The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
It is considered a research aid and is intended to assist in locating sources that can be used as proof.
Birth: 17 May 1767 Ulster / / Ireland Death: 26 Sep 1808 Cowansville / Armstrong / PA
Qualifying Service Description:
DAR - FUTURE APPLICANTS MUST PROVE CORRECT SERVICE - THIS MAN WOULD NOT HAVE REACHED 16 UNTIL 5-17-1783. SERVICE WOULD HAVE BEEN AFTER THIS TIME. 10-24-63
1779, he served as a Private in the 6th Company of Captain John Jack
1780, served in the company of Captain Thomas Johnston, commanded by Colonel James Johnston of the 1st Battalion of Cumberland Co, PA
Additional References:
Fendrick, Virginia Shannon, American Revolutionary Soldiers of Franklin County, PA, pg 151
Spouse: (1) Jane XX; (2) Margaret XX; (3) Elizabeth XX; Children: James II; Elizabeth;
The SAR Ancestry application of Heber Ivo Rankin, member # 98080, dated 02 Dec 1968 states a tombstone was present at Cowansville Cemetery, listed above, at the time of application. Currently, the attached Find-A-Grave record does not provide an image of a grave or marker stone
Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:
Find-a-Grave cites: Driving Directions: In West Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, at the intersection of Business U.S. Route 422 and Pennsylvania State Route 268, take Route 268 (Sometimes Called East Brady Road) north and west and drive for a total of 5.55 miles into the village of Cowansville. Almost to Cowansville, at the "Y" in the road where Route 268 and Adrian-Reesedale Road meet, bear left and continue, over the railroad grade, toward Cowansville. Shortly after this "Y" you will arrive at the intersection of Ridge Road and Route 268, in Cowansville. At this point, there will be a Grave monument business and you should have seen the cemetery, already...but if not, then look to your right and the Church and Cemetery are there
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