Eleanor was born in Sinking Valley (Tyrone Twp.), Huntingdon Co. (now Blair Co.), PA, the daughter of Robert Adams and Margaret Crawford. She married Thomas Gourley on May 25, 1826.
Thomas and Eleanor were the parents of eleven children:
1. Robert Adams Gourley
2. George Gourley
3. Samuel Thomas Gourley
4. Marquis Graham Gourley
5. James Graham Gourley
6. Lucinda Crawford (Gourley) Mitchell
7. John Alexander Gourley
8. Crawford Gourley
9. Lewis Gourley
10. Margaret Adams (Gourley) Hamilton
11. "Gaskill" Augustus Gaskill Gourley
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The following obituary appeared in a Jefferson County, PA newspaper:
Mrs. Thomas Gourley.
Mrs. Eleanor C. Gourley, wife of Thomas Gourley, of Perry township, died on Friday, April 20 [1888], aged 81 years, one month and four days. Mrs. Gourley came with her husband to the farm in Perry township on which she lived at the time of her death, in 1835 [sic], and so for over fifty years she lived in the one community. The attendance at her funeral, and the kindly words heard on all sides told the respect she had won, and the honor in which she was held by all. Her life was a blessing to her neighbors, and to all who knew her. Her husband, Thomas Gourley, died April 25, 1865, since which she has lived with her son Lewis on the old homestead. Mrs. Gourley was the mother of eleven children, nine sons and two daughters. Seven sons and two daughters are still living. She was the grandmother of fifty-three children, and the great-grandmother of thirty-five. Well she sustained herself in these relations. She had them all in her heart, and her love for them was reciprocated. Her smiles and benedictions were dear to them. She loved to visit among her children and they loved to have her with them. She was one of the first members of the Perry Presbyterian church, having united with it at its organization, September 4, 1836. She was the last of the original twenty-four members. Her union with Perry church was by letter, she having first professed Christ in the old Sinking Valley church in western part of this State at an earlier period. Her life had ever been in harmony with her profession. The house of God was her delight, its ministrations her joy. The Word of God was her daily companion-the light on her pathway-the good of her life. And as God talked to her in His word she talked to Him in prayer daily, and communed with him upon her bed. Prayer was the habit of her soul-one it always wore. She prayed ever for her church-its peace and prosperity-ever for her relatives and friends. What comfort came to the heart of the writer when one day near the close of her life she told him that she never laid her head upon her bed at night without praying for him-that he might he guided aright, and helped and prospered in his work. As life's end drew near and death came on apace, her faith failed her not. She expressed no doubts, told of no fear, and when the end came she calmly bade good bye to those around her and fell asleep in Jesus. J.S.H.
[Note: Thomas and Eleanor Gourley were already in Perry Twp. by 1831, when they first appear in the Tax List.]
Will of Elenor C. Gourley, March 20, 1888, filed, proved May 7, 1888, Scott McClelland Reg.
[as filed in the Jefferson County Courthouse, Brookville, PA]
Last Will and Testament of Elanor C. Gourley
I Elanor C. Gourley of Perry Township in the County of Jefferson and State of Pennsylvania being of sound mind and memory and understanding do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made.
And first I direct that my body be decently interred in the cemetery at Perry Church and that my funeral be conducted in a manner corresponding with my situation in life. As to such estate as it has pleased God to entrust me with I dispose of the same as follows (viz.
I give and bequest to Mrs. Sarah Elder five dollars, and to S. T. Gourley's children one dollar each, to R. A. Gourley 1 table, George Gourley his papa's chair, Crawford Gourley 1 clock, John A. Gourley one longe [sic] and 1 stand, James Gourley Family Record, Lewis Gourley 1 table 1 bed and 1 bureau, Sarah Gourley all the carpet upstairs and on the stairs, Gaskill A. Gourley washstand, bole [sic] and pitcher. To Mrs. Maggy Hamilton my spinning wheel and reel and large waiter [?].
I also give and bequeath to Lucinda Grube and Maggy Hamilton all my waring [sic] apparel and I further appoint Sarah Gourley and Maggy Hamilton to divide my books and bed clothes & dishes with all the heirs and I further direct that after paying funeral expenses and all doctor bills and other expenses arising from settlement of estate that all money I may have left be divided equally between Robert Gourley, George Gourley, Crawford Gourley, James Gourley, John A. Gourley, Lucinda Grube, Maggy Hamilton, Lewis Gourley, and Gaskil [sic] Gourley, share & share alike.
Lastly I appoint Sanford Niel to be the executor of this my last will and testament in witness whereto I Elenor C. Gourley the testatrix have to this my will written on one sheet of paper set my hand and seal this 20 day of March A. D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight. Eleanor C. Gourley [original signature]
Signed sealed published and declared by the above named Elenor C. Gourley as and for her last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names at her request as witnesses thereto in the presence of the said testatrix and of each other: John Means Jr. [original signature] Thomas Carlton Means [original signature]
Jefferson County.
On the 7 day of May A. D. 1888 before me, Scott McClelland, Register in and for said County personally came Jno [sic] Means Jr. & Thos C. Means subscribing witnesses to the within will of Eleanor C. Gourley who being duly sworn according to law deplore and say that they were duly sworn according to law deplore and say that they were present and saw Eleanor C. Gourley sign and seal and heard her publish pronounce & declare the within instrument of writing as and for her last Will & Testament and at the time of so doing she was of sound mind memory & understanding.
Sworn & Subscribed before me, May 7, 1888, Scott McClelland, Reg.
John Means Jr. [original signature] Thomas Carlton Means [original signature]
Thomas and Eleanor were the parents of eleven children:
1. Robert Adams Gourley
2. George Gourley
3. Samuel Thomas Gourley
4. Marquis Graham Gourley
5. James Graham Gourley
6. Lucinda Crawford (Gourley) Mitchell
7. John Alexander Gourley
8. Crawford Gourley
9. Lewis Gourley
10. Margaret Adams (Gourley) Hamilton
11. "Gaskill" Augustus Gaskill Gourley
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The following obituary appeared in a Jefferson County, PA newspaper:
Mrs. Thomas Gourley.
Mrs. Eleanor C. Gourley, wife of Thomas Gourley, of Perry township, died on Friday, April 20 [1888], aged 81 years, one month and four days. Mrs. Gourley came with her husband to the farm in Perry township on which she lived at the time of her death, in 1835 [sic], and so for over fifty years she lived in the one community. The attendance at her funeral, and the kindly words heard on all sides told the respect she had won, and the honor in which she was held by all. Her life was a blessing to her neighbors, and to all who knew her. Her husband, Thomas Gourley, died April 25, 1865, since which she has lived with her son Lewis on the old homestead. Mrs. Gourley was the mother of eleven children, nine sons and two daughters. Seven sons and two daughters are still living. She was the grandmother of fifty-three children, and the great-grandmother of thirty-five. Well she sustained herself in these relations. She had them all in her heart, and her love for them was reciprocated. Her smiles and benedictions were dear to them. She loved to visit among her children and they loved to have her with them. She was one of the first members of the Perry Presbyterian church, having united with it at its organization, September 4, 1836. She was the last of the original twenty-four members. Her union with Perry church was by letter, she having first professed Christ in the old Sinking Valley church in western part of this State at an earlier period. Her life had ever been in harmony with her profession. The house of God was her delight, its ministrations her joy. The Word of God was her daily companion-the light on her pathway-the good of her life. And as God talked to her in His word she talked to Him in prayer daily, and communed with him upon her bed. Prayer was the habit of her soul-one it always wore. She prayed ever for her church-its peace and prosperity-ever for her relatives and friends. What comfort came to the heart of the writer when one day near the close of her life she told him that she never laid her head upon her bed at night without praying for him-that he might he guided aright, and helped and prospered in his work. As life's end drew near and death came on apace, her faith failed her not. She expressed no doubts, told of no fear, and when the end came she calmly bade good bye to those around her and fell asleep in Jesus. J.S.H.
[Note: Thomas and Eleanor Gourley were already in Perry Twp. by 1831, when they first appear in the Tax List.]
Will of Elenor C. Gourley, March 20, 1888, filed, proved May 7, 1888, Scott McClelland Reg.
[as filed in the Jefferson County Courthouse, Brookville, PA]
Last Will and Testament of Elanor C. Gourley
I Elanor C. Gourley of Perry Township in the County of Jefferson and State of Pennsylvania being of sound mind and memory and understanding do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made.
And first I direct that my body be decently interred in the cemetery at Perry Church and that my funeral be conducted in a manner corresponding with my situation in life. As to such estate as it has pleased God to entrust me with I dispose of the same as follows (viz.
I give and bequest to Mrs. Sarah Elder five dollars, and to S. T. Gourley's children one dollar each, to R. A. Gourley 1 table, George Gourley his papa's chair, Crawford Gourley 1 clock, John A. Gourley one longe [sic] and 1 stand, James Gourley Family Record, Lewis Gourley 1 table 1 bed and 1 bureau, Sarah Gourley all the carpet upstairs and on the stairs, Gaskill A. Gourley washstand, bole [sic] and pitcher. To Mrs. Maggy Hamilton my spinning wheel and reel and large waiter [?].
I also give and bequeath to Lucinda Grube and Maggy Hamilton all my waring [sic] apparel and I further appoint Sarah Gourley and Maggy Hamilton to divide my books and bed clothes & dishes with all the heirs and I further direct that after paying funeral expenses and all doctor bills and other expenses arising from settlement of estate that all money I may have left be divided equally between Robert Gourley, George Gourley, Crawford Gourley, James Gourley, John A. Gourley, Lucinda Grube, Maggy Hamilton, Lewis Gourley, and Gaskil [sic] Gourley, share & share alike.
Lastly I appoint Sanford Niel to be the executor of this my last will and testament in witness whereto I Elenor C. Gourley the testatrix have to this my will written on one sheet of paper set my hand and seal this 20 day of March A. D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight. Eleanor C. Gourley [original signature]
Signed sealed published and declared by the above named Elenor C. Gourley as and for her last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names at her request as witnesses thereto in the presence of the said testatrix and of each other: John Means Jr. [original signature] Thomas Carlton Means [original signature]
Jefferson County.
On the 7 day of May A. D. 1888 before me, Scott McClelland, Register in and for said County personally came Jno [sic] Means Jr. & Thos C. Means subscribing witnesses to the within will of Eleanor C. Gourley who being duly sworn according to law deplore and say that they were duly sworn according to law deplore and say that they were present and saw Eleanor C. Gourley sign and seal and heard her publish pronounce & declare the within instrument of writing as and for her last Will & Testament and at the time of so doing she was of sound mind memory & understanding.
Sworn & Subscribed before me, May 7, 1888, Scott McClelland, Reg.
John Means Jr. [original signature] Thomas Carlton Means [original signature]
Eleanor was born in Sinking Valley (Tyrone Twp.), Huntingdon Co. (now Blair Co.), PA, the daughter of Robert Adams and Margaret Crawford. She married Thomas Gourley on May 25, 1826.
Thomas and Eleanor were the parents of eleven children:
1. Robert Adams Gourley
2. George Gourley
3. Samuel Thomas Gourley
4. Marquis Graham Gourley
5. James Graham Gourley
6. Lucinda Crawford (Gourley) Mitchell
7. John Alexander Gourley
8. Crawford Gourley
9. Lewis Gourley
10. Margaret Adams (Gourley) Hamilton
11. "Gaskill" Augustus Gaskill Gourley
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The following obituary appeared in a Jefferson County, PA newspaper:
Mrs. Thomas Gourley.
Mrs. Eleanor C. Gourley, wife of Thomas Gourley, of Perry township, died on Friday, April 20 [1888], aged 81 years, one month and four days. Mrs. Gourley came with her husband to the farm in Perry township on which she lived at the time of her death, in 1835 [sic], and so for over fifty years she lived in the one community. The attendance at her funeral, and the kindly words heard on all sides told the respect she had won, and the honor in which she was held by all. Her life was a blessing to her neighbors, and to all who knew her. Her husband, Thomas Gourley, died April 25, 1865, since which she has lived with her son Lewis on the old homestead. Mrs. Gourley was the mother of eleven children, nine sons and two daughters. Seven sons and two daughters are still living. She was the grandmother of fifty-three children, and the great-grandmother of thirty-five. Well she sustained herself in these relations. She had them all in her heart, and her love for them was reciprocated. Her smiles and benedictions were dear to them. She loved to visit among her children and they loved to have her with them. She was one of the first members of the Perry Presbyterian church, having united with it at its organization, September 4, 1836. She was the last of the original twenty-four members. Her union with Perry church was by letter, she having first professed Christ in the old Sinking Valley church in western part of this State at an earlier period. Her life had ever been in harmony with her profession. The house of God was her delight, its ministrations her joy. The Word of God was her daily companion-the light on her pathway-the good of her life. And as God talked to her in His word she talked to Him in prayer daily, and communed with him upon her bed. Prayer was the habit of her soul-one it always wore. She prayed ever for her church-its peace and prosperity-ever for her relatives and friends. What comfort came to the heart of the writer when one day near the close of her life she told him that she never laid her head upon her bed at night without praying for him-that he might he guided aright, and helped and prospered in his work. As life's end drew near and death came on apace, her faith failed her not. She expressed no doubts, told of no fear, and when the end came she calmly bade good bye to those around her and fell asleep in Jesus. J.S.H.
[Note: Thomas and Eleanor Gourley were already in Perry Twp. by 1831, when they first appear in the Tax List.]
Will of Elenor C. Gourley, March 20, 1888, filed, proved May 7, 1888, Scott McClelland Reg.
[as filed in the Jefferson County Courthouse, Brookville, PA]
Last Will and Testament of Elanor C. Gourley
I Elanor C. Gourley of Perry Township in the County of Jefferson and State of Pennsylvania being of sound mind and memory and understanding do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made.
And first I direct that my body be decently interred in the cemetery at Perry Church and that my funeral be conducted in a manner corresponding with my situation in life. As to such estate as it has pleased God to entrust me with I dispose of the same as follows (viz.
I give and bequest to Mrs. Sarah Elder five dollars, and to S. T. Gourley's children one dollar each, to R. A. Gourley 1 table, George Gourley his papa's chair, Crawford Gourley 1 clock, John A. Gourley one longe [sic] and 1 stand, James Gourley Family Record, Lewis Gourley 1 table 1 bed and 1 bureau, Sarah Gourley all the carpet upstairs and on the stairs, Gaskill A. Gourley washstand, bole [sic] and pitcher. To Mrs. Maggy Hamilton my spinning wheel and reel and large waiter [?].
I also give and bequeath to Lucinda Grube and Maggy Hamilton all my waring [sic] apparel and I further appoint Sarah Gourley and Maggy Hamilton to divide my books and bed clothes & dishes with all the heirs and I further direct that after paying funeral expenses and all doctor bills and other expenses arising from settlement of estate that all money I may have left be divided equally between Robert Gourley, George Gourley, Crawford Gourley, James Gourley, John A. Gourley, Lucinda Grube, Maggy Hamilton, Lewis Gourley, and Gaskil [sic] Gourley, share & share alike.
Lastly I appoint Sanford Niel to be the executor of this my last will and testament in witness whereto I Elenor C. Gourley the testatrix have to this my will written on one sheet of paper set my hand and seal this 20 day of March A. D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight. Eleanor C. Gourley [original signature]
Signed sealed published and declared by the above named Elenor C. Gourley as and for her last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names at her request as witnesses thereto in the presence of the said testatrix and of each other: John Means Jr. [original signature] Thomas Carlton Means [original signature]
Jefferson County.
On the 7 day of May A. D. 1888 before me, Scott McClelland, Register in and for said County personally came Jno [sic] Means Jr. & Thos C. Means subscribing witnesses to the within will of Eleanor C. Gourley who being duly sworn according to law deplore and say that they were duly sworn according to law deplore and say that they were present and saw Eleanor C. Gourley sign and seal and heard her publish pronounce & declare the within instrument of writing as and for her last Will & Testament and at the time of so doing she was of sound mind memory & understanding.
Sworn & Subscribed before me, May 7, 1888, Scott McClelland, Reg.
John Means Jr. [original signature] Thomas Carlton Means [original signature]
Thomas and Eleanor were the parents of eleven children:
1. Robert Adams Gourley
2. George Gourley
3. Samuel Thomas Gourley
4. Marquis Graham Gourley
5. James Graham Gourley
6. Lucinda Crawford (Gourley) Mitchell
7. John Alexander Gourley
8. Crawford Gourley
9. Lewis Gourley
10. Margaret Adams (Gourley) Hamilton
11. "Gaskill" Augustus Gaskill Gourley
-----
The following obituary appeared in a Jefferson County, PA newspaper:
Mrs. Thomas Gourley.
Mrs. Eleanor C. Gourley, wife of Thomas Gourley, of Perry township, died on Friday, April 20 [1888], aged 81 years, one month and four days. Mrs. Gourley came with her husband to the farm in Perry township on which she lived at the time of her death, in 1835 [sic], and so for over fifty years she lived in the one community. The attendance at her funeral, and the kindly words heard on all sides told the respect she had won, and the honor in which she was held by all. Her life was a blessing to her neighbors, and to all who knew her. Her husband, Thomas Gourley, died April 25, 1865, since which she has lived with her son Lewis on the old homestead. Mrs. Gourley was the mother of eleven children, nine sons and two daughters. Seven sons and two daughters are still living. She was the grandmother of fifty-three children, and the great-grandmother of thirty-five. Well she sustained herself in these relations. She had them all in her heart, and her love for them was reciprocated. Her smiles and benedictions were dear to them. She loved to visit among her children and they loved to have her with them. She was one of the first members of the Perry Presbyterian church, having united with it at its organization, September 4, 1836. She was the last of the original twenty-four members. Her union with Perry church was by letter, she having first professed Christ in the old Sinking Valley church in western part of this State at an earlier period. Her life had ever been in harmony with her profession. The house of God was her delight, its ministrations her joy. The Word of God was her daily companion-the light on her pathway-the good of her life. And as God talked to her in His word she talked to Him in prayer daily, and communed with him upon her bed. Prayer was the habit of her soul-one it always wore. She prayed ever for her church-its peace and prosperity-ever for her relatives and friends. What comfort came to the heart of the writer when one day near the close of her life she told him that she never laid her head upon her bed at night without praying for him-that he might he guided aright, and helped and prospered in his work. As life's end drew near and death came on apace, her faith failed her not. She expressed no doubts, told of no fear, and when the end came she calmly bade good bye to those around her and fell asleep in Jesus. J.S.H.
[Note: Thomas and Eleanor Gourley were already in Perry Twp. by 1831, when they first appear in the Tax List.]
Will of Elenor C. Gourley, March 20, 1888, filed, proved May 7, 1888, Scott McClelland Reg.
[as filed in the Jefferson County Courthouse, Brookville, PA]
Last Will and Testament of Elanor C. Gourley
I Elanor C. Gourley of Perry Township in the County of Jefferson and State of Pennsylvania being of sound mind and memory and understanding do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made.
And first I direct that my body be decently interred in the cemetery at Perry Church and that my funeral be conducted in a manner corresponding with my situation in life. As to such estate as it has pleased God to entrust me with I dispose of the same as follows (viz.
I give and bequest to Mrs. Sarah Elder five dollars, and to S. T. Gourley's children one dollar each, to R. A. Gourley 1 table, George Gourley his papa's chair, Crawford Gourley 1 clock, John A. Gourley one longe [sic] and 1 stand, James Gourley Family Record, Lewis Gourley 1 table 1 bed and 1 bureau, Sarah Gourley all the carpet upstairs and on the stairs, Gaskill A. Gourley washstand, bole [sic] and pitcher. To Mrs. Maggy Hamilton my spinning wheel and reel and large waiter [?].
I also give and bequeath to Lucinda Grube and Maggy Hamilton all my waring [sic] apparel and I further appoint Sarah Gourley and Maggy Hamilton to divide my books and bed clothes & dishes with all the heirs and I further direct that after paying funeral expenses and all doctor bills and other expenses arising from settlement of estate that all money I may have left be divided equally between Robert Gourley, George Gourley, Crawford Gourley, James Gourley, John A. Gourley, Lucinda Grube, Maggy Hamilton, Lewis Gourley, and Gaskil [sic] Gourley, share & share alike.
Lastly I appoint Sanford Niel to be the executor of this my last will and testament in witness whereto I Elenor C. Gourley the testatrix have to this my will written on one sheet of paper set my hand and seal this 20 day of March A. D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight. Eleanor C. Gourley [original signature]
Signed sealed published and declared by the above named Elenor C. Gourley as and for her last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names at her request as witnesses thereto in the presence of the said testatrix and of each other: John Means Jr. [original signature] Thomas Carlton Means [original signature]
Jefferson County.
On the 7 day of May A. D. 1888 before me, Scott McClelland, Register in and for said County personally came Jno [sic] Means Jr. & Thos C. Means subscribing witnesses to the within will of Eleanor C. Gourley who being duly sworn according to law deplore and say that they were duly sworn according to law deplore and say that they were present and saw Eleanor C. Gourley sign and seal and heard her publish pronounce & declare the within instrument of writing as and for her last Will & Testament and at the time of so doing she was of sound mind memory & understanding.
Sworn & Subscribed before me, May 7, 1888, Scott McClelland, Reg.
John Means Jr. [original signature] Thomas Carlton Means [original signature]
Inscription
ELENOR
WIFE OF
THOMAS GOURLEY
DIED
APR. 20, 1888
AGED
81Y. 1M. & 4D.
Family Members
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Robert Adams Gourley
1827–1896
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George Gourley
1829–1895
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Samuel Thomas Gourley
1831–1883
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Marquis Graham Gourley
1832–1864
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James Graham Gourley
1835–1912
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Lucinda Crawford Gourley Grube
1837–1912
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John Alexander Gourley
1839–1917
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Crawford Gourley
1841–1921
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Lewis Gourley
1844–1907
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Margaret Adams Gourley Hamilton
1846–1902
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Augustus Gaskill "Gaskill" Gourley
1849–1908
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