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Elizabeth Jack
Abt 1701 - 1792 (91 years)1. Elizabeth Jack was born about 1701 in Down, Ulster; died in Feb 1792 in Of Cumberland,PA. 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.Elizabeth married James William Kilgore about 1735 in Cumberland, PA. James (son of John Kilgore) was born in 1701 in Donagheady,County Down,North Ireland; died in 1781 in Of Cumberland,PA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Hugh Kilgore was born about 1741 in Of Cumberland,PA; died on 23 Apr 1805 in TyroneTownship(now Perry Co),PA.
- 3. Benjamin Kilgore was born about 1742.
- 4. Joseph Kilgore was born about 1743.
- 5. Patrick Kilgore was born about 1744.
- 6. David Kilgore was born about 1745 in Lancaster,,PA; died on 11 Jun 1814 in Westmorland Co,PA.
- 7. Living
- 8. Living
- 9. Living
- 10. Living
- 11. Living
- 12. Living
- 13. Living
- 14. Living
Generation: 2
2. Hugh Kilgore (1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1741 in Of Cumberland,PA; died on 23 Apr 1805 in TyroneTownship(now Perry 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]
Children:
- 15. Rebecca Jane Kilgore was born about 1760 in PA; died in 1834 in Lower Buffalo, Washington Co, PA.
- 16. David Kilgore was born about 1767.
- 17. Elizabeth Kelly Kilgore was born about 1771.
- 18. Living
- 19. Living
- 20. James Kilgore was born about 1769.
- 21. Living
3. Benjamin Kilgore (1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1742. 4. Joseph Kilgore (1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1743. 5. Patrick Kilgore (1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1744. 6. David Kilgore (1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1745 in Lancaster,,PA; died on 11 Jun 1814 in Westmorland Co,PA. David married Living. [Group Sheet]
7. Living (1.Elizabeth1) 8. Living (1.Elizabeth1) 9. Living (1.Elizabeth1) 10. Living (1.Elizabeth1) 11. Living (1.Elizabeth1) 12. Living (1.Elizabeth1) 13. Living (1.Elizabeth1) 14. Living (1.Elizabeth1)
Generation: 3
15. Rebecca Jane Kilgore (2.Hugh2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1760 in PA; died in 1834 in Lower Buffalo, Washington Co, PA. 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]
Children:
- 22. 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.
- 23. Mary Cummins was born in 1801 in West Middletown, Washington Co,PA; died in 1835 in West Middletown, Washington Co,PA.
16. David Kilgore (2.Hugh2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1767. 17. Elizabeth Kelly Kilgore (2.Hugh2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1771. 18. Living (2.Hugh2, 1.Elizabeth1) 19. Living (2.Hugh2, 1.Elizabeth1) 20. James Kilgore (2.Hugh2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1769. 21. Living (2.Hugh2, 1.Elizabeth1)
Generation: 4
22. Jane Cummins (15.Rebecca3, 2.Hugh2, 1.Elizabeth1) 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. Notes:
Notes from information supplied by (Phi)Lura Lincoln Cook.
David Buchanan was born in Washington, PA, December 11, 1780. He married Jane Cummins (born August 17, 1788) of Virginia (now, West Virginia). The state line ran lenthwise of their porch. Part of her "setting out" was several Negro slaves. When the couple went to keeping house in Pennsylvania, she had to give them up.
Jane married David Buchanan on 26 Dec 1804 in Washington Co, PA. David (son of Samuel Buchanan and Elizabeth Cochran) was born on 11 Dec 1785 in Washington Co, PA; died on 06 Apr 1855 in Albion, Ashland, OH. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 24. Samuel Buchanan was born on 19 Nov 1805 in Independence,Washington,PA; died on 19 Apr 1811 in Independence,Washington,PA.
- 25. Robert Cummins Buchanan was born on 26 Apr 1807 in Independence,Washington,PA; died on 11 Apr 1869 in Albion, Ashland, OH.
- 26. John Buchanan was born on 11 Aug 1809 in Washington Co, PA; died on 10 Jul 1873 in Ashland,Ashland,OH; was buried in Albion,Ashland,OH.
- 27. William Buchanan was born on 12 Oct 1811 in Jackson Twnshp,Independence,Washington,PA; died on 21 Aug 1892 in West Salem,Wayne,Oh.
- 28. Rebecca Cummins Buchanan was born on 03 Apr 1814 in Independence,Washington,PA; died on 26 Dec 1876 in Washington Co,PA.
- 29. Absalom Buchanan was born on 08 Apr 1816 in Independence,Washington,PA; died on 17 Apr 1882 in Wolfsburg,WV.
- 30. Thomas Buchanan was born on 14 Aug 1818 in Independence,Washington,PA; died on 05 Aug 1819 in Independence,Washington,PA.
- 31. Alfred Buchanan was born on 12 May 1820 in Independence,Washington,PA; died on 01 Oct 1880.
- 32. Cummins Buchanan was born on 23 Feb 1823 in Independence,Washington,PA; died on 12 Dec 1898.
- 33. Oliver Hazard Perry Buchanan was born on 03 Mar 1825 in Independence,Washington,PA; died on 07 May 1905.
- 34. David Buchanan was born on 18 Apr 1827 in Independence,Washington,PA; died on 04 Jun 1901.
23. Mary Cummins (15.Rebecca3, 2.Hugh2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1801 in West Middletown, Washington Co,PA; died in 1835 in West Middletown, Washington Co,PA. Mary married William Stuart Stewart in 1823 in West Middletown, Washington Co, PA. William was born in 1800 in West Middletown, Washington Co,PA; died in 1857 in Shasta City, Siski Co, CA. [Group Sheet]