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Elizabeth Galbreath F
Margaret Bell F, b. before 1755, d. between 1800 and 1810
| Birth* |
before 1755 |
| Marriage* |
Principal=John Galbreath |
| Death* |
between 1800 and 1810 |
John Bell M
Rosanna (?) F
Mary Galbreath F, b. between June 1762 and July 1762, d. 8 May 1851
| Birth* |
between June 1762 and July 1762, Pennsylvania, United States, This date is based on age on gravestone. |
| Marriage* |
23 June 1807, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Principal=William Gilliland Esq. |
| (Witness) Death |
7 July 1831, Adams County, 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. |
| Death* |
8 May 1851, Butler Township, Adams County, 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  |
William Gilliland Esq. M, b. 12 January 1753, d. 7 July 1831
| Birth* |
12 January 1753, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Marriage* |
10 April 1777, Pennsylvania, United States, Principal=Catherine Fleming |
| (Witness) Death |
13 August 1798, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Principal=Catherine Fleming |
| Marriage* |
23 June 1807, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Principal=Mary Galbreath |
| Death* |
7 July 1831, Adams County, 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.", Witness=Mary Galbreath |
| Burial* |
July 1831, Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, I have pictures of the gravestone. |
| Family 2 |
Mary Galbreath b. between June 1762 and July 1762, d. 8 May 1851 |
John Galbreath M, b. 1768, d. 29 July 1843
| Birth* |
1768, Pennsylvania, United States, Birthdate based on age on gravestone. |
| Marriage* |
Principal=Sarah McKnight |
| Death* |
29 July 1843, Pennsylvania, United States, Date on gravestone. |
| Burial* |
July 1843, Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Gravestone states:
In Memory of John Galbreath
who departed this life
July 29th 1843
Aged 75 yrs, 8 (?)m, ? days |
| Estate |
21 August 1843, Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, In this document (which I have a copy of), Sarah Galbreath, widow of John, renounces her right to Letters of Administration on the estate of her husband and gives that right to her neighbor, Henry Worts. Farm implements and cattle sold from the estate brought $132. 13. |
Jane Galbreath F, b. 23 September 1800, d. 17 February 1858
| Birth* |
23 September 1800, Pennsylvania, United States, This date is based on age on tombstone. Obituary would place the birtdate 2 yrs earlier. |
| Death* |
17 February 1858, Hunterstown, Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, This is the date on the gravestone (see picture). However the obituary states: Miss Jane Galbraith of Hunterstown died 18 Feb. 1858, age 59 yrs. |
| Burial* |
February 1858, Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Jane Galbreath
Died Feb. 17, 1858
Aged 57 y, 4 m., 25 days
Buried beside parents, John and Sarah, and sister, Margaret.  |
Margaret Galbreath F, b. 6 June 1803, d. 1 September 1874
| Birth* |
6 June 1803, Pennsylvania, United States, This is the date on the gravestone. |
| 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.  |
Sarah McKnight1 F, b. 11 September 1769, d. 22 September 1851
| Birth* |
11 September 1769, Pennsylvania, United States, This birthdate is based on age on gravestone. |
| Marriage* |
Principal=John Galbreath |
| Death* |
22 September 1851, Hunterstown, Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, I have picture of gravestone. Obit states: Mrs. Sarah Galbraith widow of John, of Hunterstown d. 22 sep 1851 83 yrs. |
| Burial* |
September 1851, Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States,
Sarah
Wife of John Galbreath
died Sept. 22, 1851
Aged 82 y, 11m, 12 days  |
| Citations |
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Daughter of James McKnight of Tyrone Twp.
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William Galbreath M, b. 10 May 1775, d. 27 November 1859
| Birth* |
10 May 1775, Pennsylvania, United States, Birthdate on gravestone. |
| Marriage* |
15 June 1815, 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.", Principal=Sarah M. Rife |
| (Witness) Death |
April 1820, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Will mentions daughter, Sarah and her husband William Galbreath., Principal=Henry Rife |
| Burial* |
November 1859, Greater Conewago Presbyterian Church Register, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Death* |
27 November 1859, Butler Township, Adams County, 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. |
Sarah M. Rife1 F, b. 19 September 1787, d. 20 April 1877
| Birth* |
19 September 1787, Pennsylvania, United States, This date is based on age on gravestone. |
| Marriage* |
15 June 1815, 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.", Principal=William Galbreath |
| Death* |
20 April 1877, Date on gravestone. Obit states: Sarah M. Gilbreath of Butler Twp. d. 20 Apr 1877 89y-7m-1d. Interestingly her death is recorded in the Arendtsville Lutheran Church register, yet she is buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery. |
| Burial* |
April 1877, Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Gravestone states: (Sarah is buried with her husband and children.)
Sarah M.
wife of William Galbraith
Died april 20, 1877
Aged 89yrs, 7 months, 1 day
Dearest mother thou has left us.....  |
| Citations |
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"Sarah M." is on the gravestone.
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PA Adams County Census 1850 ?
John B. Galbreath M, b. 25 March 1816, d. 28 December 1881
| Birth* |
25 March 1816, Pennsylvania, United States, Date based on age on tombstone and in obit. |
| Marriage* |
2 October 1851, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, "John Galbraith of Butler Township and Sarah Slaybaugh of Butler Township married 2 Oct. 1851., Principal=Sarah Slaybaugh |
| (Witness) Death |
4 April 1854, Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Date on gravestone. However, obituary states:
Sarah Galbraith, wife of John of Butler Twp. died 6 april 1854, age 23. (Gettysburg Star and Banner, 5 May 1854), Principal=Sarah Slaybaugh |
| Death* |
28 December 1881, Arendtsville, Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Burial* |
December 1881, Bender's Lutheran Cemetery, Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvainia, United States, Aged 65-9-3. |
Eliza Galbreath F, b. 13 March 1818, d. 5 January 1899
| Birth* |
13 March 1818, Pennsylvania, United States, Date on gravestone. The obituary would put her birthdate at 14 March 1817. |
| Death* |
5 January 1899, Arendtsville, Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Date on gravestone. However, obituary states: Miss Eliza Galbraith of Arendtsville died of grip at her residence on 6 Jan 1899, age 81y, 9m, 23 days. |
| Burial* |
January 1899, Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Gravestone states: (see picture)
Eliza Galbraith Mar 13, 1818 - Jan 5, 1899
Sarah Ann Galbraith Nov. 10 1826 - Apr. 27, 1899
Rosanah Galbraith June 7, 1829 - July 16, 1908
These are the children of William and Sarah Galbraith.
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Julian Galbreath F, b. 1828, d. after 1850
| Birth* |
1828, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Death* |
after 1850 |
Henry Galbreath M, b. 1823, d. 3 February 1908
| Birth* |
1823, Pennsylvania, United States, Date based on age on gravestone and in obituary. |
| Marriage* |
4 January 1878, Newspaper states:
Henry Galbraith of Butler Township and Harriet Irwin of Gettysburg married 4 Jan 1878., Principal=Harriet E. Irwin |
| Death* |
3 February 1908, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Obituary stated: Henry Galbraith of Gettysburg died 3 Feb 1908, aged 85 Years. |
| Burial* |
February 1908, Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Gravestone states: (Information from Cemetery Cards at Adams County Historical Society).
Henry Galbraith
Died Feb. 3, 1908
Aged 85 yrs.
Buried with wife, Harriet. |
Sarah Ann Galbreath F, b. 10 November 1826, d. 27 April 1899
| Birth* |
10 November 1826, Pennsylvania, United States, Date on gravestone. |
| Death* |
27 April 1899, Pennsylvania, United States, Date on gravestone. |
| Burial* |
April 1899, Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Gravestone states: Eliza Galbraith Mar 13, 1818 - Jan 5, 1899
Sarah Ann Galbraith Nov. 10 1826 - Apr. 27, 1899
Rosanah Galbraith June 7, 1829 - July 16, 1908
These are the children of William and Sarah Galbraith.
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| Obituary |
2 May 1899, Arendtsville, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, "Sarah Ann Galbreath" died April 27, 1899, aged 72 years, 5 months, and 17 days. Funeral services were conducted in the Reformed Church by her pastor, Rev. M. N. Noacher, and the remains laid to rest in Hunterstown Cemetery beside her sister Eliza, who preceded her to the eternal home 3 months ago. Of the three sisters who lived in Arendtsville, only Rosannah remains to mourn for the sisters." Sarah was a member of the Zion Reformed Church. |
Rosanah Galbreath F, b. 7 June 1829, d. 16 July 1908
| Birth* |
7 June 1829, Pennsylvania, United States, Date on gravestone. |
| Death* |
16 July 1908, Pennsylvania, United States, Date on gravestone. |
| Burial* |
July 1908, Greater Conewago Presbyterian Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, Gravestone states: Eliza Galbraith Mar 13, 1818 - Jan 5, 1899
Sarah Ann Galbraith Nov. 10 1826 - Apr. 27, 1899
Rosanah Galbraith June 7, 1829 - July 16, 1908
(These are the children of William and Sarah Galbraith.)
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Samuel Swartz M, b. 1836, d. after 1850
| Birth* |
1836, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Death* |
after 1850 |
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