Re: William McClelland d. 1815 McClellandtown PA
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William McClelland d. 1815 McClellandtown PA
Steve Johnston 12/27/01
I am very interested in comparing notes on YOUR William McClelland.I have a William McClelland born in Ireland,but his wife's name was Ruth Carlo.I am wondering if there is any connection between my William and YOUR...
My sources for my William McClellan are:{any help would be appreciated}
The Encyclopedia of Pennsylvania Biography, Volume XV, publihed in New York by the Lewis Historical Publishing company, 1924 states"William McClelland, founder of the Pennsylvaia Branch of the family, was born in Ireland as was his wife, Ruth Carlo.He emigrated to America and after Path Valley, Franklin Co. Pa was opened for settlement he made entry for land on June 3, 1762."
INChambersburg Pa Orphans court Records Book A p 10 1787 ;is a petition of Wm McClelland Jr, ekdest son of Wn NcClelland of Fannett Twp, decd. With Widow named Ruth... The other children listed are John, Susanna married Joseph Noble,James, Mary married Thomas Halilton, George and Robert.
Also a Memorandumof the estate of this William McClelland was granted unto Ruth McClelland on the 13 Day of Sept 1786.
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Re: William McClelland d. 1815 McClellandtown PA
Steve Johnston 11/14/05