George Mcfarland

George Mcfarland

Male Abt 1805 - Bef 1840  (< 34 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  George Mcfarland was born about 1805 in Ohio (son of Ezekial McFarland and Sarah Ellen McFarland); died before 1840 in Coshocton Co., Ohio.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1830, Oxford, Coshocton, Ohio, USA

    George married Chese Clarissa Richmond on 11 Jul 1829 in Coshocton, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ezekial McFarland was born about 1779 in , , Pennsylvania (son of John McFarland and Elizabeth); died in 1829 in Oxford Township, Coshocton, Ohio.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1800, Washington County, Newton township
    • Residence: 1820, Oxford, Coshocton, Ohio, United States
    • Probate: 31 Mar 1829, Coshocton, Ohio, USA

    Notes:

    CENSUS: 1800 OHIO, Washington County, Newton Township Ezekial McFarland.

    PLACE: Newton Township now in Muskingum County.

    CENSUS: 1803 OHIO, Washington County, Tuskaraw Township Ezekial McFarling.

    PLACE: Tuskarawas Township now in Coshocton county, or indicates Tuskarawas
    County itself.

    LAND: 1810 OHIO, Tuscarawas County. Owned land in Section 1: Andrew and
    Ezekial McFarland.

    TAXLIST: 1811 OHIO, Tuscawaras County, Oxford Township. Ezekial McFarland,
    Andrew McFarlane, Robert McFarlane and Samuel McFarlane. SOURCE: List under
    "First Taxpayers of Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas Co, OHIO" -- the first 44 land
    taxpayers in the old Oxford Twp.

    PLACE: Oxford and Adams Twp became part of Coshocton County on Jan 31, 1810
    (In 1808 twps in Tuscarawas were formed: Goshen, Oxford, Lawrence and Salem.)

    MILITARY: WAR OF 1812, DeLongs 1st Regt, Ohio.

    CENSUS: 1820 COSHOCTON COUNTY, Oxford Township
    Robert McFarling 200001-41010
    Joseph McFarling 100010-40010 close to Robert
    Samuel McFarling 000210-00100
    Ezekial McFarling 220001-20110 adjacent to Samuel
    Robert Corbit

    PROBATE: 1829 Coshocton County Ezekial McFarland Will Book 2B, page 314.

    RESEARCHER: (2000) Barbara Richardson &ltbarbarar@swain.main.nc.us&gt

    Ezekial + Sarah Ellen McFarland. Sarah was born between 1770 and 1780. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Sarah Ellen McFarland was born between 1770 and 1780.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1830, Oxford, Coshocton, Ohio, USA

    Children:
    1. 1. George Mcfarland was born about 1805 in Ohio; died before 1840 in Coshocton Co., Ohio.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John McFarland was born about 1741 in Tinicum Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania (son of Joseph McFarland, RoM02 and Jean); died in 1797 in , Ohio, West Virginia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _MILT: Jun 1775, Tinicum, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Death: 1797, Ohio, West Virginia, United States
    • Probate: 13 May 1797, Ohio, West Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Mary Helen Haines notes:
    A descendant of the line of Andrew and Roseanna McFarland took the Y-DNA test and is a match with this line of Robert McFarland (died 1751) of Lancaster Co. While the line of James McFarland of Pennsboro twn. Cumberland Co. is related to this line, the match is much closer for Robert's line. Therefore the note below under QUESTIONABLE LINK is answered, and John is put in the correct lineage here.

    Older notes:

    QUESTIONABLE LINK: Was the John McFarland, son of Joseph, the same as the one
    who died in Ohio Co, WV??
    Note the similarity of this John and Elizabeth to that of John and Elizabeth,
    son of James and Janet (Buchanan) McFarlane.

    LINKS-TAXLIST: 1772 PENNSYLVANIA, Bedford County. Jno McFarling. (NOTE: At
    this time Bedford would include all counties now in SW Pennsylvania,with
    Westmoreland being created in 1773 (Westmoreland would have included
    Washington, Greene, Fayette).

    PROBATE: "Early West Virginia Wills" Compiled by K.T.H. McFarland 1993, found
    at the Seattle Genealogical Society. Ohio County. John McFarland, wife
    Elizabeth. Children - Margaret (wife of James Wilson), Sally (wife of
    Robert Atkinson), Elizabeth, Jane, Robert, Andy, John, Samuel, Joseph, and
    Ezekial. Grandson Joseph Wilson. Witness Samuel Steely, Walter Denny. Dated
    May 30, 1797. [!!!!! NOTE: Where did son Joseph come from -- not found in
    other records. Joseph is probably in reference to grandson, Joseph, son of
    James and Margaret Wilson, or he is the Joseph McFarland of Ohio County, WV and
    Coschocton Co, Ohio].

    PROBATE: "Abstracts of West Virginia______" Will of John McFarland, Ohio
    County, WV Dev: James, Marg Wilson, Robert Atkinson, Eliz., Sally, Andy, John,
    Samuel, Joseph, Ezekial. [!!!!!!MY NOTE: This record seems to be incorrect.
    James is probably in reference to James Wilson, husband of Marg Wilson. Son
    Robert, and daughter Jane, are not mentioned here. Also, Joseph is mentioned,
    but not found elsewhere. Joseph is probably grandson Joseph, son of James and
    Margaret Wilson, or he is the Joseph of Ohio County, WV and Coschocton County,
    WV ].

    LINKS-PROBATE: "Early West Virginia Wills" Compiled by K.T.H. McFarland 1993,
    found at the Seattle Genealogical Society. Ohio County. The McFarland -
    Cumberland/Franklin County, PA connection is further reinforced with will of
    Robert Mitchel, formerly of Franklin Co, Pa dated March 8, 1805. Children:
    Christiana McFarlin. Son of John must have married Christiana Mitchel.

    PROBATE: 1797 [WEST] VIRGINIA, Ohio County. WILL OF JAMES MCFARLAND. SOURCE:
    Ohio County Record of Wills Book 1, Page 40 County Clerk, Ohio County West
    Virginia. [This record is a typewritten copy of the actual will itself, and
    includes some spelling corrections]
    ABSTRACT OF FULL RECORD: John McFarland, of Ohio County, WV, dated 30 May
    1797. Wife Elziabeth. Children Margaret (wife of James Wilson, and their son
    Joseph Wilson), Sally (wife of Robert Atkinson), Elizabeth, Jane, Robert (over
    21), Andy (over 21), John, Ezekial, and Samuel. Witness Samuel Steely and
    Walter Denny.

    PROBATE: 1796 VIRGINIA, Ohio County. WILL OF JAMES MCFARLAND. SOURCE: Ohio
    County Record of Wills Book 1, Page 40 County Clerk, Ohio County West Virginia.
    [This record is a typewritten copy of the actual will itself, and includes some
    spelling corrections]
    In the name of God Amen; I John McFarland of Ohio County and state of Virginia
    Yeomen, being at present in an infirm state of health but of sound and
    disposing health and memory, do this thirtieth day of May in the year of Our
    Lord one thousand Seven hundred & ninety seven, make and ordain this my last
    will and testament in manner following, that is to Say-----
    Imprimis, I desire that my body may be decently interred after my decease, at
    the discretion of my executors herein after named, Confiding in ye, merits of
    my blessed redeemer for an admission into the regions of eternal
    happiness---------------------------
    Item, I will that all such debts as I shall Justly owe at the time of Decease
    and my funeral charges and expenses be paid, in the first place by my Said
    Executors and as to the first rest of my estate both real and personal, I
    dispose thereof as follows---------------------
    Item, I give and bequeath unto my son in law James Wilson the Sum of five
    shillings lawful money of the Said state and to my daughter Margaret wife of
    Said James the like sum of five shillings in full of their shares of the whole
    of my estate, I having already made provision for them-----
    Item, I give and Bequeath unto my son in law Robert Atkinson the sum of five
    shillings in like money aforesaid, and to my daughter Sally ye, like sum of
    five shillings in full of their shares of the whole of my estate, I having
    already made provision for them.-----
    Item, I give and Bequeath unto my Daughter Elizabeth, a horse, or mare, a
    saddle and bridle, Clothing and household furniture equal in value to those of
    her sisters already married.-----
    Item, I give and Bequeath unto my daughter Jane, a horse, or mare, a saddle and
    Bridle, Clothing and household furniture equal in value to those of her sisters
    already married.------
    Item, I give devise and Bequeath unto my Son Andy the Sum of thirty pounds, in
    place of his mare that his Sister got-----
    Item, I give and bequeath unto my son John, a good horse Saddle and bridle with
    Clothing equal to his elder brothers, with ten pounds in pens currency which is
    in my hands of his that was bequeathed him by his brother Robert-----
    Item, I give and bequeath unto my son Samuel a good horse saddle and bridle
    with Clothing equal to his mentioned Brothers-----
    Item, I give and bequeath unto my grandson Joseph Wilson a good horse saddle
    and bridle when he arrives to ye, age of twenty one years-----
    Item, I desire that all the lands within ye, County and state aforesaid that I
    possess at ye, time of my decease shall be put to public sale at such time as
    my executors shall think most proper-----
    Item, I give devise and bequeath unto my well beloved wife Elizabeth the one
    third of the Money arising from the Sale of my said mentioned land for her own
    proper use; and the remaining two thirds to be divided equally between my five
    sons (Viz): Robert, Andy, John, Ezekial, and Samuel-----
    Item, I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved Wife the whole of my personal
    estate to & for her own proper use and behalf, and in regard to raising the
    younger Children-----
    Item, I desire that ye, legacies devised and bequeathed to be paid after the
    Sale of my Said land-----
    Item, It is my will that the legacies hereby given and devised to my Said dear
    Wife, shall be deemed and taken in full of her dower and thirds of all my real
    and personal estate whatsoever, and lastly I do hereby constitute ordain and
    appoint my beloved wife my Said Sons Andy and Robert as mentioned above said
    and the Survivors of them Executors of this my last will and testament hereby
    revoking and making void all former and other Wills by me at any other time
    heretofore made and declaring this only to be my last will and testament--In
    witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first within
    mentioned-----Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the aforesaid
    John McFarland as and for his last will & testament in the presence of us--
    Samuel Steely, Walter Denny John McFarland [His Seal]

    RESEARCHER-EMAIL: (1999) Bonnie A. Parker &ltbparker@csranet.com&gt

    John married Elizabeth in 1767 in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States. Elizabeth was born about 1745 in Pennsylvania; died in 1835. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth was born about 1745 in Pennsylvania; died in 1835.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Death: 18 Sep 1835, Lawrence, Lawrence, Ohio, United States

    Children:
    1. James McFarland was born about 1769 in , , Pennsylvania; died on 21 Nov 1796 in Ohio County, Virginia, West Virginia, United States.
    2. Margaret McFarland was born about 1770 in , , Pennsylvania.
    3. Sarah (Sally) McFarland was born about 1771 in , , Pennsylvania; died about 1805 in , Guernsey of, Ohio.
    4. Robert McFarland was born about 1773 in , , Pennsylvania; died on 24 Jun 1834 in Adams Township, Coshocton, Ohio; was buried in Taylor Methodist, Coshocton, Ohio.
    5. Andrew McFarland was born about 1775 in , , Pennsylvania; died in 1821 in Oxford Township, Coshocton, Ohio.
    6. Elizabeth McFarland was born about 1776 in , , Pennsylvania.
    7. John McFarland was born about 1778 in , , Pennsylvania; died after 1821.
    8. 2. Ezekial McFarland was born about 1779 in , , Pennsylvania; died in 1829 in Oxford Township, Coshocton, Ohio.
    9. Samuel McFarland was born about 1780 in , , Pennsylvania; died on 27 Oct 1871 in Monroe Township, Coshocton, Ohio.
    10. Jane McFarland was born about 1782 in , , Pennsylvania.
    11. Joseph McFarland was born about 1783 in , , Pennsylvania; died about 1824 in Oxford Township, Coshocton, Ohio.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph McFarland, RoM02 was born in 1711 in Ireland (son of Robert McFarland, BY3019 RoM02 and Jennet); died on 6 Nov 1759 in Tinicum, Bucks, Pennsylvania; was buried in 1759 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Birth: 1711, Ireland
    • Birth: Abt 1715, Ireland
    • Possessions: 30 Jan 1752, Tinicum, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn Patent for 150 acres for 45 Lbs. Book A, No. 17, pages 65-68,
    • Probate: 4 Nov 1759, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Will: 4 Nov 1759, Tenecum township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Death: Dec 1759, Tinicum, Bucks, Pennsylvania
    • Possessions: 1762, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; Advertisement for sale of land

    Notes:


    Mary Helen Haines notes:

    I have merged the line of Joseph McFarland of Bucks Co. PA to the Joseph McFarland mentioned as a son of Robert McFarland in Robert's will and probate documents. The coincidences are too striking to ignore any longer, and the paper of Mr. McDowell, a descendant of Joseph, who discusses the three brothers, along with DNA evidence, has led me to this conclusion while working with descendants of this line, as well as McFarland researcher Gary Morris.

    There are still some unanswered questions about Joseph McFarland, such as this below:
    In the Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish by Chalkey, in the Augusta Co. Order Book II, page 433, says that the court in 1749 examined Joseph McFarland who was accused of "borrowing a saddle" and he was answering for that. It says that he was "late of Lunenberg County." This must be a completely different person.

    Information below is for Joseph of Bucks Co.

    He appears on a tax list in 1738 in Tinicum township. This information is secondary, coming from The History of Bucks County, by J. H. Battle in 1887. The McFarland mentioned is not fully identified.

    CHAPTER XXI

    TINICUM - NOCKAMIXON.

    THE triangular area partially included between Haycock and Tohickon creeks and the Delaware river comprises the only townships of the county of which the names are of Indian origin. The creeks mentioned separate them from Haycock, Bedminster, and Plumstead. Tinicum creek and its numerous branches drain the larger part of both townships, the course of the main stream being nearly parallel with that of the Tohickon until, at a distance of about five miles from its mouth, the direction changes to the east at a sharp angle and the river is reached at a point midway between the Nockamixon and Plumstead lines. It receives the waters of Nockamixon creek within the boundaries of that township, and of numerous smaller tributaries at intervals in its progress. Gallow's run, mentioned in early records as Galloway's run, is a small stream which reaches the Delaware near the Durham line. The little Tinicum and Mill creeks drain the interior of Tinicum. All these streams unite with the Delaware through deep and narrow valleys. A ridge of hills parallel with its course begins above the mouth of the Tohickon, and assumes greater regularity of contour and elevation within several miles of Kintnersville, where the cliffs are known as the Narrows. These rock walls rise abruptly to the height of several hundred feet almost from the water's edge, confining the river to a narrow channel with scarcely sufficient space at their base for the canal and roadway. Few localities in Bucks county present greater attractions to the naturalist or tourist.

    TINICUM was originally settled by the same nationality as Deep Run in Bedminster- the Scotch-Irish- a people who have virtually disappeared, leaving few memorials of their history. The families of Hughes, Lear, Haverford, Ross, Williamson, Campbell, Stewart, Shaw, and McFarland were represented in 1738.

    Joseph McFarland is listed as a witness to someone else's deed in 1746, and the land is described as being on the Delaware River and Tohickon Creek.

    Joseph McFarland also applied for land in 1746.

    There are three Warrantees of Land in Bucks Co. that seem to be a part of this family. The first one in 1746, is in Patent Book A 14, p. 313 on the waters of Tohickon for 215.114 acres June 10, 1746 is the warrant, and it looks like the Patent was issued, or the survey made on Nov. 10, 1746 for 218.114 acres. Need to go to the source to see what happened to this land.

    Joseph McFarlan was not present on the day his siblings signed the agreement to give deceased father Robert's 248 acre land patent in Lancaster Co. to his son James. However Joseph did sign the document on Dec. 9, 1751. Assuming he was paid a sum of money by James, he would now have money to pay for the warrant and patent of land in Bucks County, which it seems he did three days later.

    From the index of warrants and patents that is available from the State Penn. Archives on-line, p. 199:
    Joseph McFarlin files a warrant for 150 acres of land on Dec. 12, 1751, and acquires the land in a patent on January 30, 1752. (Book A, No. 17, p. 64-67) LDS Film: 1028833

    A journey from Mt. Joy to Philadelphia is abt. 60 miles. A typical day's journey in 1750 is 18 miles per day. Ottsville (area in Bucks Co. today near where Joseph's patent was located) to Mt. Joy is 72 miles.

    Transcription of Joseph McFarlin's 1752 patent in Bucks Co.
    LAND: 1752: Patent of Joseph McFarlin 17 Feb 1752
    .....Thomas Penn vs Richard Penn Esquires due and absolute Proprietories and Governor in Chief of the Province of Pennsylvania & Counties of Newcastle Flint & Sussex on Delaware To all unto whome these Presents shall comes Greeting......... in Provenance of a Warrant from this then Commissioners of Property dated the twenty third Day of February 1701 there was Surveyed and laid out on the twenty sixth day of March then next following unto John Streipers late of Thelderfensing (?) County of Juliers on the Border of Germany Original Purchaser of Five Thousand Acres of Land in this Province a Tract of Land situate on Delaware River and on Tohickon Creek in the County of Bucks computed to contain four thousand four hundred and fourth eight acres purchased as aforesaid which said Tract was in the year 1705 confirmed by Patent unto the said John Streipers under the Hands of the said Commissioners and the Provincial Seal and the said John Streipers dying an alien his Heirs did by their agents and attorney afterward by Deeds of Leave & release dated the seventeenth and eigteenth Days of January 1726 for the consideration therein mentioned grant and convey unto Thomas Logans of Philadelphia Esquire all the said Tract of Four thousand four hundred and forty eight acres of Land and the heirs of the said John Streipers then residing the the said County of Juliers did likewise by their Deed Poll duly executed under the hands and Seals bearing date the twenty fifth day of July 1726 for consideration there in mentioned ....... and release and confirm unto the said James Logans all the said
    ......(Page 65) Tract of Four thousand four hundred and forty eight acres of Land and also the said James Logan afterwards by his Deed Poll duly Executed under his Hand & Seal dated the Fifteenth day of May 1727 for the consideration therein mentioned did grant assign and release unto the then commissioners of Property all the said Tract of Four thousand four hundred and forty eight acres of Lands by reason whereof we are become seized of the said Lands and promises as if the same had never been alienated and whereas in and by a warrant under the Seal of the Land Office bearing date the twelfth day of December last past we required our Surveyor General to accept and receive a survey made on a Part of the said Tract of Four thousand four hundred and forty eight acres into his Office and to make return thereof into the Secretaries Office for the use and .... of Joseph McFarlin the county of Bucks aforesaid which Survey being accordingly accepted by our surveyor General and by him duly returned into the Secretaries Office the Metes and Bounds of the same are set forth and described as following viz: Beginning at a marked Black Oak a corner of George Albright's Land thence by the same north west one hundred and sixty Perches to a marked Hickory thence by the London Companyes Land South west one hundred and fifty nine Perches to a post thence by John Orr's Land south last one Hundred and Sixty Perches to a post thence by Lands of James Hayes and vacant lands north east one hundred and fifty Perches to the Place of beginning containing one hundred and fifty acres and the usual allowances of six acres for cent for roads and Highways and as in and by the Survey thereof remaining in our Surveyor General's Office and from thence Certified into the Secretaries Office may appear now at the .... and request of the said Joseph McFarlin that we would be pleased to grant him a confirmation of the same .... owed(?) that in consideration of the sum of forty five pounds and lawfull money of Pennsylvania to purchase paid by the said Joseph McFarlin (The receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and thereof do acquit
    (Page 66)
    and do for ever discharge the said Joseph McFarlin his heirs assign by these presents) and of the yearly quit rent in after mentioned and reserved we have given granted released and confirmed by these presents for us our heirs and successors Do give grant release and confirm unto the said Joseph McFarlin his Heirs and assign the said one hundred and fifty acres of Land as the same are now set forth bounded and limited as aforesaid with all mines minerals ....... meadows and marshes Savannah Swamp cripples woods underwoods timber and trees ways waters water courses liberties profits commodities advantages Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever there belonging or in any wises
    appertaining and lying within the grounds and limits aforesaid [Three full and clear fifth parts of all Royal Mine free from all deductions and proposals for diggings refining the same and also one fifth part of the ore of all other mines delivered at the Tinsmith only excepted and hereby reserved] and also free leave right and Liberty so and for the said Joseph McFarlin his Heirs and assignes to Hawk Hunt fish and fowl in and upon the hereby granted Lands and premisses or upon any part thereof to have and to hold the said one hundred and fifty acres of land and premisses hereby granted (except before excepted) with these appurtenances and unto the said Joseph McFarlin his heirs and assign to the only use ... of the said Joseph McFarlin his heirs ................ for ever to beholden of us our Heirs and successors proprietaries of Pennsylvania as our manor of Pennsburg in the County of Bucks aforesaid in free and common on ..........freely only in law of all other services yielding and paying thereof yearly unto us our Heir and successors at Pennsberg aforesaid at or upon the first day of March in every year from the first day of March last past one half penny Sterling for every acre of the same or value thereof in coins current according as the exchange shall then be between our said Province and the City of London do such persons or persons as shall from time to time be appraised to receive the same and in case of nonpayment thereof within ninety day next after the same shall become due that then
    .....(Page 67) it shall and may be Lawful for us our Heirs and successors or and their Receiver or...... into and upon the hereby granted land and premisses do render and the same to hold and sus....... the said and with rent and all arrears thereof together with the charges accuring (?) by means of such nonpayment and reentry be fully paid and discharged witness James Hamilton Esquire Lieutenant Governor of the said Province who, by virtue of certain powers and authorities to him for this purpose iner ... granted by the said Proprietaries, hath here unto set this Hand and Caused the great seal of the Province to be hereunto affixed at Philadelphia this thirtieth day of January One thousand seven hundred and fifty two the twenty fifth year of Reign of King George the Second over Great Britain and the thirty fourth year of the said Proprietaries Government James Hamilton (Seal)
    .......Recorded the 17 day of February 1752

    Joseph writes a will on Nov. 4, 1759 that is proved on Dec. 12, 1759. His wife is named Jean, and she and son John are executors. Also mentions sons Robert, Joseph and John and son-in-law, Andrew Booman, as well as Jean. (Bucks Co. Will Book 2, p. 370)

    Joseph McFarland's gravestone is in a cemetery called the Upper Bucks County Revolutionary Cemetery in Nockamixon township. His slab is the only one legible. http://www.nockamixon.us/BC/cemeteries/Revolutionary/index.htm

    "Here lies the body of Joseph McFarland who quitted this life November 6, 1759. Age 48"

    Conflicting information about burial:
    On the Bucks Co. website is a genealogy record for Joseph McFarland, Sr., submitted by Deanna McFarland, which presents this material:

    Joseph McFarland - Died November 6, 1759, in the 55th year of his age. The Stewart burying-ground, known locally as Bunker Hill Cemetery, and near which he believes to have been the site of the first Tinicum Presbyterian Church, (of which the church at Red Hill is the successor,) is located in Tinicum township 2 1/2 miles, in a direct line northeast from Ottsville, and one mile, in a direct line, southeast from Revere.
    Papers Read before the bucks County Historical Society,IV, page 117 .

    Below is an excerpt from a paper presented to the Franklin County Historical Society, called the Kittochtinny Historical Society. The paper is called Mount Delight, by John M. McDowell and gives the history of McFarland's Delight and the McFarland family that lived there. McDowell is a descendant of Joseph's son Robert, through Robert's son John. He recounts how the eldest Robert, Joseph, and John were immigrant brothers from Ireland and that John moved to Virginia, Robert patented McFarland's Delight, and then sold it in 1778 to Robert, son of Joseph. This author was still living in Franklin County in 1910 when this was written and his McFarland cousins were still living on the family patent. I believe that he was unaware that their family had arrived even earlier than 1732 and that they came with a father named Robert.

    From "Mount Delight" p. 77

    The emigrant ancestor of the branch of the family, which
    has occupied McFarland's Delight since 1778, was Joseph Mc-
    Farland, who with his two brothers, John and Robert, came
    over from Ireland about 1732 and settled in Tinnicum Town-
    ship, Bucks County, Pa. His brother John later moved to
    Virginia and of him we know little.

    From "Mount Delight" p. 78

    Joseph McFarland, the third brother and the ancestor
    of the branch of McFarlands of whom this paper treats, as
    before stated, came over from Ireland in 1732 and settled in
    Tinnicum Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he
    lived until his death.

    He was a farmer by occupation, a Presbyterian in religion
    and therefore not a tory. By his will, probated on the 12th
    day of December, 1759, and recorded in Will Book B at page
    370, Bucks County, Pa., we learn that his wife's name was
    Jean. Joseph and Jean left surviving them three sons :
    Robert, Joseph and John, and two daughters, Rachel and Jean.
    Of these children we have record only of Robert. Joseph died
    between November 4th, the date of the will, and December
    I2th, the date of the probate of his will. He and his wife
    Jean were interred in the old graveyard near Krauss Hill,
    Tinnicum Township, Bucks County, Pa.

    What appears to be Joseph's oldest son, Robert, warrants land next to his, 20 acres as of June 17, 1752. However, Joseph's son Robert was born in 1740 and only 12 years old. Could this be another Robert?

    Here are the McFarlands in the tax lists for Bucks Co. in the area around Tinnicum township:

    For a Robert Mcfarling, Macfarland, McFarling, McFarlon, in Plumstead twn. present in 1759, 61, 62, 63, 64, and then in 1764 also in Plumstead is James McFarling. Plumstead is adjacent to Tinicum, Who is this Robert? Is this the son of Joseph, living on land that was the first warrant? And then who is James, his brother?

    In Plumstead, which adjoins Tinicum, there is a family of Robert McFarland. Not sure if this is the same Robert McFarlin who marries Elizabeth Simbel in 1761 in the Tohickon Union Reformed Church, however a Robert McFarland of Plumstead dies in
    1769, leaving a widow Elizabeth, son named Andrew (Bucks Co. Orphans court Records, 1685-1852 by Thomas Myers, p. 64.
    R 929.37482 M996B 1999 at Dallas County Library)

    In 1765, in the Bucks County records, there is a widow of James, named Ann, selling a mortgage for property in Plumstead township. Book 11, p. 370. Then the sherriff undertakes finishing the sale in Book 13, p. 17 in 1768.

    In 1766, a James McFarland of Plumstead sold his land to Joseph Cauffman by deed to settle a suit with him. Info came from "Bucks County Sherriffs Deeds, 1749-1776 by Terry A McNealy, 829.37483 M 169B 1989. However, Joseph does not list a son named James in his will of 1759, so I don't believe James should be included as a son.

    In 1775 when the orders for formation of militias in Pennsylvania were issued, in the township of Tinicum were listed in the 2nd Battalion under Capt. Nicholas Patterson, were Robert McFarling, a John McGlahland (is this a misreading of the handwriting?) and Joseph McFarland.(Penn.Archive, 2nd Series, Vol. 14, p. 168. This same information is repeated in Series 5, Vol 5, p. 395) These would be the children of Joseph it would seem.

    In the 1775 tax list in Tinicum there is a Robert McFarling, owning 4 horses, 7 cattle, 12 sheep, 250 acres, rent worth 17 pounds. This must be Robert, son of Joseph.

    In Plumstead in 1775 is Alexander McFarling with no land or possessions. Alexander stays in the area and is present after the Revolution and in the first censuses. Do not know who he is related to.

    After 1775 there are no more references to Robert, John, or Joseph in Tinicum township. The do not appear in tax lists or militia records. I believe because they all moved to Cumberland County, PA. Have not found the sale of land records yet.

    According to "Mount Delight" paper the Robert who buys the land McFarlan's Delight in Cumberland county is the nephew of Robert in Peter's township in 1778. This Robert moves there. (p. 77-79)

    Where does Joseph Sr.'son named Joseph go to? There is a Joseph McFarland on the tax list for the first time in 1773 in Lack township, Cumberland Co. PA. Lack township encompassed the area that is around the Juniata River Valley near present day Huntingdon. Who this Joseph McFarland is, I am not sure. However, there is also a Joseph McFarlan who christens his son Robert Mc Farlan on July 11, 1773 at the Upper West Conochcheague Presbyterian Church in what is today Mercersburg (Peters township), Franklin Co. PA.

    Other McFarlands in Bucks Co.:

    In New Britian town. is a farmer James McFarland, who writes a will Dec. 26, 1757, proved Feb. 24, 1758, with sons Arthur and Robert Scott as executors, and daughters Mary, Elinor, and Margaret. The witnesses are Walter McFarland, Jane McFarland, and Mary Scott., (Bucks Co. No. 2, p. 329, found in Bucks Co. PA Will Abstracts, 1685-1795, Vol 1, 929.37482 B 926198 at Dallas Public Library, p. 188)

    In Oath of Allegiences in Buck County, 1777, on Aug. 28, 1777, Robert McFarland in Plumstead. p. 15. In Bucks County Tax Records, 1693-1778 by Terry A. McNealy, is listed Alexander, Andrew, James, John, and Robert. All the Roberts, except one refer to Robert of Plumstead, 1759, 61, 62, 63, 64. In 1764 also in Plumstead is a James McFarling also.
    In 1766 James McFarland in Plumstead sold to Joseph Cauffman by deed 48 acres of land to settle a suit brought by Cauffman. This came from Deed Book 13, p. 17 (Bucks County Sherriffs Deeds 1749-1776 by Terry A. McNealy).

    Next set of information came from Gary Morris' tree.

    TAXLIST: 1738 PENNSYLVANIA, Bucks County, Tinicum township. On Internet
    USGENWEB for Bucks County PA, under History: "History of Bucks County, PA",
    Part Containing Tinicum Township, Bucks County --- (I believe this indicates
    first occurence of Joseph McFarland). Residing next to William Hill, John
    Shall, James Johnston, John Stewart, James Campbell, James Briggs, John
    Peterson, and John McKee.

    LAND: 1746/1751 "Warrantees of Land in Bucks Co, PA 1733-1889" found at
    Seattle Genealogical Society. Joseph McFarlan 215 acres June 10, 1746. Joseph
    McFarland 15 acres Dec 12, 1751. Robert McFarland 20 acres June 17, 1752.

    QUESTION: Who was the Robert mcFarland of 1752 (see LAND ENTRY, last
    paragraph).

    PROBATE: Will Abstracts of Bucks County PA, FHC microfilm #172929. Page 370
    (466) Joseph McFarland of Tinicum Township. Nov 4, 1759 - Dec 12, 1769. Wife
    Jean and son John, executors. Sons Joseph and John. Son Robert right to
    plantation I sold to John Hoberry Leat to lift of my debts. Andrew Booman my
    son-in-law. Witnesses James Davis and William Davis.

    RESEARCHER-EMAIL: (1998) Found on Internet, GENDEX (Genealogy Index). Stewart
    Tarkington at tarkingt@mindspring.com.

    SOURCE: "Bard Family" by G. O. Seilham 1908 found at the Seattle Public
    Library. Includes much information on the Joseph McFarland family, especially
    the family of son Robert (born 1740) and his descendants. Has Joseph McFarland
    and children John, Joseph, Robert, James, and Rachel.

    QUESTION: Research of James A. McFarland, descent from Robert McFarland of
    Lancaster County: The Joseph of Bucks County was not the son of Robert. This
    Joseph was the son of Thomas, and first on tax list in 1738 in Tinicum
    township. The Roberts of Cumberland County, PA are the children and
    grandchildren of Joseph. CONFLICT: Joseph did have a son Robert, but he did
    not move to Cumberland County until after Rev. War. Was the mentioned father
    Thomas, the same one who lived in Philadelphia County, and had son Joseph in
    1734? This would be too late.
    [Mcfarlan.ged]

    Joseph married Jean about 1737/38 in , , Pennsylvania. was born in 1715 in Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Jean was born in 1715 in Ireland.

    Notes:

    LINKS: Jane was a witness in the will of Joseph Hill. Will Abstracts of Bucks
    County PA, FHC microfilm #172929. Joseph Hill of Warminster, July 31, 1733 -
    March 22, 1744. Niece Mary Wood, wife of Thomas Wood of East Jersey. Witnesses
    John Scott, Ann Lida, Jane MacFarland and John Hart.

    QUESTION: Is this the same Jane McFarland. Note a Mary Scott and Jane
    McFarland were witnesses to will of James McFarland Bucks Co, son of John of
    Lancaster (Dauphin co).

    Children:
    1. Jean McFarland
    2. Rachel McFarland was born about 1739 in Tinicum Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania.
    3. Robert Mcfarland was born on 12 Jan 1740 in Tinicum Twn, Bucks Co., PA; died on 22 Jan 1823 in Peters Township, Franklin, Pennsylvania; was buried in Church Hill Cem, Peters Township, Franklin, Pennsylvania.
    4. 4. John McFarland was born about 1741 in Tinicum Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania; died in 1797 in , Ohio, West Virginia.
    5. Joseph McFarland was born about 1743 in Tinicum Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania; died after 1800 in , Luzerne of, Pennsylvania.