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| 4351 | Mary Helen Haines research notes: This John moved with his father and brothers to Augusta County, the Reed Creek area, in what is today Wythe County as early as 1747, when the first survey is made on the land at Reed Creek. They lived at Reed Creek until the Indian attacks of 1756 drove them from the area and they moved to Bedford County. John Jr. purchased land in Bedford in 1764, which he sold in 1778.John Jr. purchased one of the patents from his father and moved with his wife, Mary Kinder, and children back to the Reed Creek area, along with brothers Robert and Joseph. Around 1783 or 84, the family moved to the area that ends up being Cocke Co. Tennessee around the Nolachucky River. The records there are located in Greene and Jefferson County Tennessee, as Cocke County came into being in 1797, and those records were lost in a courthouse fire in the late 1800s. Around 1799 the family moved again, this time just a short distance up the Big Pigeon River, over the border into what was Buncombe County NC, but today is Haywood County. The last records that we know are his date to 1803, but there is no known death date. Virginia Records: Because of new counties being created as population increased, land and other records can be found in various counties. Augusta County was formed in 1737 from Orange Co. VA. In 1770 Botetourt County was formed from Augusta Co. The county seat was Fincastle, which existed as a county from 1772 to 1777 when it was dissolved and divided into Montgomery Co. and Washington Co. The Reed Creek area was then part of Montgomery Co. This area becomes Wyeth County in 1790, but our McFarlands were in Tennessee by this time. 1750s: Augusta Co. "Virginia's Colonial Soldiers" by Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck, 1988, 975.5 M2b1 at Dallas Public Library: On p. 4, on Nov. 16, 1752, John McFarland, Ensign. and Robert McFarland Lieutenant, took their oath of allegience to the crown for their service with the Augusta County Militia. I assume this is for father John, as this John was only 13 at the time. p. 97. In the 7th Co. of Virginia Regiment commanded by Capt. Joshua Lewis, July 1757, John McFarlin was listed. On p. 95 is found this description: "John McFarling, drafted, 18, 5'6", planter, Virginia, Richmond, fair complexion. p. 112, return of necessaries belongs to 7th Co. Sept, 1757, John McFarlinn. This fits in age to this John McFarland. However, there are indications that this does not belong to our John. His place of birth is given as Virginia, and that would be incorrect for our John. Also, he enlisted in Richmond, which is quite a distance from Bedford, where the family had moved to. 1760s: Bedford Co. John McFarland Jr. is found in the records in Bedford county serving on a jury in 1761. 1764: Deed Book 2, p. 433-434, Aug. 28. John McFarland (this would be John McFarland Jr.) purchased 212.5 acres from Joshua Early, both of the Parish of Russell, for 50 pounds current money. It is described as being at the head of Medoes's Creek. When this plat is sold May 25, 1778 in Deed Book 6, p. 48, John McFarland Jr. of County of Montgomery is selling it to Lyonell Brown for 100 pounds current money and the land is described as being at the head of Medow's Creek. In researching this plot of land further back in time, it was originally a patent belonging to Richard Randolph in Aug. 30, 1744, part of 3233 acres on the north side of the Otter River, at head of branches of Buffalo Creek and Elk Creek. The name Medoes's Creek, or any variation, has not been discovered so far. The estate of Richard Randolph of Henrico Co. sold this 212.5 plot to Joshua Early on July 24, 1764 for 50 pounds before Joshua sold it to John McFarland shortly after for the same amount. (FHL #1940776) 1770s: Montgomery Co. From New River Tithables 1770-1773 by Mary Kegley, p. 14 and 15, includes Captain Doacks and Walter Crockett's list of tax payers and lists McFarland, John, and Mackfarland, Robert and his son James in 1772, and then in Captain Crockett's list in 1773, again John McFarland, and Robert McFarland and his son James. This would seem to indicate John Jr. and brother Robert, and a son of Robert's. In 1776 there are two payables to John McFarland serving in Capt. Robert Doak's company, one for 3 days, one for 6 days. Also serving in this company was Wm. Ward, Samuel Ewing, John Gullion, George Kinder and Jacob Kinder. In 1777 with the Revolution in progress and order was issued that all men over 16 take an oath of loyalty to the Virginia government, as opposed to the English crown. There are two John McFarlands that took an oath of allegience in Montgomery County a day apart from one another in November 1777; one spelled John McFarland and the other spelled John McFarlan. Source: Montgomery County Virginia, The First 100 Years, by Judge C.W. Crush, 1982, 929.37557 C957M 1982, Dallas Public Library, p. 49. We can know that one of these is John married to Mary Kinder, because they were living in Montgomery Co. at this time. The DAR has accepted John Jr. born 2-4-1739 d. 10-17-1803 NC m. Mary Kinder, as a Pvt. Patriotic Service in VA. I don't know where that death date came from. His number is DAR #A 070328. Did run across a record for a John McFarlin from the NARA (Footnotes.com), that says he was on the payroll of Captain Thomas Thweatt, part of the 14th Virginia Regiment in 1777-1778. He received 4 pounds, 25 in pay. The 14th Regiment was composed of soldiers that included Bedford County in the Regiment. It was commanded by Col. Charles Lewis. Do not know who this John McFarlin is, because in this time period our John McFarland was living in Montgomery County, but that doesn't mean he didn't serve here. There are some extra McFarlands in the area that are unaccounted for. The John above, then a Robert McFarland who marries Mary Jones in 1778 in Bedford Co. VA., and a James McFarland who marries Margaret Downing in 1763 in Bedford Co. Also the extra John who signed the Oath of Allegience in Montgomery Co. James A. McFarland, a descendant of John's grandson Arthur McFarland (1803 North Carolina to 1852 Missouri) has found evidence that John was on an expedition in 1776 in William Christian's Company against the Cherokees, while he was residing in Montgomery County, Virginia. application #725169 for DAR. I have not seen the proof of him being on the expedition in 1776. Must do more research. In 1778, John seems to have taken the money received from the sale of the Bedford land to Lyonell Brown for 100 pounds, and then purchased the 367 acres patent that belonged to his father. (1749 Survey to John McFarland, 367 acres on Meadow Run, a branch of Reed Creek, granted in Augusta Co. Patent Book 32, p. 149 on June 20, 1753. Sold to John McFareland, Jr. for 55 pounds lawful money in 1778 from John McFareland, Sr. of Russell Parish, Bedford Co.) Montgomery Co. Deed Book A, p. 234. This same land is sold in 1786 to Jacob Brooner (Pruner) from John McFarland, Jr. of County Casewell, State of Frankland (Montgomery Co. Deed Book A, p. 386-387). 1780s: Militia of Montgomery County, Virginia by Mary Kegley, R929.37557 K26M 1990, at the Dallas Public Library: p. -- lists the members of Capt. William Doack's company from August 30, 1780 and includes Peter, Joseph, and George Kinder, and John McFarland. (This would be the Black Lick area) p. 15 lists James Finley's company of militia, no year (but after 1781), and includes John McFarland Sr., John McFarland , Robert Love, William Love, Duncan Gullion, Earhart Simmerman and Stophel Simmerman, George McNutt and John McNutt, etc. None of the men from one militia are duplicated in the other, so it seems we are talking about two different parts of the county and therefore possibly two different John McFarland families. (this would be men from the area close to present day Wytheville) p. 39 lists Jehu Stephens Co. and it has James Finley as lieutenant under Capt. Jehu Stephens, Robert Love, lieutenant, and John McFarlan as ensign. This also includes many of the same people in the previous Finley militia, so I assume it is the same one. Also, in this one Joseph McFarland as an outlier. I assume this is brother Joseph who married a Gullion and was living on abandoned property. (Kegley, Vol 5 of Adventurers of the Western Waters, p. 67, 560, 561) From Kegley, Vol 5 of Adventurers of the Western Waters, pub. 2004, she makes clear that Finley took over from Jehu Stephens Co., so the date for Finley's Company had to be no earlier than 1782. Since it has John McFarland Sr. and then John McFarland, we must be talking about John married to Mary Kinder, and then possibly his son John born 1764, which he would be 18 years old. John McFarelane is on the Montgomery County tax list of 1782 and it is clear from the other people on the list that he is living on the Meadow Run property of 367 acres. There is no other John McFarland on this list. In Jan. 6, 1783 a John McFarland sells 100 acres on North side of Pine Ridge, on John McFarland's branch to John Cypher. Not sure when this 100 acres was acquired. (In the 1793 tax list for Wythe Co., John Cypher is paying tax on that land, which lets us know exactly where this land was located.) Montgomery Deed Book A, p. 386-387, On August 22, 1786 John came in person to the courthouse in Christianberg and sold 367 acres on a north branch of Reed Creek to Jacob Brooner for 250 pounds in hand, and it states John is living in "County of Casewell and State of Frankland". In maps of the temporary state of Franklin, Caswell county is located where Jefferson County/Hamblen county is today. This is the link between John of Montgomery Co., VA being the same as the John of Greene/Jefferson County, TN.) Since Mary Kinder McFarland is not signing this deed or giving up her dower rights, I assume she died before the move to Tennessese, but not positive. Tennessee Records: Greene Co. There are two lineages of McFarlands present in this area at the same time. Besides our sons of John and Mary Montgomery McFarland (Robert, John, pos. Joseph, Benjamin), there are descendants Alexander and Robert McFarland from the Duncan line. Then there is also a William McFarland who is closely associated with our group, but unidentified as far as the connection. The Alexander and Robert familes end up selling their land and moving back to Virginia to Russell Co. where Alexander dies in 1804. About the State of Franklin: In 1776 the settlers of the area of Watauga and Nolachucky asked for protection from North Carolina. This became the Washington District was represented by John Sevier. This became Washington County in 1776 and was essentially all of the future Tennessee. During the Rev. War various campaigns against the Indians were fought by Virginia and Carolina troops into the Holston and Tennessee Valleys. After the war North Carolina fixed the upper line of the Cherokee hunting grounds at the French Broad River, which opened up the land north for settlement. Land was granted by North Carolina to veterans of the war in lieu of pay. Greene county was established by North Carolina in 1783, but in 1784 three districts within the former territory, Washington Co., Sullivan Co., and Greene Co. formed an association and declared themselves the separate state of Franklin. The State of Franklin was organized, with John Sevier as the Governor, and the following year Greeneville became the capital. Four years later, the State of Franklin collapsed, and Greene County once again became a part of North Carolina in 1788. In 1787, citizens signed a petition to get the State of Franklin recognized. However, no McFarlands signed this petition, nor any of the known neighbors, so they must have lived outside the area, or did not want to be a separate state. The following year, 1789, North Carolina again ceded western lands, and in 1790 Greene County became a part of the Territory of the United States South of the Ohio River. The state of Tennessee was formed in 1796. John McFarland was not present for taxes in 1783 in Greene Co. TN, His move must have been around 1784. We know he sold his VA land in 1786 and was living in the State of Franklin at that time. Greene County (what became Tennessee) was formed in April 1783 by North Carolina out of the Washington District which had been formed in 1777. However, we know from the Petitions below that he was living south of the French Broad River. In the Petitions to the North Carolina General Assembly from Inhabitants South of the French Broad, we can see where our John McFarland located. In 1784 he signed a petition with the inhabitants who were living around the Little Pigeon and Boid's Creek, south of the French Broad. They were asking for North Carolina to recognize their land settlements, even though they had been prohibited from settling in this Cherokee hunting ground. The inhabitants from this area included John McFarland Senr (married to Mary Kinder), John Mcfarland (married to Rebecca Bell), Samuel Jack, William Boyd, lots of Montgomerys, lots of Evins (Evans). Then in 1788 they were trying again and now we have Alex. Ward, George McNutt, Wm. Bell, George McFarland, Benjamin McFarland, added to the above list. In 1789 there is now John Ward Junr. next to John Mcfarland. then the other Mcfarland; Benjamin and George and then Alex Ward, Samuel Jack Jr. and Andrew Neely. It becomes clear from the petitions above that the John McFarlin listed below is not the same person as this John McFarland or his son. Source for above: Henderson, Cherel Bolin, transcriber. "Petitions to the North Carolina General Assembly from Inhabitants South of the Franch Broad-1784-1789". Tennessee Ancestors, Vol. 17, No. 3, East Tennessee Historical Society, Dec. 2001. In 1787 Greene Co. tax list, John McFarlin appears for the first time, with no acres. He is in Abraham McKay's list., same as Thomas Love. He does not appear in that same list in 1796 with Thomas Love; however the purchase from Alex. Outlaw below would be in Jefferson Co. after 1792. No more McFarlands show up on the Greene Co. tax list until 1798 when James McFarland, who has purchased 114 acres from Joseph McFarland appears on their list. Note about the Love family. Robert Love, born 1760, and brother Thomas Love, born 1766, were the childen of Samuel Love and Dorcas Bell. They were living in what became Wythe Co. VA and in 1782 moved away. Thomas was living in Greene Co. as you see above. He then moved on to Buncombe Co. by 1790--that part that became Haywood Co. NC, along with brother Robert. Their arrival must have inspired the move by John McFarland's family. 1788: March 25, Deed Book 4, p. 107 Green Co. Abstracts Indenture bet Alex. Outlaw and John McFarland. Outlaw selling 200 acres on North side of Nolichucky R. for 150 pounds, part of John Heritage (of New River in Dobbs Co. NC) patent of 640 acres. Witnesses are David Campbell, Elizabeth Campbell, and William McFarland (p. 47, Greene County Tennessee Deed Abstracts 1785-1810, by Murray) {John Heritage received 640 acres on North side of Nolachucky including the mouth of Flatt Creek, Warrant #8 from State of N.C. on July 13, 1786 as Rev. War grant} (No way to know for certain if this is John McFarland, married to Mary Kinder, or John McFarland who married Jenny Moore) 1788 Greene County, Tennessee. 1788, Oct 15, Tn. Greene County, Ewen Morgan married Abigail Netherton; bond by William McFarland and John McFarland. 1789: Oct. 30, John McFarland purchased 120 acres Greene Co. from Thomas Lee for 135 pounds, patent #725 from NC to Lee on head of Flat Creek (#8 on map) including a Limestone Creek, with Archibald Roden-Jurat, Andrew Kerr, Deed Book 4, p. 93 (Greene Co. TN Deed Abstracts, Murray, p. 46){Thomas Lee received this 120 acres on July 11, 1788, Warrant 1309, surveyed by Robert McFarlin, on head of flat creek including a limestone spring running up the valley, from State of N.C. as Rev. War grant Roll 5, Book C, p. 56} 1790: Order Book, p. 176, "Ordered that the road known by the name of Bulls Gap Road be altered thus to turn of the road below John McFarlands along a valley leading to Richard Lees and continue along said valley to the head of Long Creek….." (Greene Co. TN Minutes of Court of Common Pleas 1783-1795, p. 82) I now believe that the John McFarland in these Greene Co. records above is not my John McFarland. This John is somehow more closely related to Robert McFarland, born 1759. Prehaps a brother. Because of the signatures on the petitions we know that the are that our John McFarlands, and the Wards, and Samuel Jack lived, was not part of Greene Co. at the time. North Carolina must have given in to all the petitions and incorporated the areas that are today Cocke and Sevier Counties in 1790. The orders below belong to this John McFarland and his son and their relatives. 1791: "Ordered that a road be laid off from Neilys Ferry on French Broad River to ___Mill on Big Pigeon River and that Samuel Jack, John McFarland, Jno. Casey, Alex Rodgers, Alex ward, John Ward, Henry Nave, Thomas Keeny, Charles Adkins, Thomas Anderson, William Bell, and Robert Miller being first duly sworn, view and mark the same and report next court. (Greene Co. TN Minutes of Court of Common Pleas 1783-1795, p. 117) This area would be in present day Cocke Co. and indicates that John was living there with the above men as neighbors. This would explain John being witness to the Ward wills, and his sons marrying Jack daughters. This would seem to be referring to this John McFarland due to the reference to the Wards, the Bell and location on French Broad. 1792 Jefferson County carved out of Greene County. These below in italics are not our John. 1792: June 30, Jefferson Co. Vol. C. John McFarland selling to John McDonald 190 acres for 150 pounds, on Flat Creek, the waters of Nolachucky. Witnesses: Alex. Outlaw, Baldwin Harle, James Menasco. Signed John McFarland 1792: July, Jefferson Co., Vol. C. p. 66, John McFarland sold to James Menasco 150 acres for 150 pounds land on Flat Creek, the waters of Nolachuckey R. including the plantation where Menasco now lives. Witness: Robert McFarland, Charles Hodges, Signed John McFarland 1792: July 17, Jefferson Co. Vol. C, p. 299. John McFarland deed to Daniel Williams, 100 acres for 100 pounds, on Flat Creek, waters of Nolachucky adj. Scott, John McFarland, Daniel Williams, ___Hodges. Witness: Robert McFarland and Charles Hodges. Signed John McFarland. These below are our John McFarland. 1793: John McFarland witness to will of Alexander Ward, who lived on claim south of French Broad. Alexander Ward has wife Mary, son David, daughters Phoebe, and Rachael (wife Mary is considered by many to be John's daughter Mary, born 1764) 1795: Jefferson Co. Deed Book 6, p. 162 John McFarland a witness to William Bell selling his patent to Thomas Hill, Jr. 150 acres for 150 lbs. Also witnesses, Arch'd Campbell, James Bell, Wm. George (Are these Bells related to Rebecca Bell, wife of John McFarland, born 1764?) 1796: Alex. Ward's inventory file Feb. 1797 , Jefferson Co. filed, purchasers include Wm. George, Benjamin McFarland, George McFarland. 1796: John Ward, Co. of Jefferson, land on Big Pigeon, sons Cyrus, John, daug. Mary. John McFarland appt. executor, witness John McFarland, Jr., Matthew Bell. Inventory, Feb. 20th 1796. ( The wife of John Ward is considered to be Rachel McFarland, daughter of John Sr. John Ward is probably the brother of Alexander Ward. The Wards were neighbors in the Reed Creek area, and the two girls Rachel and Mary probably married there before the move. However the Ward family also moved to the same area in Jefferson Co. as the McFarlands.) 1799: deed to Robert McFarland for 250 acres on Bent Creek, Vol. D, p. 304, wit. John McFarland. 1799: John McF. Jr. and Matthew Bell witness to will of Samuel Jack in Jefferson Co. Two of John Sr.'s sons married Jack girls. Benjamin McFarland married Ruth Buchanan Jack, July 31, 1788 in Greene Co. records, and George married Sally Jack in Jan. 5, 1793 in Greene Co. records. 1799: John McFarland witness to Samuel Jack deed to Richard Morgan, July 15. Vol. D, p. 335 Jefferson Co. 1797 Cocke Co. created out of Jefferson County. Some records were still recorded in Jefferson Co. as we see above, but if there are land sale records when John and family moves up the Pigeon River to Buncombe Co. (Haywood Co.) they were lost in a courthouse fire in the 1800s.) Cocke county TN is adjacent to Haywood Co. NC. Buncombe County had been formed in 1792 from Burke County NC after the inhabitants of that Appalachian community petitioned for their own government. John McFarland must have moved into the area around 1797 judging from the birth date of his granddaughter Rebecca McFarland, daughter of John McFarland, Jr. and Rebecca Bell. However, there are documents as late as 1799 that seem to be referring to one of the John's presence in TN till 1799. There are no McFarlands present in the earlier Burke Co. or Rutherford Co. North Carolina records, so we know this family was not already present. Also, John's name is not on the petition to form Buncombe County in 1792. All other McFarland families are accounted for in Virginia and North Carolina, so even though there is no land document tying the Buncombe County McFarlands to the Tennessee McFarlands, this has to be the correct John McFarland family. One of the interesting items I ran across was the Love family. It seems that Robert Love was a young man in the area in the 1760s that became Montgomery County VA in the 1770s, and is in the same militia company with John McFarland. He also moved to Buncombe Co. and he and John McFarland, Jr. served in the state legislature for North Carolina from Haywood County at the same time. Official North Carolina Records: Buncombe Co., NC: 1799, Oct. 15. Deed Book 4, p. 481, John McFarland of Buncombe Co. purchases 640 acres on both sides of Jonathan's Creek for $300, paid in hand, from John Strother of Beaufort Co. NC. (This land he "sells" to his sons James, Reuben, William, and David in 1803.) 1799, Oct. 22. Deed Book 4, p. 472. John McFarlin purchases 122 acres on the waters of the Pigeon River, the "flowery garden" for $62. from John Strother of Beaufort Co. NC. (The Flowery Garden area is north of present day Canton, on east side of Pigeon River, south of the fork between east and west Pigeon.) 1799, Nov. 15. Deed Book 3, p. 191-192. John McFarland of Buncombe Co. NC purchases three tracts of land from John Strother of Beaufort Co., NC. 1st tract of 150 acres on south side of Richland Creek by side of Rutherford's War Path. (This would be referring to Rutherford Trace, the path taken by Gen. Griffith Rutherford in 1776 in his expedition from Cathey's Fort to the Cherokee Villages south of this area, which were burned down. Today it is probably Main St. in Waynesville, Hwy. 23 where it crosses Richland Creek.) 2nd tract of 350 acres on east side of Pigeon River-adjoining his own and the flower garden line. 3rd tract is 130 acres on east side of Pigeon River, adjoining his own tract on the north, the flower garden on the east, and the Locust Old Field on the south side. This land was a part of a NC land grant to David Allison. Signed by John McFarland and Nathan Dever. (Image) 1800, July 22. Deed Book 3, pp. 308, 309. John McFarland buys a parcel of land from Robert Gillaspy, on the waters of the Pigeon River for $50. next to the flowery garden and George Cathey's land. 1801, Feb. 23. Deed Book 5, pp. 211-213. John McFarland of Buncombe purchases from Seth Moore of Buncombe 118 acres at the mouth of Beaverdam Creek, beginning at the bank of Pigeon River on line of McDowell's survey, for $75, paid in hand. Witness, Nathan Dever and Sam'l Rutherford. Signed Seth Moore. 1802, April 20. Deed Book 7, p. 160. John McFarland, Jr. sells George McFarlin 100 acres. Deed Records for Buncombe Co., NC show a purchase of 100 acres by George McFarlin in 1802 from John McFarland, Jr (husband of Rebecca Bell), and in Deed Book 9, p. 320, George McFarlin is selling the same land back to John Jr. on Nov. 18, 1804. 1802, Dec. 17. Deed Book 6, p. 357. A grant from the State of N.C. #1065 for 200 acres on the Pigeon River to John McFarland Sr. 1803, Jan. 18. Deed Book 7, p. 245. John Sr. buys 150 more acres on the Pigeon River from John Dobson. 1803, June 18. Deed Book 3, p. 270. John McFarland sells to Jacob Shook 265 acres for $265. 1st tract is from McDowell's flowery garden to a cove of a mountain, on Defedellar's and McFarland's line. The second tract is 15 acres on the west side of the Pounding Mill branch. Both were purchased from John Strother. (These would be purchases made in 1799). 1803, Oct. 1. Deed Book 9, p. 94. Jacob Biffle to Elijah Dever, 40 acres on the east side of the mean fork of Pigeon River beginning on one corner of John McFarland Sr's field, and the corner of Devers old survey…. 1803, Oct. 17. Deed Book 9, pp. 31, 32, 34, 36. John Sr. is deeding land to James (253 acres on Jonathan Cr.), to Reuben (175 acres on Jonathan Cr.) William (196 acres on Jonathan Cr.) and David (116 acres Jonathan's Cr.) (740 acres total) Jonathan Creek runs along Hwy. 276 today. 1803 seems to be the last official record belonging to John McFarland, Sr. In records of Elijah Henson of Buncombe County, NC, it notes that he was married by John McFarlin, Esq. in August 1803. (found in on-line record posted by a descendant of Henson, however this could be the record belonging to son John married to Rebecca Bell) I am of the opinion that John is buried in the Locust Old Field Cemetery. That burying ground was on land belonging to McFarlands, and in 1826, the heirs of John McFarland, son of this John McFarland, gave 3 acres of land to the Baptist Church with the Old Locust Field burying ground. That land must have belonged to John McFarland Jr., prehaps inherited from this John. Today this is the First Baptist Church of Canton, and the present building is about a mile from the original log cabin that housed the first meeting church. They date their beginning to 1803, the year that it is believed that John died. The following are notes from the McFarland genealogy website of Gary Morris: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/8143/genealogy/mcfarland/rbtlanc.txt -- ***** 12 ***** John McFARLAND, son of John McFARLAND and Mary MONTGOMERY, was born 4 Feb 1739 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died 1809 in Haywood County, North Carolina. Married about 1762/1763 in Bedford County, Virginia to Mary KINDER born about 1742 in Virginia(?). ----- NOTES FOR John McFARLAND: MILITARY: Colonial War. "Colonial Soldiers of the South 1732 - 1774" by Murtie June Clark 1983 R929.373 Clark at Bellingham Public Library. Virginia Militia. July 1757 John McFarlin 7th Company, Virginia Regiment, commanded by Capt Joshua Lewis. John McFarlin age 18 (5'6" height), of Virginia, a planter, drafted in Richmond. LAND: 1773 Montgomery County, VA Deed Book 1:142. John McFarland sold 327 acres on Sally Run in Montgomery County to John Finley, Nov 1773. MILITARY: John served in the Montgomery County VA Militia in the Revolutionary WAR. LAND: 1778 Sale, 20 Oct 1778 from John McFarland Sr. of Russell Parish, Bedford County to John McFarland Jr. of Montgomery County, 367 acres on Reedy Creek (Montgomery County Deed Book A:234). TAXLIST: 1782-1787 VIRGINIA, Montgomery County LAND: 1786. On 22 August 1786 he sold this (Land on Reedy Creek, Montgomery County) to Jacob Brooner for 250 pounds (Summers Page 917). Home listed as "County of Caswell, State of Franklin". On 24 May 1787 Jacob "Pruner" sold this back to John McFarland for 63.5.11 pounds (Summers page 919). LINKS-TAXLIST: 1778 TENNESSEE, Washington County John McFarling. Next to Nathaniel Clark, Francis Hughes, Samuel Williams, John Stuart, James Crawford, John Clarke, James Howard, Benjamin Cobb, Solomon Smith, William Ashurst, and Amos Bird. in "History of Washington County, TN" 1988 page 18 in Bellingham Library R976.8 History. ****** PERHAPS THIS INDIVIDUAL IS FROM ANOTHER FAMILY?? PLACE: Lived in Washington County, Tennessee, that part which later became Greene County, TN after 1783. LINKS-LAND: 1784, Jan. 16, Tenn., Greene County John McFarlan entered 228 acres on south side Nolachucky River, opposite mouth of Little Chucky River; warrant 25 June 1784; granted to Joseph McFarland. (Book 1, page 199) LINKS-LAND: 1788, March 25 Greene County, TN Deed, Alexander Outlaw, to John McFarland, for 200 acres on north side of Nolachucky...Witness, William McFarland. (Book 3, page 107). LINKS-LAND: 1788, April 8, Tn, Greene County, deed, Alexander Outlaw to John Gordon, for 212 acres on north side of Nolachucky River, in the Long Bottom, at mouth of a grain on river bank on line of John McFarlands (Book 2, page 55.). LINKS-RESIDENCE: 1788 Greene County, Tennessee. 1788, Oct 15, Tn. Greene County, Ewen Morgan married Abigail Netherton; bond by William McFarland and John McFarland. PLACE: State of Franklin existed only from 1784 through 1787 and was dissolved into NC and later Tennessee. That part of Tennesse in which John lived became Greene County, and then Jefferson County. RESIDENCE: Lived before 1790 in Greene County, Tn, before his nephew Robert, son of Robert moved there. Robert lived in the Bend of the Nolichucky River, a short distance west of John McFarland, his uncle. CENSUS: 1800 NORTH CAROLINA, Buncombe County 00201-01101. P. 180. SOURCE: WFT Disk #1, contains in depth notes on family. PLACE: Haywood County, NC was formed from Buncombe County in 1809. LINKS: _____ McFarlin, born about 1770 VA or NC, married David Ward and had dau Rachel Leanal Ward, born 22 Dec 1792 Tn and married 11 Nov 1809 Haywood Co, NC to James W. Reed. SOURCE: "Ancestors of Michael Norman Swanson" User Home Pages, Family Treemaker.com INTERNET. ----- NOTES FOR Mary KINDER: LINKS: Father was possibly named Peter Kinder (Gunder/Guenter). ===CHILDREN of John McFARLAND and Mary KINDER + 41 John McFARLAND b 28 Feb 1764 Bedford County, Virgini M Rebecca BELL. + 42 Mary (Polly) McFARLAND b 28 Feb 1764 Bedford County, Virginia. M Samuel MONTGOMERY. + 43 Rachel McFARLAND b 10 Mar 1766 Bedford County, Virginia. M John WARD. + 44 Benjamin McFARLAND b 21 Dec 1767 Bedford County, Virginia. M Ruth Buchanan JACK. + 45 George McFARLAND b 7 Dec 1769 Bedford County, Virgini M (1) Sarah (Sally) JACK. M (2) Nancy GOLDEN. + 46 Jacob McFARLAND b 21 Feb 1772 Bedford County, Virgini M (1) Elizabeth (Betsey) WEBB. M (2) Nancy CATHEY. + 47 James McFARLAND b 20 Dec 1773 Bedford County, Virgini M Frances WEBB. + 48 William McFARLAND b 10 Nov 1775/1776 Bedford County, Virginia. M Susannah GEORGE. + 49 Reuben A. McFARLAND b 19 Feb 1778 Bedford County, Virginia. M Martha CAMPBELL. + 50 David McFARLAND b 7 Jan 1780 Bedford County, Virginia. 51 Catherine McFARLAND b 13 Mar 1782 Bedford County, Virginia. + 52 Jesse McFARLAND b 7 Aug 1784 Bedford County, Virgini M Isabella Henry BOYD. + 53 Anna McFARLAND b 15 Nov 1786 Bedford County, Virgini M George CATHEY. Mary Helen Haines research notes: Descendant of John's grandson Arthur McFarland (1803 North Carolina to 1852 Missouri) has found evidence that John took an oath of Allegience in 1777 and was on an expedition in 1776 in William Christian's Company against the Cherokees, while he was residing in Montgomery County, Virginia. application #725169 Is this John McFarland the same as John McFarling of Capt Joshua Lewis' Company in 1757? I don't know. The DAR has accepted John Jr. born 2-4-1739 d. 10-17-1803 NC m. Mary Kinder, as a Pvt. Patriotic Service in VA. I don't know where that death date came from. Virginia Records: Bedford County formed from Lunenburg in 1753. Fincastle formed from Botetourt in 1772, but only lasted till 1777, when Montgomery was founded. Washington Co. was also formed from Fincastle in 1776. Montgomery County, founded in 1777. Deed Book A, p. 234 is recorded the transfer of 367 acres on Reedy Creek to John McFarland, Jr. of Montgomery Co., from John McFarland, Sr. of Russell Parish, Bedford Co. In Jan. 6, 1783 John McFarland sells 100 acres on North side of Pine Ridge, on John McFarland's branch to John Cypher. (In the 1793 tax list for Wythe Co., John Cypher is paying tax on that land.) Book A, p. 478, In 1786 John sold his land on Reedy Creek to Jacob Brooner, and it states John is living in State of Franklin, Caswell Co. (which becomes Greene Co. TN.) About the State of Franklin: In 1776 the settlers of the area of Watauga and Nolachucky asked for protection from North Carolina. This became the Washington District was represented by John Sevier. This became Washington County in 1776 and was essentially all of the future Tennessee. During the Rev. War various campaigns against the Indians were fought by Virginia and Carolina troops into the Holston and Tennessee Valleys. After the war North Carolina fixed the upper line of the Cherokee hunting grounds at the French Broad River, which opened up the land north for settlement. Land was granted by North Carolina to veterans of the war in lieu of pay. Greene county was established by North Carolina in 1783, but in 1784 three districts within the former territory, Washington Co., Sullivan Co., and Greene Co. formed an association and declared themselves the separate state of Franklin. The State of Franklin was organized, with John Sevier as the Governor, and the following year Greeneville became the capital. Four years later, the State of Franklin collapsed, and Greene County once again became a part of North Carolina in 1788. The following year, 1789, North Carolina again ceded western lands, and in 1790 Greene County became a part of the Territory of the United States South of the Ohio River. The state of Tennessee was formed in 1796. I have not found the deed record for John's purchase or grant for land, only references to it in other deeds. John McFarland was not present for taxes in 1783 in Greene Co. TN, but is present for taxes in Montgomery County VA in 1782 paying taxes on his 367 acres there. His move must have been around 1784. We know he sold his VA land in 1786 and was living in the State of Franklin at that time. Greene County (what became Tennessee) was formed in April 1783 by North Carolina out of the Washington District which had been formed in 1777. The land John McFarland settled is described as being on the south side of the Nolachucky, where the Little Chucky stream meets the Nolachucky River, 228 acres to John McFarlan. It was Greene County then, also owning land in the part that became Jefferson County when that county was formed in 1795, and in 1797 it becomes Cocke County. In Deed Book 2, p. 55 for Greene County, a mention is made for Alex. Outlaw buying 212 acres on North Side of Nolichucky on the line of John McFarlin in 1788. In 1789 Robert McFarlan receives a grant for 200 acres on the south side of the Nolachucky in Greene Co., #2347. John McFarland Sr. and Jr. are present in Jefferson Co. TN records as late as 1796, when their names appear on will and probate documents of Alexander and John Ward in the Jefferson County, TN Will Books. George and Benjamin McFarland's names also appear, and Robert McFarland as sheriff. William George's name also appears, as well as Samuel Jack. The move to North Carolina was just a few miles east from where they were living on the Nolachucky to their new land on the Pigeon River. Cocke county TN is adjacent to Haywood Co. NC. Buncombe County had been formed in 1792 from Burke County NC after the inhabitants of that Appalachian community petitioned for their own government. John McFarland must have moved into the area around 1797 judging from the birth date of his granddaughter Rebecca McFarland, daughter of John McFarland, Jr. and Rebecca Bell. Official North Carolina Records: Buncombe Co., NC: Deed Book 4, p. 472. John McFarlin purchases 122 acres on the waters of the Pigeon River, the "flowery garden" for $62. from John Strothers on Oct. 22, 1799. Deed Book 3, p. 191. John McFarland of Buncombe Co. NC purchases three tracts of land on Nov. 15, 1799 from John Strother of Beufort Co., NC. One tract of 150 acres on south side of Richland Creek. 2nd tract of 350 acres on east side of Pigeon River-the "flowery garden." 3rd tract is 130 acres on east side of Pigeon River. This land was a part of a NC land grant to David Allison. Signed by John McFarland and Nathan Dever. Deed Book 3, pp. 308, 309. John McFarland buys a parcel of land on the waters of the Pigeon River for $50. next to the flowery garden and George Cathey's land. Deed Book 6, p. 357. A grant from the State of N.C. #1065 for 200 acres on the Pigeon River to John McFarland Sr. December 17, 1802. Deed Book 7, p. 245. Jan. 18, 1803 John Sr. buys 150 more acres on the Pigeon River from John Dobson. Deed Book 9, pp. 31, 34, 36. John Sr. is deeding land to James (253 acres on Jonathan Cr.), to Reuben (175 acres on Jonathan Cr.) William (196 acres on Jonathan Cr.) and David (116 acres Jonathan's Cr.) Haywood Co. is formed from Buncombe Co. in 1808 at the request of the residents of this area, including John McFarland. He is found in early records as a grand jury member along with Jacob McFarland, Daniel Fleming, William Deaver, David McFarland, and George Cathey.In 1808 in the founding document of the county, John McFarland was named a commissioner in charge of erecting public buildings, etc. They laid the foundation at Mt. Prospect, which became Waynesville. Haywood County celebrated their centennial by writing a county history. On page 12, "Higher up the river (Pigeon), on the East and West fork, settlements were made some years later than those lower down. Among those who first bought land on East Fork, the name of John McFarland, William Cathey, and Elijah Deaver, who moved there previous to 1808, are found." Descriptions of the land where they settled include: "The Pigeon River, as it winds its course among the verdant hills...It forms as beautiful a valley as can be found in North Carolina. Richland Creek, with its rippling, laughing waters...Jonathan's Creek, a meandering mountain torrent, rises among the peaks and winds through a beautiful valley with lofty mountains on either side..." In the first book of County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (FHL 463089) John McFarland appears frequently. There is no way to know if it is John McF. Sr. or Jr. He is referred to as Capt. John McFarland, and John McFarland, Esq. in the records of 1809. He is a Justice of the Peace along with people like Thomas Love, William Deaver, and John Dobson. | McFarland, John BY146078 RoM02 (I29977)
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| 4352 | Mary Helen Haines research notes: This John is sometimes referred to as "Old Scotland" John; however, he was probably not from Scotland, was not a "Sir" and not a lord from Arrochar, fleeing to the colonies after his estate was confiscated after the battle of Colloden, which is commonly reported, without any documentation. That story was published in a family manuscript in 1955 and has been repeated so many times that it has taken on a life of its own. That story is completely contrary to real events, repeating the belief that the last laird of Arrochar fled to the colonies. However, the laird of Arrochar, the chief Walter MacFarlane was alive and well in Edinburgh and he did not lead any MacFarlanes into the battle at Colloden. There are conflicting reports of 300 MacFarlanes either participating, or not participating, in this battle siding with Bonnie Prince Charlie. Most sources believe they stayed out of the conflict, certainly the chief did. Chief Walter, was followed by William, who sold the Arrochar lands in 1767 to pay debts; they were not confiscated. William was followed by John, the 22nd Chief, and so on till the last Chief, the 25th, William, who died in 1866. There has been no Chief since then. Source: History of Clan MacFarlane, by James MacFarlane, published in Glasgow in 1922 under the auspices of the Clan MacFarlane Society. Our John McFarland was only about 13 when his father Robert and family came to Pennsylvania in abt. 1719, so it is highly unlikely that he stayed behind. It is possible that he could have been born in Scotland if his parents had been traveling there at the time. However, there is no John McFarland son of Robert and Janet, that appears in Scottish parish records for this time period. This would also indicate that our John McFarland was not in Scotland participating in the Jacobite wars, unless he was tranversing the ocean a couple of times, which seems unlikely. Sticking to the records pertaining to this family, we know that father Robert came from Ireland, and that John was in America in all the years shown by the records below. Lancaster County records: In 1729, John signs a petition with his father Robert asking for the creation of a new county, Lancaster, out of the present Chester Co. PA. Twenty-one was considered the legal age, so about 1708 would be his birth year. In 1732 John Mcffarlen was sworn into a grand jury in Lancaster Co. P. 16, Lancaster Co. Quarter Abstracts from 1729-1742 In May 29, 1740 John McFarlin warranted 188 acres, but decided not to patent it. The land ended up being patented by Philip Brenner/Brenar on January 27, 1761, Patent Book AA2, p. 288, Survey Book A, p. 82-93. (Early Landowners of Pennsylvania: Atlas of Township Warrantee Maps of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, by Sharon McInnes, Closson Press, July 2008) In the will of John Ramsay, husband of John's sister Rachel, John McFarland is named to be an executor of his estate on Jan. 21, 1747. The will is proved on Feb. 21, 1747. Was John present in Lancaster Co. then? He is filing for a survey of property in Virginia in March, 1747. It is not clear if John traveled with all his family to VA in 1747, or just his oldest son Robert, when he went to survey his land. I assume he left his family in PA until the documents had been filed in 1747 and 1749. Since he returned home in 1751 to take care of his father's estate, he probably then returned to the Reed Creek area with everyone, when he filed for more land in 1753. John is referred to as the eldest son in the property transfer to James in Lancaster Deed Book C, p. 95 dated June 17, 1751. A booklet by John A. McFarland, "The Myth of Sir John MacFarlane" written in 1997 by James A. McFarland of Tulsa, Oklahoma documents the mix-up that has occurred in the history of this John McFarland. 1740s and 50s: Our John McFarland took advantage of the opportunity to acquire cheap and abundant land from the Woods River Company which had secured land on the waters of the New, Holston, and Clinch rivers, if settled on before 1748. John and his family moved quickly, carving out new surveys of land in the recently opened territory in the western part of Virginia (then Augusta County, later subdivided, and today it is Wythe County). This land was 1020 acres on Black Buffalo Lick, and was surveyed for John and his son Robert on March 5, 1747. Then John recorded another survey for 106 acres on a branch of Reed Creek, and in 1749, 347 acres on Sally Run, another branch. Then in 1753, another 367 acres on Meadow Run, another branch of Reed Creek, and lastly 98 acres on a branch of Reed Creek between the land he lives on and the Cove. John moved here with his wife and children, as well as some of his neighbors from Lancaster County. When his father died back in Pennsylvania in the early part of 1751, John returned to Lancaster Co. PA to help settle the estate and provide for his mother Jennet. He signed these documents in March, 1751. Documents in Lancaster Co. refer to the death of James (John's son) in Augusta County Virginia in 1755, and John's eldest son Robert travels back to Lancaster to clear up his brother's estate. John A. McFarland's booklet "The Myth of Sir John Macfarlane" does an excellent job of clarifying these records. In Mary B. Kegley's 2004 book "Early Adventurers On the Western Waters" are maps of the settlements on pp. 473 and 474. Virginia: Tithables for Virginia included every white male 16 and over. On p. 4 of Virginia's Colonial Soldiers, by Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck, 1988 gives the information that on Nov. 16, 1752, John McFarland, Ensign and Robert McFarland Lieutenant, took their oath of allegience to the crown for their service with the Augusta County Militia. This would be referring to this John and his son Robert I assume. This is found originally in Chalkey. Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia Volume I AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. II. (cont.) MAY 23, 1750. (371) Road ordered from Ezekiel Calhoun's to Wood's River thence to Top of Ridge between Wood's River and the South Fork of Roanoke. John McFarland and Joseph Crockett to be surveyors of former, and Wm. Crisp and Wm. Pellam, of latter part, with tithables, and the following: Henry Batton, Mordecai Early, John McFarland, Jacob Goldman, John Downing, John Goldman, Charles Sinclair, Nathaniel Wilshire, Wm. Sayers, Jacob Goldman, Wm. Hamilton, Humbertson Lyon, Frederick Carlock, Robert Norris, James Miller, James Cave, Saml. Montgomerie, Steven Lyon, John Conley, Andrew Linam, James Willbey, Saml. Stanlick, James Maies, Robert McFarlin, James Harris, John Vance, John Stride, Robert Miller, Alexr. Sayers, John Miller, Jacob Castle, Robert Alcorn, John Forman, Wm. Miller. AUGUST 21, 1752. (321) Peter Scholl, qualified Colonel of Foot; Low Todd, qualified Lieut. of Horse; John Dunbar, qualified Capn. of Horse; John Fitzwater, qualified Ensign; Francis McBride, qualified Cornet; Ro. McFarland, qualified Lieut.; Ro. Young, qualified Capn. of Horse. NOVEMBER 16, 1752. (365) John Walker, on So. Branch of Potomack, is exempted from levy on acct. of great age, infirmity and poverty. (365) County Levy--116 wolf heads. (365) Levied for finishing the new Co. Ho. 2317 tithables. (See this for list of names.) (366) John McFarland, qualified Ensign; Joseph Crocket, qualified Captain Co. of Foot; Ro. McFarland, qualified Lieutenant. The land they lived on prior to 1757 was located along the Reed Creek (present Wythe County) It is in the eastern foothills of the Appalachian Mts. near the present day Jefferson National Forest and the town of Wytheville. This home was referred to during the French and Indian War as being about 19 miles from Burke's Garden, which is in present Tazewell Co. VA. During the Indian attacks that were part of the French and Indian War, the John McFarland settlement was referred to: Source: A History of The Middle New River Settlements and Contiguous Territory. By David E. Johnston (1906).Chapter II. 1753 - 1766 Captain William Preston records in his journal the movement of his militia: "Monday 16, 40 Indians and 60 white men under command of Capt. Smith and Woodston marched from fort in order to range the woods about Reed Creek; they are to march to Burke's Garden. "Tuesday 17, Mr. Paul returned from the horse guard (This guard had been left to protect the crossing of New River.) "Wednesday 18, Capt. Hog's company and Major Lewis march in afternoon. "Thursday 19, Left Fort Frederick at 10 o'clock: 27 loaded pack horses, got to William Sawyer's: Camped on his barn floor. "Friday 20, Switched one of the soldiers for swearing, which very much incensed the Indian chiefs then present. Advanced to Alex Sawyers, met the Indians who went out with the first division, and Lieutenant Ingles who informed us of the burial of Robt. Looney. Some of our Indians deserted. "Sat. 21, Major Lewis, Capt. Pearis and the interpreter went to Col. Buchanan's place, where they met the Indians who had deserted us, and induced them to return, which they did. "Sunday 22, Marched to John McFarland's. "Monday 23, Marched over the mountain to Bear Garden, on North Fork of Holston's river. Lost sundry horses. Miles "From F. P. George to Cyphers' 15 2nd day to R. Hall's 15 3rd day to F. A. Frederick 15 19th Feb. to Wm. Sawyers 20 20th Feb. to McCaul's 13 Sunday 22, to McFarland's 7 Monday 23 to Bear Garden 10 Tuesday 24 to Burke's Garden 9 Thursday 26, to head of Clinch 10 Saturday 28, to head of Sandy Creek 10 Preston's Journal shows that several settlements had been made along Peak, Reed and other Creeks West of New River prior to 1756. Among the parties he names are William Sawyers, Alexander Sawyers, and John McFarland, and Dr. Walker mentions Samuel Stalnaker as on the Holston on the 24th of March, 1750, when he and Mr. Powell helped him to raise a house." Because of new counties being created as population increased, land and other records can be found in various counties. In 1770 Botetourt County was formed from Augusta Co. The county seat was Fincastle, which existed as a county from 1772 to 1777 when it was dissolved and divided into Montgomery Co. and Washington Co. The Reed Creek area was then part of Montgomery Co. This area becomes Wyeth County in 1790, but our McFarlands were in Tennessee by this time. Toward the end of the French and Indian War, John McFarland Sr. and his family moved north east, over the Blue Ridge Mountains, to Bedford Co. Virginia, an area more protected from Indian attacks. John's son James was killed by the Indians in 1755, as shown in court records in Lancaster Co. PA. In fact, most of the Reed Creek community evacuated the area until peace treaties were signed with the Indian tribes in 1770. John Sr. stayed living in Bedford County with his son Benjamin until 1785. Augusta County purchases and sales (Reed Creek area-Wythe Co. today) 1. 1747 Survey to John and Robert McFarland, 1020 acres lying on the waters of Woods (New) River at a place called Black Buffalo Lick, granted in Patent Book 31 Augusta Co., p. 248 on Oct. 31, 1752. Sold to David Doak on Aug. 1, 1768 for 300 pounds, described as at Black Buffalo Lick, on the waters of Woods (New) River, by John and Mary McFarland in Bedford Co. VA, and Robert and Martha McFarland in Orange Co., NC. Botetourt County Deeds: Fincastle, VA. (Summers, Annals, p. 531) 2. 1747 Survey to John McFarland, 106 acres on Reed Creek, granted in Augusta Co. Patent Book 30, p. 30 on Oct. 30, 1752. Sold to Hugh Montgomery in 1763. (Augusta Co. Deed Book 11, pp. 328, 329) 3. 1749 Survey to John McFarland, 327 acres on Sally Run, a branch of Reed Creek. Patent issued as 327 acres in Augusta Co. Patent Book 32, p. 167 on June 20, 1753. Sold 327 acres to John Finley in Nov. 1773. (Montgomery Co. Order Book 1, p. 142) 4. 1749 Survey to John McFarland, 367 acres on Meadow Run, a branch of Reed Creek, granted in Augusta Co. Patent Book 32, p. 149 on June 20, 1753. Sold to John McFareland, Jr. for 55 pounds lawful money in 1778 from John McFareland, Sr. of Russell Parish, Bedford Co. (Montgomery Co. Will Book A, p. 234) Sold in 1786 to Jacob Bruner (Pruner) from John McFarland, Jr. of County Casewell, State of Franklan (Montgomery Co. Deed Book A, p. 478). 5. 1751 Survey to John McFarland, 98 acres on a branch of Reed Creek between the land he lives on and the Cove, granted in Augusta Co. Patent Book 32, p. 166 on June 20, 1753. Sold to James Hollis in 1767 by John and Mary McFarland in Bedford Co. 6. 1749 Survey to Robert McFarlane, 248 acres on Stony Fork, Laurel Run, granted in Augusta Co. Patent Book 32, p. 168 on June 20, 1753. (Sold to John Downing in 1754, Augusta Co. Will Book, p. 442) 7. 1772, Robert McFarland received 85 acres on Cedar Run of Reed Creek from the will of Samuel Crockett (Will Book B, p. 3). This was never formally recorded in a deed book, and was where Robert was living in 1776. This became the town of Evansham (Wytheville) Bedford Co. Va Deeds and Records: Although the McFarland family left the Reed Creek area after the Indian attacks in 1755, they did not purchase any land in Bedford until 1763. They must have been living on the land they later purchased. 1756: John and Robert McFarland are present in Bedford County, serving on a jury. (Source: Bedford County Virginia Order Book 1, 1754-1761, by TLC Genealogy, 929.37556 B411 2000, Dallas Public Library p. 178) 1757: In the Sept. court in Bedford Co., Robert McFarland is a juror along with Wm. Boyd, Joseph and Walter Crockett, and Andrew Evans (Order Book p. 138) 1758: In March court, John McFarland is serving on a jury. (Order Book p. 145) 1761: John Mcfarlin Jr. is serving in a jury (p. 249). Source: Bedford County Virginia Order Book 1, 1754-1761, by TLC Genealogy, 929.37556 B411 2000, Dallas Public Library 1763: the earliest McFarland deed in Bedford Co. is in Deed Book 2, p. 228 on June 30th, 1763, where John McFarland Sr. purchases 100 acres from Edmond Manion for 20 pounds Virginia money. The 100 acres are described as being on the north side of the Otter River. This land is sold by John and Benjamin McFarland in Oct. 1785 in Deed Book 7, p. 581. This indicates that John Sr. was still alive in 1785 when the land was sold and the McFarlands vacate Bedford Co. completely. (FHL #1940776) 1764: Deed Book 2, p. 433-434, Aug. 28. John McFarland (this would be John McFarland Jr.) purchased 212.5 acres from Joshua Early, both of the Parish of Russell, for 50 pounds current money. It is described as being at the head of Medoes's Creek. When this plat is sold May 25, 1778 in Deed Book 6, p. 48, John McFarland Jr. of County of Montgomery is selling it to Lyonell Brown for 100 pounds current money and the land is described as being at the head of Medow's Creek. In researching this plot of land further back in time, it was originally a patent belonging to Richard Randolph in Aug. 30, 1744, part of 3233 acres on the north side of the Otter River, at head of branches of Buffalo Creek and Elk Creek. The name Medoes's Creek, or any variation, has not been discovered so far. The estate of Richard Randolph of Henrico Co. sold this 212.5 plot to Joshua Early on July 24, 1764 for 50 pounds before Joshua sold it to John McFarland shortly after for the same amount. (FHL #1940776) 1766: Deed Book 3, p. 12. Aug. 9, Robert McFarland purchases 254 acres from Giles Williams Jr. for 50 pounds current money. The land was originally patented to Giles Williams Jr. Sept. 25, 1762. The land is described as being on the south side of the Otter River on both sides of a branch (not named), adjacent to William Callaway, Sherwood Walton. Witness: George Grundy, Charles C. McGlaughlin, John McFarland. (FHL#194077) 1770: Deed Book 3, pp. 498, 499. Oct. 23, John McFarland purchases 318 acres on both sides of Mountain Creek for 17 pounds current money. This land was sold to John by Richard Stith, acting as attorney for the executors of Richard Randolph of Henrico, deceased. This was conveyed to Stith in 1761. (FHL#194077) 1771: Robert McFarland divides his 1766 purchase, and sells it in 1771 to John Rogers (238 acres Great Otter River. Deed Book 4, p. 131) and Henry Lowry (15.5 acres, south side Otter River, adj. Walton Grundy, Deed Book 4, p.144). He then moves to Montgomery County. 1772: Joseph McFarland sells the 318 acres on Mounts Creek to John Gallaway. This is the land previously acquired by John McFarland in 1770. Joseph then moves to Montgomery Co. (Deed Book 4, p. 394). 1773: Deed Book 4, p. 468. Benjamin McFarland purchased 375 acres on the Otter River adjacent Simon Miller from John Christopher Lainheart and wife. This land is sold in 1785 as part of a package with his father's 100 acres to Cornelius Noell in Deed Book 7, p. 581. It is then described as being adjacent Cornelius Noell, William Miller, John Miller, and John Christ. Lainhart. (FHL# 194078) 1774: John McFarland signed a petition presented to the Virginia House of Burgesses along with the other members of the congregation of the Presbyterian church known as the Peaks of Otter, in Bedford Co. for approval to purchase land and slaves to support a minister, rather than the usual method of supporting a minister. (This file was found at the Library of Virginia, Virginia History and Culture, Early Virginia Religious Petitions, 1774-1802. This image of this petition is available through their Digital Library Program.The whole petition was Transcribed by Teresa Lee-Coker on April 28, 2002 and available on the internet.) 1777: Bedford County: On Sept. 6, John McFarland and Benjamin McFarland signed an "Oath of Affirmation directed by an Act of General Assembly" to Wm. Callaway.(Copies can be purchased from the Bedford Co. Historical Society). 1777: Deed Book 5, p. 516. Oct. 7, 1777, John McFarland sells to Benjamin McFarland his 100 acres on the branch of the Otter River for 100 pounds current money, as well as "a Negro wench named Aggy and her four children, Harry and Achilles-boys and Jude and Abbigail-girls" plus all the stock of horses, black cattle, sheep and hogs. It is stipulated that John and Mary McFarland are to live on this land and work the slaves as long as they live, and if Mary outlives John, she can stay, but if she chooses to live elsewhere Benjamin will pay 10 pounds a year for her upkeep. Also, in December of the year of John McFarland's decease, Benjamin will pay to John McFarland Junior, or his heirs, 70 pounds current money. (FHL #1940779) 1778: Deed Book 6, p. 48, May 25, 1778, John McFarland Jr. of County of Montgomery sells to Lyonell Brown of Bedford his 212.5 acres at head of Medow's Creek, for 100 pounds current money. (FHL #1940779) John Jr. had not lived there since 1771. 1782: John and Benjamin McFarland filed for compensation for supplies furnished troops during the Revolution. Source: Bedford County Virginia Publick Claims, Abercrombie. R929.37556 A144B 1991, Dallas Public Library. His DAR number is A076825. The designation Patriot is based on this record, and also the Oath of Affirmation above, 1785: Deed Book 7, p. 581, Oct. 1785, John McFarland, Benjamin McFarland and Mary his wife of Bedford Co. sell 475 acres total to Cornelius Noell for 250 pounds current money on the north side of Otter River. Their neighbors are Cornelius Noell, William Miller, John Miller, John Christopher Lainhart. So, John Sr. is still alive, however his wife Mary Montgomery must be deceased. (FHL #1940780) Personal Property Tax List for Bedford Co. 1782-1805: FHL #2024472 The assessors noted holders of tavern licenses, covering horses (stud). Often older men were exempt from being counted in the tithe, as were women. John McFarland was living with his son Benjamin and was mentioned as father in the 1782 tax, and listed as a tithe. He is also included in the 1783 tithe, but by 1784 he is either dead, or must have reached an age that he is no longer taxed. Most researchers have assumed he was dead, but that doesn't explain how he signed the deed transfer in 1785. 1782 Personal Property Tax List Benjamin Mcfarland & father: Free males above 21: 2 Slaves: 7 Horses: 6 Cattle: 20 White tithes above 16: 2 Black tithe above 16: 1 1783 Personal Property Tax List Benjamin Mcfarland: No. of Tithes: 3 Tax on Covering Horses: ? Q_ (a covering horse is a Stud horse) Whites over 21: 2 Blacks over 16: 1 Blacks under 16: 6 Total Blacks: 7 Horses: 5 Cattle: 7 No wheels and Carriages No Ordinary Licence (tavern license) 1784 Personal Property Tax List Benjamin Mcfarland: No. of Tithes: 2 Tax on Covering Horses: 20 Whites over 21: 1 Blacks over 16: 1 Blacks under 16: 6 Total Blacks: 7 Horses: 7 Cattle: 20 1785 Personal Property Tax List Benjamin McFarland: No. of Tithes: 2 Tax on Covering Horses: 15 Whites over 21: 1 Blacks over 16: 1 Blacks under 16: 6 Total Blacks: 7 Horses: 2 Cattle: 24 No McFarlands present in 1786 tax list in Bedford Co. Montgomery Co. VA Records: In 1767, John and Mary of Bedford Co. sold 98 acres on a branch of Reed Creek, part of his patent dated 1753 to James Hollis. In 1768, John and Mary McFarland of Bedford Co. VA, with Robert and Martha McFarland of Orange Co. NC, sold to David Doak their 1020 acre plot along the New River at Black Buffalo Lick. The 327 acre tract was sold to John Finley in 1773, and lastly, in 1778, the last tract of land, the 367 acres was sold to John McFarland Jr., who seems to have been living there at least since 1772. (Deed Book A, Montgomery Co. p. 234) Greene Co. TN If John McFarland was alive in 1785, and it seems he was, he would have moved with his son Benjamin to Greene Co. TN. Another bit of proof for John Sr. being alive could be the sale of land in 1786 in Montgomery Co. when John McFarland Junior sells his 367 acres to Jacob Brooner (Montgomery Deed Book A, p. 386-387) and he is referred to as Junior. Another reference that I have found that could be referring to John McFarland Sr. is testimony about the Indian Wars that took place in 1793. Ramsey's Annals of Tennessee to the End of the Eighteenth Century (1853) [Ramsey's Annals Home] - Chapter VII: Territory of the United States South of the Ohio River - Page 582 "But to provide for the worst, it was settled beforehand, that each man, on discharging his piece, without stopping to watch the flight of the Indians, should make the best of his way to Knoxville, lodge himself in the block-house, where three hundred muskets had been deposited by the United States, and where the two oldest citizens of the forty, John McFarland and Robert Williams were left behind to run bullets and load." Robert McFarland Jr. (b. 1759) was a Colonel of the militia that fought against this Indian raid, so this could well have been his grandfather, but it also could be referring to uncle John. John Sr. would be abt. 87, John Jr. would be 56. The descendants of this couple (John and Mary Montgomery) are many, and are scattered across the United States. Now, through DNA testing, many of our families have been identified, and we have DNA cousins that trace this line back to the Gartartan branch of the MacFarlane line. From Ireland, these families emigrated to Canada, New Zealand, and America. The dates of birth for John and Mary's children come from the "Morristown Bible" a McFarland Bible owned by Mrs. John Holms of Morristown, TN, a descendant of John's son Robert. The following are notes from the McFarland genealogy website of Gary Morris: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/8143/genealogy/mcfarland/rbtlanc.txt -- ----- NOTES FOR John McFARLAND: NOTE: Documentation gives clear evidence that John McFarland of Montgomery/Bedford County, Virginia is the son of Robert McFarland of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Some researchers in the past have indicated that John was born in Scotland, with no documentation. Primary evidence is contained in the Lancaster Deed Book D, page 415, denoting son Robert McFarland of Bedford County, VA releases his land in Donegal township, Lancaster County to relatives. (See Notes of Robert 1675-1752). 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. PROBATE-LINKS: 1747: PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Donegal Township. John McFarland. John Ramsey Jan 21, 1747 to Feb 21, 1747. Executors Rachel Ramsey & John McFarland. Donegal Township. Wife Rachel Ramsey. Children John and Rebecca. SOURCE: Lancaster County Abstracts of Wills 1721-1820, page 832. FHC microfilm #383292. RESIDENCE: Family moved to Virginia about 1747. They moved to that part of Augusta County which later became known as Montgomery, and now is Wythe County. He later moved to Bedford County, VA and died there. RESIDENCE: 1748 Augusta County: John McFarlin, a criminal."CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH IRISH SETTLEMENT IN VIRGINIA" RESIDENCE: 1749. Appeared in 1749 as a petitioner to open a road from Zachariah Calhouns, on Reed Creek to Buffalo Lick and then to Woods River below mouth of Little River, towards forks of Meadow Creek between Woods River and South fork of Roanoke. (Chalkley Vol 1: 434). RESIDENCE: Family lived 1750 in the southern section of Augusta County (location of later Bedford ). "CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH IRISH SETTLEMENT IN VIRGINIA" May 23, 1750 John McFarland and Joseph Crockett, surveyors. Road ordered from Ezekiel Calhoun's to Wood's River thence to Top of Ridge between Wood's River and the South Fork of Roanoke (near present Botetourt and Bedford Counties) Tithables (persons in area paying for road): Henry Batton, Mordecai Early, John McFarland, Jacob Goldman, John Downing, John Goldman, Charles Sinclair, Nathaniel Wilshire, Wm. Sayers, William Hamilton, Humbertson Lyon, Frederick Carlock, Robert Norris, James Miller, James Cave, Saml. Montgomerie, Steven Lyon, John Conley, Andrew Linam, James Willbey, Saml. Stanlick, James Maies, Robert McFarlin, James Harris, John Vance, John Stride, Robert Miller, Jacob Castle, Robert Alcorn, John Forman, William Miller. Note the listing of John McFarland, Samuel Montgomery, Robert McFarlin, John Downing. MILITARY: 1752 Ensign. Qualified as Ensign on November 16, 1752 (Abstracts from the Records of Augusta County, Virginia, Lyman Chalkley, Vol. II, page 55). MILITARY: "Virginia Colonial Soldiers" by Lloyd D. Bockstruck 1988; Genealogical Publishing Co, Baltimore, MD; page 4 Augusta County 16 Nov 1752 John McFarland, ensign, and Robert McFarland, Lieutenant. COURT: 1752 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County. James McFarland, son of John McFarland, and devicee named in will of James McFarland, his uncle, deceased in 1752 (being about age of 21), chooses the said John McFarland, his father, as Guardian. Ordered that the said John McFarland give sufficient Security to Janet McFarland, mother of said James McFarland. SOURCE: "Pennsylvania Vital Records"; 1983; Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, MD; page 353. LAND: 1763. On May 4, 1763 John McFarland and Mary of Bedford County sold 106 acres, patent on Branch of Reed Creek to Hugh Montgomery for 52.10 pounds, by patent, 30 Oct 1752 on a branch of Reed Creek. Teste: Robert Mountgomery. Delivered H. Montgomerie May 1765 (Chalkley Vol 3:401; Augusta County Deed Book 11:329). LAND: 1767. On 29 October 1767 John and Mary of Bedford County sold 98 acres on a branch of Reed Creek, a branch of New River, to James Holles for 40 pounds. Land lying between said John McFarland ad the cove, patented to John 20 Jun 1753. Teste: Israel and William Christian, Daniel McNeill, Robert Breckenridge, Samuel Black, William Wright, William Bates, and George Dair. (Chalkley vol 3:461; Augusta County Deed Book 14:88). LAND: 1768 Botetourt County: John and Mary McFarland of Bedford county, Virginia and Robert and Martha McFarland of County of Orange, North Carolina, to David Doak for L156, 1,020 acres at Black Buffalo Lick on water of Wood (New) River. Annals of Southwest Virginia 1769-1800, by Lewis C. Summers, Kingsport Press, Kingsport, Tn, 1927 Vol 2, page 531. MILITARY: Revolutionary War; DAR Patriotic Index. LAND: 1778 Sale, 20 Oct 1778 from John McFarland Sr. of Russell Parish, Bedford County to John McFarland Jr. of Montgomery County, 367 acres on Reedy Creek (Montgomery County Deed Book A:234). DEATH: 1784 OR EARLY 1785. SOURCE: WFT Disk #1 (Most land records, and notes on family). WFT Disk #10. In Dunbarton, Scotland, John and Mary's marriage is recorded along with the birth of Robert. WFT #1 lists source as Bobby Ray McFarland P.O.Box 287, Locust Grove, OH 74352 in 1990. NOTE: THESE RECORDS MUST BE IN REFERENCE TO A DIFFERENT FAMILY SOURCE: East Tennessee Genealogies -- MC FARLAND -- On Internet. John was an elder in the Presbyterian Church, the old stone church in Bedford County he attended is still standing. John was too old for military service, but was an ardent patriot and had several sons who fought for America's freedom, and one son, James Mc Farland, was killed by Indians. COMMENT: World Family Tree Lists John McFarland who married Mary Montgomery as son of John McFarland (1688 Arrochar, Scotland) and Mary, and brother of Duncan born 1712 (perhaps the Duncan who lived in Augusta (that part now in Bath) county, Virginia. See elsewhere. THIS IS INCORRECT. RESEARCHER-EMAIL: James A. McFarland. An indepth researcher. Has the wills, estates, and land records proving the Lancaster Co, PA and Bedford Co, VA connection. <macroute@juno.com> HISTORY: "Families of Jefferson Conty, Tennessee" 1992 found at Seattle Genealogical Society. Includes the birth dates of all children, and their deaths and marriages. RESEARCHER-EMAIL: Phil Gerou gerou@dimensional.com Descent from Mary McFarland (1742/1743) and James Hunter, their daughter Nancy Hunter who married Rice W. Whiteacre (and their son, Joseph Whiteaker, born 1808). RESEARCHER-EMAIL: 1999Judy A. Walters, Portland, ME <walters@nlis.net>. Descent from John McFarland and Rebecca Bell. ----- NOTES FOR Mary MONTGOMERY: PARENTS: John MONTGOMERY. LINKS: Father John was a neighbor of the McFarland family at time of marriage. ===CHILDREN of John McFARLAND and Mary MONTGOMERY + 8 Robert McFARLAND b 7 Apr 1730 Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. M Martha _____. + 9 Nancy McFARLAND b 26 Nov 1731 Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. M Andrew EVANS. + 10 James McFARLAND b 10 Feb 1732/1733 Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. + 11 Rachel McFARLAND b 17 Mar 1737 Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. M John HUNTER. + 12 John McFARLAND b 4 Feb 1739 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. M Mary KINDER. + 13 Arthur McFARLAND b 19 Jan 1741 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. + 14 Mary McFARLAND b 11 Feb 1743 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. M James HUNTER. + 15 Joseph McFARLAND b 30 Mar 1745 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. + 16 Benjamin Anderson McFARLAND b 16 Apr 1747 Virginia. M Mary BLACKBURN. This John is sometimes referred to as "Old Scotland" John. He resided during the American Revolution in Bedford Co., Virginia. He took an oath of Allegiance in Bedford Co. and his descendants have been accepted into the DAR based on him being a "Patriot." A booklet by John A. McFarland, "Stitches in Time" written in 1997 by James A. McFarland of Tulsa, Oklahoma documents the mix-up that has occurred in the history of this John McFarland. This John McFarland, after first living next to father Robert in what becomes Lancaster Co., PA, moves to the newly opened territory in Virginia, what was then Augusta County and surveys a tract of land in present Wythe County in 1747. John moved here with his family and sons Robert and James. When his father died around 1750, John returned to Lancaster Co. PA to help settle the estate and provide for his mother Jennet. Documents in Lancaster Co. refer to the death of James (John's son) in Augusta County Virginia, and his brother Robert travels back to Lancaster to clear up his estate. Because of Indian trouble, (the same that killed James), the McFarlands sell their land in Augusta County and move across the Blue Ridge Mts. to Bedford County in 1757. The land they lived on prior to 1757 was located along the Reed Creek (present Wythe County) This home was referred to during the French and Indian War as being about 19 miles from Burke's Garden in present Tazewell Co. VA. It is referred to here in: A History of The Middle New River Settlements and Contiguous Territory. By David E. Johnston (1906).Chapter II. 1753 - 1766 Captain William Preston records in his journal the movement of his militia: "Monday 16, 40 Indians and 60 white men under command of Capt. Smith and Woodston marched from fort in order to range the woods about Reed Creek; they are to march to Burke's Garden. "Tuesday 17, Mr. Paul returned from the horse guard (This guard had been left to protect the crossing of New River.) "Wednesday 18, Capt. Hog's company and Major Lewis march in afternoon. "Thursday 19, Left Fort Frederick at 10 o'clock: 27 loaded pack horses, got to William Sawyer's: Camped on his barn floor. "Friday 20, Switched one of the soldiers for swearing, which very much incensed the Indian chiefs then present. Advanced to Alex Sawyers, met the Indians who went out with the first division, and Lieutenant Ingles who informed us of the burial of Robt. Looney. Some of our Indians deserted. "Sat. 21, Major Lewis, Capt. Pearis and the interpreter went to Col. Buchanan's place, where they met the Indians who had deserted us, and induced them to return, which they did. "Sunday 22, Marched to John McFarland's. "Monday 23, Marched over the mountain to Bear Garden, on North Fork of Holston's river. Lost sundry horses. Miles "From F. P. George to Cyphers' 15 2nd day to R. Hall's 15 3rd day to F. A. Frederick 15 19th Feb. to Wm. Sawyers 20 20th Feb. to McCaul's 13 Sunday 22, to McFarland's 7 Monday 23 to Bear Garden 10 Tuesday 24 to Burke's Garden 9 Thursday 26, to head of Clinch 10 Saturday 28, to head of Sandy Creek 10 Preston's Journal shows that several settlements had been made along Peak, Reed and other Creeks West of New River prior to 1756. Among the parties he names are William Sawyers, Alexander Sawyers, and John McFarland, and Dr. Walker mentions Samuel Stalnaker as on the Holston on the 24th of March, 1750, when he and Mr. Powell helped him to raise a house." Because of new counties being created as population increased, land and other records can be found in various counties. In 1770 Botetourt County was formed from Augusta Co. The county seat was Fincastle, which existed as a county from 1772 to 1777 when it was dissolved and divided into Montgomery Co. and Washington Co. The Reed Creek area was then part of Montgomery Co. This area becomes Wyeth County in 1790, but our McFarlands are in Tennessee by this time. During the French and Indian War, John McFarland and his family moved north east, over the Blue Ridge Mountains, to Bedford Co. Virginia, an area more protected from Indian attacks. In 1763, John purchased 100 acres on a branch of the Otter River in Bedford Co., and in 1764 purchased 212 acres more. In 1767, John and Mary of Bedford Co. sold 98 acres on a branch of Reed Creek, part of his patent dated 1753. In 1768, John and Mary McFarland of Bedford Co. VA, with Robert and Martha McFarland of Orange Co. NC, sell to David Doak their 1020 acre plot along the New River at Black Buffalo Lick. John and Mary spend the remainder of their lives at this home in Bedford County, however, they transfer part of their acreage to son John Jr. in 1778. | McFarland, John A584 RoM02 (I30078)
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| 4353 | Mary Helen Haines research: North Carolina: Haywood County: Census Records for Haywood County, NC in 1810 show this John McFarland as a male older than 15 and younger than 26, with a wife the same, and a male younger than eleven, a female younger than 11, and another female younger than 16, but over 10. The records of these children are unknown at this time, but this might indicate the mystery son named John. A daughter bet. 10 and 15 seems unlikely, so this could be a relation instead. Missouri: In 1828 John McFarland and the heirs of John McFarland (deceased) made claim to 240 acres in Ste. Genevieve in or near the town of Avon today. Doc. #514, 515, and 516 for 80 acres each: Section 12, 35-N, Range 7 E. I can only speculate that this is the land where they first settled when they came to Missouri. (This would be land claimed by John husband of Rebecca Bell, because this is bought out by John Jr. to settle the estate of John Sr.) There are several John McFarland land claims in Missouri, and there are at least two different John McFarlands living in the area around Avon, so it is hard to know anything for certain. It would seem that the land claim made in 1825 for 80 acres, Doc. 581, W1/2 SW, Sec. 33, 36N, 8E, and the 1837 claim of 40 acres, Cert. 3744, SESE 32, 36-N, 8-E, in Ste. Genevieve is the land where the Stone Church Cemetery is today. If so, then this would be the Rev. John McFarland's land claim. His home was used as a church meeting place (Methodist), until a stone church was erected in the 1840s. Rev. John McFarland, his wife, and some other children are buried there. This Rev. John McFarland is not related to our John in any known way. The Rev. John's parents were Duncan and Janet McFarland from Ireland. There is an 1824 land claim by John McFarland, Doc. 508, for 126.72 acres: SW Sect. 7, 35-N, Range 7-E, that borders Ste. Francois/Ste. Genevieve line. This seems to be where he made his home for the census in 1830 and 1840.(This seems to be the preemption claim of George Cathey bought for $100. in 1816. There are two other claims made that seem adjacent to the claim above: Doc. 5131 and 5132, for 31 acres in SWNW 7, 35-N, 7E, and 40 acres at SENE Sect. 12, 35-N, 6-E. These lands seem to be next to Back Creek, and just below are the land claims made by Reuben and Jacob McFarland. There is another land purchase made in 1829 recorded in Book A, p. 366-367 for 65 acres in NE quarter of Sect. 26, 35 N, Range 6 E, paid $65 to John McHenry and wife. This is near the Sect. 25 that brother James received from Elliott Jackson. In 1837 John sold this tract to Samuel P. Harris (Book B. p. 121). Texas: John's gravesite at OakRidge Cemetery is still visible, as is his wife's. Although I have records of John's daughters and their families, John's son, John, is lost to me at this time. I think he must have died young. John McFarland, eldest brother of James McFarland, followed James to Fannin County around the year 1849, twelve years after James' arrival. In the 1830 and 1840 censuses his family was found in Libertyville, St. Francois County, Missouri. The earliest record of John McFarland (1787-1874), husband of Mary, in Fannin County is the purchase of land from James Chambers in 1849. It seems that Rice Smith, who owned the land grant north and adjacent to James McFarland, died and James McFarland administered the Rice estate in September, 1847. 104 acres were offered in public outcry in Bonham and James Chambers bought it for $55.00 (p. 299 Deed Record Book C). On p. 300 of the same deed book, John McFarland buys a parcel from James Chambers. John then purchased 640 acres from James E. McConnell, which is an original land grant and adjacent to Jasper McFarland, Andrew White, D. P. Bridge, and Rice Smith's land grants, and near the Waggoner and Fuller grants. (p. 312, Book C) On April 9, 1850 John bought 150 acres for $150 from the heirs of Mary Allen, headright of Mary Allen. Pat. #323 Vol. I, Nov. 19, 1845. In the 1850 census John and wife Mary were living on this land with F.P. Deguire and his wife Eliza (John and Mary's daughter) and their children. Their neighbors were the Pences, Jasper McFarland, the Thomas Rattans, and Andrew White. John continued to purchase more land. Book H, p. 429 records a purchase from the Heirs of Mary Allen. He then buys 41 acres for $41 from John Rattan out of the Daniel Waggoner survey, Book I, p. 5. Also he buys 55 acres for $55 from Isaac Hobbs, Book I, p. 293. John gave a gift of land to Eliza Deguire, his daughter, on Sept. 20, 1852. Eliza died in 1853 giving birth to a daughter named Emily. In September 1855, this deed was cancelled and Deguire pays $510 to own 75 acres from the Mary Allen survey. Mary McFarland also signed this document. (Book I, p. 171) Mary McFarland died in 1855 and is buried on land that became the Oak Ridge Cemetery in the late 1870s. In January, 1857 John sold to Francis P. DeGuire, his son-in-law, one-half of 560 acres for $1000, p. 127 Book J. The land is described as being the late residence of John McFarland and deeded to him by James E. McConnell (280 acres) and 70 acres from the George Smith survey and part of Allen and Waggoner surveys. In March, 1857 Jasper DeGuire, Francis' son, purchases 110 acres of the 280 acres for $400 from his father. (Book J, p. 176). Francis pays $337 for 135 acres from J.N. Walker, part of the Daniel Davis survey. In Book K, p. 83, John gave his daughter Emily Pettit a gift of slaves: "John McFarland for love and affection to my daughter Emily, wife of James N. Pettit…including two daughters of sd. James Pettit by a former wife, to wit Missouri and Lucretia. Man - Sanders, age 32 years Woman-Mary, age 27 years Man - Henry, age 24 years Boy - Charles- age 2 years Boy - Joseph, age 2 years Girl - Delilah, age 2 months" In 1858 he bought another 250 acres on the North Sulphur from Hugh Braley (Pat. 792, Vol. 3), p. 84 in Deed Book K. And then he bought back land from F.P. Deguire that he had conveyed to him earlier. (P. 85, Book K) John then sold to Alexander C. Sloan (his brother-in-law) 180 acres on Feb. 4, 1858 for $825.00. Alexander and Nancy Caroline McFarland Sloan must have moved here from Missouri at this time (p. 124, Book K.) In 1850 the Sloan family was living in Lafayette County, Missouri, on land valued at $3000 and owning four slaves. Then John bought more land from Samuel Wall(s) for $100 in 1858 (who had previously bought it from John Rattan).( P. 105, Book L) He also buys land from John Biggerstaff. (p. 398, Book L) In A History of Fannin County, by Floy Crandall Hodge, pub. 1966, he explains that the Flag Spring Church was organized in 1853 by Methodists and Baptists. Early trustees include Samuel Wall, Jackson McFarland, and Joseph Wigley. The Church must have been used as a school as well. In 1860 John McFarland and D.P. Bridge conveyed land to establish a school for the Flag Springs Community. It came from the southeast corner of the 280 acres owned by John McFarland and the southwest corner of the 110 acres owned by D.P. Bridge, and part of the 640 acres of the Central National Road certificate of John Whittenburg. The trustees of the settlement are Samuel Wall, Jackson McFarland, and Joseph Wigley. (Book M, p. 420) In the 1860 census John McFarland was living with his daughter Emily Pettit. J. N. Pettit, her husband, who in 1857 had sold slaves to John McFarland for $4500.00 (Book J, p. 250) was not present, and has probably died. (There is confusion about J. N. Pettit as there seems to be two different men by that name.) In the 1880 census, Emily lists herself as widowed, and this is confirmed by other court documents. Yet there is a J.N. Pettit buried in Moore's Chapel cemetery in Fannin County with a death date of 1891, so even though he has been connected with Emily by some descendants, he is not the same man.) They were living next to sister Nancy Caroline and her husband Alexander C. Sloan and their family in Beat 5, Fannin County. (Families 312, 313) In 1867 John deeded to his daughter Emily Pettit, 180 acres of the 280 acres "I reside on" from the original tract of John Whittenburg and Daniel Waggoner that he bought from James E. McClellan for $17.00. In 1868 John bought 100 more acres from Theophilus Wall for $600. (Book Q, p. 188-189) In the 1870 census John, 82, was living with Emily, 44, on their land. His land was valued at $2500, and hers at $2000. At approximately $6 an acre, that puts his land at approximately 416 acres, and hers at 333 acres. The former slaves that he had given to his daughter have taken the name of Pettit and are still living on, and presumably working, the land. There are no films of marriage records this early for these counties. | McFarland, John (I30741)
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| 4354 | Mary Helen Haines speculations: I believe this unnamed person is the brother to Duncan, Joseph, and George McFarland of Whitley and Knox Co. KY. A descendant of Barnabas is connected DNA to Duncan and George descendants by Y-DNA and by autosomal DNA. He is also connected by autosomal DNA to descendants of the Gullion family. The names of Barnabas and Duncan could be from the influence of the Gullion family of Wythe Co. VA. The Gullion family were neighbors to the McFarlands there in the 1770s. Joseph McFarland married a sister of Duncan Gullion. As late as 1828 an unknown George McFarland married a Polly Gullion in Wythe Co. and there were no McFarlands living in the area at the time. This unknown McFarland stayed in Virginia until after the birth of daughter Mahala, but moved to KY before birth of Barnabas in 1825. Mother Mary Ann is a widow in Whitley Co. KY by the 1830 census. Need to research all court minutes and deed records for the 1820s in Knox and Whitley counties. | McFarland, brother BY28612 (I28072)
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| 4355 | Mary Helen Haines: I do not know the how or why of this connection. This was in a tree for the Leven McFarland of Frederick Co. I think it was inferred that she was a child of Leven's because of the 1850 census with the James McFarland, age 5 living with Nancy and B enjamin Schultz. There is a Benjamin Shooltz in the 1840 census, Image 57/138 on Ancestry. Shows one male 40 to 49, one female 30 to 39 and one male 10 to 14. In the 1850 census, it is fam. 346, showing Benjamin Schultz born 1797 VA with Nancy born 1800 VA, and Henry Orndorff age 20 and James McFarland age 5. However, other trees show Benjamin Schultz marrying a Nancy Parrill on Nov. 16, 1824 in Frederick Co. VA. Also, in the book Frederick County, Virginia Marriages 1771-1825, compiled by Eliza Timberlake Davis in 1941, shows a Nancy McFarland m. to Asker M. Glover on July 23, 1815 (p. 36) When following that lead, Nancy McFarland and Asker Glover show up as Nancy, born 1794, dies 1845 in Liberty, Highland Co. Ohio. Various trees show her as the daughter of John McFarland who married Mary Reed, John as son of William McFarland, wh o married Mary Graham, Loudon Co. VA So, I do not think this Nancy should be in this tree. | McFarland, Nancy (I16566)
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| 4356 | Mary Helen Haines: It is not known who the parents of Sally (Sarah) and Ruth Buchanan Jack are. The only hint is the presence of a Samuel Jack who is buying and selling property in the area around the French Broad and the Nolachucky Rivers. A Samuel Jack was present in Greene County TN during the late 1700s and was a neighbor of John McFarland. They appear together in various records. He was present as late as 1799, where he is selling property along the Nolachucky River. Sally Jack could very well be the Sarah McFarland in the 1830 census in Lafayette Co. MO. She is shown as 50 to 60 years old. She is living with two women 20 to 30, and one male ten to 15, and another 20-30 (that would be John W.). | Jack, Sally (I29568)
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| 4357 | Mary Helen Haines: Land Claim: Sale-cash entry. Doc. #1602 for 80 acres, May 10, 1826, E1/2SE Sect. 2 at 46 N, 18 W. Cooper County, MO. This is located in Kelly township, north west corner, near New Lebanon 1830 census in Cooper Co., on same page as a John McFarland (b. 1800-1810), James McFarland (b. 1800-1810), Benjamin McF. (b. 1800-1810), and William McF. (1790-1800) 1840 census in Cooper Co., shows Carroll bet. 40 and 50, 2 girls under 5, 1 girl bet. 5-10, 1 boy bet. 20-30, wife (30-40) 1850 census: in Moreau township, Morgan Co. MO, fam. 105 Sarah George, 44, North Carolina Mary Jane George 18 MO Francis 18 MO Caroline 13 MO Cordelia 10 MO Moses Griffin 36 MD Lodama Griffin 23 MO William Griffin 5 MO Josephine 1 MO reads as Carrie George | George, Carroll (I29414)
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| 4358 | Mary Helen Haines: I did a search of Old Parish Records at Scotland's People site for all male McFarlands (every spelling) born bet. 1630 and 1655. The only close match was a Parlon McFarlon b. 1650 in Kenmore to a Patrick McFarlon and Margaret Nikawis? BTW, in this time period the most common spelling in Scotland was McFarland. | Macfarland Mackfarlin, Purdy Purthe PuM01 (I25481)
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| 4359 | Mary Helen Haines: I have added Joseph M. Deaver to this family after finding his name on the 1850 mortality schedule. Also in 1850 census were a S. Deavers 22 born in MO. listed as a male, but I think it could have been his widow. Then there were two children listed, a Maryann Deavers 3 born in Texas and a C.A. Deavers, 10 months old in January of 1851, meaning he was born in 1850. Mary Ann is found in the 1860 census living with John Deaver Sr. and Ruben H. Calvin, shown as age 7 in 1860 is shown living with E. M. Deaver. | Deaver, Joseph M. (I8983)
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| 4360 | Mary Helen Hill Haines notes: Born in Dallas at Florence Nightengale Hospital. Lived with his parents at 5406 Junius Street in old East Dallas. Graduated from Woodrow Wilson high school, where he served as Senior Class President in 1941. Enrolled in North Texas Agricultural College and graduated with an Associates degree. Upon graduation, he joined the army on May 4, 1944 and served as a 1st Lieutenant, as an Infantry Unit Commander and a Field Artillery Unit Commander in the European Theater of World War II. He was discharged Sept. 3, 1946, and entered S.M.U. in Dallas to complete his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. During this time he married, bought a duplex at 4409 Atoka St. in Dallas, and became a father. Worked selling real estate until he reentered military service in Jan. 11, 1951 when he was recalled from inactive service. During this time, he was promoted to Captain and was an Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics (teaching R.O.T.C. at North Dallas High School). Described as having Brown Hair, Brown Eyes, 5' 10" weighing 165 lbs. He was released from duty on Jan 10, 1953 and was living at 2320 Nicholson, Dallas Texas. By this time he was the Commandant of the R.O.T.C. program at South Oak Cliff High School. Completed 30 years of service with the U.S. Army Reserves as a Colonel. Was President of the Texas Society of the National Society of the Sons of American Revolution. Commander of American Legion Post 581 and 53 in Dallas, Texas. Commander of the Dallas Chapter Military Order of the World Wars. President of the Greater Dallas Chapter Reserve Officers Association. Army Serial #01326205 The following is the biography that exists from the University of Texas at Arlington R.O.T.C. Hall of Fame: COLONEL JOE M. HILL U.S. ARMY RESERVE RETIRED Colonel Joe M. Hill, United States Army, began his military service as a cadet at North Texas Agricultural College from 1941-43 and retired as a Colonel in the Army Reserve. Born in 1923 in Dallas, Texas, Colonel Hill graduated from North Texas Agriculture College with his Associates Degree in 1943. In January 1943, he entered the United States Army as a private, was assigned to the 84th Infantry Division and later, as a Corporal, was selected to go to Infantry Officer Candidate School. Upon graduation, he received his 2nd Lieutenant commission and was assigned to the 103rd Infantry Division. In October 1944, the 103rd joined the Seventh US Army in Southern France with Colonel Hill serving as an Infantry Platoon Leader in the European Campaign to its conclusion. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Bronze Star for meritorious service, the European Medal with two Bronze Stars, the American Defense Medal, and the Victory Medal. He served in the Army of Occupation until June of 1946. Upon returning to the United States, he continued his education obtaining a BBA Degree from Southern Methodist University. He continued his Army career as a Captain in the 90th Infantry Division in the U.S. Army Reserve, until called to active duty when the Korean Conflict began. Colonel Hill served as an instructor in the JROTC program for two years and enjoyed this position so much that, when released from active duty again, he became the first Senior Army Instructor at South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas, teaching ROTC for Dallas Area High Schools for 31 consecutive years. As a teacher in the ROTC program, he has received many awards. He received the Freedoms Foundation Medal, in 1972 was nominated for National Teacher of the Year in 1981, and was selected Teacher of the Year in the Oak Cliff High Schools in 1982. Colonel Hill continued to serve in the U.S. Army Reserve in various capacities attaining the rank of Colonel. His last assignment was Commandant of the U.S.A.R. School where he was responsible for the schooling of some 800 officers and 400 enlisted men. He received the Legion of Merit for his outstanding accomplishment with that unit. Colonel Hill was inducted in the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame at Fort Benning, Georgia in 1991. Colonel Joe M. Hill was inducted in the Hall of Honor, Military Science Department at The University of Texas at Arlington in February of 1994 in recognition of his achievements and contributions to the country. His beginning as an ROTC cadet and his rise to heights of responsibility and prestige provide an example and incentive for all future officer graduates from the campus at Arlington. Obituary from the Dallas Morning News: HILL JOE McFARLAND, JR., son of the late Judge Joe M. Hill and lola McFarland, passed away on Friday at the age of 75. Col. Hill taught in the Junior ROTX program for 34 years to more than 6,000 cadets. He is survived by his wife, Betty, and children Mary Helen Haines, Joe Meredith Hill II, Betsi Hill, Cynthia J. Hill, and three grandchildren-Brian and Julie Hill and Dorothy E. Haines, also a sister Anne McMahan and several nieces and nephews. Col. Hill served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War, remaining in the U.S. Army Reserves for 31 years, retiring as Commandant of the Dallas USAR School. Among his military awards are the Combat Infantry Badge, the Legion of Merit, The Bronze Star, and seven other service medals. He served as texas State President and Dallas Chapter President of the Sons of the American Revolution; as Commander of the Dallas Chapter Military Order of the World Wars; Commander of American Legion Posts 53 and 581, and President of the Reserve Officers Association of Dallas. He was a member of the AUSA and Committee on Military Affairs of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce. During his teaching career he was honored by the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge with their teacher's Medal for his promotion of the American way of life to his students. He was inducted in the Hall of Fame at the Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, GA, and the University of Texas at Arlington's Military Hall of Fame. After retiring from teaching, he served as Secretary Treasurer of the SAR for six years, helping to establish 20 new chapters in Texas, and was the recipient of the Society's Gold Good Citizenship Medal, the Patriot's Medal and 5 other medals. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Northway Christian Church, 7202 West Northwest Highway. The family will receive friends Sunday, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Restland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Patriot Fund of the Texas Sons of the American Revolution, care of Nathan White, Box 808, McKinney, TX 75070, or the Northway Christian Church. Pallbearers will include Meredith Hill, Brian Hill, Lewis McMahan, Michael McMahan, Al Thaggard, Joe Thaggard, Gordon McFarland, John McFarland, and all the young men and women he taught in ROTC. Served in the European Theater of World War II as a 2nd Lieutenant. Completed 30 years of service with the U.S. Army Reserves as a Colonel. Was President of the Texas Society of the National Society of the Sons of American Revolution. Commander of American Legion Post 581 and 53 in Dallas, Texas. Commander of the Dallas Chapter Military Order of the World Wars. President of the Greater Dallas Chapter Reserve Officers Association. | Hill, Joe McFarland RoM02 (I30184)
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| 4361 | Mary Helen Hill Haines notes: Dot was the first grandchild for the Wieland family and was doted on as a young girl. Her parents divorced when she was just one year old, and she moved to Dallas with her mother before the 1930 census. When her mother Helen bought her cafe on Factory Street near Love Field, she also bought a house at 7402 Cortland Ave, Dallas, near Love Field. The house is still there (year 2016) in the 75235 zip code. Dorothy lived there until she married Joe Hill. Dot went to school at Crozier Tech High School and then North Texas Agricultural School for her associates degree. She was only 15 when she started college. She could not continue with schooling because of lack of finances, so went to work. She was working at Lockheed Aircraft in Dallas as a secretary when she enlisted in the Navy. She enlisted Feb. 23, 1944, and received an honorable discharge Jan. 15, 1946. During that time she was a Gunnery Instructor, Second Class, serving in the Bronx, N.Y., Pensacola, and Miami, Florida. Using the GI Bill, she was able to go back to school at S.M.U. where she majored in Government, and met and married Joe Hill in 1947. Social Security # 452-22-7260. She went on to have four children, and worked intermittently while raising the children. She worked for Revlon as a secretary in downtown Dallas. Then she worked for Chance-Vaught in Grand Prairie at night. She earned her real estate license, and sold real estate for Ebby Halliday and then was her own broker before her death. She died unexpectedly in 1969 and is buried in a Section called Rock Garden, Grave 5, Lot 20, Block P, near the Wildwood Chapel at Restland, next to "Momma" Helen Wieland Askew, and grandson Brian Meredith Hill. Engagement of Joe M. Hill, Dorothy Fay Askew Told (Dallas Morning News, 1947) Revealing the engagement of her daughter, Miss Dorothy Fay Askew, to Joe McFarland Hill, Mrs. Helen C. Askew, 7402 Cortland, entertained with a luncheon Saturday at the Mural Room. The bride-groom-to-be is the son of Judge and Mrs. Joe M. Hill, 5406 Junius. The couple will be married June 21 at 8:30 p.m. at the Highland Park Methodist Church, and the wedding attendants will be Mrs. Irving Cowan, matron of honor; Miss Barbara Cowan and Miss Wilma Green, bridesmaids; Ann Weiland, flower girl; James Hayes, best man; Jeff Hodges and Bob Womack, ushers. Miss Askew was graduated from NTAC and served in the WAVES for two years at the Miami Naval Air Station. She is now a student at SMU. Mr. Hill, also a student at SMU, will enter the SMU School of Law in July. He is a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was graduated from NTAC and served in the armed forces for three and a half years, twenty-two months of which were spent overseas with the 103rd Infantry Division. He was released with the rank of captain. Guests for the announcement luncheon were Mrs. Hill, mother of the bridegroom-to-be; Mrs. L.C. McMahan; Misses Green, Anne Wieland, Barbara Cowan, Rosemary Cowan, Anita Yehle and Robbie Wieland, and the honoree. Wedding News: Brides Astir as June Wanes Mr. and Mrs. Joe McFarland Hill are now on a wedding trip to Colorado Springs and on their return witll be at home at 4909 Atoka. Mrs. Hill is the former Miss Dorothy Fay Askew, daughter of Mrs. Helen C. Askew, 7402 Cortland, and the bridegroom is the son of Judge and Mrs. Joe M. Hill, 5406 Junius. The couple was married Saturday at 8:30 p.m. at the Highland Park Methodist Church with Dr. Marshall T. Steel officiating. The Rev. V. Earle Copes presented the organ music. C.H. Wieland, the bride's uncle, gave her in marriage. Her white satin wedding gown, worn over a hooped skirt, was designed with long, tapering sleeves and a sweetheart neckline. Lace panels extended down the back of the dress from the shoulders to the hemline. Her fingertip veil of tulle fell from a heart-shaped headress and her bouquet was of white orchids and tuberoses. Mrs. Irving Cowen attended the bride as matron of honor and Miss Barbara Cowan and Miss Wilma Green were bridesmaids. Ann Wieland was flower girl. Serving the bridegroom as best man was James Hayes, and ushers were Robert L. Womack, Morris Hayes, Herbert Robertson and Jeff W. Hodges, Fort Worth. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's mother. Miss Rosemary Cowan served the three-tiered wedding cake, assisted by Miss Ann L. Wieland, aunt of the bride. ...For the wedding trip, Mrs. Hill chose a pale-pink gabardine suit, which she wore with a matching hat and other accessories of brown. Obituary from The Dallas Morning News, Sunday, May 18, 1969 Mrs. Leon Eaves Funeral services for Mrs. Leon Eaves, of 3236 Lancelot, a real estate broker, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Restlands Wildwood Chapel. burial will be in Restland Memorial Park. Mrs. Eaves, a native of Terrell, died here Friday. A graduate of Southern Methodist University, she had attended North Texas Agricultural College (now the University of Texas at Arlington). She was active in the WAVES during World War II. She was an active associate and member of the Real Estate Board, the Texas Real Estate Association, and the Women's Council of the Dallas Real Estate Board. Survivors all of Dallas: Husband; three daughters, Miss Mary Helen Hill, Miss Betsi Hill, and Miss Cindie Hill and a son, Joe Meridith Hill. Lived with mother at 7402 Cortland, Dallas, near Love Field, before marriage. Buried in Section called Rock Garden, Grave 5, Lot 20, Block P, near the Wildwood Chapel at Restland, next to "Momma" Helen Wieland Askew. | Askew, Dorothy Fay (I30178)
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| 4362 | Mary J. Buzza in the 1880 United States Federal Census Name: Mary J. Buzza Age: 31 Birth Year: abt 1849 Birthplace: England Home in 1880: Beaver, Clarion, Pennsylvania Race: White Gender: Female Relation to Head of House: Wife Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: W. R. Buzza Father's Birthplace: Scotland Mother's Birthplace: England Occupation: Keeps House Household Members: Name Age W. R. Buzza 31 Mary J. Buzza 31 D. H. Buzza 6 R. A. Buzza 6 Wm. M. Buzza 5 A. M. Buzza 1 M. Mc Farlane 22 [sister-in-law] (Research):Mary Jane McFarlane Buzza Birth: Dec. 1, 1848 Death: Dec. 31, 1893 Burial: Union Cemetery, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, USA Spouse: William Robert Buzza (1849 - 1932)* Maintained by: John W. Zimmerman Originally Created by: Fawn EBY GUTRIDGE Record added: Jul 21, 2006 Find A Grave Memorial# 14996567 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=14996567&ref=acom | McFarlan, Mary Jane (I14351)
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| 4363 | MARY JANE (MCFARLIN) BRECKENRIDGE (1821 to 1911) (Research by Peter Folsom McFarlin - May, 2012, updated June 2019) This first child of James and Melissa (Hard) McFarlin was born in Coit sville, Trumbull co, Ohio on 12 October, 1821. She married William Bre ckenridge about 1840 and remained in Coitsville. In 1850 William, Mar y and children live next door to he r brother John McFarlin and his wif e Sarah. In John's household is their mother, Melissa McFarlin. Her husband William Brackenridge III died 10 Aug 1854 and by 1860, Mar y had moved with her five children to Viola, Mercer co, Illinois, wher e she remained through 1900. In both 1880 and 1900 she reports that he r father (James) was born in Irela nd. By 1910 Mary was living with her farmer son Hugh and family in Grant , Kansas. Mary McFarlin Breckenridge died in Kansas at age eighty-nine . She was buried in the Hollis cemetery, Cloud co, Kansas. (Research):PFM's REFERENCES Much of the vital statistic information for Mary Jane and her childre n was taken from a public tree on ancestry.com and has not been verifi ed. PFM's SOURCES for Mary (McFarland) Brackenridge; 1830 census; Coitsville, Ohio p 249; with father James McFarland (Mary 's age 5-10) 1840 census; Coitsville, Ohio p 190; with widowed mother Melissa McFar land (Mary's age 15-20) 1850 census; Coitsville, Ohio p 581; with husband William Brackenridg e (Mary's age 28, born in Ohio) 1860 census; Viola, Mercer co, Illinois p 809; Mary Breckenridge b Ohi o age 38 with Rufus M a 19, William C a 15, John W a 12, hugh e a 10 , Alice a 8 (all b Ohio) 1870 census; Mary and family not located 1880 census; Viola, Mercer co, Illinois p 288; widow Mary Breckenridg e a 58 b in Ohio, f b in Ireland, m b in Vt, with mother Melissa a 7 7 b VT 1900 census; Viola, Greene, Mercer co, Illinois p 30B; widow Mary Jan e B living alone a 78 b Oct 1821 Ohio f b Ireland, m b VT 1910 census; Grant, Republic co, Kansas p 140 Mary a 88 with son Hug h and Emily Breckenridge and their son Denzel | McFarland, Mary Jane (I14082)
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| 4364 | Mary McFarlane was born October 26, 1817 in Glasgow. Witness to baptism - John Craig and David Miller. She married John Armour in Lanark Co., Ontario and died on December 24, 1902 in Lanark Co., Ontario. [ http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cdobie/mcfarlane-descendants.htm ] | McFarlane, Mary (I15704)
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| 4365 | Mary Reed writes a will in 1782, probated 1794. In in she mentions Samuel, Mitchell, John, Elizabeth as grandchildren. | Mary (I16502)
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| 4366 | Mary was not found in 1881 census. | Macfarlane, Mary (I10001)
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| 4367 | Mary, d. unm. 7 July, 1902. (Burkes Landed Gentry of Ireland pub.1912) | Macfarlane, Mary (I13013)
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| 4368 | Massachusetts Grand Lodge of Masons Membership Cards 1733–1990. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts. | Source (S373)
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| 4369 | Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.<br>Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts. | Source (S470)
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| 4370 | Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.<p>Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.</p> | Source (S455)
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| 4371 | Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.<br>Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts. | Source (S323)
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| 4372 | Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.<p>Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.</p> | Source (S324)
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| 4373 | Massachusetts. 1855–1865 Massachusetts State Census [microform]. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts. | Source (S476)
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| 4374 | MASSEY, Winston Barton, Sr. -- 1 May 1999 Winston Barton Massey, Sr. of Cottonwood, Arizona was born September 9, 1919 in Oatmeal. His parents were Perry Floyd and Dora Eva Kincheloe Massey, long time residents of Oatmeal. Mr. Massey graduated from Oatmeal School and had been a member of the Bertram Masonic Lodge for 48 years. A resident of Arizona for 45 years, he died May 1, 1999 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Mr. Massey was preced in death by his parents, Perry and Dora Massey; his sister, Grace Palmer; his brothers, Doug and Tom Massey. His isurvived by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy (Kelley), of Cottonwood, AZ, his daughter Martha Ann Pritchard, of Cornville, AZ; daughter-in-law's Donna and Sandy, both of Flagstaff, AZ. Other survivors are nine grandchildren, Edward, Sephen, Bryan, and Amy Pritchard; Winston Barton III, Matthew, and Christopher Massey, Stephanie Marquardt and Eran DoBell and eight great grandchildren. His is also survived by his brother, Gail Massey, of Tucson, AZ. Services for Mr. Massey were held on May 5, in Cottonwood, Arizona. Burial was in the Valley View Cemetery in Clarkdale, Arizona. Burnet Bulletin, September 8, 1999, pg. 12 MASSEY, Winston Barton, Sr. -- 1 May 1999 Winston Barton Massey, Sr. of Cottonwood, Arizona was born September 9, 1919 in Oatmeal. His parents were Perry Floyd and Dora Eva Kincheloe Massey, long time residents of Oatmeal. Mr. Massey graduated from Oatmeal School and had been a member of the Bertram Masonic Lodge for 48 years. A resident of Arizona for 45 years, he died May 1, 1999 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Mr. Massey was preced in death by his parents, Perry and Dora Massey; his sister, Grace Palmer; his brothers, Doug and Tom Massey. His isurvived by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy (Kelley), of Cottonwood, AZ, his daughter Martha Ann Pritchard, of Cornville, AZ; daughter-in-law's Donna and Sandy, both of Flagstaff, AZ. Other survivors are nine grandchildren, Edward, Sephen, Bryan, and Amy Pritchard; Winston Barton III, Matthew, and Christopher Massey, Stephanie Marquardt and Eran DoBell and eight great grandchildren. His is also survived by his brother, Gail Massey, of Tucson, AZ. Services for Mr. Massey were held on May 5, in Cottonwood, Arizona. Burial was in the Valley View Cemetery in Clarkdale, Arizona. Burnet Bulletin, September 8, 1999, pg. 12 | Massey, Winston Barton Sr. (I28452)
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| 4375 | MATILDA (MCFARLAND) PRICE (1826 to ca 1891) (Research by Peter Folsom McFarlin - May 2012, revised Oct 2018) William (son of "John") McFarland, "...reared a large family. Eleven c hildren arrived at years of maturity. But one son is living, Anderson , at Coitsville. Four of his daughters are living, viz: Mrs Lydia Maha n, Liberty, Trumbull county; Miss J emima McFarlin, Niles; Mrs Matild a Price, Coitsville, and Mrs Lavina Harris, Youngstown..." (*1 p 168) . In the sketch for Elizabeth Loveland (*1 p 165), Williams wrote, ".. .Elizabeth became the mother of six sons and six daughters." All abo v e written in 1881-1882. Matilda Elizabeth McFarland was born in 1826 on her parents farm in Co itsville, Ohio. She was the eighth of the twelve children above, and w as enumerated in the 1830 and 1840 censuses as part of her father's ho usehold. She married William B Price of nearby Hubbard about 1847, and in the 1 850 Coitsville census they were living quite close to her parent's far m, with one daughter, aged one. When her father William McFarland, die d in 1853, Matilda, with husband W illiam and children, are reported t o have, " moved into the stone house", with her widowed mother, Bets y (Loveland) McFarland (*2 p 859). Their stay there was short, as the y were in their own, different, homestead by 1860. At that time, the y h ad two daughters living with them, Betsy C Price, age ten, and Mar y M Price, age two. Also in their household was her sister Lavina McFa rland, age twenty-five. By 1870, she and William were still at their farmstead with daughter s Ellen B (age twenty-one, at home), and Mary M (age twelve, at home a nd attending school). Then, again in 1880, Matilda and William Price a re in Coitsville, but now living alo ne. In this census, Matilda identi fies that her mother (Elizabeth Loveland) was born in Vermont, and tha t her father, (William McFarland), was born in Ireland. Both daughter s had married and moved to homes with their new husbands. Daughter El l en Price had married Thomas Creed in 1871, and was bringing up her fam ily on the farm right next door to her mother's farm. Daughter Mar y M Price had married Henry Creed in 1878, and perhaps lived in nearb y Youngstown. Matilda was still alive in 1882 (*1 p 168), but she died sometime befo re 1900, since her husband William Price, widower, appeared then witho ut her, living with their daughter Mary Creed and her husband Henry Cr eed. his obituary in the Youngstow n Vindicator of Aug 19 1901is quote d here; ''...His first wife, who in her maidenhood was known as Matild a McFarland, died some ten years ago..." (Research):PFM's SOURCES for Matilda E (McFarland) Price; 1830 census; Coitsville, Ohio p 249; with William McFarland (Matilda' s age under 5) 1840 census; Coitsville, Ohio p 190; with William McFarland (Matilda' s age 10-15) 1850 census; Coitsville, Ohio p 577; with William Price (her age 23, b orn in Ohio) 1860 census; Coitsville, Ohio p 32; with William Price (her age 34, bo rn in Ohio) 1870 census; Coitsville, Ohio p 94; with William Price (her age 44, bo rn in Ohio, keeping house) 1880 census; Coitsville, Ohio p 87; with William Price (her age 54, bo rn in Ohio, f b in Ireland, m b in Vt) 1890 census; not extant 1900 census; Coitsville, Ohio p 108; William Price age 76, widower, bo rn in Ohio Other REFERENCES *1 History of Mahoning and Trumbull Counties, Williams, 1882 v 2 *2 Sanderson; 1907 | McFarland, Matilda Elizabeth (I14052)
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| 4376 | Maud Alice Bunbury, w.D.O'Conel Fitzsimon, of Glancullen, co. Dublin. (Burkes Landed Gentry of Ireland pub.1912) | Macfarlane, Maud Alice Bunbury (I18595)
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| 4377 | Maude McFarland's death certificate was discovered in St. Louis County, Missouri. Maude was listed as married with husband Fred McFarland. She died of tuberculosis in the Robert Koch Hospital, at age 33 years, 10 months, and 16 days on Feb. 2, 1919, which puts her birth at March 17, 1885 if I did the math correctly. She is buried at the Green Wood Cemetery, in French Village, Illinois and the undertaker was Martin Schroeppel of Collinsville, Illinois. She was working as a maid at a hotel called Illmo Hotel and although she was born in Minnesota, her parents were born in Missouri. The death certificate was very faded, so the full names of her parents were not clear, but further research made it clear as Austin Cranmer and Addie Dickerson. | Cranmer, Ida Maude (I29490)
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| 4378 | May be a natural daughter of Robert as no mothers name given on birth entry.-Ed. (Research):Name Agnes Mcfarlane Gender Female Birth Date 19 Feb 1834 Birthplace PORT OF MONTEITH,PERTH,SCOTLAND Father's Name Robt. Mcfarlane Indexing Project (Batch) Number C11388-5 System Origin Scotland-ODM GS Film number 1040201 | McFarlane, Agnes (I12546)
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| 4379 | may be same person as John Gordon which the source that shows this son Jack doesn't show.-Ed. | MacFarlane, Jack (I1364)
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| 4380 | Maybe him, but not sure. | McFarlane, Archibald (I571)
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| 4381 | MBA Degree | McGaw, Barbara Louise (I1075)
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| 4382 | mcfarland Family Tree Owner: bmcfarland54; Tree gives surname as McFarland but with no parents shown I suspect that that is her married name.-Ed. | Sarah H. (I16079)
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| 4383 | McFARLAND, Albert W. Big Creek Township 1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 707 Albert W. McFarland, a prominent farmer and stockman of Big Creek township, is a member of one of the pioneer families of Henry County, whose residence in Missouri dates back to territorial date. Albert W. McFarland was born in Henry County, six miles southeast of where Blairstown now stands February 4, 1878. He is a son of William J. and Mary E. (Mitchell) McFarland. William J. McFarland was born in Moniteau County, Missouri, September 26, 1834, and died December 21, 1893. His wife, Mary E. (Mitchell) McFarland, was born in Cooper County, Missouri, December 25, 1843, and died May 12, 1913. William J. McFarland was a soldier in the Confederate army, serving under Gen. Sterling Price. He came to Henry County in the fall of 1867 and settled in Big Creek township, where he first purchased 160 acres of land and became one of the successful farmers of Henry County. At the time of his death he was the owner of about 600 acres. William J. McFarland was a son of Jesse McFarland, who came to Missouri in 1809, and was here during the time of the disastrous earthquake in 1811. Jesse McFarland was a son of Jacob McFarland, who was a member of the first territorial legislature of Missouri. He died in Moniteau County. Jesse McFarland was the first sheriff of Cooper County, Missouri. He also was the first Government surveyor of what later became Rives County, receiving his appointment in 1821, when he was twenty-one years of age. He died at Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Albert W. McFarland received his education in the public schools of Henry County and the State Normal School at Warrensburg, Missouri. Later he attended the Gem City Business College at Quincy, Illinois, where he was graduated in the class of 1906. He then returned to Henry County, where he has since been successfully engaged in general farming and stock raising, and is recognized as one of the leading agriculturists of Henry County. His farm consists of 300 acres of valuable farm land, which is well improved. Mr. McFarland was united in marriage July 24, 1901, with Miss Hattie Woodruff, a daughter of R. B. and Rosa (Young) Woodruff, pioneers of Johnson County, Missouri. The Woodruff family came to Henry County forty-five years ago and now reside in Big Creek township. Mrs. McFarland has two brothers: John D. and Edgar, both residing at home with their parents. To Mr. and Mrs. McFarland have been born eight children, as follow: Augusta L., Inga, Courtney L., Ruth V., Mattie M., William J., Olive M. and Douglass W. Mr. McFarland takes an active interest in public affairs and is one of the progressive and capable citizens of Big Creek township. He has held local office at various times and was president of the first high school board of the consolidated district, and is a member of that board now. He is also president of the township board. | McFarland, Albert W. (I28891)
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| 4384 | McFarland, Benjamin F. (1815-1876) SENATE, 31st General Assembly, 1855-57, representing Hancock, Jefferson, and Hawkins counties; political affiliation not given. Born in Jefferson County in 1815, son of Colonel Robert and Mrs. Mary (Neal) Cox McFarland. Studied medicine; practicing physician at Bell Springs, Jefferson County. Married to Sarah Cox; one daughter: Virginia (Mrs. Robert M. Barton, Jr.). In 1846 he was living in Grainger County, where he was on courthouse and county jail committees. Removed to Chattanooga, Hamilton County, in March 1876, where he died on August 8, 1876. Buried at Mossy Creek (now Jefferson City), Jefferson County. Half-brother of Robert McFarland and John McFarland, father-in-law of Robert M. Barton, Jr., sometime members Tennessee General Assembly. Sources: Goodspeed, History of Grainger County, 855; Armstrong, Some Tennessee Heroes, pamphlet 4; D. A. R. Lineage Book, No. 77, p. 46; Jefferson County Will Book, No. 3, 1826-40, pp. 432-34; Chattanooga Times, August 12, 1876. McFarland, Benjamin F. (1815-1876) SENATE, 31st General Assembly, 1855-57, representing Hancock, Jefferson, and Hawkins counties; political affiliation not given. Born in Jefferson County in 1815, son of Colonel Robert and Mrs. Mary (Neal) Cox McFarland. Studied medicine; practicing physician at Bell Springs, Jefferson County. Married to Sarah Cox; one daughter: Virginia (Mrs. Robert M. Barton, Jr.). In 1846 he was living in Grainger County, where he was on courthouse and county jail committees. Removed to Chattanooga, Hamilton County, in March 1876, where he died on August 8, 1876. Buried at Mossy Creek (now Jefferson City), Jefferson County. Half-brother of Robert McFarland and John McFarland, father-in-law of Robert M. Barton, Jr., sometime members Tennessee General Assembly. Sources: Goodspeed, History of Grainger County, 855; Armstrong, Some Tennessee Heroes, pamphlet 4; D. A. R. Lineage Book, No. 77, p. 46; Jefferson County Will Book, No. 3, 1826-40, pp. 432-34; Chattanooga Times, August 12, 1876. | McFarland, Benjamin F. (I29420)
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| 4385 | MCFARLAND, James Dorr Sr. -- 16 Jan 1999 Source: Austin American-Statesman, January 20, 1999 . James Dorr McFarland Sr., age 95, died peacefully on Monday, January 16, 1999, at the Retirement and Nursing Center in Austin, Texas. He was born February 7, 1903, to Robert Ray and Mary Debo McFarland in Burnet, Texas. He grew up in Cleburne, Texas, and attended the University of Texas, where he obtained Bachelor and Master Degrees in Engineering. He subsequently taught in the College of Engineering's Drawing Department for 41 years, attaining full professorship, directing the Engineer's Loan Fund and administering as Departmental Chairman from 1949 until his retirement in 1968. On June 1, 1930, he married Phyllis Short and had two sons, James and Sam, who died in 1989. Dorr was a member of the Wilshire Presbyterian Church (now Genesis Presbyterian) for 48 years. He achieved his Life Certificate in the Masonic Lodge and became only one of few Masons in the State of Texas to achieve his 70 year Certificate in Masonic work as a member of University Lodge #1190 (since 1924), serving as Past Master in that period. For many years he enjoyed hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities, at which he was quite proficient. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Phyllis Short McFarland; son, James and his wife, Pat, of Austin; daughter-in- law, Carolyn McFarland, of Austin; grandsons, Paul, of Austin, Joel and wife, Mary, of Austin; granddaughter, Molly Pieroni and husband, Greg, of Dallas; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will also be remembered by the countless thousands of young engineering students whose lives and careers were indelibly marked by his remarkable teaching and counseling skills. Honorary pallbearers will be James McFarland, Paul McFarland, Joel McFarland, Greg Pieroni and Jimmy DeGarmo. Services will be under the direction of Reverend Larry Lacy and the University Masonic Lodge #1190. Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 1999, at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 1999, at Austin Memorial Park, 2800 Hancock Drive, Austin, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Engineers Loan Fund, Engineering Foundation, College of Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, ECJ, 10th Floor, Austin, Texas 78712-1080. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, 512-452- 8811. ************** IN MEMORIAM JAMES DORR MCFARLAND, SR. James Dorr McFarland, Sr. was born in Burnet, Texas, on February 7, 1903, the son of Robert Ray and Mary Debo MacFarland. He grew up in Cleburne, Texas, where he graduated from high school in the spring of 1921. He entered the University of Texas at Austin in September, 1921, to study electrical engineering. During this era as a student, he roomed with Byron Short, a future UT engineering faculty member and the brother of Phyllis Short, who later became Dorr McFarland's wife. Upon graduation with a BSEE in June 1926, McFarland took a job with General Electric Company in Schenectady, New York. At that time this job offer was extended only to the top of the graduating class. His job at GE involved testing of large motors and turbines. He returned to Texas in the spring of 1928 to interview in GE's Dallas office. Fortuitously, on a return visit to his former professors at UT, he was offered a teaching position by Professor C. E. Rowe, who at that time was chairman of the Department of Drawing. He began as an instructor of drawing at UT on April 1, 1928, starting with a salary of $200 per month. McFarland, along with Rowe and W. H. McNiel, were the first three faculty members in the Department of Drawing. In June 1930, McFarland married Phyllis Short, and they had two sons, James and Sam. McFarland was preceded in death by Sam, in 1989. In 1939, McFarland built a house on East 38 1/2 Street, where he and his wife lived until his death. In the 1930s, McFarland worked during summer months as a draftsman for the Texas Highway Department. McFarland was co-author, along with C. E. Rowe, of the popular textbook Engineering Descriptive Geometry, which was published by D. Van Nostrand Company in 1939 and again in 1953. At one time, the textbook was used by 85 colleges in the United States and Latin America. During this era, McFarland taught courses in engineering drawing, drafting, and descriptive geometry. He was promoted to assistant professor in 1937, to associate professor in 1943, and to professor in 1950. He became registered as a Professional Engineer and made Who's Who in Engineering. He also found time to complete his master's degree in electrical engineering at UT during this tim McFarland was a trustee of the UT Engineers' Loan Fund for thirty-two years, and served as chairman for seven years. He took special pride in helping students who were in financial need to continue with their engineering studies. Each student who applied was given serious consideration for a loan through a personal interview, where a full inventory of the student's needs and accomplishments was assessed. Then, a loan of $200 was considered large. Dorr was usually a serious professor, but he had a wry sense of humor appreciated by others. Students affectionately gave him the nickname of "Smiling Jack" from the Dick Tracy cartoon series. It is estimated that, during his long tenure at UT, McFarland formally taught over 10,000 student In 1951, he became chairman of the Department of Drawing and remained in that position for seventeen years, until his retirement in May 1968. At that time, the engineering drawing department was merged with the mechanical engineering department, and it is now the area of computer graphics and engineering. McFarland achieved the status of professor emeritus in 1969, and he stayed loyal to the University throughout his remaining years. Dorr McFarland enjoyed hunting and fishing, and befriended many students who would accompany him on his outdoor trips. He took special pride in his house on Lake Travis, where he spent much of his spare time. He was quite proficient in many outdoor activities, and no fisherman could catch white bass as he could, due to his tedious study of their habits. Hunting season brought another source of pleasure, with the deer and turkey in the hill country around Medina, Texas, being a favorite target. At the request of his wife, Dorr encapsulated many of his favorite outdoor hunting and fishing experiences in a booklet titled Long and Short Tales, which he self-published in 1983. McFarland was active in the Wilshire Presbyterian Church for forty-eight years, and achieved a 70-year Certificate from the University Masonic Lodge. At age 95, James Dorr McFarland, Sr. passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 1999. <signed> Larry R. Faulkner, President The University of Texas at Austin <signed> John R. Durbin, Secretary The General Faculty This memorial resolution was prepared by a special committee consisting of Professors Ronald E. Barr (chair), H. Grady Rylander, Jr., and Archie W. Straiton. . Distributed to the Dean of the College of Engineering, the Executive Vice President and Provost, and the President on December 7, 1999. Copies are available on request from the Office of the General Faculty, FAC 22, F9500. This resolution is posted under "Memorials" at: http://www.utexas.edu/faculty/council/ . MCFARLAND, James Dorr Sr. -- 16 Jan 1999 Source: Austin American-Statesman, January 20, 1999 . James Dorr McFarland Sr., age 95, died peacefully on Monday, January 16, 1999, at the Retirement and Nursing Center in Austin, Texas. He was born February 7, 1903, to Robert Ray and Mary Debo McFarland in Burnet, Texas. He grew up in Cleburne, Texas, and attended the University of Texas, where he obtained Bachelor and Master Degrees in Engineering. He subsequently taught in the College of Engineering's Drawing Department for 41 years, attaining full professorship, directing the Engineer's Loan Fund and administering as Departmental Chairman from 1949 until his retirement in 1968. On June 1, 1930, he married Phyllis Short and had two sons, James and Sam, who died in 1989. Dorr was a member of the Wilshire Presbyterian Church (now Genesis Presbyterian) for 48 years. He achieved his Life Certificate in the Masonic Lodge and became only one of few Masons in the State of Texas to achieve his 70 year Certificate in Masonic work as a member of University Lodge #1190 (since 1924), serving as Past Master in that period. For many years he enjoyed hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities, at which he was quite proficient. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Phyllis Short McFarland; son, James and his wife, Pat, of Austin; daughter-in- law, Carolyn McFarland, of Austin; grandsons, Paul, of Austin, Joel and wife, Mary, of Austin; granddaughter, Molly Pieroni and husband, Greg, of Dallas; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will also be remembered by the countless thousands of young engineering students whose lives and careers were indelibly marked by his remarkable teaching and counseling skills. Honorary pallbearers will be James McFarland, Paul McFarland, Joel McFarland, Greg Pieroni and Jimmy DeGarmo. Services will be under the direction of Reverend Larry Lacy and the University Masonic Lodge #1190. Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 1999, at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 1999, at Austin Memorial Park, 2800 Hancock Drive, Austin, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Engineers Loan Fund, Engineering Foundation, College of Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, ECJ, 10th Floor, Austin, Texas 78712-1080. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, 512-452- 8811. ************** IN MEMORIAM JAMES DORR MCFARLAND, SR. James Dorr McFarland, Sr. was born in Burnet, Texas, on February 7, 1903, the son of Robert Ray and Mary Debo MacFarland. He grew up in Cleburne, Texas, where he graduated from high school in the spring of 1921. He entered the University of Texas at Austin in September, 1921, to study electrical engineering. During this era as a student, he roomed with Byron Short, a future UT engineering faculty member and the brother of Phyllis Short, who later became Dorr McFarland's wife. Upon graduation with a BSEE in June 1926, McFarland took a job with General Electric Company in Schenectady, New York. At that time this job offer was extended only to the top of the graduating class. His job at GE involved testing of large motors and turbines. He returned to Texas in the spring of 1928 to interview in GE's Dallas office. Fortuitously, on a return visit to his former professors at UT, he was offered a teaching position by Professor C. E. Rowe, who at that time was chairman of the Department of Drawing. He began as an instructor of drawing at UT on April 1, 1928, starting with a salary of $200 per month. McFarland, along with Rowe and W. H. McNiel, were the first three faculty members in the Department of Drawing. In June 1930, McFarland married Phyllis Short, and they had two sons, James and Sam. McFarland was preceded in death by Sam, in 1989. In 1939, McFarland built a house on East 38 1/2 Street, where he and his wife lived until his death. In the 1930s, McFarland worked during summer months as a draftsman for the Texas Highway Department. McFarland was co-author, along with C. E. Rowe, of the popular textbook Engineering Descriptive Geometry, which was published by D. Van Nostrand Company in 1939 and again in 1953. At one time, the textbook was used by 85 colleges in the United States and Latin America. During this era, McFarland taught courses in engineering drawing, drafting, and descriptive geometry. He was promoted to assistant professor in 1937, to associate professor in 1943, and to professor in 1950. He became registered as a Professional Engineer and made Who's Who in Engineering. He also found time to complete his master's degree in electrical engineering at UT during this tim McFarland was a trustee of the UT Engineers' Loan Fund for thirty-two years, and served as chairman for seven years. He took special pride in helping students who were in financial need to continue with their engineering studies. Each student who applied was given serious consideration for a loan through a personal interview, where a full inventory of the student's needs and accomplishments was assessed. Then, a loan of $200 was considered large. Dorr was usually a serious professor, but he had a wry sense of humor appreciated by others. Students affectionately gave him the nickname of "Smiling Jack" from the Dick Tracy cartoon series. It is estimated that, during his long tenure at UT, McFarland formally taught over 10,000 student In 1951, he became chairman of the Department of Drawing and remained in that position for seventeen years, until his retirement in May 1968. At that time, the engineering drawing department was merged with the mechanical engineering department, and it is now the area of computer graphics and engineering. McFarland achieved the status of professor emeritus in 1969, and he stayed loyal to the University throughout his remaining years. Dorr McFarland enjoyed hunting and fishing, and befriended many students who would accompany him on his outdoor trips. He took special pride in his house on Lake Travis, where he spent much of his spare time. He was quite proficient in many outdoor activities, and no fisherman could catch white bass as he could, due to his tedious study of their habits. Hunting season brought another source of pleasure, with the deer and turkey in the hill country around Medina, Texas, being a favorite target. At the request of his wife, Dorr encapsulated many of his favorite outdoor hunting and fishing experiences in a booklet titled Long and Short Tales, which he self-published in 1983. McFarland was active in the Wilshire Presbyterian Church for forty-eight years, and achieved a 70-year Certificate from the University Masonic Lodge. At age 95, James Dorr McFarland, Sr. passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 1999. <signed> Larry R. Faulkner, President The University of Texas at Austin <signed> John R. Durbin, Secretary The General Faculty This memorial resolution was prepared by a special committee consisting of Professors Ronald E. Barr (chair), H. Grady Rylander, Jr., and Archie W. Straiton. . Distributed to the Dean of the College of Engineering, the Executive Vice President and Provost, and the President on December 7, 1999. Copies are available on request from the Office of the General Faculty, FAC 22, F9500. This resolution is posted under "Memorials" at: http://www.utexas.edu/faculty/council/ . | McFarland, James Dorr Sr. (I28356)
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| 4386 | McFARLAND, Mrs. Sam - 27 Jan 1964 Burnet Bulletin 30 Jan 1964 Mrs. Sam McFarland, born March 2, 1883 in Ladonia, Texas, passed away January 27, 1964 in a local hospital following an extended illness. On Feb. 7, 1903 she was married in Goldthwaite, Texas to Mr. Sam McFarland, who preceded her in death in Sept. 1943. Surviving her are: 3 daughters: Mrs. Lou Helen Box of Burnet, Mrs. Frances Webb of Shreveport, La., and Mrs. Carmen Parker of Burnet; her son, Don C. McFarland of Albuquerque, N.M.; and her sister, Mrs. Rosa Brown of Waco. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, other close relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 28, 1964 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. H. D. Christian and the Rev. Ted Knies officiating. Pallbearers were Melvin Kincheloe, B. Pogue, Charlie Kroeger, Dick Feild, Bunk Gibbs, and Raymond Kuykendall. Interment was in the Burnet Cemetery with the Edgar Funeral Directors in charge. McFARLAND, Mrs. Sam - 27 Jan 1964 Burnet Bulletin 30 Jan 1964 Mrs. Sam McFarland, born March 2, 1883 in Ladonia, Texas, passed away January 27, 1964 in a local hospital following an extended illness. On Feb. 7, 1903 she was married in Goldthwaite, Texas to Mr. Sam McFarland, who preceded her in death in Sept. 1943. Surviving her are: 3 daughters: Mrs. Lou Helen Box of Burnet, Mrs. Frances Webb of Shreveport, La., and Mrs. Carmen Parker of Burnet; her son, Don C. McFarland of Albuquerque, N.M.; and her sister, Mrs. Rosa Brown of Waco. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, other close relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 28, 1964 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. H. D. Christian and the Rev. Ted Knies officiating. Pallbearers were Melvin Kincheloe, B. Pogue, Charlie Kroeger, Dick Feild, Bunk Gibbs, and Raymond Kuykendall. Interment was in the Burnet Cemetery with the Edgar Funeral Directors in charge. | Teagle, Pearl (I29992)
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| 4387 | McFARLAND, William J. Big Creek Township 1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 705 William J. McFarland, section 2, is a prominent farmer and stock dealer, of this township, and was born in Cooper County, Missouri, September 26, 1834. Jesse McFarland, his father, a native of North Carolina, was born April 17, 1800. He removed to Missouri with his parents in 1811, and in 1816 located in Cooper County, and was among the earliest settlers of Missouri. He grew to manhood in Cooper County and married Ann McFarland, a distant relative. The former was a farmer and mechanic and also a surveyor by occupation and when nineteen years old he assisted in the surveying of Rives County, and held several local offices in the county. He now resides at Pleasant Hill, Missouri, and celebrated his sixtieth wedding anniversary January 7, 1880. W. J. McFarland spent his youth on a farm in Cooper County and received a common school education. He was married there October 10, 1865, to Miss M. E. Mitchel, also of Cooper County, and a daughter of William J. Mitchel. They have three children: Edith L., Clarence W. and Albert W. After his marriage Mr. McFarland resided about two years in Cooper County and then removed to Henry County, buying land and improving the farm where he now resides. He has 355 acres, with 320 in good cultivation and under improvements, with an orchard of 100 choice bearing apple trees and a variety of other fruits. Mr. McFarland makes a specialty of raising and handling stock, and feeds on an average two car loads of steers and fifty hogs annually. He has some good graded stock. He and his wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. McFARLAND, William J. Big Creek Township 1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 705 William J. McFarland, section 2, is a prominent farmer and stock dealer, of this township, and was born in Cooper County, Missouri, September 26, 1834. Jesse McFarland, his father, a native of North Carolina, was born April 17, 1800. He removed to Missouri with his parents in 1811, and in 1816 located in Cooper County, and was among the earliest settlers of Missouri. He grew to manhood in Cooper County and married Ann McFarland, a distant relative. The former was a farmer and mechanic and also a surveyor by occupation and when nineteen years old he assisted in the surveying of Rives County, and held several local offices in the county. He now resides at Pleasant Hill, Missouri, and celebrated his sixtieth wedding anniversary January 7, 1880. W. J. McFarland spent his youth on a farm in Cooper County and received a common school education. He was married there October 10, 1865, to Miss M. E. Mitchel, also of Cooper County, and a daughter of William J. Mitchel. They have three children: Edith L., Clarence W. and Albert W. After his marriage Mr. McFarland resided about two years in Cooper County and then removed to Henry County, buying land and improving the farm where he now resides. He has 355 acres, with 320 in good cultivation and under improvements, with an orchard of 100 choice bearing apple trees and a variety of other fruits. Mr. McFarland makes a specialty of raising and handling stock, and feeds on an average two car loads of steers and fifty hogs annually. He has some good graded stock. He and his wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. | McFarland, William J. (I29026)
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| 4388 | McFarlane - 1861 Scottish Census (part 2) http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=document&guid=98d7b020-9197-469c-bf23-288d6ff17914&tid=53056884&pid=371 Death Margaret Marshall McFarlane 27 December 1937 http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=document&guid=b61a294f-d327-497b-98b6-8088741904cb&tid=53056884&pid=371 | McFarlane, Margaret Marshall (I14939)
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| 4389 | McFarlane - 1871 Scottish Census http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=document&guid=46d92bc5-cde0-49d4-be0d-7acbb299f860&tid=53056884&pid=239 | McFarlane, John (I15154)
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| 4390 | MCFARLANE DONALD Parents: JOHN MCFARLANE/SUSAN GRANT Bapt:05/05/1834 Parish: 362/ Ref: 50 126 Parish: Kilmadock | Macfarlane, Donald (I12977)
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| 4391 | McFarlane Veryl5 Harold McFarlane [John4 Harold, John3 Clark, James2, Peter1, JamesA, GeorgeB] Veryl & Richard are cousins. From information provided by Richard Stevens McFarlane they are descended from brothers Arthur and John Clark, sons of James and Mary (Clark) McFarlane. Information is sought on the ancestors of my great great grandfather Peter McFarlane, b 28 Aug 1819 in Glasgow, Scotland. V«i»eryl H. McFarlane, 2089 Walker Lane, Salt Lake City, UT 84ll7-7613«/i» (Research):[Submitted this line to CMSI & published Macfarlanes Lantern Summer 1997 #No.64] | McFarlane, Veryl Harold (I13393)
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| 4392 | McFarlane, Andrew, labourer, Caversham, assessesed for a property worth 130pounds in Caversham borough. This was his total property value in the colony. [ Freeholders of NZ Oct 1882 - Assesment Rolls of the Property-Tax Dept NZ ] (Research):Name: Andrew Mcfarlane Gender: Male Christening Date: 15 Nov 1835 Christening Place: AUCHTERARDER,PERTH,SCOTLAND Birth Date: 07 Nov 1835 Father's Name: Alexander Mcfarlane Mother's Name: Margaret Hanton Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C11329-6 , System Origin: Scotland-ODM , GS Film number: 993515 | McFarlane, Andrew (I15231)
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| 4393 | MCFARLANJAMESJOHN MCFARLAN/MARGARET MONACH FR1227 (FR1227)015/04/1770488/30 473St Ninians MACFARLANEJAMESJOHN MACFARLANE/CATHERINE PEDDIE016/01/1785387/80 148Perth MCFARLANJAMESJOHN MCFARLAN/MARGARET MCFARLAN FR9 (FR9)028/09/1779516/10 5Kilcalmonell and Kilberry MCFARLANDJAMESJOHN MCFARLAND/JEAN DOW015/09/1782330/10 102Auchtergaven MCFARLANEJAMESJOHN MCFARLANE/CATHARINE GRAHAM FR147 (FR147)012/05/1771388/10 258Port Of Menteith MCFARLANEJAMESJOHN MCFARLANE/AGNES PETRIE014/11/1779362/30 337Kilmadock | McFarlane, James JaM11 (I21918)
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| 4394 | MCFARLIN, Mrs. Wm. - Mrs. Wm. McFarlin died at her home in the south part of Rogers last Thursday morning. Death was a result of a stroke of paralysis. She had been quite feeble for some time and her age precluded much chance for recovery. Funeral services were held at the South Methodist church Friday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Sherman of Van Buren, a former pastor of the church here and a particular friend of Mrs. McFarlin. Mrs. McFarlin was seventy- seven years old and was born in Bedford county, Kentucky. She united with the Methodist church when she was twenty years old. She was married to Wm. McFarlin, who survives her, in 1881. They came to Rogers that same year and were therefore among the first residents fo the town. She was an aunt and step-mother of H.G. McFarlin, Mrs. Allen Tribble, and Miss Lizzie McFarlin. The deceased was held in high esteem by all friends and neighbors and her death closes a long career filled with many acts of Christian love and good fellowship. [Rogers Democrat 5/3/05] ( OBIT 05 Mrs. William McFarlin, Compiled by Barbara P. Easley, Obituaries of Benton County, Arkansas; Volume 3 1905-1909 (Heritage Books, Inc.; 1995). ) | Miller, Mary R. (I22503)
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| 4395 | McVurich - in Gaelic Mac Mhuirich but in Argyll it seems to have been abandoned in favour the more English sounding Curry or Currie or, apparently in some instances, Morrison. McVorish is a similar name claimed by MacGilrays of Argyll. Alt Birth: Abt 1746 Of, Glenorchy And Inishail, Argyll, Scotland All IGI entries are submissions which give no parents. | McVurich, Katherine (I14514)
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