Scots-Irish immigrant who arrived in America about 1775/1776 at the Port of Philadelphia; joined the American Army and lost his life at the Battle of Brandywine on 11 September 1777. Accompanied to American by eloping with Mary Kyle; John and Mary had a common law marriage. The couple had one child, John, Jr. who lived in present-day Northeast Tennessee and married Leah Brooks. Misinformation on linked husbands.
I have been researching this direct ancestor for a long time and there is little to no information about him. If you have some information or documentation no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, it would be most welcomed!
I have been researching this direct ancestor for a long time and there is little to no information about him. If you have some information or documentation no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, it would be most welcomed!
Scots-Irish immigrant who arrived in America about 1775/1776 at the Port of Philadelphia; joined the American Army and lost his life at the Battle of Brandywine on 11 September 1777. Accompanied to American by eloping with Mary Kyle; John and Mary had a common law marriage. The couple had one child, John, Jr. who lived in present-day Northeast Tennessee and married Leah Brooks. Misinformation on linked husbands.
I have been researching this direct ancestor for a long time and there is little to no information about him. If you have some information or documentation no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, it would be most welcomed!
I have been researching this direct ancestor for a long time and there is little to no information about him. If you have some information or documentation no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, it would be most welcomed!
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