Other Events and Attributes:

• Probate: Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
• _MILT: 1775, Tinicum, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
• Residence: 1778, Peters, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
• Residence: 1786, Peters, Franklin, Pennsylvania
• Residence: 1790, Fannet, Hamilton, Letterkenney, Montgomery, and Peters, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
• Residence: 1798, Peters, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
• Religion: 1799, Mercersburg, Cumberland (now Franklin), PA; Ordained as a Ruling Elder at the Upper West Conochocheague Presbyterian Church.
• Residence: 1800, Peters, Franklin, Pennsylvania
• Residence: 1810, Peters, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
• Residence: 1820, Metal, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
• Probate: 9 Apr 1823, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA

Notes:

Mary Helen Haines notes:

In 1775 Pennsylvania was ordered to form local militias in each township. For the County of Bucks, Tinicum Co. Robert McFarling (p. 395), and Joseph McFarland (p. 396) were listed. Pennsylvania Archives, Series 5, Vol. 5.

By 1778, Robert had moved to Peters township, Cumberland Co. PA. He brought with him a letter of recommendation to the Presbyterian Church in Mercersburg which stated he was of "unblemished Character, free from Scandal or Church Censure"...

What follows is part of the article "Mount Delight", 1910, by John M. McDowell, p. 78-81

Robert McFarland, Jr., son of Joseph and Jean McFar-
land, was born in Tinnicum Township, Bucks County, Pa.,
January 12th, 1740, and died at Mount Delight, June 22nd,
1823. He married Jane Cochran, a daughter of Stephen and
Jane Cochran, of Faggs Manor, Chester County, in 1770.
Jane Cochran was born February l0th, 1743, and died April
2nd, 1827. The bodies of both Robert and Jane were buried
in the old White Church graveyard, in Peters Township,
Franklin County, Pa., about two miles east of Mount Delight.
Robert McFarland, Jr., removed with his wife and four
children, from Bucks County, to this county, then part of
Cumberland, in the spring of 1778. He had purchased of his
uncle, Robert McFarland, Sr., brother of John and Joseph,
'McFarland's Delight," as we learn from a deed dated Sep-

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tember 1st, 1777, and recorded in Deed Book E, Vol. I., page
168, of the Recorder's Office of Cumberland County, Pa. By
this deed "Robert McFarland, Sr., of Peters Township, in
Cumberland County, Province and Commonwealth of Penn-
sylvania, and Esther, his wife, of one part," conveyed to
Robert McFarland, Jr., of Tinnicum Township, County of
Bucks, in said province of Pennsylvania, of the second part,
for a consideration of fourteen hundred pounds, the tract of
land mentioned and described in the patent dated 4th Decem-
ber, 1769. For his patent in 1769 Robert, Sr., paid 38 pounds
9 shillings. Eight years later he sold the same tract to his
nephew for 1400 pounds, an advance of near $7,000. Robert,
Sr., had. however, cleared and improved the land, erected
buildings, etc. Whilst in Bucks County, Robert McFarland,
Jr., took the oath of allegiance to the State and received a
certificate, of which the following is a true copy : "I do
hereby certify that Robert McFarland, of Bucks County, hath
voluntarily taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance and
Fidelity, as directed by an Act of General Assembly of Penn-
sylvania, passed the 13th day of June, A. D., 1777.

Witness my hand and seal, the 28th day of August, A. D.,
1777.

L. S. THOMAS DYER."

Robert, as well as his father, Joseph, was a member, in
good standing, of the Presbyterian Church. He and his wife
brought with them from Bucks County, in 1778, a certificate
of good character and membership, of which the following
is a copy :

"That Robert McFarland and Jane, his wife, were born oi
christian Parents of the Presbyterian Denomination. Mr. Mc-
Farland has lived, in this Congregation since his Infantcy &
hath conducted himself in a sober, decent & Regular manner
at all Times since capable of understanding, as becomes his
Christian Profession, made in his Baptismal Covenant ; and
Mrs. McFarland has been received into this congregation by
virtue of a certificate produced, a copy of which is given ; and

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both are of an unblemished Character, free from Scandal or
Church Censure known to us. And now being about to re-
move from us, are committed to God's holy Protection &
recommended to the Care & Notice of any Christian Congre-
gation where divine Providence may order their Lot, as
worthy Members of Society both civil & religious. All which
is certified at Tinnicum in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, May
15th, 1778, by

WILLIAM McINTYRE,

DANIEL SAMEEL,

DAVID WILSON,

JOHN McKEE,

ROBT. SMITH,

ROBT. PATTERSON,

Elders.
A. MITCHEL, V. D. M.

In 1779 Robert McFarland was elected and ordained an
Elder of the Presbyterian Church of Mercersburg, and served
as Elder until his death. Robert and Jane McFarland had
eight children, named and born as follows :

Joseph McFarland - born Feb 22, 1771, died Nov. 20, 1782.
Stephen McFarland - born Aug. 15, 1773, died Nov. 1832.
Prudence McFarland - born April 17, 1775, died Dec. 2, 1804.
Robert C. McFarland - born Dec. 19, 1776, died June 15, 1850
Anna McFarland - born April 8, 1779, died April 26, 1816.
John McFarland - born Feb. 2, 1782, died Dec. 18, 1856.
Jane C. McFarland - born Dec. 17, 1783, died Aug. 31, 1857.
Mary (Polly) McFarland- born Apr. 8, 1786, died Sept."], 1837.

Of these Joseph, Stephen, Prudence and Robert C. McFar-
land were born in Bucks County, the others in this county.

When Robert McFarland, Jr., came to this county, he
brought with him quite a small trunk, partly filled with
Continental money. The trunk is still in the old house in a
good state of preservation, but minus all money. He also
brought with him some seed of the honey-locust, which he
sowed on the hill-side in front of the old house. The seed

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sprouted and a number of honey-locusts grew to full size and
were much admired until a few years since. One of them is
still living, but showing its age. Robert McFarland, Jr., and
his wife were buried in the old White Church graveyard, in
Peters Township.

By his will probated and recorded in this county, Robert
McFarland, Jr., devised MacFarland's Delight (about that
time changed to Mount Delight) to his two sons, Robert C.
and John McFarland.

In 1779 he "was elected and ordained an Elder of the Presbyterian Church of Mercersburg, and served as Elder until his death."
PLACE: Peters Township that part which was in Cumberland County, and later
became part of Franklin County after 1784.

MILITARY: Revolutionary War. Private. From DAR Patriotic Index: Robert
McFarland born 12 Jan 1740 died 22 Jan 1823. Married Jean Cochran. Private
Pennsylvania. Was a member of Captain Pettersons' Bucks County Company in
1777 (From DAR Records, at Ancestry.com on Internet).

HISTORY: "Bard Family" by G. O. Seilham 1908 found at the Seattle Public
Library. Includes a lot of information on most descendants in his family.
Robert was a member of Captain Nicholas Patterson's company of Tinicum township
militia in 1775, and is recorded as taking the oath of allegiance to the state
in Bucks County, August 28, 1777. A church certificate, granted to Robert and
Jean McFarland, of Tinicum Township, Bucks County, May 18, 1778, and signed by
Alexander Mitchell, V.B.M., says he had lived in the congregation since
infancy. He removed with his family to Cumberland, now Franklin County, in
1778, and lived in Peters Township until his death.

BAPTISMS: 1768-1772 PENNSYLVANIA, Bucks County, Tinicum Township, Red Hill
Presbyterian Church. List of Church members March 26, 1768: Robert McFarland.
Baptisms: Joseph March 31, 1771, son of Robert. Stephen Sept 13 [19?], 1772,
son of Robert. SOURCE: FHC microfilm #0192631. Also "Birth Index: Southeast
PA 1680-1800" (Family Tree Maker CD on Comupeter). Microfilm has Stephen bpt
Sep 13, and FTM has Sep 19.

LAND: Cumberland County, PA Deeds, Vol 1, Book #, page 168 (LDS Microfilm
0022049): Date of Instrument: 1 Sep 1777. Robert McFarland Senior and Esther
his wife, of Peter's Township, Cumberland County to Robert McFarland, Jr. of
Tinicum Township in the County of Bucks. Patent by Thomas Penn and Richard
Penns dated the fifth day of Dec 1769, granted to Robert McFarland a "certain
Tract or Parcel of Land Called mcFarlands Delight, situated lying and being in
Peters Town in Cumberland County". Adjactent to James Wilkins, adjacent
Conococheague Creek, adjacent Col. Benjamin Chambers, adjacent James McFarlands
Claim vs Francis Patterson land. 1,400 pounds for 248 acres. Witnesses:
James McConnel, Thomas McFarland, William Hunter. Recorded 20 May 1778.

BAPTISMS: From "Pennsylvania Vital Records" Vol 2 1983 (R929.3748 Penn at
Bellingham Library). Records of Upper West Conococheague Presbyterian Church,
Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania page 125. Robert McFarland died 22
Jan 1823 (elder in church for 24 years, since 1798/1799). Baptisms:
1777 Oct 25 Martha, dau of Robert McFarland [Robert, son of Robert]
1779 Jun 20 Anne, dau of Robert McFarland
1779 Sep __ (-----), child of Robert Jr. [Robert, son of Robert]
1782 Apr 7 John, son of Robert McFarlane
1784 Apr 25 Jenny, dau of Robert McFarland

LINKS-PROBATE: 1776 PENNSYLVANIA, Cumberland County, Peters Township. WIll of
Joseph Watson, Aug 21, 1776 - 11 May 1778. Mother. Thomas Dunwoody's wife and
her 4 children. Exec: Friends Wm Dunwoody and Thomas Dunwoody. Witn: John
Davis, Robert McFarland.

TAXLIST: 1778-1779 PENNSYLVANIA, Cumberland County, Peters Township.
Cumberland County PA Tax Lists 1750-1780. FHC microfilm # 21087, 21088, 21089.
(Robert of 1771 and 1774 must be Robert, son of Robert). 1778 (owned 150 acres
- 21 cleared, 2 horses, 3 cows, 12 sheep). 1779 (owned 240 acres, 1 negro, 4
horses, 6 cows). 1780 (owned 4 horses, 6 cows, 3 negros).

CENSUS: 1790 PENNSYLVANIA, Franklin County, Peters Township, page 114 Robert
McFarlen 2/2/5/2slaves. Lived next to James Means, James Irwin, John Torrence,
Christopher Lear, James Diven, James Dunwoody, Richard Harris, James Robbison,
William Middleton, and John Brownson.

CENSUS: 1800 PENNSYLVANIA, Franklin County, Peters Township. Robert McFarland
01201-02201. Page 287 (868).

CENSUS: 1820 PENNSYLVANIA, Franklin County, Peters Township.
Robert McFarland 2M 0-10, 3M 26-45, 1M 45-up, 3F 0-10, 1F 26-45, 1F 45-up
William McFarland 1M 18-26, 1M 26-45, 2F 0-10, 1F 26-45.

PROBATE: Franklin Co, PA Wills Book C. 1811-1826. Page 636 15 Aug 1806-9 Apr
1823 Robert McFarland of Peters Township, Franklin County. Wife Jane.
Children: Stephen, Ann (married), Jane, Polly, Robert, and John. Grandson
Robert McFarland (under 25). Neighbor William Findley. Witnesses Joseph
Dunwoody and John Findley.

DEATH: "Vital records from the National Intelligencer" Found at
GenealogyLibrary, FamilyTreemaker.com. McFarland, Robert, died 22 Jan 1823, in
his 85th year. He lived near Chambersburg,PA. (6 March 1823).

CEMETERY: Church Hill Presbyterian Graveyard, Peters Township, Franklin
County, PA. On Computer Internet, USGenWeb Archives, contributed by Susan E.
Watts (Wattsnew@juno.com). Robt. McFarland 1740-1823. His wife Jean Cochran
1743-1827.

RESEARCHER-EMAIL: (1998) Found on Internet, GENDEX (Genealogy Index). Stewart
Tarkington at tarkingt@mindspring.com. Includes children and their birth and
death dates.

Robert married Jean Laggs Cochran in 1770 in , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Jean was born on 10 Feb 1743 in Faggs Manor, Chester, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Apr 1827 in Mercersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania; was buried in Church Hill Cem, Peters Township, Franklin, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Joseph Mcfarland was born on 22 Feb 1771 in Tinicum Twn, Bucks Co., PA; was christened on 31 Mar 1771 in Tinicum Presbyt, Bucks, Pennsylvania; died on 20 Nov 1782 in Franklin, PA, USA.
2. Stephen Mcfarland was born on 15 Aug 1773 in Tinicum Twn, Bucks Co., PA; was christened on 19 Sep 1772 in Tinicum Presbyt, Bucks, Pennsylvania; died on 8 Nov 1832 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio.
3. Prudence Mcfarland was born on 7 Apr 1774 in , , Pennsylvania; died on 2 Dec 1804 in , Franklin, Pennsylvania.
4. Robert C. Mcfarland was born on 2 Dec 1776 in Peters Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; died on 15 Jun 1850 in Peters Township, Franklin, Pennsylvania; was buried in Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
5. Anna Mcfarland was born on 8 Apr 1779 in Peters Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Apr 1816 in , Franklin, Pennsylvania; was buried in Lemasters, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
6. John Mcfarland was born on 27 Feb 1782 in Mercersburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; was christened on 7 Apr 1782 in Upper Conocheague Presbyterian Church; died on 18 Dec 1856 in Trappe, Delaware, Pennsylvania.
7. Jane C. Mcfarland was born on 17 Dec 1783 in Peters Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; died on 31 Aug 1857 in Franklin, PA, USA; was buried in Church Hill Cem, Peters Township, Franklin, Pennsylvania.
8. Mary (Polly) McFarland was born on 8 Apr 1786 in Peters Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; died on 27 Sep 1837 in Ohio, 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]

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).

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Indian trader on Chester Co. tax rolls. Note: I never found this record.
• Birth: Abt 1680, Northern Ireland
• Immigration: 1719, To Chester Co., Penn., Donegal Twn. from lands west of River Foyle, Ireland
• Residence: Aft 1720, Near the Schickaselungo Creek, Donegal township in Lancaster Co.
• Possessions: 1739, Donegal township, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; 286 acres. Pennsylvanian Patent Book A9, p. 110-111. FHL microfilm 1028831
• Death: 1751, Donegal township, Lancaster Co. PA
• Will: 25 Mar 1752, Rapho Twn., Lancaster Co., Penn.

Notes:

Mary Helen Haines notes:

Based on the DNA testing that many currently living descendants of this line have done (22 men have done the Big Y 700 as of 2024), Robert and his descendants are part of a large sub-group in the MacFarlane study. This group includes people from Scotland, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. Some in the group who have more recent ties to Scotland, trace their heritage back to the chief's line through the several branches in Scotland. Many in the group came to America by way of Northern Ireland. Because of DNA testing we now know that the McFarland lines in Knox, Whitley, Clinton, and Christian Counties in Kentucky, as well as Rockingham Co. NC that moved to Rutherford/Bedford Co. TN, all descend from this Robert.

So, the SNP BY3019 defines the Robert line. BY3019 appeared about 1650 in northern Ireland, so it probably came about first in Robert's father. BY3019 is the "son" of BY7792, which goes back to Scotland from around 1550 AD, where descendants who carry that SNP, but not BY3019, lived in the area of Balmaha, which is the Buchanan Parish in Stirlingshire.

Other lines that descend from BY7792 include the lines of John McFarland, b. 1750, d. abt. 1796 in Washington Co. PA; Thomas McFarlan, b. ca. 1780 in Ireland, whose descendants are in Australia; and Andrew McFarland b. 1757 in Ireland, died 1844 in Ohio.

The family of James McF. who settled in Pennsboro twn. Cumberland Co. PA in the 1730s is not closely related to the BY3019 line. The connection goes back to the 1400s.

Back in Time in Ireland :

According to history, when King James I of England (James VI of Scotland) decided to settle plantations in northern Ireland, he chose 59 Scots, five of them nobles- and two of those five represented the Stewart family from Stirlingshire: the Duke of Lennox and his brother Lord D'Aubigny. The Duke of Lennox territory was in Donegal. While it was once believed that MacFarlanes came to Ulster with these nobles (pp. 94,95 of History of Clan MacFarlane by James MacFarlane, 1922, Glasgow), other research shows that Ludovic, the Duke of Lennox, did not settle anyone; but that the land he acquired was already settled with Scotsmen brought over in the 1580s as men at arms (Redshanks). (Barry McCain, A Short History of the Laggan Redshanks) In fact, the King's inspectors saw little evidence of plantation building or settlement in 1611; and in 1619 the Royal Inspector found the area fully inhabited but with no evidence that they were leaseholders. (Rev. George Hill, An Historical Account of the Plantation in Ulster....p. 505, 506)

From the Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, vol. 36, "The Scotch Settlers in Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland" by William M. Mervine, pp. 257 to 263. Dallas Public Library R 974.8005 P415, V. 36: The Duke of Lennox was granted 4000 acres and all undertakers who received grants promised to bring 48 men for each 2000 acre grant. The tenants would be given leases and be supplied with muskets and hand weapons. The Duke of Lennox was Ludovic Stuart. On the muster roll for 1630, under the "Lord Duke of Lynox undertaker of 4000 acres his men & armes" are listed a John mcffarlan with Sword and Callener, and a John mcffarlan with no weapon. Another grant was made to Sire James Conningham for 2000 acres, and serving under the Lady Conningham, his widow, is listed Dunkan mcffarlan, with a sword and snaphance.

Pennsylvania:

From The Scotch-Irish of Colonial Pennsylvania by Wayland F. Dunaway, 1979: The earliest settlers of Scotch Irish in Pennsylvania probably landed at Newcastle Delaware, rather than Philadelphia or Maryland. They came up the Susquehanna, and the first settlement in the county was made in 1714 along Chickies Creek. The Donegal Presbyterian Church was organized at Donegal Spring in 1719-1720. They acquired deeds to their land in the 1730s.

From History of Lancaster County Pennsylvania, by Ellis and Evans, pub. in Philadelphia in 1883: P. 757, the Donegal township was organized in 1722, named for the county in northern Ireland where the pioneers settlers came from, and they located near Chikis Creek in the year 1716. Robert McFarland was on the tax list for East Donegal in 1722 (p. 759). P. 767: "Robert McFarland settled on the right bank of Little Chikis Creek, about one mile south of Mount Joy, in 1720. He died in 1750, and left the following named children: John, Joseph, Robert, Rachel, and Rebecca." (James was mistakenly left out of this account.) In 1726, Robert McFarland signed a petition along with his neighbors to allow a tavern to be established in their neighborhood because it is on a great road and the inhabitants of Donegal and Conestogoe do not have such an establishment (p. 778).

That tavern petition provides another bit of proof about who were settlers in the area. Also it gives us a clue about eldest son John's age. The petition was in 1726, and John did not sign. However, he did sign another petition in 1729 to form a new county (Lancaster from Chester). The legal age for signing documents was 21, so John was born between 1706 and 1708.

Judging from the names chosen by the inhabitants in Lancaster County that established the township called Donegal, it is likely that the Robert McFarland family came from County Donegal in northern Ireland, near the town of Raphoe. Raphoe was a parish with Presbyterian churches, however, there are no records that survive from the early 1700s in Northern Ireland. Another possibility is Mountjoy in Tyrone County, four miles north of Omagh. Raphoe and Mountjoy are only 20 miles away from each other in Ireland, and Robert's homestead in Pennsylvania was 1 mile from a town named Mount Joy. Mountjoy has several possible meanings. The title Lord Mountjoy was held by one of the greatest Stuart patriots and leader of the Ulster settlers. During the siege of Londonderry in 1689 it was a ship named Mountjoy who broke through the barriers to relieve the distressed people inside the city walls. The village of Mount Joy in Penn. claims it was named after the ship.

Before Donegal was established in 1722, Robert and sons Robert and James were listed as inhabitants of this area. Therefore it is possible that Robert with wife Jennet had a brother James, who is not identified, and his father passed away before 1722. There supposedly is a Chester County record that lists a Robert McFarland, Indian trader, in 1719. I have not found that record personally, so cannot verify its accuracy. He is not listed as a trader in other records I have read. On the first tax lists in 1722 for Donegal township only one Robert is listed. Just recently discovered is a Joseph McFarland who was married to Catherine who died in 1750 in Cumberland Co. PA. No more is known, however he could be a brother of Robert who died in 1751.

Robert McFarlan acquired legal title to 286 acres in Donegal township in 1739. His survey is found in patent Book A9, p. 110, 111.

Below is the gist of the document:

Pennsylvania Patent Book A9, p. 110, 111. FHL microfilm #1028831

Transcribed and edited by Mary Helen Haines

Patent to Robt McFarlan
John Penn Thomas Penn and Richard Penn
Esquires true and absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief
of the Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle Kent
and Sussex on Delaware. To all unto whom these presents
shall come Greeting Whereas in pursuance and by virtue
of a Warrant under the Seal of our Land Office bearing Date
the third day of May last past there was surveyed and laid
out on the eleventh Day of the same month unto__
Robert MacFarlan of the County of Lancaster a certain Tract
of Land situate in Donegal Township in the said County__
Begining at a post by little Shickaselungo Creek in a Line of
Andrew Mayes’s Land and extending thence by the
same. North fifty Degrees West twenty eight Perches to a
Hickery Tree and North fifteen Degrees east fifty Perches
to a Hickery Tree thence by Land of Hugh White North
West by West two hundred Perches to a Hickery Tree thence
by vacant Land South sixty Degrees West one hundred forty
four Perches to a white Oak and South thirty Degrees West….
containing two hundred and eighty six acres and the allowance of six acres ---
for roads and Highways….
in Consideration of the Sum of forty four pounds six
shillings lawful Money of Pennsylvania to our ….
Affixed at Philadelphia this Tenth Day of October in
the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and
thirty nine the thirteenth Year of the reign of King
George the Second over Great Britain and the twenty second Year
of our Government Tho: Penn---Seal---Recorded October16th, 1739

He was sworn in on grand juries for Lancaster County on May 1, 1733 (Robert Mcffairlamb), May 6, 1735 (Robert Mcfarlan), and August 2, 1737 (Robert Mcffarlam) in the Quarter Abstracts Book #1, 1729 to 1742. The last could be his son.

In June 17, 1751 arrangements are made by all the children to transfer Robert Sr.' title to his son James. John was already in Virginia, Robert Jr. was living on 206 acres next to Robert Sr. Joseph was alive, but not in Lancaster Co. However, it is likely that the Joseph McFarland in Bucks Co. is the missing son. The tax list for 1751 lists Robert and James McFarland. Rebecca and Rachel are alive and married. Son James dies the next year and his wife Margaret marries Thomas Clingan and they end up living on the land it seems. Robert Jr. and his wife Esther sells his 206 acres to Ludwick Lyndemote in 1752, and move to Cumberland Co PA (now Franklin Co.). In the 1757 tax list, Thomas Clingan is next to Ludwick Lyndemote.

Below is the transcription made by Mary Helen Haines of the will filed by Samuel Scott and Arthur Patterson, that reflected the desires expressed by Robert McFarland five years prior to this time in 1752.

Robert McFarland, Sr. Will Book I, pp. 340-341, FHL microfilm #21358

Robert McFarland, deceased. Lancaster County. Samuel Scott and Arther Patterson both of the township of Rapho in the County of Lancaster came this day before me and made oath that Robert McFarland late of Donegal township in the said County deceased having in his lifetime about five years ago sent for these deponents to advise with and assist him in settling his affairs, being then in a sick and weak condition, he then requested this deponent Samuel Scott to write his will, and expressed himself to the said Samuel Scott and Arther Patterson, to this or the like effect, viz, That his son James had joined with him in taking up the land he lived upon and in the improving it, and in all the charges thereon and paying the propriotories, but that to save the charge of two pattents, the whole was taken in a pattent to him the said Robert and that he had not conveyed his son James’s moiety or half part to him, and on consulting with these deponents what should be done, they advised him not to divide the land, but by his will to give his moiety likewise to his said son James, and charge it with the payment of what he thought it was worth to his other children allowing to him his equal share, to which he consented. Being unwilling to have the tract divided, and thereupon desired this deponent Samuel Scott to proceed to draw his will accordingly and gave his moiety of the whole tract to his son James. Charged with yc payment of one hundred and fifty pounds to his other children and allowing twenty pounds to his son James as his share thereof, which, which said will was then drawn and duly executed in substance as above declared and these deponents further say that the said Robert Mcfarland recovered that indisposition, but never expressed any inclination to them to alter that will_

Sworn at Lancaster the 25th day of Saml Scott
March 1752 Before Tho. Cookson Arthur Patterson

Robert McFarland's burial site is not known. While one person listed it as being in the Presbyterian Donegal church burial grounds, the records for that site do not have him there. I checked with the person who put him there on Find-a-Grave, and found out that he had no factual reason for including him there.

Concerning the parents of this Robert:
Some sources believe that Robert and Jennet came from Scotland and have found some parish marriage records in Scotland that they link to Robert of Lancaster; however, no proof has been offered to connect our Robert's line to the Scottish Roberts. If there could be one birth in Scotland, say John's birth, that fit with Robert and Jennet, then a case could be made. However, that has not been found.

These are the Scottish records for a Robert and a Jannet: These records are available through www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk which is a paid site.

Robert MCFARLANE (M).................. M: 7 Nov 1708 Ba: M114992
Spouse: Jannet MCFARLANE Luss, Dunbarton, Scotland So: 1041998
Then there is a possible birth record for Robert:
Robert MCFARLANE (M).................. C: 26 Jan 1680 Ba: C113972
Father: John MCFARLANE Tulliallan, Perth, Scotland So: 1040141
Mother: Jannet HORN
However, a subsequent search of birth records for a John, born to these parents in the possible time frame to fit our family has shown nothing. The only child that shows up born to these parents is a Duncan McFarlane, born April 14, 1706 to Robert McFarlane and Jannet McFarlane of Luss, which appears to be the couple above that married in 1708. I looked also for a death record for Robert McFarlane from this area. There are MANY Robert McFarlanes that died in Scotland. The only Robert, son of John, that I found who died in the Dunbarton area was one Robert from Arrochar who died, or was buried Feb. 11, 1711.

This search has left me more convinced that our line of Robert and Jannet came from Ireland, not Scotland. Also, an autobiography written by John Wilkins, son of John Wilkins and Rachel McFarland, he mentions his mother's family as being from Ireland. I also am not convinced that Jennet is the mother of all the children. Naming patterns really favor a Rachel.

Older Notes from the McFarland genealogy website of Gary Morris:

----- NOTES FOR Robert McFARLAND:
IMMIGRATION: 1719-1722 PENNSYLVANIA, Chester County, Donegal Township. 1719
immigration to Chester County, Pennsylvania. On record in 1722 in Donegal
Township: Robert McFarland and sons Robert and James (Presbyterian). Also
families recorded were: Robert Wilkins and his sons Thomas, William, Peter, and
John; Gordon Howard and his sons Thomas and Joseph; Hugh, Henry and Moses White.
Came from lands west of River Foyle (Tyrone County?), Ireland. SOURCE: "Scotch
Irish Pioneers in Ulster and America" by Charles Knowles Bolton 1910. Page 271.
COMMENT: Concerning the 1722 record in Donegal Township. Why does this list
Robert and sons Robert and James. Robert who died 1752 would have had sons John,
age about 14, James age about 12, Joseph about 10, and Robert age about 5. Does
this record mean that Robert (died 1752) is listed with father Robert, and
brother James (who moved to Pennsboro, Cumberland County ???
BAPTISM: 1720 PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia County, First Presbyterian Church of
Philadelphia. Rebekah McFarland, 14 Apr 1720, daughter of Robert and Jennet
McFarland. SOURCE: Records of First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia
"Pennsylvania Vital Records"; 1983; Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore,
Maryland; Vol I.
TAXLIST: 1724 PENNSYLVANIA, Chester County, Donegal Township. Robert
McFarlan. Lived next to Hugh White, William Hay, John Taylor, William Maybee,
Ephraim Moore, Thomas Ballie. SOURCE: INTERNET, USGENWEB, Pennsylvania.
TAXLIST: 1724-1726 PENNSYLVANIA, Chester County, Donegal Township. 1724
Robert M'Farlan Donnegall 1/6. 1725 Robt MacFarlan Donnegall 2/0. 1726 Robert
McFarlan Donegall 2/0. (Note: this record is an index: does not show
neighbors). SOURCE: Chester County Tax Lists 1718-1726 (LDS Microfilm 383296).
PLACE: Donegal Township formed from a portion of Conestoga Township, Lancaster
County in 1723.
QUESTION: Concerning the Robert McFarland of Lancaster County. The IGI and
Ancestral File at FHC suggest him and wife born in Dunbarton, Scotland. THIS IS
INCORRECT.
RESIDENCE: 1729 PENNSYLVANIA, Chester County, Northern part. John McFarland
and Robert McFarland (adjacent) signed petition in 1729 that another county be
formed from the Northern Part of Chester (that part now Lancaster). Appears in
a book on the John McFarland family of Lancaster/Dauphin County.
LAND: 1733 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Donegal Township. Robert Donegal
Township 1733. SOURCE: Land Warrants Chester & Lancaster County, PA (FHC
microfilm 1003197). In book of Walter McFarland.
DEATH: Died sometime during late 1749 or 1750. Mentioned in THE MYTH OF SIR
JOHN MACFARLANE 1997,1998 by James A. McFarland (C)ole Creek Productions, Inc.
Tulsa, OK, copy at Houston Public Library (Clayton Branch).
TAXLIST: 1751 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Donegal Township: James and
Robert McFarland. Living Next to Christian Marlin, Philip Branard, James Mayes,
James Plank, Widow McClure, William Petters, Charles Glap, Michael McClellan, and
Michael Gross. Also listed in Donegal Township were Gordon Howard, Thomas
Howard, Joseph Howard and Lenard May. SOURCE: Pennsylvania Traveler (Magazine)
Vol 1 No. 2 1965 Found at Bellingham Public Library.
LAND: 1751 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Donegal Township. From children
of Robert McFarland of Donegal Township, dec'd, June 17, 1751, release to James
McFarland, for 286 acres in Donegal Township., being a patent dated 10 Oct 1739
of 268 acres to Robert Mcfarland on Little Schickaselungo Creek, adjacent to
Andrew Mayes and Hugh White; Since Robert the father failed to insert name of
James McFarlan for one moiety, the land described to all his children equally:
release by eldest son John, with other children, being, Joseph, Robert, Rachel
(wife of Gordon Howard), Rebecca (wife of Andrew Mayes), and they are willing in
justice to convey the proper moiety to their brother James McFarland; witnesses,
John Wilson, James Bickham, Josiah Jackson. SOURCE: Lancaster County DEED BOOK
C, page 95. Lancaster County Deed Abstracts 1729-1770 (LDS Fiche 6049244).
PROBATE: 1752 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Rapho Township. WILL OF Robert
McFarland Probated March 25, 1752. Executors Samuel Scott and Arthur Patterson.
Rapho Township. Children: James (there were other names & numbers not given).
SOURCE: Lancaster County Abstracts of Wills 1721-1820. FHC microfilm #383292.
COURT: 1752 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Rapho Township. Robert McFarland
decd, about Sept 1752 (Page 84). Jas. McFarland, second son of Robert McFarland,
deceased; page 348, Undated Will of Robert McFarland of Rapho township, probated
25 March 1752, named as executors Samuel Scott and Arthur Patterson. Only child
named was James Mc Farland, Will Book I-1, 340:1752. Page 350, Application of
Jannet McFarland, widowed mother of James McFarland (and mentions James
McFarland, nephew of said James McFarland, deceased). SOURCE: Orphans Court
Records of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. "Pennsylvania Vital Records"; 1983;
Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, Maryland; Vol I.
LAND: 1757 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Donegal Township. Robert McFarland
of Bedford County, VA, June 1757, release to Thomas Clingan of Donegal Township
143 pounds l/2 moiety of 286 acres Donegal Township. Patent 10 Oct 1739 to
Robert McFarland of Lancaster, adjoining land owners: late of Andrew Mayes, Hugh
White, on Little Checkisalungo Creek, yet James McFarland, late of Donnegal, had
advanced half of the original purchase money and right to half of the estate and
Robert McFarland died leaving 3 sons and 2 daughters: John, Joseph, Robert,
Rachel, wife of Gordon Howard, Rebecca, wife of Andrew Mayes, and their heirs.
19 June 1751 released to James McFarland. James McFarland died and in Will
devised half of the 286 acres to James McFarland, the younger subject to 10
pounds to be paid to support Jennet McFarland, widow of Robert, deceased, during
her life. Margaret McFarland, widow of James, deceased, and now wife of Thomas
Clingan. James McFarland Jr. likewise died, intestate without issue and half
money went to Robert McFarland, his oldest brother. SOURCE: Lancaster County
Deed Abstracts 1729-1770 (LDS Fiche 6049244). Deed Book D, page 415.
LINKS: He must be the brother of Margaret McFarland of Chester County, PA (who
married Abraham Scott). When Robert's will was probated, Samuel Scott and Arthur
Patterson were executors. These must be the child and son in law of Margaret.
QUESTIONABLE LINK: Have not fully verified that Robert who settled in Donegal,
Lancaster County, PA is the brother of James of Cumberland County. So far, much
of the evidence would suggest so.
LINKS: Internet, Family Tree Maker User Home Pages: Hugh White, born about
1671 in Ireland, died 1741 Chester Co, PA. Children: Hugh, John, Henry, Moses
(b.Ireland, d. 1757 Rapho Twp, Lancaster, PA. md [1] Elizabeth Cochran, and [2]
Mary Campbell, b. ca 1700). Children moved to North and South Carolina.
BOOK: THE MYTH OF SIR JOHN MACFARLANE 1997,1998 by James A. McFarland (C)ole
Creek Productions, Inc. Tulsa, OK, copy at Houston Public Library (Clayton
Branch). This book explains in expicit detail the false claims of a Scottish
origin for Robert McFarland, and goes on to give details of the Bedford County,
Virginia branch (son John McFarland).
RESEARCHER-EMAIL: Tom Caulley, of O'Fallen, MO, found on Internet May 1997
(EMail tcaulley@mail.win.org), in Lancaster County, PA Queeries. Researching
Robert McFarland who died Lancaster County in 1752. Also Robert Wilkins who died
1765 Lancaster County (Wilkins had wife, Elizabeth Ross). Also, John H.
Kirkpatrick born Scotland 1741.
RESEARCHER-EMAIL: James A. McFarland at macroute@juno.com Has documented
most every aspect of this family, and that of John and Mary Montgomery McFarland.
Writing a history on his side of the family.

===CHILDREN of Robert McFARLAND and Janet _____

+ 2 John McFARLAND b 1706/1708 Ireland. M Mary MONTGOMERY.
+ 3 James McFARLAND b abt 1710 Ireland. M Margaret GREER.
+ 4 Rachel McFARLAND b abt 1713 Ireland. M (1) John
WILKINS. M (2) John RAMSEY. M (3) Gordon HOWARD.
+ 5 Joseph McFARLAND b abt 1715 Ireland.
+ 6 Robert McFARLAND b abt 1717 Ireland. M Esther DUNN.
+ 7 Rebecca McFARLAND b 14 Apr 1720 Philadelphia,
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. M (1) Andrew MAYE
M (2) Samuel McELHENNY.

Robert married Jennet about 1705 in Ireland. was born about 1690 in Ireland; died after 1752. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary Helen Haines notes:

Could the mother of these children be named Rachel and Jennet is a second wife?

Following the naming patterns, a son would name his 2nd daughter after his mother, and a daughter would name her first daugther after her mother.

So:
John's 2nd daughter is named Rachel
Rachel's 1st daughter is named Rachel
Joseph only has one daughter that was alive at his death and she is named Rachel
Robert's 2nd daughter is named Martha, so he does not fit
Rebecca's 1st daughter is named Mary, and second daughter is named Rachel

It is very odd that none of the children name any of their daughters Jennet, or Janet, or any variation

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: unknown Mcfarland BY7792
• Name: unknown McFarland\McFarlane BY7792
• Name: unknown McFarlane\McFarland BY7792