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     George Rathbun Cornwell was born on 24 February 1836 at Penn Yan, Yates Co., New York, USA.^2,3 He married Catherine Eliza "Kate" Heermans, daughter of Dr. James Abraham Heermans and Elizabeth "Eliza" Hart, in 1863.^1,4

George Rathbun Cornwell died on 4 October 1924 at Penn Yan, Yates Co., New York, USA, at age 88.^2,3
George Rathbun Cornwell was buried after 4 October 1924 at Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan, Yates Co., New York, USA; From Find A Grave:
     BIRTH     24 Feb 1836, Penn Yan, Yates County, New York, USA
     DEATH     4 Oct 1924 (aged 88), Penn Yan, Yates County, New York, USA
     Businessman. He established Cornwell's Opera House in Penn Yan, NY. Aside from providing musical and theatrical entertainment, the Opera House provided a stage for such individuals as Susan B, Anthony, P.T. Barnum, Frederick Douglass, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Horace Greeley. In addition to running the Opera House, Cornwell used the first floor of the building for his book and stationary selling. Other stores in the building sold organs, pianos, and sewing machines. He was a delegate to the Republican National Convention from New York in 1884 and an alternate in 1900. He was a delegate to the New York state constitutional convention, 26th District, in 1894.
     Family Members
     Parents
          William Cornwell 1787–1846
          Sarah Chidsey Cornwell 1800–1888
     Spouse
          Catherine Eliza Heermans Cornwell 1840–1914 (m. 1863)
     Siblings
          Henry Baldwin Cornwell 1826–1847
          Mary Elizabeth Cornwell 1829–1905
          Samuel Chidsey Cornwell 1830–1841
          Caroline Cornwell Wolcott 1833–1923
          Frances Helen Cornwell 1838–1856
     Children
          William Samuel Cornwell 1865–1921
          James Heermans Cornwell 1867–1933
          Frances Elizabeth Cornwell Kinne 1868–1923
          Mary Emma Cornwell Palmer 1869–1949
          Catharine Eliza Cornwell 1871–1923
          George Rathbun Cornwell 1872–1950
          Sarah Helen Cornwell Kinyoun 1875–1965
          Henry Baldwin Cornwell 1879–1968
     BURIAL     Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan, Yates County, New York, USA
     Created by: rjschatz
     Added: 21 Aug 2009
     Find a Grave Memorial 40947935.³

     George Cramer lived at Penn Yan, Yates Co., New York, USA.¹

     Bethia Low was born in 1787 at Massachusetts, USA; She was listed as aged 63 and born in MA in the 1850 census (p. 252-B, lines 9-15.)^2,3 She married Judge John Griffin before 1820
; his 2nd wife.¹
Bethia Low died in 1852 at Allegany Co., New York, USA.²
Bethia Low was buried in 1852 at Cuba Cemetery, Cuba, Allegany Co., New York, USA; From Find A Grave:
     Bethia Low and Judge John Griffin appeared in the census of 1830 at Cuba, Allegany Co., New York, USA; p. 72, line 26
Name     John Griffin
Home in 1830 (City, County, State)     Allegany, New York, Cuba

Bethia Low and Judge John Griffin appeared in the census of 1840 at Cuba, Allegany Co., New York, USA; p. 45, line 14
Name:     J Griffin
Home in 1840 (City, County, State):     Cuba, Allegany, New York
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14:     1 [1826-30] Henry ca 1830
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19:     2 [1821-25] James ca 1824, William ca 1827
Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69:     1 [1771-80] John 1774
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14:     1 [1826-30] Eliza ca 1826
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59:     1 [1781-90] Bethia (Low) 1787
Persons Employed in Agriculture:     3
Free White Persons - Under 20:     4
Total Free White Persons:     6
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves:     6.⁵

Bethia Low appeared in the census of 16 October 1850 at Cuba, Allegany Co., New York, USA; p. 252-B, lines 9-15, dwelling 264, family 270
9 HOBERN, Johnson 30 [1820] M Laborer NY
10 " , Caroline 23 [1827] F NY Cannot Read and Write
11 " , Martin 6/12 [Apr 1850] M NY
12 GRIFFIN, Henry C. 20 [1830] M Blacksmith NY Married 1850
13 " , Hariet 17 [1833] F NY Married 1850
14 " , Bethia 63 [1787] F MA
15 " , Elizabeth 24 [1826] F NY.³

     Nathaniel Williams married Penelope Young.¹

Nathaniel Williams died between 1802 and 1803 at Georgia, USA.²

     Penelope Young married Nathaniel Williams.¹

     Robert Armstrong died between 24 June 1783 and 21 January 1785 at prob. Fermanagh Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA; Assumed died between date of will (1783) and date of probate (1785.)²

His estate was probated on 21 January 1785 at Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA,
; from S. Conybeare notes: 1783 24 June - [Epenetus Hart] named executer [sic] of Robert Armstrong of Fermanagh's will, Mary Hart was a witness, pro. 21 Jan 1785."³
      ; There are two records a certificate issued for Rev War service for a Robt. Armstrong in the Cumberland Co., Militia. However on one the date (25 Aug 1786) is after Robert's presumed death. It may be a different Robt. Armstrong, or it was in process when he died and issued posthumously. There is a second undated record for a Robert Armstrong in the Cumberland Co. Militia. (Images of both records are attached.)⁴
Robert Armstrong was mentioned in a land transaction on 30 October 1745 at Paxtang Township, Lancaster Co. (now Dauphin Co.), Pennsylvania, USA,
Memo: From Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications, 1733-1952
     Name:     Robert Armstrong - 100 acres
     Warrant Date:     30 Oct 1745
     Warrant Place:     Paxtang, Lancaster
     Text:     Whereas Robert Armstrong of the County of Lancaster has requested that we would grant him to take one hundred acres of land including his improvements situate in Paxtang Township in said County of Lancaster…
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications, 1733-1952 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
     Original data: Warrant Applications, 1733-1952. Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania State Archives.
Land Warrants. Pennsylvania State Archives, Harrisburg, PA.^5,6,7
Robert Armstrong was mentioned in a land transaction on 1 November 1748 at Green Township, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania, USA,
Memo: Warrant #1 from Ancestry.com: Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications, 1733-1952
     Name:     Robert Armstrong - 100 acres
     Warrant Text:     November 1st 1748 - Robert Armstrong one hundred acres between James Sharpe and John Carr at Conegocheege over Susquahannah in Lancaster Couty -interest and quit rent from time of settlement. By Order of the Secretary John Callahan.
     Warrant Date:     1 Nov 1748
     Warrant Place:     Conegocheege, Lancaster Co.
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications, 1733-1952 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
     Original data: Warrant Applications, 1733-1952. Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania State Archives.
     Land Warrants. Pennsylvania State Archives, Harrisburg, PA.
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Warrant #2 from Ancestry.com: Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications, 1733-1952
     Name:     Robert Armstrong - 100 acres
     Warrant Text:     Whereas Robert Armstrong of the County of Lancaster hath requested that we would grant him to take up one hundred acres of land between James Sharpes and John Carr at Conegocheege on the west side of Susquahannah River in said County of Lancaster …
     Warrant Date:     1 Nov 1748
     Warrant Place:     Lancaster
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications, 1733-1952 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
     Original data: Warrant Applications, 1733-1952. Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania State Archives.
     Land Warrants. Pennsylvania State Archives, Harrisburg, PA.
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Surveys - From Penn State Archives Land Records: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission - Bureau of Archives and History - Pennsylvania State Archives, RG-17 - Records of the Land Office - Copied Surveys, 1681-1912. [series #17.114]
     Warrant Date:           1 Nov. 1748
     Note:     The first location indicated is Letterkenny Township, Lancaster Co. This eventually becomes Green Township, Franklin Co. But it is the same land from the 1748 warrant.
     Survey Date:           8 April 1767
     Survey Location:      Green Twp., Franklin Co. - 214 acres 13 perches
     Survey Book:      D-55, p. 134
     Survey Date:           5 April 1770
     Survey Location:      Letterkenny Twp., Franklin Co. - 450 acres and 36 perches
     Survey Book:      A-39, p. 133
     Survey Date:           1 June 1782
     Survey Location:      Letterkenny Township, Franklin Co. - 250 acres 36 perches
     Survey Book:      C-2, p. 44
     Survey Date:           1 June 1782
     Survey Location:      Letterkenny Township, Franklin Co. - 50 acres
     Survey Book:      A-39, p. 134
     Survey Date:           31 May 1827
     Survey Location:      Green Twp, Franklin Co. - 42 acres 22 perches
     Survey Book:      B-05, p. 39
     Survey Date:           31 May 1827
     Survey Location:      Green Twp, Franklin Co. - 108 acres 79 perches
     Survey Book:      C-11, p. 167
     Survey Date:           31 May 1827
     Survey Location:      Green Twp., Franklin Co. - 63 acres 81 perches
     Survey Book:      C-105, p. 56
     Survey Date:           11 March 1829
     Survey Location:      Green Twp., Franklin Co. - 250 acres 36 perches
     Survey Book:      D-55, p. 176
     Survey Date:           29 Feb 1840
     Survey Location:      Green Twp, Franklin Co. - 13 acres 5 perches
     Survey Book:      D-14, p. 26
     Survey Date:           22 Feb 1840
     Survey Location:      Green Twp., Franklin Co. - 2 acres 29 perches
     Survey Book:      B-11, p. 101
     Survey Date:           4 Aug 1851
     Survey Location:      Green Twp., Franklin Co. - 9 acres 88 perches
     Survey Book:      A-21, p. 195
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission - Bureau of Archives and History - Pennsylvania State Archives - Ref #2958
RG-17 - Records of the Land Office - Warrant Registers, 1733-1957. [series #17.88] - Lancaster County Warrant Register, p. 5, Warrant A-142.^8,9,10,11

; from Egle [1884:1:5]: "Armstrong.-Robert and Alexander Armstrong, brothers, were early settlers on the Susquehanna, near Halifax, in then "Pextang." On the 13th of August, 1751, one hundred acres were warranted to Robert, where on he made improvements, which, in 1755, were destroyed by Indians. Subsequently there was "erected a Fort on the same Tract called Fort Halifax." The "said Tract adjoined Plantation late of Simon Girtee." On the 20th of June, 1773, a warrant was issued in favor of Robert Armstrong for one hundred and fifty acres of land situate "on the east side of New England Run, in Upper Paxtang township."¹²

Robert Armstrong lived between 1755 and 1757 at Derry Township, Cumberland Co. (now Mifflin Co.), Pennsylvania, USA; per Egle [1881], p. 88, Robert Armstrong is listed as "Ye Ancient Inhabitant" in the West End of Derry in 1755 and 1757.¹³
Robert Armstrong was mentioned in a land transaction on 7 April 1764 at Upper Paxton Township, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA,
Memo: NOTE: This 1764 warrant is important historically. It outlines Robert and Alexander Armstrong's long settlement in the are and having been driven out twice by Indians.

Warrant from Ancestry.com: Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications, 1733-1952
     Name:     Robert Armstrong
     Warrant Text:     Pennsylvania, By the Proprietaries
Whereas on the thirteenth day of August 1757 Robert Armstrong of Paxton Township in the County of Lancaster applied to the then Secretary of our Land Office for a Warrant for a tract of lands one hundred acres more or less on the east side of the River Sasquahanna in the said township & thereon he and his Brother Alexander Armstrong (illegible) had several years before made large and valuable improvements which had been burnt and destroyed by the Indians in 1755.
And Whereas in consideration that the Government had erected a Fort on the said tract called Fort Halifax the granting of the said Warrant was respited, but a ticket was then signed by the said Secretary signifying that the said application of the said Robert Armstrong was accepted and directed to the Surveyor General as a caveat that in no part (?) of the said Robert Armstrong's said plantation now be granted to any other person as by the said ticket remaining in the Surveyor (illegible) office appears.
And Whereas the said Fort having been some time ago burnt and destroyed the said Robert Armstrong hath since repaired or rebuilt his improvements on the said tract but has now again been drove off by the Indians and obliged to desert the same; and the best part of the timber and wood on the said tract and for a mile or upwards around the said fort having been destroyed by the soldiers and garrisons of the said fort the said Robert Armstrong has now humbly besought us to grant him our Warrant for two hundred and fifty acres in order to secure his said improvements and for adding some timber land joining hereto in lieu of that destroyed as aforesaid.
And we commiserating his misfortunes and in consideration of the great expense he has been at in manning and repairing his buildings and improvements there as aforesaid, and favouring his request;
These are to require you to Survey or cause to be surveyed the said two hundred and fifty acres at the place aforesaid joining the plantation late of Simon Girtee in Paxton Township and make Return thereof into the Secretary's Office in order for confirmation to the said Robert Armstrong on his paying to our use the Purchase Money of fifteen pounds ten shillings per hundred acres with interest and arrears of quit rent of one half penny sterling per acre the first settlement thereof to wit from the 1st of March 175? (illegible) and making reasonable allowance for the time the said Robert Armstrong and his family have been drove away from (illegible) absent from the said plantation on account of Indians (illegible);
And provided that if the said Robert Armstrong shall (illegible) and fully comply with said terms in six months now (illegible) Warrant and survey to be made thereon shall be (illegible) void anything herein before mentioned or contained to the contrary in any but notwithstanding.
And for your so doing this shall be (illegible)
Given under my hand and the seal of the Land Office by virtue of certain powers from the said Proprietaries at Philadelphia this seventh day of April Anno Domini 1764. John (illegible)
To John Luken, Surveyor General
     Warrant Date:     17 Apr 1764
     Warrant Place:     Paxton (Paxtang) Twp., Lancaster Co.
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications, 1733-1952 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
     Original data: Warrant Applications, 1733-1952. Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania State Archives.
     Land Warrants. Pennsylvania State Archives, Harrisburg, PA.


Surveys - From Penn State Archives Land Records: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission - Bureau of Archives and History - Pennsylvania State Archives, RG-17 - Records of the Land Office - Copied Surveys, 1681-1912. [series #17.114], Survey Book B-6, p. 15 and reverse
     Warrant Date:           7 April 1764
     Name:     Robert Armstrong 443 & ¾ acres
     Survey Text:     Survey'd to Robert Armstrong on the 29th day of April 17656 the above described tract of four hundred fourty three acres & three quarters & the usuall allowance of 6 p ct situate in Upper Paxton Township, Lancaster County. By warrant of the seventh day of April 1764. P. Bartrem Galbraith D. S.
     Survey Date:     29 April 1765
     Survey Location:     Upper Paxton Twp., Lancaster Co.


Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission - Bureau of Archives and History - Pennsylvania State Archives; RG-17 - Records of the Land Office - Warrant Registers, 1733-1957. [series #17.88] - Lancaster County Warrant Register, p. 6, Warrant A-203.^14,15,16
Robert Armstrong was mentioned in a land transaction on 30 July 1767 at Fort Halifax, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, USA,
Memo: Warrant from Ancestry.com: Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications, 1733-1952
     Name:     Robert Armstrong - 300 acres
     Warrant Text:     Lankister County July 20th 1767 Rbt Armstrong applies for a tract of land of about 300 ackers lying on Powells Creek on the west side of the road that leads from Samuel Hunters to fort Halifax. Said place once the property of John Meeleh (sp?) bu sold his improvement to said Armstrong. Robert Armstrong
     Warrant Date:     30 Jul 1767
     Warrant Place:     Lancaster
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications, 1733-1952 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
     Original data: Warrant Applications, 1733-1952. Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania State Archives.
     Land Warrants. Pennsylvania State Archives, Harrisburg, PA.¹⁷

; Cumberland Co. Marriages 1761-1800 (p.3) lists the marriage of a Robert Armstrong to an Isabel Forster on July 26, 1768, performed by Rev. Robert Davidson. I have no evidence that this is the same Robert Armstrong and she is not mentioned in his will, but he might have been a widower when he wrote it.^18,19 Robert Armstrong married an unknown person on 26 July 1768 at Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA,
; There is a 26 July 1768 marriage listed for a Robert Armstrong to Isabel Forster. This might be this Robert's wife, though his will doesn't mention a wife or any children. The marriage was performed by Rev. J. C. Bucher.¹⁸
Robert Armstrong was mentioned in a land transaction on 23 May 1772 at Armstrongs Run, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, USA,
Memo: NOTE: The recopied Survey conducted 2 Nov 1772 states "Cumberland Co.", but the original warrant dated 23 May 1772 states "Lancaster Co.". I have found an Armstrongs Run Creek in Upper Paxtang Twp, formerly Lancaster Co., now Dauphin Co. This location is consistent with Robert's other land holding in the 1760's. GA Vaut 23 Oct. 2015

Warrant from Ancestry.com: Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications, 1733-1952
     Name:     Robert Armstrong - 200 acres
     Warrant Text:     Whereas Robert Armstrong of the County of Cumberland hath requested that we would allow him to take up two hundred acres of land situate on the south side of Armstrongs Run bounded on the east by the west branch of Mahatango, including a run which proceeds to the turn of the waters of Cockalamus and by a small ride on the north in the said County.
     Warrant Date:     23 May 1772
     Warrant Place:     Armstrongs Run, Cumberland Co.
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications, 1733-1952 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
     Original data: Warrant Applications, 1733-1952. Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania State Archives.
     Land Warrants. Pennsylvania State Archives, Harrisburg, PA.


Surveys - From Penn State Archives Land Records: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission - Bureau of Archives and History - Pennsylvania State Archives, RG-17 - Records of the Land Office - Copied Surveys, 1681-1912. [series #17.114]
     Warrant Date:           22 May 1772
     Survey Book A-81, p. 120 & reverse
     Name:     Robert Armstrong - 213 acres 23 perches
     Warrant Date:     22 May 1772
     Survey Text:     The draught of a tract of land called ___ situate in ___ Township in the County of Cumberland; containing two hundred thirteen acres 23 perches with the usual allowance of six acres pct for roads, survey's the 2d day of November Anno dom. 1772 in pursuance of a warrant from the Honble. Propritaries to Robert Armstrong dated at Philad'a the 22d day of May Anno Dom. 1772. P. Wm Maclay
     Survey Date:     2 Nov. 1772
     Survey Place:     ___ Twp., Cumberland Co.


Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission - Bureau of Archives and History - Pennsylvania State Archives, RG-17 - Records of the Land Office - Warrant Registers, 1733-1957. [series #17.88] - Cumberland County Warrant Register, p. 4, Warrant A-114.^20,21,22

Robert Armstrong appeared in the census of 1778 at Supply Rate, Greenwood Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA; From PA Archives": First State Tax of Cumberland County for the Year 1778, Greenwood Township, p. 49, Line 4
     Armstrong, Robert
     200 Acres
     0 Negroes
     0 Horse
     0 Cattle
     Tax: 10.0.0
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From Ancestry.com: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801
1778 Supply Rates, Greenwood, Cumberland Co., PA, p. 117, line 4
     Name:     Robert Armstrong
     Year:     1778
     Town or Ward:     Greenwood
     County:     Cumberland
     Archive Rollname:     324
     200 Acres valued at 5 pounds: 10:0 (pounds shillings)
     Source Citation: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 324
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
     Original data: Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762–1794. Series No. 4.61; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4. Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.^23,24,25

Robert Armstrong began military service between 1778 and 1780 at Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, Possibly this Robert Armstrong: Revolutionary War military record from PA State Archives:
Armstrong, Robert, Cumberland Co., Militia
Certificate 7427, Total L41.0.6
Authorities: Register, vol. !, pl. 232. Militia Loan of 1 Apr 1784 & 30 Mar. 1785, "Public Debt." Records of the Comptroller General at D. P. R.
Where a military connection is specified the basic record proves active duty.⁴

Robert Armstrong began military service between 1778 and 1783 at Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA, 1778-83 Revolutionary War Record of Robert ARMSTRONG
Cumberland Co. Militia:
     1.     Soldiers of the Revolution - Cumberland Co. PennArch5IV [1906:619]
     2.     Soldiers Who Received Depreciation Pay - Cumberland Co. PennArch5IV [1906:278]
Sources:
     1.     Ref #2919 - PennArch5IV [1906]: Pennsylvania Archives, Fifth Series Vol. IV, Continental line (continued), 1777-1783, invalid regiment, depreciation pay, pension applications, Thomas Lynch Montgomery (ed.), 1906, Harrisburg, Penn.: Harrisburg Publishing Co., State Printer.^26,27

Robert Armstrong appeared in the census of 1782 at Supply Rate, Greenwood Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA; From Ancestry.com: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801
1782 Supply Rates, Greenwood, Cumberland Co., PA, p. 109, line 2
     Name:     Robert Armstrong
     Year:     1782
     Town or Ward:     Greenwood
     County:     Cumberland
     Archive Rollname:     325
[:TAB:150 Acres: 93 (no livestock listed)
     Source Citation: Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 325
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
     Original data: Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762–1794. Series No. 4.61; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4. Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
NOTE: There is also a Robert Armstrong listed as a Freeman in East Pennsboro Township in the 1782 Cumberland Co. Supply Rate list. "Robert" is a common name among Scots Armstrong families, but E. Pennsboro is in today's Cumberland Co., south of the Susquehanna River and it doesn't seem likely that Robert, brother of Alexander, would have been recorded in both places in the same year.
It isn't clear to my why there seem to be two different 1782 Supply Rate lists for Greenwood (on Ancestry.com). Robert is listed as a Freeman in both versions, but is taxed at 3 pounds in one list and at 2 pounds 10 shillings in the other.^28,29,30,31

Robert Armstrong appeared in the census of 1782 at Supply Rate, East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland Co. (then), Pennsylvania, USA; In addition to the 1782 supply rate listing for a Robert Armstrong in Greenwood, there are two 1782 Supply Rate listings for East Pennsboro, both showing a Robert Armstrong, but with different information. I'm not certain which of these might refer to this Robert. GA Vaut 2 Jan 2016
Supply Rate List #1:
From Ancestry.com: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801 - 1782 Supply Rates, Cumberland County Transcript: Eastpennsbro Township, p. 68, Freemen, Column 1, Line 17
     Armstrong, Alexander Freeman 2' 10"
     Source Citation: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 325
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
     Original data: Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762–1794. Series No. 4.61; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4. Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Supply Rate List #2:
From Ancestry.com: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801 - 1782 Supply Rates, Cumberland County Transcript: Eastpennsbro Township, p. 103, Freemen, Column 1, Line 3
     Armstrong, Alexander Freeman 3
     Source Citation: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 325
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
     Original data: Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762–1794. Series No. 4.61; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4. Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.^32,33,34

Robert Armstrong left a will on 24 June 1783 at Fermanagh Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA; Transcription of will by G. Vaut 19 Dec 2014:
The last Will and Testament of Robert Armstrong Deceased No. 164[?]
     In the name of God Amern. I Robert Armstrong of Fermanagh Township Cumb. County the State of Pennsylvania Yeoman being Infirm in Body but of a sound and with dispossessing mind and memory being sensible of the mortality of mandkind [sic] do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. That is to say I give and recommend my soul into the hand of Almighty God that gave it, and my Body I recommend to the Earth to be decently interred at the Discretion of my Executors here after mentioned and Touching such Worldly Estate which It hath pleased God to bless me with I will and Bequeath in the following manger and form.
     In the first(?) I will that my Plantation laying and being in Greenwood Township adjoining the Land of the late Richard Hays deceased be sold by my Execrs to the Best Advantage when Opportunity Serves and the Value thereof divided as follows. Imprimer I Will that all my Debts and funeral charges be paid and discharged by my Execrs. I Bequeath unto my Brother George's Eldest Daughter Ann the sum of Eighteen pounds, also I Will and Bequeath to this Georges sec Eldest daughter Sarah the sum of eighteen pounds likewise the two Sums for the two Girls own Particular use. Also I Will to my sister Eliz. Daughter Sarah the sum of Ten pounds. Also I will to my Brother Alex youngest Son Robert Twenty pounds to be lodged into the hands of some honest person on use? till he this Robt. Comes to the Age of twenty one years. Also I Will to a Alexr Eldest Daughter Mary the sum of fifteen pounds. Like also to sd. Alex. Eldest Son James I will the sum of ten pounds. Also I Will unto Sarah Pawley the wife of John Pawley the sum of five pounds all the said sums to be of Lawful money of the State aforesaid. Also to my Brother Alexr Son George I Will the sum of ten pounds al to sd. Alexr Daughter Sarah I Will the sum of five pounds money as aforesaid AND If any over value of the Value of the Lands Yet Remaine I Will that it be equally divided to Each Person in proportion to their share. But if the Value thereof be not sufficient to pay as aforesaid I Will that what is deficient be reduced from each person In Proportion accordingly. Lastly I do make and Constitute Jas Armstrong my Brother Alexs Son and Epenetas Hart Execrs of this my Last Will and Testament.
     In Witness whereof I have here unto Set my hand and seal this 24 Day of June 1783.
Robert Armstrong (his mark)
Pronounced by the sd. Robt. Armstrong as his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence and the presence of Each other have hereunto subscribed our Names
Mary Hart     Willm. Sketchy
     Be it remembered that on the twenty first day of January in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty five the last Will and Testament of Robert Armstrong deceased was legally proved (of which the foregoing Record is a true Copy) and Letters Testamentary issued in Common form to James Armstrong and Epinetus Hart Executos therein names on the twenty Second day of April 1785. Inventory and accompt? To be Exhibited into the Registers office in Carlisle in the time appointed by Law.
Witness my Hand     Willm Lyon Regr.^3,2

     Benjamin Bartlett was born before 6 June 1633 at Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA; Mayflower Families (p. 3): "He was a Freeman 6 June 1654 and must have been at least 21 years old."¹ He married Sarah Brewster, daughter of Love Brewster and Sarah Collier, on 4 April 1654 at prob. Duxbury, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA,
; his 2nd wife.³ Benjamin Bartlett married Susannah Jenney, daughter of John Jenney and Sarah Carey, before 4 April 1655 at prob. Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA,
; his 1st wife.³ Benjamin Bartlett married Sissilla (?) before 21 January 1678
; his 3rd wife.³
Benjamin Bartlett died between 21 August 1691 and 28 August 1691 at Duxbury, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA.³

     Rebecca Bartlett was born before December 1634 at Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA.³ She married William Harlow on 20 December 1649 at Plymouth, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA.²

Rebecca Bartlett died between 2 June 1657 and 15 July 1658 at Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA; dates of birth of last child and 2nd marriage of husband.³

     Mary Bartlett married Richard Foster
; her 1st husband.³ Mary Bartlett was born circa 1634 at Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA; Mayflower Families (p. 4): "if 17 when married."¹ She married Jonathan Morey, son of John Morey and Mary Johnson, on 8 July 1659 at Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA,
; her 2nd husband; his 1st wife; See Mayflower Families p. 14 for children.⁴
Mary Bartlett died on 26 September 1692 at Plymouth, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA.³
Mary Bartlett died on 26 September 1692 at Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA.²

     Sarah Bartlett was born at Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA.¹ She married Samuel Rider, son of Samuel Rider and Anne Gamlett, on 23 December 1656 at Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA,
; his 1st wife.³
Sarah Bartlett died before 14 June 1680; date her husband's 2nd marriage.²

     Joseph Bartlett was born circa 1639 at Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA; Mayflower Families (p. 4): "based on age on g.s."¹ He married Hannah Pope, daughter of Thomas Pope and Ann Fallowell, circa 1662 at Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA,
; See Mayflower Families (pp. 16-17) for children.³
Joseph Bartlett died on 18 February 1711/12 at Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA; per Mayflower Families (p. 14): "in 73rd yr."³

     Elizabeth Bartlett was born circa 1643 at Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA; Mayflower Families (p. 4): "if m. at 18 & 45 when last ch. b."¹ She married Anthony Sprague, son of William Sprague and Milicent Eames, on 26 December 1661 at Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA,
; See Mayflower Families (p. 17) for children.²
Elizabeth Bartlett died on 17 February 1712/13 at Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA.²

     Lydia Bartlett was born on 8 June 1648 at Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA.^1,3 She married James Barnaby before 14 June 1670 at prob. Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA,
; her 1st husband; see Mayflower Families pp. 18-19 for children.³ Lydia Bartlett married John Nelson, son of William Nelson and Martha Ford, after 30 October 1677 at prob. Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA,
; her 2nd husband; his 2nd wife; per Mayflower Families: "m. (2) prob. Plymouth shortly aft. 30 Oct. 1677."³
Lydia Bartlett died on 11 September 1691 at Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA, at age 43; per Mayflower Families: d...in 44th yr.^2,3

     Mercy Bartlett was born on 10 March 1650/51 at Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA.^1,2 She married John Joy on 25 December 1668 at Plymouth Colony, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA,
; see Mayflower Families (p. 19) for child.²

     Abigail Little was born circa 1635.¹ She married Josiah Keene between 1654 and 1658 at Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA,
; his 1st wife; see Mayflower Families, p. 20 for children.³
Abigail Little died before 1660 at prob. Marshfield, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA.³

     Ruth Little died after 19 February 1675/76; Mayflower Families (p. 4): "will of brother Thomas; prob. unm."¹

     Hannah Little was born circa 1637.¹ She married Stephen Tilden, son of Nathaniel Tilden and Lydia Huckstep, on 25 January 1661 at Scituate, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA,
; see Mayflower Families p. 21 for children.²
Hannah Little died on 13 May 1710 at Scituate, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA.³

     Patience Little married Joseph Jones, son of Robert Jones.³
Patience Little was born circa 1639; Mayflower Families (p. 5): "based on age at d."¹
Patience Little died on 25 October 1723 at Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA; per Mayflower Famlies (p. 21): "ae 84."³

     Mercy Little was born circa 1645.¹ She married John Sawyer in November 1666 at Marshfield, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA,
; his 1st wife; see Mayflower Families (p. 22) for children.³
Mercy Little died in February 1696 at Marshfield, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA.³
Mercy Little was buried on 10 February 1696 at Marshfield, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA.³

     Isaac Little was born circa 1646; Mayflower Families (p. 5): "based on age at d."¹ He married Bethiah Thomas, daughter of Nathaniel Thomas and Mary (?), circa 1673 at prob. Marshfield, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA,
; see Mayflower Families (p. 24) for children.³
Isaac Little died on 24 November 1699 at Marshfield, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA; aged abt 53 yrs.³

     Ephraim Little was born on 17 May 1650.¹ He married Mary Sturtevant, daughter of Samuel Sturtevant and Ann (?), on 22 November 1672 at prob. Marshfield or Plymouth, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA,
; see Mayflower Families (p. 25) for children.³
Ephraim Little died on 24 November 1717 at Scituate, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA, at age 67; d. in 68th yr.³

     Thomas Little was born before 19 February 1654/55; Mayflower Families (p. 5): "if over 21 when he wrote will."¹
Thomas Little died on 26 March 1676; Mayflower Families (p. 5): "killed by Indians in King Philip's War; unm."¹
     Thomas Little left a will on 19 February 1675; The will of Thomas LIttle Sr. [sic] dated 19 Feb. 1675, sworn 31 May 1676, names brother Samuel; sisters Ruth, Hannah, Patience and Mercye (no surnames) and his mother."¹

     Samuel Little was born circa 1656; Mayflower Families (p. 5): "based on depos."¹ He married Sarah Gray on 18 May 1682 at Marshfield, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, USA,
; see Mayflower Families (p. 26) for children.²
Samuel Little died on 16 January 1707 at Bristol, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, USA.³

     Sarah Cooke was born circa 1635; Mayflower Families (p. 6): "if 17 when married."¹

     Elizabeth Cooke was born before 1644; Mayflower Families (p. 6): "if 17 or more when m."¹

     Hester Cooke was born on 16 August 1650.¹

     Mercy Cooke was born on 25 July 1656; Mayflower Families (p. 6): "b. 25 July (worn) prob. 1656."¹

      ; per Anderson (2004), p. 197: "The definitive article on Richard Church was published by robert S. Wakefield in 1985 [TAG 60:129-139]. He analyzed in great detail the list of children for Richard Church, and discarded four alleged children included in many previous accounts of the family [TAG 60:138-39]. We concur in this ... We do not include even as a possibility the questionable son Richard, for whom there is no documentation, and we differ slightly in some of the estimated dates of birth, where we place no reliance at all on LCVR."^1,2

     Lydia Snow married Stephen Skeefe, son of James Skeffe and Mary (?).²
Lydia Snow was born circa 1640; per Mayflower Families (p. 8): "based on age at d."¹
Lydia Snow died on 17 March 1711 at Sandwich, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts, USA; per Mayflower Families (p. 33): "d. Sandwich 17 March 1711 (VR) or 1713 ae 74 (g.s.)"²"