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Brig. Gen James Armstrong 1645–1745 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jan 1645

Birth Location: Brooksboro Parish, Fermanagh, Ulster, Ireland

Death Date: 1745

Death Location: Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Capt. Boarder)

Mother: Princess (McGuire)*

Spouse(s): Mary Campbell, Frances Irwin

Children(s): James Armstrong, Major Armstrong, Edward Armstrong, William Armstrong, James Armstrong, Christopher Armstrong, Margaret Armstrong, Ann Armstrong, William Armstrong, Alexander Armstrong, Andrew Armstrong, Arthur Armstrong, Robert Armstrong, Quinten Armstrong, James II, George Armstrong, Mary Armstrong, Edward Armstrong, Unknown Armstrong, Andrew Armstrong, Rebecca Armstrong, Elizabeth census

In 1645, Brig. Gen James Armstrong entered the world in Brooksboro Parish, Fermanagh, Ulster, Ireland, born to Capt William Edward Of Terwinney Armstrong Edward From The Boarder And Princess Margaret Mary Maguire Mcguire. Brig. Gen James Armstrong married Frances Irwin, Mary Jane Campbell, and had children including Alexander Armstrong, Andrew Andro Armstrong, Andrew Armstrong, Ann Armstrong, Arthur Armstrong, Christopher Armstrong, Edward Armstrong, Edward Of Terwinmog Armstrong, Elizabeth Armstrong Marshall Arrived On Ship Earl Of Donegal From Ireland 1767 To Charleston Sc Widowed By 1790 Census, George Armstrong, James Armstrong, James Armstrong Ii, Major General John Armstrong, Margaret Armstrong, Mary Ann Armstrong, Quinten Armstrong, Rebecca Armstrong, Robert Armstrong, Unknown Female Armstrong, William Armstrong. Brig. Gen James Armstrong passed away in 1745 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States.

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  • In 1645, Brig. Gen James Armstrong entered the world in Brooksboro Parish, Fermanagh, Ulster, Ireland, born to Capt William Edward Of Terwinney Armstrong Edward From The Boarder And Princess Margaret Mary Maguire Mcguire.
  • Brig. Gen James Armstrong married Frances Irwin, Mary Jane Campbell, and had children including Alexander Armstrong, Andrew Andro Armstrong, Andrew Armstrong, Ann Armstrong, Arthur Armstrong, Christopher Armstrong, Edward Armstrong, Edward Of Terwinmog Armstrong, Elizabeth Armstrong Marshall Arrived On Ship Earl Of Donegal From Ireland 1767 To Charleston Sc Widowed By 1790 Census, George Armstrong, James Armstrong, James Armstrong Ii, Major General John Armstrong, Margaret Armstrong, Mary Ann Armstrong, Quinten Armstrong, Rebecca Armstrong, Robert Armstrong, Unknown Female Armstrong, William Armstrong.
  • Brig. Gen James Armstrong passed away in 1745 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Brig. Armstrong's Ancestors

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Brig. Armstrong
1645–1745
Birth Place: Brooksboro Parish, Fermanagh, Ulster, Ireland
Parents
Capt. William Edward of Terwinney, Armstrong (Edward from the Boarder)
1604–1650
Gilnockie, The Borders, Dumfrieshire, Scotland
Princess (Margaret Mary Maguire) (McGuire)*
1604–1679
Brooksboro Parish, Fermanagh, Ulster, Ireland
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Brig. Armstrong's Descendants

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Brig. (Gen James) Armstrong (24 Jan 1645–1745) m. Mary (Jane) Campbell (1665–1727) m. Frances Irwin (Abt. 1685–)
  1. 1. James Armstrong 1690–1745
    1. 1. Elizabeth Armstrong 1728–1767 m. William Marshall 1726–1810
      1. 1. Robert Marshall 1754–1804 m. Christianna Moor 1756–1814
        1. 1. Robert Marshall 1784–1850 m. Sarah (("Sally")) Dobbins 1786–1835 m. Celia Lackey 1795–1850
        2. 2. Nancy (Agnes) Reaves 1799–1880
        3. 3. Anne Marshall 1773–
        4. 4. John (L) Marshall 1781–1869
        5. 5. Samuel Marshall 1777–1840
        6. 6. William Marshall 1770–
        7. 7. Robert (M.) Marshall 1775–1857
        8. 8. John Marshall 1814–1850
      2. 2. Jane Marshall 1751–1767
      3. 3. James Marshall 1757–1767
      4. 4. Mary Marshall 1762–1767
    2. 2. Elizabeth ("Betty") Armstrong 1728–1814
  2. 2. Major (General John) Armstrong 1717–1795
  3. 3. Edward Armstrong 1712–1756
  4. 4. William Armstrong 1718–1770
  5. 5. James Armstrong 1666–1774
  6. 6. Christopher Armstrong 1692–1785
  7. 7. Margaret Armstrong 1707–1793
  8. 8. Ann Armstrong 1722–1790
  9. 9. William Armstrong 1709–1775
  10. 10. Alexander Armstrong 1710–1711
  11. 11. Andrew (Andro) Armstrong 1686–1771
  12. 12. Arthur Armstrong 1690–1775
  13. 13. Robert Armstrong 1714–1771
  14. 14. Quinten Armstrong 1684–1759
  15. 15. James (Armstrong) II 1684–1745
  16. 16. George Armstrong 1719–1732
  17. 17. Mary (Ann) Armstrong 1705–1776
  18. 18. Edward (Of Terwinmog) Armstrong 1715–1744
  19. 19. Unknown (female) Armstrong 1720–
  20. 20. Andrew Armstrong 1718–1782
  21. 21. Rebecca Armstrong 1735–1800
  22. 22. Elizabeth (Armstrong - Marshall arrived on ship "Earl of Donegal" from Ireland 1767 to Charleston SC), widowed by 1790) census 1724–1806

Brig. Armstrong's Timeline

2 Records

1645
24 Jan 1645
Birth of Brig. Gen James Armstrong in Brooksboro Parish, Fermanagh, Ulster, Ireland
Brooksboro Parish, Fermanagh, Ulster, Ireland
1745
1745
Age 100
Death of Brig. Gen James Armstrong in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1645
    Event Place: Brooksboro Parish, Fermanagh, Ulster, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1722
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1722; Page Number: 231
    [2] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Pennsylvania; Year: 1722; Page Number: 74

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1745
    Event Place: Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States

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