bedford Co.
Registered by Jan 15th 1815 Edw Wade, Registrar. 
Land1819Tennessee, United States, to Thomas F. Bradford. 
Land15 January 1819Walter Galbreath; Tennessee, United States, "Know all men by these presents that We the undersigned of the county of Bedford, State of Tennessee Being a Part of the Heirs Devises and Lagaties of John Galbreath Deceased of the Sate of North Carolina and County of Orange of the one part and Walter Galbreath of the state and county aforesaid of the other part, and we the undersigned heirs as aforesaid do by These presents Relinquish all our right...or claim in and to a certain Tract of land lying and being in the county of Bedford and State of Tennessee...south side of Duck River ...containing One hundred and Eighty three acres, sixty eight poles be the same more or less, being part of a five hundred and sixty acre Tract more or less, which was purchased by John Galbreath dec'd in his lifetime from Jeremiah Chamberland being his part of a One thousand Acre tract entered in the Name of William Galbreath and Jeremiah Chamberland and we the heirs do hereby these presents Transfer said acres over unto the said Walter Galbreath all our aforesaid right, interest and claim to the assigns forever without any Responsibility upon us the said heirs and legatees and do by these presents renounce any claim that we may have had or may hereafter have to said land as heirs aforesaid. in Testimony whereof we and each of us Have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals This 15th day of January 1819.
The above was acknowledged before me and the women that Have signed herewith. Their husbands were privately examined by the assigned. This paper for the purposes Therein names with their own free will to which they did.
William Galbreath
Matt Cunningham
Elizabeth Cunningham
Ann Huff
Cathren Mckamey
Francis Mckamey
Joshua Holt
William Ray
Registered 4th day of July 1821 
Witness: Matthew A. Cunningham
Witness: Elizabeth Galbreath
Witness: Ann Galbreath
Witness: Catherine Galbreath
Witness: Francis McKamie
Witness: William Galbreath
Land19 June 1819Walter Galbreath; Tennessee, United States, Walter and William Galbreath to Roger Snell.
Sometime in the year 1807 there was conveyed by John Galbreath 285 acres of land whereas the same is lawful unto them by will of William Galbreath decd and whereas also a certain settlement took place between the heirs of John Galbreath of which the said Snell was to be acquitted in his claim and as there has been deemed and found to be a surplus in said tract of land. Now know ye that we the undersigned do hearby relinquish to said Snell all right or claim we have or might have under law of equity to said land or any surplus lands which may be initiated in said lines as...under the authority of said John Galbreath decd on the profits or balances which we might claim. For the same in Testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hand and Seals this 19th day June 1819.
Walter Galbreath
William Galbreath 
Witness: John Galbreath
Cen-Head*1820PA Adams Co Census 1820; Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, "William Galbreath" with
Free White Males:
      0 - 9: 2 (Benjamin, Walter, John ?)
      16 - 18: 1 (?)
      18 - 25: 4 (William, James, ?, ?)
     45 and over: 1 (William)
Free White Females:
      0 - 9: 1 (Kesiah)
      10 - 15: 2 (Isabella, Mary)
      16 - 25: 1 (Elizabeth)
      26 - 44: 1 (Wife - Mary)
     45 and over: 1 (? - Mother in law?)
Four are engaged in agriculture. Neighbors are Marshall and Aurndurff. 
Land1821Walter Galbreath; Tennessee, United States, to John Cunnigham. 
Occupation*1822Pennsylvania, United States, According to the newspaper article, William Galbreath was to be paid $20 by Adams County for assessing Mountpleasant between 1821-22. 
Misc*16 February 1822Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, United States, Mr. Henry Peicher, Sr. (of Mount Pleasant) goods and effects have been "attached" and are in the temporary custody of William Galbreath and John Miller until they are disposed of according to the law. 
Land13 November 1822Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, United States, In an estate sale, it is mentioned that a tract of land belonging to Ann Withers, deceased is for sale and that the land borders land of William Galbreath and Sam Smyth. The York and Gettysburg turnpike runs through the land. 
Land16 February 1825Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, United States, The Compiler newspaper article states that for sale is the "Interest of William Galbreath, a tract of land in Mount Pleasant, adjoining lands of John Houck, Nicholas Heltzell, and others, on which are erected a large stone dwelling house and stone bank barn and a log dwelling house and log bank barn."
 
Land20 April 1825Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, United States, The Sentinel article states: "In pursuance of a writ of Venditioni Exponas, issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County, and to me directed, will be exposed to public sale, on Wed. the 20th day of April, inst. at 12 o'clock, at the Court House in the borough of Gettysburg, the following property, to wit: The interest of William Galbreath in a certain tract of land situated in Mt. Pleasant township, Adams County, adjoining lands of John Houck, Nicholas Hetzell and others, on which are erected a large stone dwelling house, stone bank barn, also one log dwelling house and log barns. To be sold by me - Thos. C. Miller, Sheriff" 
Land*1 November 1826Captain James Washington Galbreath; Mount Pleasant Township, 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. 
Land13 November 1826Captain James Washington Galbreath; 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. 
Political*7 September 1829Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, United States, Newspaper article states: "At a meeting of Federal Republican Delegates from different townships, held at the Gettysburg courthouse, on the 7th instant...the following Delegates attended...Wm. G. Galbreath from Mount Pleasant." A resolution was passed to support the Federalist Party and disapprove of any actions adopted by the AntiMasonic group that would injure the cause of the the county. 
Cen-Head*1830PA Adams Co Census 1830; Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, United States, "William Galbreath" with:
Free White Males:
      5 - 9: 1 (Walter)
     10 - 14: 1 (John or Benjamin)
     20 - 29: 1 (?)
     50 - 59: 1 (William)
Free White Females:
      5 - 9: 1 (Kesiah)
     15 - 19: 1 (Mary)
     20 - 29: 1 (Isabella)
     50 - 59: 1 (wife - Mary)
Neighbors are Albert, Welsh, March, Clapsdale. 
Land12 April 1831Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, United States, In a Sheriff's sale, 6 acres, adjoining the lands of John Houck and Nicholas Heltzel, and two acres adjoining Christian Cashman and Mr. Galigher, have been seized and taken in execution as the Estate of William Galbreath. 
Court Rec.*between 1832 and 1833Captain James Washington Galbreath; 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." 
Death*21 September 1839Mount Pleasant Township, 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. 
Witness: Mary Galbreath
Burial*September 1839Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, In Memory of Wm. Galbraith
Who Departed this Life
Sept. 21 AD 1839
In his 70th yr.

Buried beside his wife, Mary and her parents (who are actually his aunt and uncle. William is the son of William of Orange Co., NC.

Family

 Mary Galbreath b. 8 Apr 1776, d. 8 Jul 1845
Marriage*Mary Galbreath; Pennsylvania, United States, It appears that William and Mary were first cousins. 
Children 1.Robert Galbreath+ (12 Jan 1794 - 1 Sep 1880)
 2.William Galbreath+ (15 Nov 1795 - 13 Apr 1879)
 3.Captain James Washington Galbreath+ (20 Jul 1797 - 2 Mar 1863)
 4.Elizabeth Galbreath+ (28 Nov 1798 - 14 Nov 1859); We know this is the correct Elizabeth, as her mother's will, states she married Thomas Cooper.
 5.Isabella Galbreath (4 Nov 1800 - 1 Oct 1864)
 6.Mary Galbreath (5 Mar 1801 - 5 Feb 1836)
 7.John Galbreath (bt 1804 - 1806 - )
 8.Benjamin Galbreath+ (21 Jul 1814 - 31 May 1881)
 9.William Walter Galbreath+ (23 Feb 1819 - 22 Nov 1891)
 10.Kesiah Galbreath (23 Feb 1819 - )

William H. Galbreath

#4588, (1861 - 1935)
William H. Galbreath|b. 1861\nd. 1935|p78.htm#i4588|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 Edited Feb 21, 2004
Father Archibald Galbreath b. 1823, d. 1891
Mother Caroline (?) b. 1832, d. 1914
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*1861Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States 
Burial*1935Union Church Cemetery, Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States, Gravestone states: William H.. Galbraith, 1861-1935 
Death*1935United States 

William Hunter Galbreath

#4174, (17 August 1809 - 20 May 1890)
William Hunter Galbreath|b. 17 Aug 1809\nd. 20 May 1890|p78.htm#i4174|William Galbreath|b. Oct 1757\nd. 3 May 1839|p77.htm#i3805|Phebe Foreman|b. 1771\nd. 12 Mar 1852|p36.htm#i3906|John Galbreath|b. s 1735\nd. b 1805|p68.htm#i3903|Mary A. (?)||p6.htm#i3904|||||||
Relationship 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks.
Last Edited May 5, 2004
Father William Galbreath b. Oct 1757, d. 3 May 1839
Mother Phebe Foreman b. 1771, d. 12 Mar 1852
Name VariationGalbraith 
Birth*17 August 1809Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States 
Marriage*Louisa Lashbrook 
Death*20 May 1890Coles County, Illinois, United States 
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