Robert McFarland, RoM02

Robert McFarland, RoM02

Male 1717 - 1797  (80 years)

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  • Name Robert McFarland  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Suffix RoM02 
    Birth 1717  Northern Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Possessions 30 Sep 1747  Donegal township, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Penn Patent to Robert McFarland, Jr. 
    Residence 1753  Peters Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Possessions 5 Dec 1769  Cumberland Co. PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    today this is Peters Township, Franklin Co. 
    Departure 1777  Peters Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Possessions 1778  Rockbridge Co., VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Rockbridge County, VA; Deed Book A, page 79-80; LDS Microfilm #0033761 Dated 1 Dec 1778; Bought property from James GRIGSBY & Franky Grigsby, his wife; 1250 pounds for 289 acres on Mill Creek [on James River], being part of the land of said James Grigsby 
    Death 25 Dec 1797  Rockbridge Co., VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Death 25 Dec 1797  Rockbridge Co., VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial FallingSpring Ch, Rockbridge, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I30022  MacFarlane
    Last Modified 23 Jun 2024 

    Father Robert McFarland, BY3019 RoM02,   b. Between 1675 and 1685, Northern Ireland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Abt 1751, Donegal Twn., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Jennet,   b. Abt 1690, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1752 (Age > 63 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1705  Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F90  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Esther Dunn,   b. Abt 1726, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1794, Rockbridge Co., VA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years) 
    Marriage 27 Sep 1748  Earltown, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Married Abt 1752  Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Married 1754  Cumberland, Pennsylavania Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Children 
     1. Abraham McFarland,   b. Abt 1754, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between 1787 and 1792, AT SEA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 33 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +2. William McFarland, BY3019,   b. 10 Jun 1755, Peters Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Jun 1825, Indian Creek, Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. Letitia McFarland,   b. Abt 1757, Peters Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. , , Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. Esther McFarland,   b. Abt 1759, Cumberland Co. PA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. , , Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. Thomas McFarland,   b. Abt 1761, Peters Township, Cumberland of, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1830, , Rush, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 70 years)
    +6. Rachel McFarland,   b. Abt 1765, Peters Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Jun 1825, , Green, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     7. Rebecca McFarland,   b. Abt Aug 1771, Peters Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between 1793 and 1865 (Age 21 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F5681  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 29 May 2024 

    Family 2 First wife,   b. Abt 1719   d. Abt 1747, Donegal township, Lancaster Co. PA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 28 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1738  Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Children 
    +1. Jean McFarland,   b. Abt 1739, Donegal Twn., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between 1773 and 1834 (Age 34 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +2. Robert McFarland,   b. Abt 1741, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between 1782 and 1832 (Age 41 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. Martha McFarland,   b. Abt 1743, Donegal Twn., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between 1744 and 1837 (Age 1 year)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +4. James McFarland,   b. Abt 1745, PA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 May 1798, Hamilton twn., Franklin Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 53 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +5. Benjamin McFarlin, BY3019, FT85966,   b. 1747, Donegal Twn., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1823, Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years)
    Family ID F5699  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 29 May 2024 

  • Notes 
    • Mary Helen Haines notes:

      Robert McFarland married Esther Dunn in Earltown township Lancaster Co. Looking at his age, this would more than likely be a second marriage, which fits with his will information below.

      Robert McFarland, Jr. Patent in Lancaster County, PA ,1748
      Patent Book A 15, pp. 99-101
      FHL microfilm #1028831

      Transcribed and edited by Mary Helen Haines
      Patent to Robt McFarland

      Thomas Penn and Richard Penn Es.
      Quires true and absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief
      of the Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle Kent
      and Sussex on Delaware To all unto whom these presents
      shall come Greeting Whereas by virtue of a Warrant under
      the Seal of our Land office bearing Date the thirtieth Day of Septem
      ber in the Year of our Lord 1747 there was surveyed and laid out
      unto Robert McFarland of the County of Lancaster a certain
      Tract of Land situate on Chickasalungo Creed in Donegal Township
      within the said County bounded and described as follows viz. Begin
      ning at a marked Water Beech tree standing on the bank of the
      said Creek and from thence extending by Robert McFarland Senior’s
      Land and Land of the Widow Work North seventy three Degrees
      West three hundred and eighty two Perches to a marked Black Oak
      thence by the said Widow Work’s Land and Land of William Mitch
      el South by East one hundred and sixty four Perches to a Port
      thence by Land late of John McFarland East two hundred
      and eighty Perches to a Post standing on the Bank of the
      said Creek thence up the said Creek on the several courses there
      of one hundred and sixty two Perches to the Place of Beginning
      containing two hundred and six acres and the allowance of
      six acres per Cent for Roads and Highways as in and by the
      survey thereof remaining in our Survey or General office and
      from thence certified into our Secretary’s appear Now at the
      Instance and request of the Said Robert McFarland that
      we would be pleased to grant him a Confirmation of the
      same Know Ye that in Consideration of the Sum of thir
      ty one Pounds eighteen Shillings and six Pence Lawful mo
      ney of Pennsylvania to our Use paid by the said Robert McFarland….

      Father Robert McFarland Sr. died in 1751 and his estate is settled.

      Lancaster County Deed Book C, pp. 299-300, FHL microfilm #21382: March 3rd, 1752, Robert McFarland sells to Ludwick Lyndemote his 206 acre patent for 190 pounds lawful money, that will be paid out in payments in May 1754, 1755, 1756, and 1757.

      Lancaster County Deed Book D, pp. 130-131, FHL microfilm #21383: March 2, 1752 records the sale by Robert McFarland and his wife Esther to Ludwick Lyndemote for the 206 acre patent. This was not recorded until June 8, 1754 and is signed by Robert and Esther (with a mark). It looks like Ludwick Lyndemote paid off his note early, and with that obligation fulfilled, this deed was then made official. It does not appear that Robert and Esther were present, this was a sealed document that was delivered to the court by Ludwick Lyndemote.

      Peters township, Cumberland Co. PA
      Robert McFarland appears on the Peters township, Cumberland Co. tax list in 1753. The year before, he was not present. There was, however a Widow McFarland on the tax list. in 1751 and in 1753. I assume this is Catherine McFarland, widow of Joseph McFarland who died in 1750 in Cumberland Co. Administrators Book V. A-D 1750-1845, FHL, film 1010109 through FamilySearch.org

      In 1769 a Robert McFarland acquires a patent for his land in what is Peters township, Cumberland Co., and in 1778, he and his wife Esther sell this land in Cumberland Co. and move to Rockbridge Co. VA. It is my belief now that the Robert of Cumberland/Rockbridge is the same Robert Jr. from Lancaster Co. PA.

      Some trees claim that the Robert McFarland in Caswell Co. NC is this Robert, but that doesn't seem likely anymore. Y-DNA tests for a descendant of that Robert of Caswell/Person Co. NC shows a relationship in the Cadet lineage, but has a different marker at DYS 576 from all the other men who are descended from Robert of Lancaster Co.
      The Robert McFarland who died in 1780 in Caswell Co. NC, appeared in NC in 1760 with his first purchase of land from Hugh Barnet of 573 acres in Orange County. Caswell Co. was carved from Orange Co. in 1777. However as early as 1752 a John McFarland is called to be a juror in Orange County and in 1761 John McFarland, James McFarland are to work on a road and Robert McFarland is appt. to a jury and is to lay out a road. In 1762-66 a Robert Sr. and Jr. are mentioned to lay out roads from Hugh Barnett's line. Gary Morris thinks that this Robert McFarland came as an indentured servant and was born in 1731 in Scotland.

      Notes from the McFarland genealogy website of Gary Morris: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/8143/genealogy/mcfarland/rbtlanc.txt

      ----- NOTES FOR Robert McFARLAND:
      LAND: 1754 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Donegal Township. Deed Book D, page
      130. Robert McFarlin and wife Esther, June 8, 1754, to Ludwick Lyndemote of
      Lancaster County 290 pounds. 206a Donegal Township: Robert McFarland Sr., Widow
      Work, William Mitchell, late of John McFarlin. Patent dated 4 March 1748 to
      Robert mcFarlin 7 March 1752 W22, W54, J30 8 June 1754. Delivered to
      Christopher Crawford 2 Aug 1754, per order of Lyndemote. SOURCE: Lancaster
      County Deed Abstracts 1729-1770 (LDS Fiche 6049244).
      MARRIAGE: 1748 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Earl Township, New Holland [town] Robert Makefareland/Mcffarland and Esther Dunn married on Sep 27, 1748 in Earltown (New Holland), in the presence of Adam Kuhn, Bernhard Bobete, and "many English people of both sexes." SOURCE: RECORDS OF MARRIAGES 1748-1766, EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF HOLY TRINITY, Lancaster, privately published, page 3 by Frederick S. Weiser. Mentioned in THE MYTH OF SIR JOHN MACFARLANE 1997,1998
      by James A. McFarland (C)ole Creek Productions, Inc. Tulsa, OK, copy at Houston
      Public Library (Clayton Branch).

      PROBATE-LINKS: 1779 PENNSYLVANIA, Cumberland County, West Pennsboro Township.
      [Robert McFarland and a Dunn]. WILL of Mary Thompson of West Pennsboro, spinster
      Jan 27, 1779 / 15 June 1779. To my grandmother. Sister Jean Dunn, a minor.
      Brother James Dunn. Executor Robert McFarlan and William Galbraith. Witnesses
      John Todd and Robert Wilson. SOURCE: Cumberland County will Abstracts: Will
      Book C page 153. (MHH, this would be referring to Robert McFarlan who was the son of James McFarland of Pennsboro, not of Peters Township)

      [Mcfarlan.ged.GED]

      SOURCE: "Genealogy of the Joseph and William McFarland Branches of the
      McFarland Family 1675 to 1910" by Thomas S. McFarland 1910 Cable, Ohio. Copy
      at Greene County Room, Greene County Public Library. "Robert McFarland,
      my great grandfather, was born in the same county &ltTyrone&gt in the latter part
      of 1705. His first wife came from the same county. They came to America in
      1740. They had four sons and two daughters. Catherine Dean was the second
      wife of this Robert McFarland. The latter Robert McFarland, my grat
      grandfather, had four sons and four daughters. Robert died on Christmas day,
      1799. The family landed at Philadelphia and purchased land of the Penn's, but
      subsequently went to Rockbridge County, Virginia" Esther, wife of Robert, died
      in 1794, and was buried at Falling Springs Chruch, Rockbridge County. They
      were the grandparents of my father, also named Robert. When Esther was buried,
      now one hundred and sixteen years ago, the coffin was place on the hounds of
      the front wheels of a wagon, drawn by a yoke of oxen, and thus taken three
      miles to the place of burial. The roads were too bad to admit of the corpse
      being taken in any other way. Her grandson, my father, then at the age of
      twelve years, rode behind his father on horseback to the funeral. Their
      children were Joseph, Abraham, William (my grandfather), Thomas, Letitia,
      Esther, Rachel, and Rebecca."

      RESIDENCE: Lived in Peters Township, Cumberland (that part now in
      Franklin) County, PA. Moved to Rockbridge County, Virginia in 1778.

      MILITARY: Revolutionary War; DAR Patriotic Index; VA. Probably too old to be
      in military, and listing as being in War is probably incorrect.

      Mary Helen Haines notes: the DAR record for this individual is wrong. It is patriotic service based on testimony given at a trial in Augusta Co. in 1776. This Robert McFarland was not in Virginia until 1778. It was Robert McFarland, son of Duncan, living in Augusta Co. in 1776.

      PLACE: Robert Mc Farland from Peters Township, Cumberland County,
      Pennsylvania. Peters Township formed 1751, and Cumberland County formed 1751
      from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. In that part of Cumberland County which
      formed Franklin County in 1784.

      TAXLIST: 1750-1777 PENNSYLVANIA, Cumberland County, Peters Township (FHC
      microfilm # 21087, 21088, 21089. 1753 Robert McFarlan. 1763 (owned 200
      acres). 1765 (owned 135 acres). 1766 (owned 135 acres, 1 negro, 3 horses, 2
      cows). 1767 (owned 200 acres, 50 cleared, 1 negro, 3 horses, 3 cows). 1768
      (owned 200 acres, 1 negro, 4 horses, 9 cows). 1770 (owned 200 acres-60
      cleared, 1 negro, 4 horses, 8 cows, 6 sheep). 1771 listed as Robert SR. (owned
      200 acres, 50 cleared, 8 horses, 4 cows, 8 sheep). 1773 (owned 200 acres - 50
      cleared, 3 horses, 5 cows, 12 sheep). 1774 (owned 200 acres-50 cleared, 3
      horses, 5 cows, 10 sheep). 1775 (owned 150 acres, 40 cleared, 2 horses, 4
      cows, and 6 sheep).

      LINKS-TAXLIST: 1751 PENNSYLVANIA, Cumberland County, Peters Township: Widow
      McFarland. 1753 (adjacent to Robert &lt1705&gt): Widow McFarland. This must be
      either mother or wife of an unknown brother. (MHH: I believe it is Catherine McFarland, widow of Joseph McFarland who died in Cumberland Co. in 1750)

      LAND: City and County of Philadelphia Patent Book AA Vol 11, page 178. Patent
      to Robert McFarland Sr. 1769. By Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires. On
      -- January 1769 there was surveyed unto Robert Mcfarland Sr. a certain Tract of
      Land called McFarlan's Delight situated in Peters Township, Cumberland County.
      Adjoining land of James Wilkins, Col. Benjamin Chambers, James McFarland (vs
      Francis Patterson). Contianing 248 acres for 38 pounds and 9 shillings.
      Witnessed by John Penn Esquire 5 Dec 1769. Recorded 6 Dec 1769.

      LAND: Cumberland County, PA Deeds, Vol 1, Book #, page 168 (LDS Microfilm
      0022049): Date of Instrument: 1 Sep 1777. Robert McFarland Senior and Esther
      his wife, of Peter's Township, Cumberland County to Robert McFarland, Jr. of
      Tinicum Township in the County of Bucks. Patent by Thomas Penn and Richard
      Penns dated the fifth day of Dec 1769, granted to Robert McFarland a "certain
      Tract or Parcel of Land Called McFarlands Delight, situated lying and being in
      Peters Town in Cumberland County" (City and County of Philadelphia Patent Book
      AA Vol 11, page 178). Adjacent to James Wilkins, adjacent Conococheague Creek,
      adjacent Col. Benjamin Chambers, adjacent James McFarlands Claim vs Francis
      Patterson land. 1,400 pounds for 248 acres. Witnesses: James McConnel, Thomas
      McFarland, William Hunter. Recorded 20 May 1778.

      LAND: Rockbridge County, VA; Deed Book A, page 79-80; LDS Microfilm #0033761
      Dated 1 Dec 1778; Bought property from James GRIGSBY & Franky Grigsby, his
      wife; 1250 pounds for 289 acres on Mill Creek [on James River], being part of
      the land of said James Grigsby purchased of Richard Mathews. Bounded by
      Richard Mathews, John Poage. Recorded 1 Dec 1778.

      LAND: Rockbridge County, VA: 1 Dec 1795 Robert McFarland sold to William
      McFarland (Deed Book C, page 216, and also 3 Dec 1793 (Deed Book B, page 544.)

      TAXLIST: 1783 VIRGIINIA, Rockbridge County (1782-1787 Rockbridge County, VA
      Tax Lists): Robert McFarland 1 Free White Male, 1 slave, 8 horses, and 10
      cows.

      PROBATE: Rockbridge County, VA; Will Book 2, page 65; dated 16 Feb 1792 and
      probated 6 Feb 1798; mentions wife, Easter and children (mentions that Easter
      and him had: Lettice, Easter, William, Thomas, Rachel, and Rebecca) and
      children by first wife: Jean, Robert, Martha, James, and Benjamin. Witnesses:
      David Edmundson, James Wilson, and Thomas Welch. Appraisal of Robert McFarland
      property by Jonathan Poage, James Poage, and Andrew (Cumins?).

      CONFLICT: McFarland book says died Christmas day 1799, but Will was probated
      Feb 1798, suggesting year to be late 1797.

      SOURCE: "Mcfarland-Dunlap Family Bible Records, 1831-1928 : and other
      genealogical data, 1675-1923", Joseph Dunlap. 35 pages. Microfilm copy at FHC
      (film #1320635, item 81). Robert McFarland lived in Cumberland County, PA,
      later moved to Rockbridge County, Virginia. Married twice. Our grandfathers
      grandparents came from N. Half of Ireland about the year 1740. Their ancestors
      were from Scotland and some from Wales. They were called Scotch Irish. Robert
      and family came to Cumberland County, PA, thence to Rockbridge County, VA.

      BAPTISMS: From "Pennsylvania Vital Records" Vol 2 1983 (R929.3748 Penn at
      Bellingham Library). Records of Upper West Conococheague Presbyterian Church,
      Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania page 125. Baptisms: 1771 Aug 25
      Rebecca, daughter of Robert McFarlin.

      RESEARCHER-EMAIL: Donna Ekstrom de@netusal.net. Researching sons William
      and Thomas (who moved to Harrison Co, IN in late 1790's). From Rockbridge Co
      Queeries.

      RESEARCHER-EMAIL: Mary T. Haines maryhaines@juno.com (June 1998).
      [Mcfarlan.ged]

      From Gary Morris site:
      Transcription by Gary Morris:
      CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
      DEED OF ROBERT MCFARLAND SR TO ROBERT MCFARLAND JR
      1 SEP 1777

      (CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DEED BOOK VOL #1 Page 169 to 170)
      Deed Robert McFarland Senior to Robert McFarland Junior 1 Sep 1777.

      This Indenture made the first day of September in the year of our
      Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven [1777] between
      Robert McFarland [Senior] of Peters Town in Cumberland County in
      the Province or Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Yeoman and Esther his
      wife of the one part, and Robert McFarland Junior of Tinicum
      Township in the County of Bucks in the said Province of
      Pennsylvania Yeoman of the other part. Whereas Thomas Penn and
      Richard Penn Esquires: Proprietors of the Province of Pennsylvania
      in and by their patent bearing date the fifth day of December 1769
      for the Consideration therein Mentioned did sell grant release
      convey and conspire unto the above name Robert McFarland Sen'r his
      heirs and assigns forever a Certain Tract or Parcel of Land Called
      McFarlands Delight situated lying and being in Peters Town in
      Cumberland County aforesaid Beginning at a marked Hickory a Corner
      of James Wilkins Land, thence by the same south fifty two degrees
      and one half East one hundred and seventy six perches to a Post and
      south twenty four degrees East fifty four perches to a marked white
      oak standing at the side of West Conococheague Creek, thence up the
      same one hundred and nineteen perches to a marked white oak
      standing at the side of said Creek, thence by Col. Benjamin
      Chambers Land North six degrees east Fifty one perches to a dead
      white oak standing at the side of the said Conococheague Creek
      thence up the same Creek. According to the several courses thereof
      two hundred and ninety six perches to a marked Chestnut oak
      standing at the side of said Creek. Thence by James McFarlan's
      claim vs Francis Patterson's Land south forty degrees West one
      hundred and thirty four perches to the place of Beginning
      Containing two hundred and forty eight acres and a Quarter and
      allowance of six acres [....] for Roads [...] as by the said patent
      Recorded in the Office for Recording of Deeds for the City and
      County of Philadelphia in Patent Book AA vol 11 page 178 reference
      being thereunto had may move at Large Appear Now This Indenture
      Witnesseth that the said Robert McFarland Sen'r in hand well and
      truly paid by the above mentioned Robert McFarland Jun.r the
      receipt thereof he the said Robert McFarland Senior doth hereby
      acknowledge and thereof and therefrom and from every part and
      parcel thereof doth acquit release and Exonerate and discharge the
      said Robert McFarland Junior or his heirs and assigns forever by
      these present have and hath granted Bargained and sold [..... ....]
      Released conveyed and Confirmed and by these presents doth grant
      Bargain and sell [.....] Release Convey and Confirm unto the said
      Robert McFarland Junior his heirs and assigns forever all that the
      above mentioned and described Tract or Parcel of Land or plantation
      situated lying and being in Peters Town in Cumberland County as is
      aforesaid situated and Bounded as it is set above forth and
      described and Containing two hundred and Forty Eight Acres and a
      Quarter of an Acre of Land and allowances of Six acres for constr
      roads for roads viz. as is aforesaid more or less. Together also
      with all and singular the Buildings, Improvements, Hunting,
      Hawking, fishings, fowlings, mines, minerals ways woods fields,
      meadows, gardens, Orchards pastures waters water Courses Rights
      Liberties privileges and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto
      belonging or in any ways appertaining and the Revisions and
      Remainders Rents Issues and profits thereof and also all the Estate
      Right title Interest Use possession property Claim and demand
      whatsoever either in Law or Equity of him the said Robert McFarland
      Sen'r his Heirs Executors Administrators or any of them of in or to
      the said land and premises or any part thereof and also all deeds
      burdences or Writings Touching and Concerning the said land and
      premises or any part thereof. To have and to hold all that the
      above described Tract or parcel of Two hundred and forty eight
      acres and a Quarter of Land vs allowances Hereditament and premises
      hereby granted and sold or which is hereby Intended and meant to be
      granted sold and Conveyed with every of its appurtenances unto him
      the Said Robert McFarland Junior his Heirs and Assigns to the only
      proper use benefit and behalf of him the said Robert McFarlan Jun'r
      his Heirs and assigns forever. Under and subject to the Payment of
      the yearly [....] Rents and the performance of all other the
      Conditions and Reservations in the said patent Reserved or
      Contained hereafter Accruing or to become due to the Chief Lord or
      Lords of the fee thereof. And the said Robert McFarland senior for
      himself his Heirs Executors and administrators doth Covenant and
      agree to and with the said Robert McFarland Junior his heirs and
      assigns that the said Robert McFarland Sen'r and his Heirs the said
      described Tract or Parcel of two hundred and forty eight acres and
      a Quarter of land hereditament and Promises with every of the
      appurtances as above sold and Conveyed unto the said Robert
      McFarland Junior and his Heirs and Assigns and against him the said
      Robert McFarland Sen'r and his Heirs Executors administrators and
      against all and every other person and persons whatsoever lawfully
      Claiming or that shall or may Lawfully Claim by from or under him
      them or any of them shall and will Warrant and forever Defend by
      this presents. And further that he the said Robert McFarland Sen'r
      and his Heirs and all and every other person and persons and his
      and their Heirs having or lawfully claiming any Estate Right Title
      or Interest of in or to the said Land and premises above in and by
      these presents Release Conveyed and Confirmed or to the said Land
      and premises above in and by these presents Release Conveyed and
      Confirmed or to any part thereof by from or under him them or any
      of them shall and will from Time to Time. And at any times
      hereafter within the space of Seven years next ensuing upon the
      Reasonable Requests and at the proper costs and Charges in the law
      of the said Robert McFarland Junior his Heirs or and assigns make
      do seal and Execute or Cause or procedure to be made done sealed
      and executed all and every such further and other Lawful and
      Reasonable Act and Acts thing and things Device and Devices
      Conveyance and Conveyances assurance and assurances in the Law
      Whatsoever for the further better and more perfect granting
      Conveying releasing Confirming and Assuring of all and Singular the
      aforesaid and described Tract of two hundred and forty eight acres
      and a Quarter of Land Hereditament and premises with every of its
      appurtenances unto the said Robert McFarland Junior his Heirs and
      assigns to the only proper use benefit and Belong of the said
      Robert McFarland Jun'r his Heirs and assigns forever as is
      aforesaid as by him the said Robert McFarland Jun'r his Heirs or
      assigns or his or their Council Learned in the Law Shall be
      Responsibly advised and Required In Witness thereof of the said
      Robert McFarland Senior and Esther his wife have hereunto set their
      hands and seals dated the day and year above Written.

      Robert McFarland
      Esther E. McFarland (E. is her mark)

      Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us: James McConnel, Thomas
      McFarland, William Hunter.

      Received on the Day of the date of the above written Indenture of
      vs from the above named Robert McFarland Junior the sum of one
      thousand and four hundred pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania it
      Being the full Consideration money for the land and Witness present
      at signing. Robert McFarland William Hunter.

      Recorded 20 May 1778.

      {TRANSCRIBERS NOTE: Robert McFarland Senior probably moved in 1778
      to Rockbridge County, VA and Robert McFarland Junior was certainly
      the son of Joseph McFarland of Bucks County, PA. Robert McFarland
      Junior must have been the nephew of Robert McFarland Senior.}

      BIOGRAPHY: Robert McFarland was born about 1705 in (perhaps Tyrone County), Ireland, son of Robert McFarland. When he was about 25 to 35 years old, he came to America with his father and family, first settling in Phildalephia, Pennsylvania.
      ...It is most likely in Philadelphia that Robert met his first wife, and they had at least five children that reached maturity. She must have died about 1747/1750.
      ...At least by 1751 Robert had moved to Peters Township, Cumberland (that part now in Franklin) County, Pennsylvania. There, in about 1751 he married his second wife, Esther _____ (last name perhaps Houston). They had at least 8 children, all born in Peters Township.
      ...About the summer of 1778 Robert sold his land holdings in Peters Township and moved, along with his wife and all children by his second wife, their families, and at least one nephew, to Rockbridge County, Virginia. There he remained the rest of his years, dying Christmas Day in 1797. Esther died there in 1794.

      SOURCE: "Genealogy of the Joseph and William McFarland Branches of the McFarland Family 1675 to 1910" by Thomas S. McFarland 1910 Cable, Ohio. Copy at Greene County Room, Greene County Public Library. "Robert McFarland, my great grandfather, was born in the same county &ltTyrone&gt in the latter part of 1705. His first wife came from the same county. They came to America in 1740. They had four sons and two daughters. Catherine Dean was the second wife of this Robert McFarland. The latter Robert McFarland, my grat grandfather, had four sons and four daughters. Robert died on Christmas day, 1799. The family landed at Philadelphia and purchased land of the Penn's, but subsequently went to Rockbridge County, Virginia" Esther, wife of Robert, died in 1794, and was buried at Falling Springs Chruch, Rockbridge County. They were the grandparents of my father, also named Robert. When Esther was buried, now one hundred and sixteen years ago, the coffin was place on the hounds of the front wheels of a wagon, drawn by a yoke of oxen, and thus taken three miles to the place of burial. The roads were too bad to admit of the corpse being taken in any other way. Her grandson, my father, then at the age of twelve years, rode behind his father on horseback to the funeral. Their children were Joseph, Abraham, William (my grandfather), Thomas, Letitia, Esther, Rachel, and Rebecca."

      RESIDENCE: Lived in Peters Township, Cumberland (that part now in Franklin) County, PA. Moved to Rockbridge County, Virginia in 1778.

      MILITARY: Revolutionary War; DAR Patriotic Index; VA. Probably too old to be in military, and listing as being in War is probably incorrect.

      PLACE: Robert Mc Farland from Peters Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Peters Township formed 1751, and Cumberland County formed 1751 from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. In that part of Cumberland County which formed Franklin County in 1784.

      TAXLIST: 1750-1777 PENNSYLVANIA, Cumberland County, Peters Township (FHC microfilm # 21087, 21088, 21089. 1753 Robert McFarlan. 1763 (owned 200 acres). 1765 (owned 135 acres). 1766 (owned 135 acres, 1 negro, 3 horses, 2 cows). 1767 (owned 200 acres, 50 cleared, 1 negro, 3 horses, 3 cows). 1768 (owned 200 acres, 1 negro, 4 horses, 9 cows). 1770 (owned 200 acres-60 cleared, 1 negro, 4 horses, 8 cows, 6 sheep). 1771 listed as Robert SR. (owned 200 acres, 50 cleared, 8 horses, 4 cows, 8 sheep). 1773 (owned 200 acres - 50 cleared, 3 horses, 5 cows, 12 sheep). 1774 (owned 200 acres-50 cleared, 3 horses, 5 cows, 10 sheep). 1775 (owned 150 acres, 40 cleared, 2 horses, 4
      cows, and 6 sheep).

      LINKS-TAXLIST: 1751 PENNSYLVANIA, Cumberland County, Peters Township: Widow McFarland. 1753 (adjacent to Robert &lt1705&gt): Widow McFarland. This must be either mother or wife of an unknown brother.

      LAND: City and County of Philadelphia Patent Book AA Vol 11, page 178. Patent to Robert McFarland Sr. 1769. By Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires. On -- January 1769 there was surveyed unto Robert Mcfarland Sr. a certain Tract of Land called McFarlan's Delight situated in Peters Township, Cumberland County. Adjoining land of James Wilkins, Col. Benjamin Chambers, James McFarland (vs
      Francis Patterson). Containing 248 acres for 38 pounds and 9 shillings. Witnessed by John Penn Esquire 5 Dec 1769. Recorded 6 Dec 1769.

      BAPTISMS: From "Pennsylvania Vital Records" Vol 2 1983 (R929.3748 Penn at Bellingham Library). Records of Upper West Conococheague Presbyterian Church, Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania page 125. Baptisms: 1771 Aug 25 Rebecca, daughter of Robert McFarlin.

      LAND: Cumberland County, PA Deeds, Vol 1, Book #, page 168 (LDS Microfilm 0022049): Date of Instrument: 1 Sep 1777. Robert McFarland Senior and Esther his wife, of Peter's Township, Cumberland County to Robert McFarland, Jr. of Tinicum Township in the County of Bucks. Patent by Thomas Penn and Richard Penns dated the fifth day of Dec 1769, granted to Robert McFarland a "certain Tract or Parcel of Land Called McFarlands Delight, situated lying and being in Peters Town in Cumberland County" (City and County of Philadelphia Patent Book AA Vol 11, page 178). Adjacent to James Wilkins, adjacent Conococheague Creek, adjacent Col. Benjamin Chambers, adjacent James McFarlands Claim vs Francis Patterson land. 1,400 pounds for 248 acres. Witnesses: James McConnel, Thomas McFarland, William Hunter. Recorded 20 May 1778. (***NOTE: Col. Benjamin Chambers moved to Chambersburg in 1730. married abt 1748 to Jane Williams *** See WorldConnect.com).

      LAND: 1778 VIRGINIA, Rockbridge County, ; Robert McFarland Deed Dated 1 Dec 1778; Bought property from James GRIGSBY & Franky Grigsby, his wife; 1250 pounds for 289 acres on Mill Creek [on James River], being part of the land of said James Grigsby purchased of Richard Mathews. Bounded by Richard Mathews, John Poage. Recorded 1 Dec 1778. Deed Book A, page 79-80; LDS Microfilm #0033761

      TAXLIST: 1783 VIRGINIA, Rockbridge County. Robert McFarland 1 Free White Male age 16-up, 1 slave under 16, 8 horses, and 10 cows.

      TAXLIST: 1785 VIRGINIA, Rockbridge County Robert McFarlin 1 slave over 16, 1 slave under 16, 6 horse, 8 cattle.

      TAXLIST: 1786 VIRGINIA, Rockbridge county Robert McFarlin 2 slaves (Sall and Dinah) 4 horses and 11 cattle.

      LAND: 1795 VIRGINIA, Rockbridge County. Robert McFarland, 1 Dec 1795, sold to William McFarland (Deed Book C, page 216, and also 3 Dec 1793 (Deed Book B, page 544.)

      PROBATE: 1792-1798 VIRGINIA, Rockbridge County. Will of Robert McFarland, dated 16 Feb 1792 and probated 6 Feb 1798; mentions wife, Easter and children (mentions that Easter and him had: Lettice, Easter, William, Thomas, Rachel, and Rebecca) and children by first wife: Jean, Robert, Martha, James, and Benjamin. Witnesses: David Edmundson, James Wilson, and Thomas Welch. Appraisal of Robert McFarland property by Jonathan Poage, James Poage, and Andrew (Cumins?). SOURCE: Rockbridge County Will Book 2, page 65.

      CONFLICT: McFarland book says died Christmas day 1799, but Will was probated Feb 1798, suggesting year to be late 1797.

      SOURCE: "Mcfarland-Dunlap Family Bible Records, 1831-1928 : and other genealogical data, 1675-1923", Joseph Dunlap. 35 pages. Microfilm copy at FHC (film #1320635, item 81). Robert McFarland lived in Cumberland County, PA, later moved to Rockbridge County, Virginia. Married twice. Our grandfathers grandparents came from N. Half of Ireland about the year 1740. Their ancestors were from Scotland and some from Wales. They were called Scotch Irish. Robert and family came to Cumberland County, PA, thence to Rockbridge County, VA.

      RESEARCHER-EMAIL: Donna Ekstrom de@netusal.net. Researching sons William and Thomas (who moved to Harrison Co, IN in late 1790's). From Rockbridge Co Queeries.

      RESEARCHER-EMAIL: Mary T. Haines maryhaines@juno.com (June 1998).

      DEED: 1769 PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia. PATENT BOOK AA VOL 11, PAGE 178). PATENT TO ROBERT MCFARLAND SR. 1769 BY THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, ESQUIRES.
      ...True and Absolute Proprietaries and Governors of the Province of Pennsylvania, To all union whom there presents shall come, Greeting. Whereas in pursuance of &lt??????????&gt day of January 1769 There was Surveyed unto Robert McFarland Sr. a certain Tract of Land called McFarlan's Delight Situate in Peters Township Cumberland County Beginning at a marked Hickory at Corner of James Wilkens and thereby the same South fifty two degrees and a half East One Hundred and fifty one perches to a post South Twenty four degrees East fifty four perches to a marked White Oak standing at the side of West Conecocheague Creek thence up the same One hundred and nineteen perches to a marked White Oak standing at the side of said Creek, thence by Col. Benjamin Chambers land North Six Degrees East fifty one perches to a dead White Oak standing at the side of the Conecocheague Creek thence up the same on the several Courses Two hundred and ninety six perches to a marked Chestnut Oak standing at the side of &lt?&gt Creek, thence by James McFarland Claim &lt&gt Francis Patterson's land South forty Degrees West One Hundred and thirty four perches to the place of Beginning Containing Two hundred and forty eight Acres and a quarter &lt&gt allowance of S&lt...&gt for Roads &lt...&gt do and by the Recited Warrant of Survey remaining in our Survey for General Office of from thence Certified into our Secretaries Office appears the said Robert McFarlan Senr.
      ...Sum Thirty eight pounds nine Shillings ...Witnessed by John Penn Esquire. 5 Dec 1769.
      ...Recorded 6 Dec 1769.

      DEED: 1777 PENNSYLVANIA, Cumberland County. DEED BOOK VOL #1 Page 169 to 170)
      Deed Robert McFarland Senior to Robert McFarland Junior 1 Sep 1777.
      ...This Indenture made the first day of September in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven [1777] between Robert McFarland [Senior] of Peters Town in Cumberland County in the Province or Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Yeoman and Esther his wife of the one part, and Robert McFarland Junior of Tinicum Township in the County of Bucks in the said Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman of the other part. Whereas Thomas Penn and Richard Penn Esquires: Proprietors of the Province of Pennsylvania in and by their patent bearing date the fifth day of December 1769 for the Consideration therein Mentioned did sell grant release convey and conspire unto the above name Robert McFarland Sen'r his heirs and assigns forever a Certain Tract or Parcel of Land Called McFarlands Delight situated lying and being in Peters Town in Cumberland County aforesaid Beginning at a marked Hickory a Corner of James Wilkins Land, thence by the same south fifty two degrees and one half East one hundred and seventy six perches to a Post and south twenty four degrees East fifty four perches to a marked white oak standing at the side of West Conococheague Creek, thence up the same one hundred and nineteen perches to a marked white oak standing at the side of said Creek, thence by Col. Benjamin Chambers Land North six degrees east Fifty one perches to a dead white oak standing at the side of the said Conococheague Creek thence up the same Creek. According to the several courses thereof two hundred and ninety six perches to a marked Chestnut oak standing at the side of said Creek. Thence by James McFarlan's claim vs Francis Patterson's Land south forty degrees West one hundred and thirty four perches to the place of Beginning Containing two hundred and forty eight acres and a Quarter and allowance of six acres [....] for Roads [...] as by the said patent Recorded in the Office for Recording of Deeds for the City and County of Philadelphia in Patent Book AA vol 11 page 178 reference being thereunto had may move at Large Appear Now This Indenture Witnesseth that the said Robert McFarland Sen'r in hand well and truly paid by the above mentioned Robert McFarland Jun.r the receipt thereof he the said Robert McFarland Senior doth hereby acknowledge and thereof and therefrom and from every part and parcel thereof doth acquit release and Exonerate and discharge the said Robert McFarland Junior or his heirs and assigns forever by these present have and hath granted Bargained and sold [..... ....] Released conveyed and Confirmed and by these presents doth grant Bargain and sell [.....] Release Convey and Confirm unto the said Robert McFarland Junior his heirs and assigns forever all that the above mentioned and described Tract or Parcel of Land or plantation situated lying and being in Peters Town in Cumberland County as is aforesaid situated and Bounded as it is set above forth and described and Containing two hundred and Forty Eight Acres and a Quarter of an Acre of Land and allowances
      of Six acres for constr roads for roads viz. as is aforesaid more or less. Together also with all and singular the Buildings, Improvements, Hunting, Hawking, fishings, fowlings, mines, minerals ways woods fields, meadows, gardens, Orchards pastures waters water Courses Rights Liberties privileges and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any ways appertaining and the Revisions and Remainders Rents Issues and profits thereof and also all the Estate Right title Interest Use possession property Claim and demand whatsoever either in Law or Equity of him the said Robert McFarland Sen'r his Heirs Executors Administrators or any of them of in or to the said land and premises or any part thereof and also all deeds burdences or Writings Touching and Concerning the said land and premises or any part thereof. To have and to hold all that the above described Tract or parcel of Two hundred and forty eight acres and a Quarter of Land vs allowances Hereditament and premises hereby granted and sold or which is hereby Intended and meant to be granted sold and Conveyed with every of its appurtenances unto him the Said Robert McFarland Junior his Heirs and Assigns to the only proper use benefit and behalf of him the said Robert McFarlan Jun'r his Heirs and assigns forever. Under and subject to the Payment of the yearly [....] Rents and the performance of all other the Conditions and Reservations in the said patent Reserved or Contained hereafter Accruing or to become due to the Chief Lord or Lords of the fee thereof. And the said Robert McFarland senior for himself his Heirs Executors and administrators doth Covenant and agree to and with the said Robert McFarland Junior his heirs and assigns that the said Robert McFarland Sen'r and his Heirs the said described Tract or Parcel of two hundred and forty eight acres and a Quarter of land hereditament and Promises with every of the appurtances as above sold and Conveyed unto the said Robert McFarland Junior and his Heirs and Assigns and against him the said Robert McFarland Sen'r and his Heirs Executors administrators and against all and every other person and persons whatsoever lawfully Claiming or that shall or may Lawfully Claim by from or under him them or any of them shall and will Warrant and forever Defend by this presents. And further that he the said Robert McFarland Sen'r and his Heirs and all and every other person and persons and his and their Heirs having or lawfully claiming any Estate Right Title or Interest of in or to the said Land and premises above in and by these presents Release Conveyed and Confirmed or to the said Land and premises above in and by these presents Release Conveyed and Confirmed or to any part thereof by from or under him them or any of them shall and will from Time to Time. And at any times hereafter within the space of Seven years next ensuing upon the Reasonable Requests and at the proper costs and Charges in the law of the said Robert McFarland Junior his Heirs or and assigns make do seal and Execute or Cause or procedure to be made done sealed and executed all and every such further and other Lawful and Reasonable Act and Acts thing and things Device and Devices Conveyance and Conveyances assurance and assurances in the Law Whatsoever for the further better and more perfect granting Conveying releasing Confirming and Assuring of all and Singular the aforesaid and described Tract of two hundred and forty eight acres and a Quarter of Land Hereditament and premises with every of its appurtenances unto the said Robert McFarland Junior his Heirs and assigns to the only proper use benefit and Belong of the said Robert McFarland Jun'r his Heirs and assigns forever as is aforesaid as by him the said Robert McFarland Jun'r his Heirs or assigns or his or their Council Learned in the Law Shall be Responsibly advised and Required In Witness thereof of the said Robert McFarland Senior and Esther his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals dated the day and year above Written.
      ...Robert McFarland ...Esther E. McFarland (E. is her mark)
      ...Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us: James McConnel, Thomas McFarland, William Hunter.
      ...Received on the Day of the date of the above written Indenture of vs from the above named Robert McFarland Junior the sum of one thousand and four hundred pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania it Being the full Consideration money for the land and Witness present at signing. Robert McFarland William Hunter. ...Recorded 20 May 1778.

      DEED: 1778 VIRGINIA, Rockbridge County. Deed Book A, page 79 and 80. James GRIGSBY and wife Franky land sold to Robert McFARLAND. 1 Dec 1778. ...This Indenture made the first Day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight Between James Grigsby and Franky Grigsby his Wife of the County of rockbridge of the one Part and Robert McFarland of the Same county of the other part Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the Sum of twelve hundred and fifty pounds current money of Virginia to the said James & Franky Grigsby in hand paid by the said Robert McFarland at or before the Sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt
      whereof they do hereby acknowledge and thereof do release acquit and discharge the said Robert McFarland his heirs Executors and Administrators by these presents them the Said James Grigsby & Franky Grigsby have granted bargained and Sold and by these presents they do grant bargain and Sell unto the said Robert McFarland and to his heirs one certain tract or parcel of Land Containing two hundred and Eighty nine Acres and three Quarters Lying and being in the County of Rockbridge on Mill Creek being Part of the land the Said James Grigsby purchased of Richard Mathews and is Bounded as followeth viz. Beginning at a black Oak and White Oak corner to the patent line and runneth with the Same South fifty Nine degrees West ninety Six poles to a black Oak. South forty Seven Degrees West forty poles is a White Oak north Eighty five Degrees West Forty one poles to [live? hickory? Grubbs?] South twenty Degrees West fifty nine poles to a Thorn in the Old line of Richard Mathews Land and With the Same South thirty one Degrees East three hundred and Sixty poles crossing Mill Creek to tow White Oaks to John Poage line and with the Same north Fifty nine Degrees East Sixty poles to a Stone put in the ground. North Eight Degrees West four hundred and ten poles to the Beginning With all houses buildings orchards ways water courses profits commodities hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever to the said premises belonging or in any wise appertaining and also all the Estate right title Interest use trust property claim and demand whatsoever of the said James Grigsby & Franky Grigsby of in and to the premises. To have and to hold the lands hereby conveyed with their Appurtenances unto the Said Robert McFarland to the only proper use and [behoof?] of Robert McFarland and of his Heirs and Assigns forever and the said James Grigsby & Franky Grigsby for them and their Heirs, Executors and Administrators doth covenant promise and grant to and with the Said Robert McFarland that they are [fized?} of a good [fun?] and perfect Estate of Inheritance in for Simple of and in the Said premises and that they have good power and lawful authority to grant and Convey the Same to the Said Robert McFarland in manner and form Aforesaid and the said premises now are and so forever hereafter shall be free from all bargains Sales and Incumbencies Whatfours made done committed or Suffered by the Said James Grigsby & Franky Grigsby or any other person or persons whatfours And lastly the said James Grigsby and Franky Grigsby for them and their heirs all and Singular the premises hereby Granted and Sold with the Appurtenances unto the Said Robert McFarland against them the Said James Grigsby and Franky Grigsby and all and every other person or person Whatfours Shall and will warrant and forever Defend by these presents In Witness whereof the Said James Grigsby and Franky Grigsby hath hereunto Set their hands and [----?] the Day and Year first [-----?] Written .. Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of James Grigsby Franky Grigsby
      ...At a Court held for Rockbridge County December 1st, 1778. James Grigsby and Franky Grigsby his Wife Acknowledge this their B[-----?] Sale for Land to Robert McFarland thereupon the Said Franky (She being first privetly Examined According to Law) Relinquishes her Right [- -----] in the Said within Mentioned Land which is Ordered to be Recorded.

      PROBATE: VIRGINIA, Rockbridge County. WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb 1798 WILL BOOK 2, PAGE 65
      ...In the name of God Amen. I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God, for the same Do make this my last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth. (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased God to bless me with.
      ...I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid, I leave unto my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture.
      ...Item I leave unto my first wife's children Jean, Robert, Martha, James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling. Item I leave unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling.
      ...Item I leave unto my son William Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several courses of the same to Thomas Welch's land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs (?) assigns.
      ...Item I leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns. Also one sorrel mare.
      ...Item. I leave unto my daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase, to her heirs or assigns. Also one sorrel hors and saddle, feather bed and furniture, two Mich cows, six sheep, one Chest, two pewter dishes and six plates, one set of knives and forks.
      ...Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl named Phebe and her increase, to her heirs or assigns
      ...And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit, and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two forward interlined before signed. Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson
      ...Robert Mac farland &ltX - HIS MARK&gt Thomas Welch
      ...At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798.
      ...The foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named & proved by the oath of David Edmundson James Wilson & Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded.
      ...And on the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson & Thomas Welch his secure entered into & acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law.
      ...Teste A. Reed CRC
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      Appraisal of Robert McFarland
      Rockbridge County Will Book 2, page 89 Verified by Jonathan Poage, James Poague, and Andew (Cumins?) 4 Sep 1798.

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