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Robert McFarland 1730–1788 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Apr 1730

Birth Location: Donegal, Donegal, Ireland

Death Date: 1788

Death Location: Londonderry, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: John McFarland

Mother: Mary Montgomery

Spouse(s): Esther Dunn, Martha Mcfarland, Esther Dunn

Children(s): Mary McFARLAND

In 1730, Robert McFarland entered the world in Donegal, Donegal, Ireland, born to John Mcfarland And Mary Elizabeth Montgomery. In 1777, Robert McFarland resided in Caswell County, NC. Robert McFarland married Esther Dunn, Martha Mcfarland, and had children including Mary Polly Mcfarland. Robert McFarland passed away in 1788 in Londonderry, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1730, Robert McFarland entered the world in Donegal, Donegal, Ireland, born to John Mcfarland And Mary Elizabeth Montgomery.
  • In 1777, Robert McFarland resided in Caswell County, NC.
  • Robert McFarland married Esther Dunn, Martha Mcfarland, and had children including Mary Polly Mcfarland.
  • Robert McFarland passed away in 1788 in Londonderry, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert McFarland's Ancestors

Self
Robert McFarland
1730–1788
Birth Place: Donegal, Donegal, Ireland
Parents
John McFarland
1708–1784
Arroquhar, Loch Lomond, Scotland
Mary (Elizabeth) Montgomery
1712–1782
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Robert McFarland
1680–1751
Donegal or Tyrone Co., Northern Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert McFarland's Descendants

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Robert McFarland (7 Apr 1730–1788) m. Esther Dunn (1730–1794) m. Martha Mcfarland (1734–) m. Esther Dunn (1730–1794)
  1. 1. Mary ("Polly") McFARLAND 1743–1819 m. Samuel Montgomery 1743–1819
    1. 1. Catherine Montgomery 1779–1860 m. Thomas Alcorn 1777–1855
      1. 1. Nehemiah Alcorn 1805–1856 m. Mary (Knox 'Polly') Clark 1805–1856 m. Victoria (D) Shaw 1830–1858
        1. 1. Johnson Alcorn 1832–1898 m. Mary (Anne) Sams 1847–1941 m. Malinda (G) Cockran 1834–1870
        2. 2. Mary (Ellen) Alcorn 1843–1919
        3. 3. Mary (Jane) Alcorn 1834–1895
        4. 4. Charlotte Alcorn 1837–
        5. 5. Elizabeth Alcorn 1841–
      2. 2. Montgomery Alcorn 1800–1827
      3. 3. Catherine Allcorn 1802–
      4. 4. Jane Alcorn 1802–1838
      5. 5. Dorcas Alcorn 1809–
      6. 6. Rachel Alcorn 1812–
      7. 7. Pauline Alcorn 1813–1828
      8. 8. Robert Alcorn 1815–
      9. 9. Benjamin Alcorn 1803–
      10. 10. Thomas Alcorn 1808–1858
      11. 11. Catherine Alcorn 1816–1879
      12. 12. Agnes Alcorn 1820–1840
      13. 13. Katie Alcorn 1816–1879
    2. 2. Mary ("Polly") MONTGOMERY 1775–1813
    3. 3. Rachel Montgomery 1777–1851
    4. 4. Katie Montgomery 1779–1860
    5. 5. Benjamin Montgomery 1785–1785
    6. 6. John (Squire) Montgomery 1790–1826
    7. 7. Robert Montgomery 1781–1814
    8. 8. James (Benjamin) Montgomery 1781–1851
    9. 9. Dorcas (B.) Montgomery 1787–1861

Robert McFarland's Timeline

5 Records

1730
7 Apr 1730
Birth of Robert McFarland in Donegal, Donegal, Ireland
Donegal, Donegal, Ireland
1774
26 Nov 1774
Age 44
Robert McFarland was married in Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania, United States
1777
1777
Age 47
Robert McFarland resided here in Caswell County, NC
Caswell County, NC
1788
1788
Age 58
Death of Robert McFarland in Londonderry, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Londonderry, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
1833
1833
Age 103
Robert McFarland resided here in Tennessee
Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1730
    Event Place: Donegal, Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 985.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CJF

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 26 Nov 1774
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Marriage Records, 1700-1821

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Caswell County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Londonderry, Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1713-1825

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1788
    Event Place: Londonderry, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

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