Descendants of Jane McCURDY and John MARTIN

as of 7 September 2004

Generation No. 1

Return to McCurdy Outline

1. Jane⁴ McCURDY (James³, Robert?², McCURDY¹) was born Bet. 1780 - 1790¹, and died Aft. 1840. She married John MARTIN. He was born Bet. 1775 - 1784, and died 22 Jun 1829 in Ligonier Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA².

Notes for Jane McCURDY:

1830 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Ligonier Twp.

Widow MARTIN

Males: 1 [5-10]; 1 [20-30]

Females: 2 [10-15]; 2 [15-20]; 1 [40-50]

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1840 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Ligonier Twp.

Jane MARTIN

Males: 1 (15-20)

Females: 1 (15-20); 1 (20-30); 1 (50-60)

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"The Ligonier ECHO" issue of 10 February 1892

OLD-TIME RECOLLECTIONS No. XXVIII. (column written by Francis McConaughy, "A Neighbor")

"I might add to this that Aunt Jane Martin's family all died early in life with some form of tuberculor disease, but it originated in the father, as he died early with a complication of that kind. The Martin family were four daughters and oldest and youngest sons-six in all."

"The Ligonier ECHO" issue of 27 February 1892

OLD-TIME RECOLLECTIONS No. XXVII. (column written by Francis McConaughy, "A Neighbor")

"The oldest daughter only attended the Seceder church, as John Martin, her husband, was of that denomination."

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Notes for John MARTIN:

1810 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Fairfield Twp.

John MARTIN

Males: 1 (<10); 1 (26-45) [b. 1765-1784]

Females: 1 (<10); 1 (16-26)

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1820 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Fairfield Twp.

[neighbor to William Trindle family]

John MARTIN

Males: 1 (10-16); 1 (26-45) [b. 1775-1794]

Females: 3 (<10); 1 (10-16); 1 (26-45)

Combining the data from 1810 and 1820, the birth year for John Martin would have been between 1775 and 1784.

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Westmoreland County, PA Willbook Vol. 2, p. 211, [abstract]

John Martin of Ligonier Twp.

Jane Martin my wife.

Robert Martin my eldest son.

To each of my daughters Hannah, Nancy, Margaret, Mary, Anne, and Martha Martin,

as they arrive at the age of 21 years.

Thomas Martin my youngest son.

Appoints Jane Martin, wife, and Robert Martin, son, as executors.

19 May 1828; proved 2 September 1829.

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"The Ligonier ECHO" issue of 27 July 1892

OLD-TIME RECOLLECTIONS No. XLIX. (column written by Francis McConaughy, "A Neighbor")

"Of the outer wing of this church I will now mention uncle John Martin and Widow Peoples. Martin settled early in this century on that fine place where grandson Andrew died some years since. He combined weaving and stilling whisky on a small scale, with farming. His wife was my mother's oldest sister. His family was four daughters and two sons, all dying early in life, but the youngest son of Tubercular Taint, supposed to be inherited from the father's side, as the mother was of a very stout family. He died rather early in life himself, his wife living many years longer. Although distant, and part way over very rough steep and crooked road, with a Dearburn wagon all attended Dr. Scroggs' church regularly, until disabled by age and infirmity."

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More About John MARTIN:

will proved: 4 Nov 1829, Ligonier Twp.³

will written: 19 May 1828, Ligonier Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA³

Children of Jane McCURDY and John MARTIN are:

+ 2 i. Robert M.⁵ MARTIN, born 4 Mar 1804; died 5 Apr 1849 in Ligonier Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA.

+ 3 ii. Hannah MARTIN, born ca 1810; died 4 Jun 1854 in South Huntingdon Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA.

+ 4 iii. Nancy MARTIN, born 12 May 1811; died 15 Aug 1845.

+ 5 iv. Margaret MARTIN, born 4 May 1816; died 13 Dec 1850.

6 v. Mary MARTIN⁴.

7 vi. Anne MARTIN⁴.

8 vii. Martha MARTIN⁴.

Notes for Martha MARTIN:

Here's a possibility for Martha:

"The Ligonier ECHO" issue of 27 July 1892

OLD-TIME RECOLLECTIONS No. XLIX. (column written by Francis McConaughy, "A Neighbor")

"The Widow Peoples' family when I first remember them at the Hermitage school, was two daughters, and son Joseph yet living on that beautiful Homestead tract of the best of land, extending from Millcreek, along western border of Hermitage to the Keardy Myers farm. Since leaving home do not know what became of the daughters, but the son whose first wife was second daughter of the Martin family, is yet living on the same place. This wife died early leaving two sons and one daughter. His second wife and family I am not acquainted."

and the following census record might reflect the above statement:

1850 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Ligonier Twp.

338/338 Joseph PEOPLES, 38, Farmer, $2500, Pa.

Martha, 31, Pa.

Samuel, 13; Robert, 11; Jane, 10; Thomas, 8

Rachel, 67, Ireland; Martha A. REED, 5, Pa.

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+ 9 viii. Thomas G. MARTIN, born 14 Jul 1824; died 30 Dec 1884 in South Huntingdon Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA.

Generation No. 2

2. Robert M.⁵ MARTIN (Jane⁴ McCURDY, James³, Robert?², McCURDY¹) was born 4 Mar 1804^4,5,6, and died 5 Apr 1849 in Ligonier Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA^7,8. He married Eliza GRAHAM. She was born ca 1804 in Ireland^9,10,11, and died 27 Dec 1873 in Ligonier Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA^12,13.

Notes for Robert M. MARTIN:

1840 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Ligonier Twp.

Robert MARTIN

Males: 1 (<5); 1 (5-10); 1 (30-40)

Females: 1 (<5); 1 (30-40)

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1850 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Ligonier Twp.

Dwelling 348, Family 348

Eliza MARTIN, 46, $2500 Real Estate, b. Ireland

Ann M., 13, Pa., school; Andrew, 12, Pa., school

Anna, 8, school; Margaret, 6; Robert, 4

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Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Willbook 3, p. 226

Will of Robert MARTIN

[Registrar's original spelling is preserved.]

The Last Will and testament of Robert Martin of Ligonier township Westmoreland County. I Robert Martin considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and beaing of sound mind and memory (blessed be almighty god for the same) do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say) first I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Eliza Martin all my household and kitchen furniture togather with all my beds and bedding meat and all the eatables that may be in my house at my Decease also my gray mare the sadle she formerly owned also two riding bridles and martingals also two Cows of her own choice six sheep and six hogs all of her own choice also my plough harrow double trees and spread Chain also all my hay and manure fork and rakes also our axe one mattock and garden hoes also all the grain in the ground togather with as much of the different kinds of grain in the barn as she may deem necessary to support my family till hearvest., and further my will is that my wife Eliza Martin shall have full possession of my farm untill my son Andrew G. Martin shall attain the age of eighteen years then my will is that my son Andrew G. Martin Commences and Crops my farm and gives unto my wife Eliza Martin the two thirds of the proceeds of my farm untill he the said Andrew G. Martin atains the age of twenty one years then he the said Andrew G. Martin shall give to my wife Eliza Martin the one half of the proceeds of my farm, untill my son Robert Thomas attains the age of twenty one years then my will is that my son Andrew G. Martin becomes full owner of my farm to hold to him the said Andrew G. Martin his heirs and assigns beaing and lying in the township of Ligonier and County of Westmoreland and my will is that then my son Andrew G. Martin provides for my wife Eliza Martin a Decent and comfortable living so long as she remains my Widdow., and further my will is that each of My daughters Anna[,] Hannah Jane[,] and Margretta Ellen gets and receives two hundred dollars to be paid by my son Andrew G. Martin in the manner following (that is to say) at the expiration of one year after my son Andrew G. Martin Commences to crop my farm he shall pay unto my wife Eliza as Gardean of my children one hundred dollars yearly for the term of six years which mony is to be distributed amongst my three daughters commencing at the eldest and to be paid by my wife Eliza Martin as she the said Eliza thinks the[y] stand in need of it. And further my will is that then and after the expiration of the above sead terms of years My son Andrew G. Martin pays to my son Robert Thomas Martin five hundred dollars in the manner following that is to say one hundred dollars yearly untill all is paid and my will and meaning is that in case any of my daughters should depart this life before the[y] have received their legecy then my will is that there shear be equelly divided between the survivors and also if any of my sons should depart this life before receaving his shear then the survivor shall receive his decesed brothers share - also my will is that my sons and daughters work for my wife Eliza Martin untill the[y] arive at lawfull ages and then that the[y] have the privalige of making my house thear home if the[y] think proper., and further my will is that the ballance of my personal property not mentioned in the above schedule be appreised and sold at public outcry and with the proceeds to be paid all my just debts by me owing togather with my funerall expences then my will is that if any Mony remains of the sale of my personal property that it be paid to my wife Eliza Martin for the support of my family and I make and ordain Andrew Graham executor of this my last will and testament in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this thirteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and fourty nine.

[signed] Robert Martin {Seal}

Signed Sealed and published and declared by the above named Robert Martin to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto

[signed] William Ambrose

[signed] George Ambrose

Legally proved and approved the 11th day of April A.D. 1849. Same day recorded and Letters Testamentary granted to Executor, who was sworn before.

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Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Deed Book 92, p. 230:

Release: Annie M. Smith, et. al., to Andrew G. Martin

Whereas Robert Martin of Ligonier Township Westmoreland County Pennsylvania by his last Will and Testament dated 12 March 1849 and duly admitted to probate, did inter alia bequeath as follows, "And further my will is that each of my daughters Ann Hannah J and Margaret E gets and received two hundred dollars to be paid by my son Andrew G. Martin" Now all men by these presents that I Ann Smith late Martin & Hannah J. Covode late Martin and Margaret E. Murphy late Martin three of the above named legatees do acknowledge that we and each of us have received of and from Andrew G. Martin two hundred dollars each with the interest on the same in full satisfaction and payment of our said legacies under said will.

Witness our hands and seals this 10th day of May A.D. 1872.

Annie M. Smith {Seal}

Hannah J. Covode {Seal}

Ellen M. Murphy {Seal}

Attest: J.H. McConnaughey, H. Black

Westmoreland County SS

Before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said county personally came the above named Ann Smith who in due form of law acknowledged the foregoing Release to be her act and deed and desired that the same might be recorded as such. Witness my hand and seal this 10th day of May 1872.

Hezekiah Black, J.P. {Seal}

Justice of the Peace

Westmoreland County SS

Before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said county personally came the above named Hannah J. Covode who in due form of law acknowledged the foregoing Release to be her act and deed and desired that the same might be recorded as such. Witness my hand and seal this 10th day of May 1872.

Hezekiah Black, J.P. {Seal}

Justice of the Peace

Westmoreland County SS

Before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said county personally came the above named Margaret E. Murphy who in due form of law acknowledged the foregoing Release to be her act and deed and desired that the same might be recorded as such. Witness my hand and seal this 10th day of June 1876.

Hezekiah Black, J.P. {Seal}

Justice of the Peace

Recorded April 20 1877

W.B. Snodgrass, Recorder

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Old Ligonier Cemetery, Ligonier, Westmoreland Co. PA

ROBT. M. MARTIN / DIED / April 5, 1849: / Aged 45 years. / 1 mo. & 1 day.

ELIZA / WIFE OF / ROBERT MARTIN. / Died / Dec. 27. 1873: / In the 71st year / of her age.

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Notes for Eliza GRAHAM:

1850 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Ligonier Twp.

348/348 Eliza MARTIN, 46, $2500 Real Estate, b. Ireland

Ann M., 13, Pa., school; Andrew, 12, Pa., school

Anna, 8, school; Margaret, 6; Robert, 4

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1860 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Ligonier Twp. p. 579, lines 18-21

Series M653, roll 1195, dwelling 207, family 207, 5 July 1860

Andrew G. MARTIN, 21, Farmer, $4000 Real Estate / $600 Personal Estate, b. Pa., attended school

Eliza, 50

Hannah J., 18, school; Margaret E., 16, school

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1870 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Ligonier Twp. p. 373, lines 7-11

Series M593, roll 1465, dwelling 300, family 300, 9 Aug 1870

Andrew MARTIN, 31, Farmer, $10,000 Real Estate / $2,000 Personal Estate, b. Pa.

Eliza, 66, Keeps House, $600 Personal Estate, b. Ireland

Ellen, 25, at home, Pa.

John IRVIN, 25, Works on Farm, Pa.

Edwin McKELVY, 9, at home

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Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Willbook 5, p. 591

No. 9 - 1874 Will of Eliza MARTIN

[Registrar's original spelling is preserved.]

In the name of God Amen I Eliza Martin widow of Robert Martin late of Ligonier Township Westmoreland County Pennsylvania being far advanced in life and in feeble health but of a sound mind memory and understanding praised be God for the same and considering the uncertainty of this mortal state of existence I have concluded to make such distribution of such property or worldly Estate of whatsoever it may be composed as it hath pleased God to entrust to my care and therefore I make and execute this as my last will as follows to wit, And first I bequeath my soul to God, who gave it and my body to the earth to be interred in a christinlike manner and after my decease I direct my executor to pay off all my just debts and funeral expenses as soon as posible after my decease then I give to my daughter Ann Smith the following named property to wit four hundred dollars of Rail Road Stock in the Pennsylvania Rail Road two center tables one dining table one stand half a dozen silver tea spoons one good feather bed and bedding one side saddle eight sheep and to Eleanor Murphy my daughter the following named property to wit Six hundred dollars in Pennsylvania Rail Road Stock one black mare my buggy and harness one cooking stove and all the pots pans and utensils belonging thereto one cow and calf six chairs one rocking chair all my sheep after Ann Smith gets her Eight I give Eleanor Murphy all my deep dishes and cooking furniture two mirrors and one stand and to my Granddaughter Elisabeth Covode I give one hundred dollars and to my Granddaughter Sarah Covode I give one hundred dollars and I give to my son Andrew Martin one sofa one sink and one cupboard and one family Bible and I do hereby nominate and appoint my son-in-law Hugh M. Murphy to be the Executor of this my last will and Testament In Testament of which I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 14 day of September A.D. 1873.

Eliza Martin {Seal}

This will was signed and acknowledged by the Testator in our presence and we in the presence of each other

Robert Louther

Samuel L. Peterson

Jany 27 1874 Legally proved and approved same day recorded and Letters Testy. issued to within named who was sworn to the same.

John M. Land* Reg.

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Marriage Notes for Robert MARTIN and Eliza GRAHAM:

"The Ligonier ECHO" issue of 3 August 1892:

OLD-TIME RECOLLECTIONS No. L. (column written by Francis McConaughy, "A Neighbor"):

"Two of my cousins R. Martin and Eliza McConnaughy were united to Grahams."

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Children of Robert MARTIN and Eliza GRAHAM are:

10 i. John H.⁶ MARTIN, born 7 Feb 1833¹⁴; died 22 Mar 1848¹⁵.

11 ii. Ann M. MARTIN, born ca 1837¹⁶. She married ____ SMITH.

+ 12 iii. Andrew G. MARTIN, born 1838; died 4 Sep 1881 in Ligonier Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA.

+ 13 iv. Hannah Jane MARTIN, born 29 Dec 1841; died 20 Jun 1872.

+ 14 v. Margaret Eleanor MARTIN, born 2 Mar 1845; died 11 Sep 1906.

15 vi. Thomas Robert MARTIN, born 10 Feb 1847^17,18; died 15 May 1853.

Notes for Thomas Robert MARTIN:

Old Ligonier Cemetery

THOMAS R. / SON OF R.M. / & E. MARTIN / DIED May 15 1853 / Aged 6 years / 3 mos & 5 days.

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3. Hannah⁵ MARTIN (Jane⁴ McCURDY, James³, Robert?², McCURDY¹) was born ca 1810^19,20, and died 4 Jun 1854 in South Huntingdon Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA²¹. She married Nathaniel L. MITCHELL. He was born ca 1802²², and died 12 Nov 1842²³.

Notes for Hannah MARTIN:

Westmoreland County, PA, Orphans Court Volume 3, p. 89

May Term A.D. 1843, Monday, May 22d A.D. 1843

No. 6: Nathan L. Mitchell, Decd. On the petition of Hannah Mitchell, widow of Nathan L. Mitchell late of South Huntingdon Township Decd., Stating that her late husband died leaving three children named Eliza M., Jane and Adeline who are minors under the age of fourteen years and have no Guardian to take care of their persons and Estates, and prayed the Court to appoint James Vance of Mount Pleasant the Guardian of said minors. Whereupon the Court do appoint James Vance, Guardian to give Bond & security in $1500, and Henry Fulton approved of as security. Bond filed.

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Westmoreland County, PA Orphans Court Volume 3, p. 363

No. 35. Nathan L. Mitchell decd. Upon the petition of Hannah Mitchell setting forth that her husband Nathan L. Mitchell died some years since leaving issue Jane & Adeline minors under the age of 14 years who have no Guardian to take care of their estate and prayed the Court to appoint one. 20 Feb 1849 Court appoint Hannah Mitchell Guardian to give bond and security in $800. as to each minor. David Hunter approved as security. Bond filed Feb 20, 1849.

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1850 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. So. Huntingdon Twp., p. 292, lines 33-35

Series M432, roll 837, dwelling 199, family 199, 26 Sep 1850

Hannah MITCHELL, 40, $1700 Real Estate, b. Pa.

Jane, 14; Adaline, 9

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Westmoreland County, PA Administration Docket Volume 1, p. 250

No. 31. Hannah Mitchell, S. Huntingdon Tp. June 13th 1854 Letters of Admn. granted to Joseph Robertson. Amt of Bond filed $600.00. Oliver Bovard and Thomas G. Martin Sureties. July 21st 1854 Inv. filed. Nov. 15th 1858 Acct settled. Estate $340.26. Accts. $340.26.

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CERTIFICATE OF DEATH

STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, Westmoreland County, SCT.

In accordance with the requirements of the 4th section of an Act, passed 12th January, 1852, entitled "An Act to provide for a registration of Deaths, &c." I Thomas Martin, farmer, hereby return to you the death of Hannah Mitchell late of South Huntingdon Township, deceased.

1. Full name of deceased, Hannah Mitchell

2. Color, White

3. Sex, Female

4. Age, about 47 years

5. Name of Father of Deceased, John Martin

6. Name of Mother of Deceased, Jane Martin

7. Occupation of deceased, [blank]

8. Place of birth, Ligonier Township

9. Name of Husband of dec'd. if married, Nathaniel Mitchell (decd.)

10. Name of issue living, Jane & Adaline

11. Date of birth, [blank]

12. Date of death, Sabbath, June 4, 1854

13. Cause of death, consumption

14. Name of place in which the person died, South Huntingdon Township

15. Name and location of burial ground, Sewickly, in South Huntingdon Tp.

AND FURTHER, I do certify that the facts set forth in the above Return, are correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Witness my hand and seal this 13th day of June A.D. 1854

T.G. Martin {Seal}

Sworn & Subscribed Before me,

Randal McLaughlin,

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Notes for Nathaniel L. MITCHELL:

When I went to Sewickley Presby looking for Hannah & Nathan Mitchell, I found a Nathan Mitchel age 10, d. Nov 12, 1812. At WCHS I found a transcript done by Della Fischer in the summer of 1970 (you know where I'm going with this, don't you) and it lists:

Nathan Mitchell d. Nov 12, 1842 age 40

There is also a Catherine Mitchell d. Dec 2, 1838 age 3-3-17. I believe Catherine is buried next to Nathan, her age would be right to be a daughter but I can't think of anyway to find out for sure.

Nancy McEwen

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Children of Hannah MARTIN and Nathaniel MITCHELL are:

16 i. Eliza M.⁶ MITCHELL.

17 ii. Jane MITCHELL, born ca 1836²⁴.

18 iii. Adaline MITCHELL, born ca 1841²⁵.

4. Nancy⁵ MARTIN (Jane⁴ McCURDY, James³, Robert?², McCURDY¹) was born 12 May 1811²⁶, and died 15 Aug 1845²⁷. She married Joseph PEOPLES ca 1835. He was born 28 Nov 1812^28,29,30,31, and died 4 Apr 1896³².

Notes for Nancy MARTIN:

Old Ligonier Cemetery, Ligonier Borough, Westmoreland County, PA

Transcribed 2 July 2001 by Michael Scott Caldwell

NANCY / Wife of / J. PEOPLES / DIED / Aug. 15, 1845 / Aged 34 Yrs. 3 Ms. / 3 Ds.

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More About Nancy MARTIN:

Burial: Old Ligonier Cemetery, Ligonier Borough, Westmoreland Co. PA

Notes for Joseph PEOPLES:

William L. Iscrupe, "Ligonier Township Tax Records, 1829-1842, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania"; Southwest Pennsylvania Genealogical Services, 1977.

1829: PEOPLES, Rachel, 118 acres

1831: PEOPLES, Rachael, 118 acres, 1 cow

1834: PEOPLES, heirs of Samuel, 118 acres, 2 horses, 1 cow

1836: PEOPLES, Joseph, 118 acres, 1 horse, 2 cows

1837: PEOPLES, Joseph, 118 acres, 1 horse, 2 cows

1841: PEOPLES, Joseph, Farmer, 118 acres, 2 horses, 3 cows, $432.60 Dower

1842: PEOPLES, Joseph, Farmer, 118 acres, 2 horses, 3 cows

[Rachel and Samuel must have been Joseph's parents; clearly it is the same land - ed.]

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1840 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Ligonier Twp. p. 199

Series M704, roll 498

Joseph PEOPLES

Males: 2 (<5); 1 (20-30)

Females: 1 (<5); 1 (20-30)

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1850 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Ligonier Twp. p. 30B

Series M432, roll 836, dwelling 338, family 338

Joseph PEOPLES, 38, Farmer, $2500 Real Estate, b. Pa.

Martha, 31, b. Pa.

Samuel, 13; Robert, 11; Jane, 10; Thomas, 8

Rachel, 67, Ireland; Martha A. REED, 5, Pa.

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1860 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Ligonier Twp. p. 556, lines 1-12

Series M653, roll 1195, dwelling 51, family 51, 11 June 1860

Joseph PEOPLES, 47, Farmer, $3000 Real Estate / $300 Personal Estate, b. Pa.

Jemima, 40

Samuel, 23, Farm Laborer; Robert M., 21, Farm Laborer

Jane A., 19, House Laborer, school; Thomas E., 17, school

David, 8, school; Hannah, 6, school; Joseph, 4, school

Ellen, 3; Lorenza, 3/12 [female]

Martha, 45

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1870 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Ligonier Twp. p. 374, lines 4-8, 9-13

Series M593, roll 1465, dwelling 312, family 319, 4 Aug 1870

Henry HARGNETT, 33, Carpenter, $500 Real Estate, b. Pa.

Laura, 10, school; Nettie, 5, school

Amanda COY, 21, Keeps House

Joseph PEOPLES, 57, Farmer, $8000 Real Estate / $9000 Personal Estate, b. Pa.

[Was Joseph Peoples connected to this family?]

[dwelling 313, family 320]

Robert PEOPLES, 32, Drover, $1000 Personal Estate, b. Pa.

David, 17, school; Hannah, 14; Ealnor, 10, school; Andrew S., 9, school

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1880 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Ligonier Twp. ed 96, p. 21, lines 3-8

Series T9, roll 1203, dwelling 178, family 180, 10 June 1880

Joseph PEOPLES, 67, widow, Farmer, Pa/Ire/Ire

Robert M., 41, Son, Farmer, Pa/Pa/Pa

Ella E., 23, dau, Keeps House, Pa/Pa/Pa

Stewart, 20, son, at home, Pa/Pa/Pa

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"The Ligonier Echo" issue of 27 July 1892, p. 1

OLD-TIME RECOLLECTIONS.

More About Near Neighbors-The Irvings, Hammills, Menohers, Martins, Peoples and Cliffords of Early Times.

No. XLIX.

The Widow Peoples' family when I first remember them at the Hermitage school, was two daughters, and son Joseph yet living on that beautiful Homestead tract of the best of land, extending from Millcreek, along western border of Hermitage to the Keardy Myers farm. Since

leaving home do not know what became of the daughters, but the son whose first wife was second daughter of the Martin family, is yet living on the same place. This wife died early leaving two sons and one daughter. His second wife and family I am not acquainted. I am not

sure if they attend the ancient church, or if they have backed off into other churches, of more convenient location.

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Ligonier, PA "Echo" issue of 8 April 1896, p. 1, col. 6

PEOPLES--Joseph Peoples an aged and respected citizen of Ligonier township died Saturday, April 4, 1896, aged 83 years. Funeral on Monday conducted by Rev. T.L. Jamieson. Interment in Valley cemetery.

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Ligonier Valley Cemetery, Ligonier, Westmoreland County, PA

Transcribed & photographed 6 August 2002 by Michael S. Caldwell

FATHER / JOSEPH PEOPLES / NOV. 28, 1812 / APR. 4, 1896.

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More About Joseph PEOPLES:

Burial: Ligonier Valley Cemetery, Ligonier, Westmoreland Co. PA

Children of Nancy MARTIN and Joseph PEOPLES are:

+ 19 i. Samuel⁶ PEOPLES, born 24 Oct 1836; died 9 Dec 1899.

+ 20 ii. Robert Martin PEOPLES, born 29 Jul 1838; died 24 Nov 1920 in Ligonier Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA.

21 iii. Jane A. PEOPLES, born ca 1840^33,34.

22 iv. Thomas E. PEOPLES, born ca 1842^35,36.

5. Margaret⁵ MARTIN (Jane⁴ McCURDY, James³, Robert?², McCURDY¹) was born 4 May 1816^37,38,39, and died 13 Dec 1850³⁹. She married James MITCHELL. He was born 11 May 1810³⁹, and died 5 Dec 1848³⁹.

Notes for Margaret MARTIN:

Westmoreland County, PA Orphans Court Volume 3, p. 363

No. 36. James Mitchell decd. Upon the petition of Margaret Mitchell setting forth that James Mitchell died some time since leaving two children Mary Ann & Thomas Ross minors under the age of 14 years who have no guardian to take charge of their estate and prayed the Court to appoint one. 20 Feb 1849 Court appoint Margaret Mitchell Guardian to give bond and security in $1000.00 as to each minor. John Grant approved as security. Bond filed Feb. 20, 1849.

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1850 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. So. Huntingdon Twp., p. 292, lines 7-11

Series M432, roll 837, dwelling 194, family 194, 26 Sep 1850

Thomas MARTIN, 25, Farmer, b. Pa.

Eleanor, 30, Pa.

Margaret MITCHELL, 34, $2000 Real Estate, b. Pa.

Mary Anne, 10, school; Thomas R., 8

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Notes for James MITCHELL:

Westmoreland Co. PA Willbook 3, p. 222 [abstract]

Will of James MITCHELL of South Huntingdon Twp.

* wife Margaret, to receive 1/3 personal & real estate

* daughter Mary Ann MITCHELL, to receive 1/3 personal & real estate

* son Thomas Ross MITCHELL, to receive the remaining 1/3

* at the death of my wife, her 1/3 is to go to son Thomas R. MITCHELL

I appoint William C. MITCHELL and Thomas G. MARTIN my executors.

Signed 22 June 1848 "James Mitchell"

Proved 25 Dec 1848.

Witnesses: Wm. Kelley, William Fulton

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Sewickley Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Westmoreland Co. PA

JAMES MITCHELL / DIED / DEC. 5, 1848 / Aged / 38 Years / 6 Mos. & 25 days

MARGARET / Wife of / JAMES MITCHELL / DIED / Dec. 13, 1850 / Aged 34 Years / 7 Mos. & 9 days

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Children of Margaret MARTIN and James MITCHELL are:

23 i. Thomas Ross⁶ MITCHELL, born 23 May 1841^40,41; died 19 Nov 1873 in South Huntingdon Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA⁴².

Notes for Thomas Ross MITCHELL:

Sewickley Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Westmoreland Co. PA

T. ROSS MITCHELL / DIED / Nov. 19. 1873 / Aged 32 Years 5 Mos. / & 27 days.

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+ 24 ii. Mary Ann MITCHELL, born 1 Jul 1841; died 21 Feb 1875.

9. Thomas G.⁵ MARTIN (Jane⁴ McCURDY, James³, Robert?², McCURDY¹) was born 14 Jul 1824^43,44,45, and died 30 Dec 1884 in South Huntingdon Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA^46,47. He married Eleanor BOVARD. She was born 20 Mar 1820^48,49, and died 30 Sep 1886 in South Huntingdon Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA^50,51.

Notes for Thomas G. MARTIN:

1850 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. So. Huntingdon Twp., p. 292, lines 7-11

Series M432, roll 837, dwelling 194, family 194, 26 Sep 1850

Thomas MARTIN, 25, Farmer, b. Pa.

Eleanor, 30, Pa.

Margaret MITCHELL, 34, $2000, Pa.

Mary Anne, 10, school; Thomas R., 8

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1860 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. So. Huntingdon Twp. P.O. Mendon, p. 1101, lines 38-39

& p. 1102, lines 1-6

Series M653, roll 1196, dwelling 344, family 351, 30 June 1860

Thomas MARTIN, 35, Farmer, $2000 Real Estate / $600 Personal Estate, b. Pa.

Eleanor, 38, b. Pa.

John O., 8, school; Robert T., 6, school

Jane MITCHELL, 21, $1800; Adaline MITCHELL, 20, $1800

Mary A. MITCHELL, 19, $800; Thomas R. MITCHELL, 18, Farm Labor, $800, school

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1870 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. So. Huntingdon Twp. P.O. Mendon, p. 664, lines 22-26

Series M593, roll 1466, dwelling 374, family 375, 25 Aug 1870

T.G. MARTIN, 50, Farmer, $800 Real Estate / $1300 Personal Estate, b. Pa.

Ellen, 19, Keeping House [note: it really does say "19"]

John, 17, Farm Laborer, school; Robert, 20, Farm Laborer, school

Addie MITCHELL, 20, at home

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1880 PA Census: Westm. Co. So. Huntingdon Twp. ed 119, p. 39, lines 49-50 & p. 40, line 1

Series T9, roll 1204, dwelling 325, family 339, 17 June 1880

Thomas MARTIN, 55, married, Farmer, Pa/Ire/Pa

Elen, 58, Wife, Keeping House, Pa/Pa/Ire

John, 26, son, single, Farm Laborer, Pa/Pa/Pa

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Sewickley Presbyterian Church, Westmoreland Co. PA

OUR FATHER / THOS. G. MARTIN / BORN / JULY 14, 1824 / DIED / DEC 30, 1884

OUR MOTHER / ELEANOR MARTIN / BORN / MAR. 20, 1820 / DIED / SEPT. 30, 1886

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Children of Thomas MARTIN and Eleanor BOVARD are:

+ 25 i. John Oliver⁶ MARTIN, born 8 Jan 1852 in South Huntingdon Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA; died 1939.

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