Rebecca Jane Kilgore

Rebecca married Robert Cummins in 1783 in PA ?. Robert was born in 1751 in Londonderry, Ireland; died on 04 Jul 1837 in Wellsburg, Brook Co, VA (now WV) ?Lower Buffalo,PA. [Group Sheet]

1. Jane Cummins was born on 17 Aug 1788 in SugarRun, Bethany,Virginia (now WV); died on 08 Sep 1859 in Independence,Washington,PA; was buried on 08 Sep 1859 in Independence Cemetery.
2. Mary Cummins was born in 1801 in West Middletown, Washington Co,PA; died in 1835 in West Middletown, Washington Co,PA.

Notes:

Source: Clan Kilgore, by John K. Johnston, 1925, - 1994 Edition with Index, edited by F. Clay Kilgore, booklet found at the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Library & Archives Division, Pittsburgh, PA (11-2003).

Hugh Kilgore, (2) the oldest child, was not a soldier in the Revolutionary War; at least no record of his service is to be found in the Pennsylvania Archives. In 1785 he witnessed the will of Thomas Ross, of Cumberland County. Following is an abstract of his (Hugh's) will:

Hugh Kilgore, Tyrone Township, (now Perry County), Farmer, 5 April, 1805, "wife, Jean, daughter Rebecca. Sons; David and James, daughters Elizabeth Kelly, Mary Kilgore, Margaret and Jean. Executors, wife Jean and nephew, William McClure." Witnesses: Edward ___ , James Wilson. Signed, Hugh Kilgore,signed 5 April 1805, probated 23 April, 1805.

Farmer
Wife Jean - one third personal estate
2cow one third flax-4 year old roan (horse)
Daughter Rebecca $1
Son David $1
Daughter Elizabeth Kelly $60.00
Daughter Mary Kilgore $20.00
Daughter --- Kilgore
Son James Kilgore - remainder of estate
Daughter Margaret
Daughter Jean

Hugh married Jean McClure. Jean (daughter of Living) was born about 1745 in Of Cumberland,PA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Source: Collection of the Cumberland County Historical Society - Will of Jane/Jean Kilgore of Tyrone Township, made 13 July 1811, probated 23 August 1811.
Had an oldest dau. Margaret
Had a second dau. Marey
Had an only son James
Had a dau. Jane
Had a granddau. Sissthey Gowdey
Executors: Authur Graham of Frankford Township and John A. Scroggs, of Tyrone Township.

Notes:

Source: Clan Kilgore, by John K. Johnston, 1925, - 1994 Edition with Index, edited by F. Clay Kilgore, booklet found at the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Library & Archives Division, Pittsburgh, PA (11-2003).

James Kilgore was a highly honored and respected farmer; he was an ardent patriot and during the Revolutionary War, sent forth seven of his sons in the establishment of American independence. According to Egle's Notes and Queries, 3rd series, Vol. I, page 426 and Vol. II, page 159: James Kilgore died in 1781 (see note A below), leaving a wife Elisabeth (Betsy Jack), and the following children: Hugh, Benjamin, Joseph, Patrick, David, Mary, Oliver, Ezekial, John, Jonathon, William, Jesse and Robert. His wife Elizabeth, evidently died in 1792 as her will, made May 15, 1782, was probated February 14, 1792.

Note A: James' will was dated in 1771. In the will, James' name is spelled Kilgoar.

Source: From History of Kilgores, written by father of Mrs. J. J. Barnes, 1st National Bank, Tyrone, PA. History found on microfilm at Pennsylvania State Library, Harrisburg, PA, June 2006:

James Kilgore (1-A) was born about 1701 and died in 1777. Married Elizabeth Jack. About 1737 he moved from Chester Co., and settled in the Cumberland Valley, taking up land in Newton Township, Cumberland Co., PA.

Source: Collection of Cumberland County Historical Society, FF-569-Kilgore:
James Kilgore-- Book B page 109 -- Cumberland County, Penna at Office of Register of Wills, Carlisle, PA, Will Book B Page 109:

"In the name of God Amen. --- I will and allow unto my true and loving wife Elizabeth Kilgore, the whole use of my plantation-goods and chattels, implements of husbandry and household furnatur (furniture) while she remains my widow, for the paying of all my lawful debts, and for the bringing up and edicating (educating) my six youngest sons during there minority. But if she marries I allow her to leve (leave) the plantation, and give up all the above named goods and chattels, only one horse and bridle and saddle, with twenty one pounds and her little and big wheel and reel, one feather bed, with the clothing. And I will and allow that at the time of her marriage, or decease, that my executors herein after named, shall sell all my estate, real and personal that I am possessed of at the time of my decease, only the particulars above bequeathed and divid it in form and manor (manner) following:

That is to say I will and bequeath unto my sons, Hugh, Benjamin, Joseph, Patrick, David, and to my daughter Mary, five shillings sarling (sterling) apiece. I likewise give and bequeath unto my son Oliver 5 pounds Pennasylvania currency, and all the rest I allow, and it is my will to be equally divided among my six youngest sons, Ezekiel, John, Jonathan, William, Jesse, Robert. But if any of the above named younger sons should turn prodigal, and not incline to work, but to weast (waste) the estate it is my will and I allow him or them to lows (lose) there (their) part, and it be given to the rest as above. But I allow none of the above named legatees to be paid until saile (sale) be made of the above named premises, or chattels. And further I do nominate and apoint (appoint) my true and loving brother Charles Kilgoar (Kilgore) and my dear and loving wife whole Executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking and disannulling all former wills and testaments by me maid (made). And also this to be my last. In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand seal this 23rd day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy one.
Signed, sealed, published and declared in the presence of
James Jack
Samuel Kilgore
Alexander Laughlin Signed James Kilgoar

Some five years after the death of John, his three sons moved from Chester County to Cumberland Valley taking up land in Newton Township, near what is now Newville, Cumberland, PA.

Source: The Kilgore Workbook, Brothers James, Charles and Samuel Kilgore of Pennsylvania - and their Descendants, compiled by Rita H. Davis, 1996. Archived in the Cumberland County Historical Society and Hamilton Library Association, L.2000.119.01.

James and Elizabeth had 13 children.

James married Elizabeth Jack about 1735 in Cumberland, PA. Elizabeth (daughter of Living) was born about 1701 in Down, Ulster; died in Feb 1792 in Of Cumberland,PA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Source: Collection of the Cumberland County Historical Society, Will Book E page 243:
FF. 569 - Kilgore

Will of Elizabeth Kilgore, Proven Feb 14th 1792. Will dated 14th August A.D. 1782,
Son Hugh Kilgore
Son Benjamin
Daughter Mary Borland
Son Oliver
Son Patrick
Son David
Son Jonathan
Son John
Son Jessee -- he to have bay mare Jolly
Son William (he comes before son John in order named in will)
Son Robert -- mare Jinny

Two plantations bought from sons David and William
Sons Jesse and Robert are in 1782 under age of 21 years
Witnesses:
Alexander Scroggin Testatrix made mark in signing
James Scoggs

Executors names in will Son William Kilgore and "true and loving friend Alexander Laugh (latter resigned his Executorship.

Elizabeth (Betsy) Jack, who was the sister of Patrick Jack, one of the most remarkable characters of Pennsylvania, a hero of the Wilderness. Received a commission of Captain from the Governor of Pennsylvania. Jack's Mountain and Jack's Narrows along the Juniata were named for him. He offered his services to Braddock but was turned down.

Elizabeth evidently died in 1792 as her will made May 14, 1782 was probated Feb. 14, 1792.

Notes:

Source: Clan Kilgore, by John K. Johnston, 1925, - 1994 Edition with Index, edited by F. Clay Kilgore, booklet found at the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Library & Archives Division, Pittsburgh, PA (11-2003).

Kilgore Family in Pennsylvania

John Kilgore

In America, the Kilgores have proven themselves to be a thrifty, energetic and representative people, loyal to church and state; and engaged with credit in the fields of agriculture, literature, theology, science and art. The family has played an honorable part in the formation of our great Republic, and has always assisted in maintaining its existence; by furnishing a generous list of names to the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican, Civil, Spanish-American and the late World War (I). Nor has the Kilgore family been less active in peaceful pursuits, having filled positions of public trust with honor, and in common with other true lovers of their adopted country, the American branch of the clan has contributed to the growth and progress of this great Republic by loyal service in the professions of engineering, law, medicine, pedagogics, art and theology.

From well authenticated sources, it is learned that the American branches of the Kilgour (Kilgore) clan first settled in the lower part of Chester County, Pennsylvania, about 1730; remaining there until 1737, when they moved to Cumberland County, PA. The names of these pioneers were John Kilgore and his three sons: James, Charles and Samuel, who came from Dongaheady, County Down, Ireland, where James Kilgore, the father of John, was a ruling elder in the Presbyterian church in 1707.

John Kilgore died in Chester County, March 7, 1731. He had a numerous progeny, and from his hearth-side his family emigrated, and in time spread over many parts of the United States and Canada. His will was recorded May 9, 1731. Some five years later James Kilgore and his wife, Elizabeth Jack Kilgore, and his brothers, Charles and Samuel, moved from Chester County to the Cumberland Valley, taking up land in Newton Township, near what is now Newville, Cumberland County.

Children of John Kilgore and ?? : James, Charles, and Samuel.

Source: The Kilgore Workbook, Brothers James, Charles and Samuel Kilgore of Pennsylvania - and their Descendants, compiled by Rita H. Davis, 1996. Archived in the Cumberland County Historical Society and Hamilton Library Association, L.2000.119.01.