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     Elizabeth Sebring was born on 25 October 1795; The 1850, 1860 and 1870 censuses all say she was born in NY.^{1,3,4,5,6,7,8} She married George Edwin McLean, son of John S. McLean and Sarah Armstrong, on 19 November 1815.^1,9,10,11

Elizabeth Sebring died on 5 June 1875 at age 79.^{1,12,13,14,15}
     She witnessed the beginning of military service of Abraham Sebring between 1776 and 1781 at Revolutionary War, New Jersey, USA; Ancestry.com - U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Source Citation: Volume: 340
Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Original data: Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970. Louisville, Kentucky: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Microfilm, 508 rolls.
National Society, Sons of the American Revolution.¹⁶

Elizabeth Sebring was listed as a resident in Abraham Sebring and Nancy Harris's household in the census report in 1810 at Ovid, Seneca Co., New York, USA; p. 242, line 4
Name:     Abraham Sebring
Home in 1810 (City, County, State):     Ovid, Seneca, New York
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15:     1 [1795-1800]
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over:     1 [bef 1766] Abraham 1758
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10:     3 [aft 1800]
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15:     1 [1795-1800] Elizabeth 1795
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25:     1 [1785-1794] Mary 1789
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44:     1 [1766-1784] Nancy 1763
Number of Household Members Under 16 :     5
Number of Household Members Over 25 :     2
Number of Household Members:     8.¹⁷

Elizabeth Sebring and George Edwin McLean appeared in the census of 7 August 1820 at Seneca Township, Ontario Co., New York, USA; p. 275, line 420
Name:     George Mclean
Home in 1820 (City, County, State):     Seneca, Ontario, New York
Enumeration Date:     August 7, 1820

Elizabeth Sebring and George Edwin McLean appeared in the census of 1830 at Pulteney, Steuben Co., New York, USA; p. 385, line 24
Name:     George McLain
Home in 1830 (City, County, State):     Pulteney, Steuben, New York

Elizabeth Sebring and George Edwin McLean appeared in the census of 1840 at Pulteney, Steuben Co., New York, USA; p. 260, line 7
Name:     Geo Mcclean
Home in 1840 (City, County, State):     Poultney, Steuben, New York

Elizabeth Sebring and George Edwin McLean appeared in the census of 11 September 1850 at Le Boeuf Township, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA; p. 52A&B, lines 42, 1-5, Dwelling 22, Family 22
42 MCLEAN, George 56 [1794] M Farmer 3000 PA
1 " , Betsey 54 [1796] F NY
2 " , Deborah 21 [1829] F NY
3 " , John 19 [1831] M NY
4 " , Ansel 15 [1835] M NY
5 " , Sarah 13 [1837] F NY.²¹

Elizabeth Sebring and George Edwin McLean appeared in the census of 12 July 1860 at Le Boeuf Township, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA; p. 665, lines 27-33, dwelling 541?, family 508

Elizabeth Sebring and George Edwin McLean appeared in the census of 23 July 1870 at Le Boeuf Township, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA; p. 245A, lines 9-20, dwelling 46, family 46

     John Remer Sr. married Leah Auten.^3,4,2
John Remer Sr. was born in 1744 at Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA.^1,5
John Remer Sr. died on 6 January 1820 at near Hopeton Mills, Hopeton Township, Yates Co., New York, USA.^1,2
John Remer Sr. was buried after 6 January 1820 at City Hill Cemetery, Penn Yan, Yates Co., New York, USA; from Find A Grave website:
     Birth:      1744, Pluckemin, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA
     Death:      Jan. 6, 1820, Yates County, New York, USA
     John Remer was the son of George Remer. He married Leah Auten. They were the parents of Rebecca Remer (Pitney), George I. Remer, Polly Remer (Auten), Aaron Remer, Sarah Remer (Daines), John Remer, Jane V. Remer (McLean), and Abraham Remer.
     Family links: Spouse: Leah Auten Remer (1754 - 1817)
     Children:
      Rebecca Remer Pitney (1772 - 1853)*
      Aaron Remer (1780 - 1841)*
      Jane V. Remer McLean (1789 - 1835)*
     Burial: City Hill Cemetery, Penn Yan, Yates County, New York, USA
Created by: Randy Rumble
Record added: Aug 15, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 29051237.^1,6
     ; Cleveland [1873:I:274]: "George Remer, of New Jersey, descended from a family of German Lutherans that came across the Atlantic in the Chip Calledonia, to escape religious persecutions. The vessel which landed these emigrants was worn out condemned and sunk in Raritan Bay. George Remer had siz sons and three daughters. All the sons participated in the War of the revolution and fount for independence. Two of the, John and Bryan, were early settlers of this county [Yates]."²

John Remer Sr. began military service circa 1776 at Revolutionary War, New Jersey, USA.²

;      Per SAR Application #23449: "Services as a private in the Somerset County, New Jersey, Militia - no record of any special engagements. Received certificate No. 1273 dated May 10 1784 for the depreciation of his Continental pay in the Somerset County, New Jersey Militia. for L-O:18:0 - during the revolutionary War." Cites "Records of the office of the Adjutant General of New Jersey at Trenton, N. J.". No dates of service are given.

Ancestry.com - Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
     Name:     John Remer
     Birth Date:     1744
     Birth Place:     Somerset, New Jersey
     Death Date:     1829
     Death Place:     Yates, New York
     SAR Membership:     23448
     Role:     Ancestor
     Application Date:     5 Jun 1914
     Spouse:     Leah Van Nortrick
     Children:     Aaron Remer
     Source Citation: Volume: 118
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
     Original data: Sons of the American Revolution Membership App.^7,8

     Alexander II McLean was born on 18 January 1785 at prob. Fermanagh Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10}
Alexander II McLean died in 1824.¹¹
     ; from Jordan [1915:III:1682-8]
(The McLean Line.)
The McLean's have every reason to be proud of their history and ancestry. It may be regarded as an unquestionable fact that the McLean's are purely of Highland origin. They can trace their origin with precision to Old Dougall of Scone, who must have flourished about the year l 100, and has been described as an influential, just and venerable man. Of all the clans, none is more deserving of honorable mention. For centuries it held a conspicuous place for independence of bearing and disinterested loyalty in the history of Scotland. Rapidly grew until it reached its zenith, at which time, during the reign of James VI., it was accounted the most powerful of any in the Hebrides.

The lands belonging to the clan at the time of the final forfeiture of the Lords of the Isles (1493) comprised the greater part of Mull, the whole of Coll and Tierce, portions of Scarba, Islay, and districts in Morvern and Knapdale.

Similar to all Highland names, that of McLean has undergone many changes. Perhaps none other can exhibit a greater variety of more curious fluctuations. The clan takes its name from Gilleain, known as Gilleain na Tuaidah, who flourished about the year 1250. To this name, the word Mac, meaning son, is added, showing the clan is composed of the sons of Gilleain. The official records of Scotland gave many curious spellings, which either prove that there was no established form or that the scribes were very indifferent as to correctness. The oldest spelling is that recorded by Stoddart, whose Gilleain's son's name is spelled Gilleain Malsilyn.

The fifteenth century presents no less than twelve different ways of recording the name, while in the sixteenth century there were twenty-seven different modes, and we find in 1546 McLean first spelled as the name is written here.

John S. McLean was born in Ireland, June 11, 1748. He was the son of a rich gentleman; was well educated; reared in luxury and wealth; had black hair and brown eyes; was a man about 5 feet 80 inches tall, and good looking. Possessing a great desire to visit America he came to this country. When the Revolutionary War broke out he enlisted in service. In Captain Denton's company, New York Line, he became lieutenant, militia Dutchess county, Seventh Regiment of New York, serving seven years for his adopted country. He was heard to relate that for three days he went without any food, having only tobacco, and after a day's hard fighting, laid down on the battlefield, in the morning finding his hair frozen to the ground in the blood of his slain comrades. He intended to again return to his native land and had a great desire to do so, but on hearing of the death of his father and that he would have nothing to return to, as the oldest son would inherit all, the desire7 ceased and he remained, learning the cooper's trade in order to make a living. On August 31, 1779, he married Sarah Armstrong. They had lived some years in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and during the latter part of the eighteenth century moved to West Benton, Yates county, New York. He was one of the first members of the Presbyterian church there, which he helped to build. He lived to the good old age of ninety-three years, always enjoying the blessings of good health. Their children were:
l. William, born October 23, l780, married Elizabeth, born July 25, 1791.
2. Alexander, born August 31, 1782.
3. Elizabeth, born October 10, 1784.
4. Alexander, born January 18, 1785.
5. Mary, born November 15, 1787.
6. John A., born June 22, 1790·
7. George, of whom further.
8. Sarah, born May 17, 1795.
9. Deborah, born August 15, 1797.

George McLean, son of John S. McLean, was born March 7, 1793· in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. In early life he moved to West Benton, Yates county, New York. On hearing of the great wooded country by the glowing accounts written them by two of their sons, Daniel S. and W. Edwin, who had come to Waterford township and built their homes, he and his wife decided to leave the town of Pulteney, Steuben county, New York, and journeyed to the far West as it then seemed to them. On Monday the first of April, 1847, they bade good-bye to their friends and the old log house which had been a shelter for their eleven children, leaving with two wagon load s, two loads of household goods having been shipped from Canandaigua, thirty miles distant from Pulteney. A spring wagon carried the father, mother, Deborah, Drusilla, Ansel P. and Sarah Jane, Lewis H. making the entire journey on foot. Sarah Jane, then only nine years old and small of her age, having recovered from an attack of the measles and wearing green goggles to keep the bright rays of "Old Sol" from her eyes, often was spoken to by the people as they journeyed from village to hamlet as the "little old grandmother". On Saturday night, after six days of travel across country, a distance of about one hundred and seventy-fi ,·e miles, they arrived at the home of the son W. Edwin, who had located here a year or two previous to this. They lived on the Wilson Moore farm in a log house for one year, then moved to the Clemens farm on the Turnpike road two and one-half miles south of Waterford. This farm comprised three hundred and fifty-six acres, and has since been known as the McLean farm. Here they lived the remainder of their lives, hard-working, prosperous farmers. Here the scene of pleasant home gatherings; here the wanderer found rest and shelter for the night. The young people of the neighborhood enjoyed many a delightful evening at this home; many a winter's evening the family were gathered around the fireplace paring apples, long strings of which are hung up to dry, after which they joined in song, the father leading, each one carrying his own part. Here grandfather heard the summons, "Well done, come up higher," on March 17, 1872, and grandmother followed June 5, 1875.

He married, November 19, 1815, Elizabeth Sebring, who died June 5, 1875, daughter of Abraham and Nancy (Harris) Sebring, of Seneca county, New York. Abraham Sebring was a son of John C. Sebring, who was the father of two other sons, namely: Folkard, born 1759, died May 12, 1837, buried in McNeal Cemetery, Lodi, New York, and Cornelius, born August 17, 1763, died March 2, 1828, married and had a son, John C., also a grandson, John C., of Lodi, New York. John C. Sebring Sr. and another man owned a fleet of ships which were captured by the French in 1800. Abraham Sebring, the oldest son of John C. Sebring, was born June 23, 1758, in Bridgewater, Somerset county, New Jersey, died April 16, 1839, buried in Le Compt Cemetery Lodi, New York, as was also his wife.

Children of Abraham and Nancy (Harris) Sebring:
1.     Daniel, married Sarah--; children: Abigail and Charles.
2.     John, married and was the father of two children: Cyrus and John Nelson.
3.     Catherine, became the wife of Joshua Cashun; children: John, William, Catherine, Hiram.
4.      Mary, became the wife of James Armstrong; children:
5.      Johannah, became the wife of John Ross; children: John, William, Anna, Johannah.
6.      Elizabeth, became the wife of George McLean, aforementioned.
7.      Margaret, became the wife of Peter Van Zant; children:
8.      Charity, became the wife of Chandler Newman; children: Jackson, Emma, Sarah, Dianna.
9.      Dianna, became the wife of Richard Meddick; children:

Children of George and Elizabeth (Sebring) McLean, born in Pulteney, Steuben county, New York:
1.      Joannah, born November 6, 1816; died March 29, 1881; married, January 7, 1839, George H. Whitney, who died October 15, 1869; children:
2.      Daniel Sebring. born May 23, 1818, died April 3, 1886; married, October 3, 1840, Esther Gillett, died August l, 1886: children:
3.      William Edwin, born March 11, 1820, died November 29, 1875; married, November 26, 1843, Clarissa Gillett, died May 30, 1868; children:
4.      George Jr., born December 14, 1821, deceased; married (first) July I6, 1845, Catherine Riley, deceased; married (second) March I3, 1855, Mrs. Anna Wygant; children of first wife:
5.      Lewis Hoyt, born February I5, 1824, died November 4, 1896; married, September I6, 1847, Mary Elizabeth Lamphier, who died April 30, 1894; children:
6.      Deborah, born July 19, 1827, died March 10, 1912; married, January 22, 1857, George Moore, who died October 5, 1907; children:
7.      Drusilla, born December 11, 1829, died March 24, 1896; married, November 12, 1849, Henry Fullerton, who died in April, 1886; children:
8.      John Sebring, born September 18, 1830, died September r5, 1879; married, January 2, 1865, Sophia J. Boyd, who died March 20, 1904; children:
9.      Chandler New man, born December 13, 1833, died July 25, 1906; married (first) December 13, 1866, Sarah Demaris Wescott, who died in 1895; married (second) Mrs. Ellen Waters; children of first wife: Newton C., born September 17, 1869; Inez M., born 1873, died 1873.
10.      Ansel Pelton, born January 19, 1836, died November 26, 1891; married, May 3. 1871, Mary E. Stafford; children:
11.      Sarah Jane, born October 2, 1837; married, March 6, 1867, James A. Boyd, aforementioned.¹²

Alexander II McLean was listed as a resident in John S. McLean and Sarah Armstrong's household in the census report in 1790 at Mifflin Co., Pennsylvania, USA; p. 105, line 11
     Name: John McLain [John McLean]
     Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Mifflin, Pennsylvania
     Free White Persons - Males - Under 16: 3 [aft 1784] James c1779, William 1780, Alexander II 1785]
     Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 1 John S. 1748
     Free White Persons - Females: 2 Sarah 1753, Elizabeth 1784
     Number of Household Members: 6.¹³

Alexander II McLean was listed as a resident in John S. McLean and Sarah Armstrong's household in the census report in 1800 at Jerusalem, Ontario Co., New York, USA; 1800 United States Federal Census - In between 16 George ARMSTRONG and 18 John ARMSTRONG. John S. and Sarah (Armstrong) McLean had at least ten children born before 1800:
-- Six children are enumerated, all of which match known children by age, as shown.
-- Three had died before 1800 (Alexander (I) 1782-1784, Mary 1787-aft 1787, and Sarah 1795-1800).
-- One appears to be missing: George (1793-1872), aged 7 in 1800, doesn't match any of the age listed age groups.

p. 462, Line 17
Name: John Mcclain [John McLean]
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Jerusalem, Ontario, New York
Source Citation: Year: 1800; Census Place: Jerusalem, Ontario, New York; Series: M32; Roll: 28; Page: 462; Image: 90; Family History Library Film: 193716.¹⁴

Alexander II McLean was listed as a resident in John S. McLean and Sarah Armstrong's household in the census report in 1810 at Benton, Oneida Co. (actually Ontario Co.), New York, USA; On same page as George ARMSTRONG and John ARMSTONG. Note: This census is recorded as Benton, in Oneida Co., however, I am convinced that it is mis-filed and that this is the town of Benton in then Ontario Co. (now Yates Co.) There is a discussion list on Ancestry about this mis-labeling at http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.oneida/3305.2.1.1/mb.ashx
p. 659, line 29
Name:     Jno McLean
Home in 1810 (City, County, State):     Benton, Oneida, New York

     Mary McLean was born on 15 November 1787 at prob. Fermanagh Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA; died an infant per DAR Application [780904]. Her parents were living in Fermanagh at the time.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}
Mary McLean died after 15 November 1787 at prob. Fermanagh Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA; died an infant per DAR Application [780904]. Her parents were living in Fermanagh at the time.⁹
     ; from Jordan [1915:III:1682-8]
(The McLean Line.)
The McLean's have every reason to be proud of their history and ancestry. It may be regarded as an unquestionable fact that the McLean's are purely of Highland origin. They can trace their origin with precision to Old Dougall of Scone, who must have flourished about the year l 100, and has been described as an influential, just and venerable man. Of all the clans, none is more deserving of honorable mention. For centuries it held a conspicuous place for independence of bearing and disinterested loyalty in the history of Scotland. Rapidly grew until it reached its zenith, at which time, during the reign of James VI., it was accounted the most powerful of any in the Hebrides.

The lands belonging to the clan at the time of the final forfeiture of the Lords of the Isles (1493) comprised the greater part of Mull, the whole of Coll and Tierce, portions of Scarba, Islay, and districts in Morvern and Knapdale.

Similar to all Highland names, that of McLean has undergone many changes. Perhaps none other can exhibit a greater variety of more curious fluctuations. The clan takes its name from Gilleain, known as Gilleain na Tuaidah, who flourished about the year 1250. To this name, the word Mac, meaning son, is added, showing the clan is composed of the sons of Gilleain. The official records of Scotland gave many curious spellings, which either prove that there was no established form or that the scribes were very indifferent as to correctness. The oldest spelling is that recorded by Stoddart, whose Gilleain's son's name is spelled Gilleain Malsilyn.

The fifteenth century presents no less than twelve different ways of recording the name, while in the sixteenth century there were twenty-seven different modes, and we find in 1546 McLean first spelled as the name is written here.

John S. McLean was born in Ireland, June 11, 1748. He was the son of a rich gentleman; was well educated; reared in luxury and wealth; had black hair and brown eyes; was a man about 5 feet 80 inches tall, and good looking. Possessing a great desire to visit America he came to this country. When the Revolutionary War broke out he enlisted in service. In Captain Denton's company, New York Line, he became lieutenant, militia Dutchess county, Seventh Regiment of New York, serving seven years for his adopted country. He was heard to relate that for three days he went without any food, having only tobacco, and after a day's hard fighting, laid down on the battlefield, in the morning finding his hair frozen to the ground in the blood of his slain comrades. He intended to again return to his native land and had a great desire to do so, but on hearing of the death of his father and that he would have nothing to return to, as the oldest son would inherit all, the desire7 ceased and he remained, learning the cooper's trade in order to make a living. On August 31, 1779, he married Sarah Armstrong. They had lived some years in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and during the latter part of the eighteenth century moved to West Benton, Yates county, New York. He was one of the first members of the Presbyterian church there, which he helped to build. He lived to the good old age of ninety-three years, always enjoying the blessings of good health. Their children were:
l. William, born October 23, l780, married Elizabeth, born July 25, 1791.
2. Alexander, born August 31, 1782.
3. Elizabeth, born October 10, 1784.
4. Alexander, born January 18, 1785.
5. Mary, born November 15, 1787.
6. John A., born June 22, 1790·
7. George, of whom further.
8. Sarah, born May 17, 1795.
9. Deborah, born August 15, 1797.

George McLean, son of John S. McLean, was born March 7, 1793· in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. In early life he moved to West Benton, Yates county, New York. On hearing of the great wooded country by the glowing accounts written them by two of their sons, Daniel S. and W. Edwin, who had come to Waterford township and built their homes, he and his wife decided to leave the town of Pulteney, Steuben county, New York, and journeyed to the far West as it then seemed to them. On Monday the first of April, 1847, they bade good-bye to their friends and the old log house which had been a shelter for their eleven children, leaving with two wagon load s, two loads of household goods having been shipped from Canandaigua, thirty miles distant from Pulteney. A spring wagon carried the father, mother, Deborah, Drusilla, Ansel P. and Sarah Jane, Lewis H. making the entire journey on foot. Sarah Jane, then only nine years old and small of her age, having recovered from an attack of the measles and wearing green goggles to keep the bright rays of "Old Sol" from her eyes, often was spoken to by the people as they journeyed from village to hamlet as the "little old grandmother". On Saturday night, after six days of travel across country, a distance of about one hundred and seventy-fi ,·e miles, they arrived at the home of the son W. Edwin, who had located here a year or two previous to this. They lived on the Wilson Moore farm in a log house for one year, then moved to the Clemens farm on the Turnpike road two and one-half miles south of Waterford. This farm comprised three hundred and fifty-six acres, and has since been known as the McLean farm. Here they lived the remainder of their lives, hard-working, prosperous farmers. Here the scene of pleasant home gatherings; here the wanderer found rest and shelter for the night. The young people of the neighborhood enjoyed many a delightful evening at this home; many a winter's evening the family were gathered around the fireplace paring apples, long strings of which are hung up to dry, after which they joined in song, the father leading, each one carrying his own part. Here grandfather heard the summons, "Well done, come up higher," on March 17, 1872, and grandmother followed June 5, 1875.

He married, November 19, 1815, Elizabeth Sebring, who died June 5, 1875, daughter of Abraham and Nancy (Harris) Sebring, of Seneca county, New York. Abraham Sebring was a son of John C. Sebring, who was the father of two other sons, namely: Folkard, born 1759, died May 12, 1837, buried in McNeal Cemetery, Lodi, New York, and Cornelius, born August 17, 1763, died March 2, 1828, married and had a son, John C., also a grandson, John C., of Lodi, New York. John C. Sebring Sr. and another man owned a fleet of ships which were captured by the French in 1800. Abraham Sebring, the oldest son of John C. Sebring, was born June 23, 1758, in Bridgewater, Somerset county, New Jersey, died April 16, 1839, buried in Le Compt Cemetery Lodi, New York, as was also his wife.

Children of Abraham and Nancy (Harris) Sebring:
1.     Daniel, married Sarah--; children: Abigail and Charles.
2.     John, married and was the father of two children: Cyrus and John Nelson.
3.     Catherine, became the wife of Joshua Cashun; children: John, William, Catherine, Hiram.
4.      Mary, became the wife of James Armstrong; children:
5.      Johannah, became the wife of John Ross; children: John, William, Anna, Johannah.
6.      Elizabeth, became the wife of George McLean, aforementioned.
7.      Margaret, became the wife of Peter Van Zant; children:
8.      Charity, became the wife of Chandler Newman; children: Jackson, Emma, Sarah, Dianna.
9.      Dianna, became the wife of Richard Meddick; children:

Children of George and Elizabeth (Sebring) McLean, born in Pulteney, Steuben county, New York:
1.      Joannah, born November 6, 1816; died March 29, 1881; married, January 7, 1839, George H. Whitney, who died October 15, 1869; children:
2.      Daniel Sebring. born May 23, 1818, died April 3, 1886; married, October 3, 1840, Esther Gillett, died August l, 1886: children:
3.      William Edwin, born March 11, 1820, died November 29, 1875; married, November 26, 1843, Clarissa Gillett, died May 30, 1868; children:
4.      George Jr., born December 14, 1821, deceased; married (first) July I6, 1845, Catherine Riley, deceased; married (second) March I3, 1855, Mrs. Anna Wygant; children of first wife:
5.      Lewis Hoyt, born February I5, 1824, died November 4, 1896; married, September I6, 1847, Mary Elizabeth Lamphier, who died April 30, 1894; children:
6.      Deborah, born July 19, 1827, died March 10, 1912; married, January 22, 1857, George Moore, who died October 5, 1907; children:
7.      Drusilla, born December 11, 1829, died March 24, 1896; married, November 12, 1849, Henry Fullerton, who died in April, 1886; children:
8.      John Sebring, born September 18, 1830, died September r5, 1879; married, January 2, 1865, Sophia J. Boyd, who died March 20, 1904; children:
9.      Chandler New man, born December 13, 1833, died July 25, 1906; married (first) December 13, 1866, Sarah Demaris Wescott, who died in 1895; married (second) Mrs. Ellen Waters; children of first wife: Newton C., born September 17, 1869; Inez M., born 1873, died 1873.
10.      Ansel Pelton, born January 19, 1836, died November 26, 1891; married, May 3. 1871, Mary E. Stafford; children:
11.      Sarah Jane, born October 2, 1837; married, March 6, 1867, James A. Boyd, aforementioned.¹⁰

     Sarah McLean was born on 17 May 1795 at prob. Fermanagh Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA.^1,2,3,4
Sarah McLean died in August 1800 at age 5; Steely [1927] says "died in Aug. 1800". However, there is a note in a family Bible attached to DAR Application 646288 which shows "Sarah L??? McLean died August the 20, 1839". I am not certain that this relates to this Sarah.^5,6
     ; from Jordan [1915:III:1682-8]
(The McLean Line.)
The McLean's have every reason to be proud of their history and ancestry. It may be regarded as an unquestionable fact that the McLean's are purely of Highland origin. They can trace their origin with precision to Old Dougall of Scone, who must have flourished about the year l 100, and has been described as an influential, just and venerable man. Of all the clans, none is more deserving of honorable mention. For centuries it held a conspicuous place for independence of bearing and disinterested loyalty in the history of Scotland. Rapidly grew until it reached its zenith, at which time, during the reign of James VI., it was accounted the most powerful of any in the Hebrides.

The lands belonging to the clan at the time of the final forfeiture of the Lords of the Isles (1493) comprised the greater part of Mull, the whole of Coll and Tierce, portions of Scarba, Islay, and districts in Morvern and Knapdale.

Similar to all Highland names, that of McLean has undergone many changes. Perhaps none other can exhibit a greater variety of more curious fluctuations. The clan takes its name from Gilleain, known as Gilleain na Tuaidah, who flourished about the year 1250. To this name, the word Mac, meaning son, is added, showing the clan is composed of the sons of Gilleain. The official records of Scotland gave many curious spellings, which either prove that there was no established form or that the scribes were very indifferent as to correctness. The oldest spelling is that recorded by Stoddart, whose Gilleain's son's name is spelled Gilleain Malsilyn.

The fifteenth century presents no less than twelve different ways of recording the name, while in the sixteenth century there were twenty-seven different modes, and we find in 1546 McLean first spelled as the name is written here.

John S. McLean was born in Ireland, June 11, 1748. He was the son of a rich gentleman; was well educated; reared in luxury and wealth; had black hair and brown eyes; was a man about 5 feet 80 inches tall, and good looking. Possessing a great desire to visit America he came to this country. When the Revolutionary War broke out he enlisted in service. In Captain Denton's company, New York Line, he became lieutenant, militia Dutchess county, Seventh Regiment of New York, serving seven years for his adopted country. He was heard to relate that for three days he went without any food, having only tobacco, and after a day's hard fighting, laid down on the battlefield, in the morning finding his hair frozen to the ground in the blood of his slain comrades. He intended to again return to his native land and had a great desire to do so, but on hearing of the death of his father and that he would have nothing to return to, as the oldest son would inherit all, the desire7 ceased and he remained, learning the cooper's trade in order to make a living. On August 31, 1779, he married Sarah Armstrong. They had lived some years in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and during the latter part of the eighteenth century moved to West Benton, Yates county, New York. He was one of the first members of the Presbyterian church there, which he helped to build. He lived to the good old age of ninety-three years, always enjoying the blessings of good health. Their children were:
l. William, born October 23, l780, married Elizabeth, born July 25, 1791.
2. Alexander, born August 31, 1782.
3. Elizabeth, born October 10, 1784.
4. Alexander, born January 18, 1785.
5. Mary, born November 15, 1787.
6. John A., born June 22, 1790·
7. George, of whom further.
8. Sarah, born May 17, 1795.
9. Deborah, born August 15, 1797.

George McLean, son of John S. McLean, was born March 7, 1793· in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. In early life he moved to West Benton, Yates county, New York. On hearing of the great wooded country by the glowing accounts written them by two of their sons, Daniel S. and W. Edwin, who had come to Waterford township and built their homes, he and his wife decided to leave the town of Pulteney, Steuben county, New York, and journeyed to the far West as it then seemed to them. On Monday the first of April, 1847, they bade good-bye to their friends and the old log house which had been a shelter for their eleven children, leaving with two wagon load s, two loads of household goods having been shipped from Canandaigua, thirty miles distant from Pulteney. A spring wagon carried the father, mother, Deborah, Drusilla, Ansel P. and Sarah Jane, Lewis H. making the entire journey on foot. Sarah Jane, then only nine years old and small of her age, having recovered from an attack of the measles and wearing green goggles to keep the bright rays of "Old Sol" from her eyes, often was spoken to by the people as they journeyed from village to hamlet as the "little old grandmother". On Saturday night, after six days of travel across country, a distance of about one hundred and seventy-fi ,·e miles, they arrived at the home of the son W. Edwin, who had located here a year or two previous to this. They lived on the Wilson Moore farm in a log house for one year, then moved to the Clemens farm on the Turnpike road two and one-half miles south of Waterford. This farm comprised three hundred and fifty-six acres, and has since been known as the McLean farm. Here they lived the remainder of their lives, hard-working, prosperous farmers. Here the scene of pleasant home gatherings; here the wanderer found rest and shelter for the night. The young people of the neighborhood enjoyed many a delightful evening at this home; many a winter's evening the family were gathered around the fireplace paring apples, long strings of which are hung up to dry, after which they joined in song, the father leading, each one carrying his own part. Here grandfather heard the summons, "Well done, come up higher," on March 17, 1872, and grandmother followed June 5, 1875.

He married, November 19, 1815, Elizabeth Sebring, who died June 5, 1875, daughter of Abraham and Nancy (Harris) Sebring, of Seneca county, New York. Abraham Sebring was a son of John C. Sebring, who was the father of two other sons, namely: Folkard, born 1759, died May 12, 1837, buried in McNeal Cemetery, Lodi, New York, and Cornelius, born August 17, 1763, died March 2, 1828, married and had a son, John C., also a grandson, John C., of Lodi, New York. John C. Sebring Sr. and another man owned a fleet of ships which were captured by the French in 1800. Abraham Sebring, the oldest son of John C. Sebring, was born June 23, 1758, in Bridgewater, Somerset county, New Jersey, died April 16, 1839, buried in Le Compt Cemetery Lodi, New York, as was also his wife.

Children of Abraham and Nancy (Harris) Sebring:
1.     Daniel, married Sarah--; children: Abigail and Charles.
2.     John, married and was the father of two children: Cyrus and John Nelson.
3.     Catherine, became the wife of Joshua Cashun; children: John, William, Catherine, Hiram.
4.      Mary, became the wife of James Armstrong; children:
5.      Johannah, became the wife of John Ross; children: John, William, Anna, Johannah.
6.      Elizabeth, became the wife of George McLean, aforementioned.
7.      Margaret, became the wife of Peter Van Zant; children:
8.      Charity, became the wife of Chandler Newman; children: Jackson, Emma, Sarah, Dianna.
9.      Dianna, became the wife of Richard Meddick; children:

Children of George and Elizabeth (Sebring) McLean, born in Pulteney, Steuben county, New York:
1.      Joannah, born November 6, 1816; died March 29, 1881; married, January 7, 1839, George H. Whitney, who died October 15, 1869; children:
2.      Daniel Sebring. born May 23, 1818, died April 3, 1886; married, October 3, 1840, Esther Gillett, died August l, 1886: children:
3.      William Edwin, born March 11, 1820, died November 29, 1875; married, November 26, 1843, Clarissa Gillett, died May 30, 1868; children:
4.      George Jr., born December 14, 1821, deceased; married (first) July I6, 1845, Catherine Riley, deceased; married (second) March I3, 1855, Mrs. Anna Wygant; children of first wife:
5.      Lewis Hoyt, born February I5, 1824, died November 4, 1896; married, September I6, 1847, Mary Elizabeth Lamphier, who died April 30, 1894; children:
6.      Deborah, born July 19, 1827, died March 10, 1912; married, January 22, 1857, George Moore, who died October 5, 1907; children:
7.      Drusilla, born December 11, 1829, died March 24, 1896; married, November 12, 1849, Henry Fullerton, who died in April, 1886; children:
8.      John Sebring, born September 18, 1830, died September r5, 1879; married, January 2, 1865, Sophia J. Boyd, who died March 20, 1904; children:
9.      Chandler New man, born December 13, 1833, died July 25, 1906; married (first) December 13, 1866, Sarah Demaris Wescott, who died in 1895; married (second) Mrs. Ellen Waters; children of first wife: Newton C., born September 17, 1869; Inez M., born 1873, died 1873.
10.      Ansel Pelton, born January 19, 1836, died November 26, 1891; married, May 3. 1871, Mary E. Stafford; children:
11.      Sarah Jane, born October 2, 1837; married, March 6, 1867, James A. Boyd, aforementioned.⁷

Sarah McLean was listed as a resident in John S. McLean and Sarah Armstrong's household in the census report in 1800 at Jerusalem, Ontario Co., New York, USA; 1800 United States Federal Census - In between 16 George ARMSTRONG and 18 John ARMSTRONG. John S. and Sarah (Armstrong) McLean had at least ten children born before 1800:
-- Six children are enumerated, all of which match known children by age, as shown.
-- Three had died before 1800 (Alexander (I) 1782-1784, Mary 1787-aft 1787, and Sarah 1795-1800).
-- One appears to be missing: George (1793-1872), aged 7 in 1800, doesn't match any of the age listed age groups.

p. 462, Line 17
Name: John Mcclain [John McLean]
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Jerusalem, Ontario, New York
Source Citation: Year: 1800; Census Place: Jerusalem, Ontario, New York; Series: M32; Roll: 28; Page: 462; Image: 90; Family History Library Film: 193716.⁸

     Daniel Sebring McLean was born on 23 May 1818 at Pulteney, Steuben Co., New York, USA.^3,2,4 He married Esther Gillett, daughter of Abraham Gillett and Roxina Pelton, on 3 October 1840.^3,2

Daniel Sebring McLean died on 3 April 1886 at Waterford, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA, at age 67.^3,2,4
Daniel Sebring McLean was buried after 3 April 1886 at Waterford Cemetery, Waterford, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA; from Find A Grave website:
     Daniel Sebring McLean was listed as a resident in George Edwin McLean and Elizabeth Sebring's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Seneca Township, Ontario Co., New York, USA; p. 275, line 420
Name:     George Mclean
Home in 1820 (City, County, State):     Seneca, Ontario, New York
Enumeration Date:     August 7, 1820

Daniel Sebring McLean was listed as a resident in George Edwin McLean and Elizabeth Sebring's household in the census report in 1830 at Pulteney, Steuben Co., New York, USA; p. 385, line 24
Name:     George McLain
Home in 1830 (City, County, State):     Pulteney, Steuben, New York

Daniel Sebring McLean was listed as a resident in George Edwin McLean and Elizabeth Sebring's household in the census report in 1840 at Pulteney, Steuben Co., New York, USA; p. 260, line 7
Name:     Geo Mcclean
Home in 1840 (City, County, State):     Poultney, Steuben, New York

Daniel Sebring McLean and Esther Gillett appeared in the census of 31 July 1860 at Waterford Township, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA; p. 1149, lines 21-28, dwelling 1876, family 1885
21 MCLEAN, D. S. 42 [1818] M Farmer $2250 $1000 NY
22 " , Ester 37 [1823] F NY
23 " , Lewis H. 18 [1842] M NY Attended School
24 " , George 12 [1848] M PA Attended School
25 " , Willard 10 [1850] M PA Attended School
26 " , Wm. 8 [1852] M PA Attended School
27 " , Clarissa 4 [1856] F PA Attended School
28 ERWIN, Roxina 63 [1797] F NY.⁸
; from Bates [1884:VI:173]:
     "George McLean, one of Erie co.'s most respected pioneers, was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., March 7 1793; at an early age, he removed to Prattsburg, Steuben Co., N. Y., and after a residence there for a number of years, he came to Waterford, this county, and passed here the remainder of his life., his demise occurring March 17, 1872. By earnest toil and unremitting industry he accumulated quite a competency. His family consisted of Joan Whitney, D. S. McLean, W. E. McLean George McLean, Jr., L. H. McLean, J. S. McLean, C. N. McLean, A. P. McLean, Deborah Moore, Drusilla Fullerton and Jane Boyd.
     F. E. & J. C. McLean, proprietors of Union City Times, and sons of Lewis McLean are natives of Erie Co., and although, owing to the circumstances of their family, they were not able to secure educational advantages over the common school, they have made such use of their opportunities that they take a high rank with men of education. They early selected the printing business as their life vocation., acquiring a knowledge of the trade in Union City. In 1878, F. E., the senior member of the firm, undertook the duties of editor and business manager of the Times. In the following year, he purchased an interest in the paper, and in 1882, in association with his brother J. C., he purchased the office, and they have conducted the business since under the firm name of McLean Bros. Politically, F. E. McLean is a Democrat, and has taken a leading and active part in the party progress and workings since he arrived at his majority. He was once the party nominee for the Prothonotary's office, and in 1882 was one of the candidates for the Assembly, but the county being strongly Republican, he was defeated, but made a strong run. J. C. McLean, the junior member of the firm, is a Republican, takes a leading part in the workings of the party, and, although a young man, has bright prospects before him.
     C. N. McLean, Union City, is a native of Steuben Co., N.Y., but in 1833, son of George and Elizabeth (Sebring) McLean, natives of N. Y. State and Tioga co., Penn., respectively, and who settled on a farm in Le Boeuf Township in 1848, where the spent the remainder of their lives. They reared a family of 11 children, 8 now living. Out subject resided on the homestead until 1859, when he came to this city, establishing himself in the grocery trade, which he pursued successfully 20 years. In 1875, Mr. McLean opened his present place of business on Main Street, and has realized a fair and prosperous trade. He served as Constable 4 years and 1 term in the City Council. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and the I.O.O.F., and is a reliable business man of this city. Mr. McLean was united in marriage, in 1869, in this county, with Demarias Wescott, a native of Chautauqua Co., N. Y. Newman C. is the only issue of this union now living."⁹

     William Edwin McLean was born on 11 March 1820 at Pulteney, Steuben Co., New York, USA.^3,4,5,6 He married Clarissa A. Gillett, daughter of Abraham Gillett and Roxina Pelton, on 26 November 1845.^3,4,5

William Edwin McLean died on 29 November 1875 at Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA, at age 55.^3,4,5,6
William Edwin McLean was buried after 29 November 1875 at Waterford Cemetery, Waterford, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA; from Find A Grave:
     He witnessed the beginning of military service of Abraham Sebring between 1776 and 1781 at Revolutionary War, New Jersey, USA; Ancestry.com - U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Source Citation: Volume: 340
Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Original data: Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970. Louisville, Kentucky: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Microfilm, 508 rolls.
National Society, Sons of the American Revolution.⁷

William Edwin McLean was listed as a resident in George Edwin McLean and Elizabeth Sebring's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Seneca Township, Ontario Co., New York, USA; p. 275, line 420
Name:     George Mclean
Home in 1820 (City, County, State):     Seneca, Ontario, New York
Enumeration Date:     August 7, 1820

William Edwin McLean was listed as a resident in George Edwin McLean and Elizabeth Sebring's household in the census report in 1830 at Pulteney, Steuben Co., New York, USA; p. 385, line 24
Name:     George McLain
Home in 1830 (City, County, State):     Pulteney, Steuben, New York

William Edwin McLean was listed as a resident in George Edwin McLean and Elizabeth Sebring's household in the census report in 1840 at Pulteney, Steuben Co., New York, USA; p. 260, line 7
Name:     Geo Mcclean
Home in 1840 (City, County, State):     Poultney, Steuben, New York

William Edwin McLean and Clarissa A. Gillett appeared in the census of 30 July 1860 at Waterford Township, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA; p. 1147, lines 27-31, dwelling 1862, family 1872
27 MCLEAN, W. E. 40 [1820] M Glacksmith $2200 $100 NY
28 " , Clarissa 38 [1822] F NY
29 " , Elizabeth 13 [1847] F PA Attended School
30 " , Roxina 11 [1849] F PA Attended School
31 " , Clark E. 2 [1858] M PA.¹¹

William Edwin McLean and Chandler Newman McLean appeared in the census of 10 June 1870 at Union City, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA; p. 425-A, lines 32-38, dwelling 208, family 208
32 MCLEAN, C. 36 [1834] M W Grocer $3500 $1000 NY
33 " , Demarius 38 [1832] F W Keeps House NY
34 " , Newman C. 8/12 M W PA Oct.
35 MCLEAN, W. E. 47 [1823] W M Grocer $3500 $1000 NY
36 " , Roxana 21 [1849] F W Keeps House PA
37 " , Ernst 12 [1858] M W At Home PA Attended School
38 " , Lynn A. 10 [1860] M W At Home PA Attended School.¹²
; from Bates [1884:VI:173]:
     "George McLean, one of Erie co.'s most respected pioneers, was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., March 7 1793; at an early age, he removed to Prattsburg, Steuben Co., N. Y., and after a residence there for a number of years, he came to Waterford, this county, and passed here the remainder of his life., his demise occurring March 17, 1872. By earnest toil and unremitting industry he accumulated quite a competency. His family consisted of Joan Whitney, D. S. McLean, W. E. McLean George McLean, Jr., L. H. McLean, J. S. McLean, C. N. McLean, A. P. McLean, Deborah Moore, Drusilla Fullerton and Jane Boyd.
     F. E. & J. C. McLean, proprietors of Union City Times, and sons of Lewis McLean are natives of Erie Co., and although, owing to the circumstances of their family, they were not able to secure educational advantages over the common school, they have made such use of their opportunities that they take a high rank with men of education. They early selected the printing business as their life vocation., acquiring a knowledge of the trade in Union City. In 1878, F. E., the senior member of the firm, undertook the duties of editor and business manager of the Times. In the following year, he purchased an interest in the paper, and in 1882, in association with his brother J. C., he purchased the office, and they have conducted the business since under the firm name of McLean Bros. Politically, F. E. McLean is a Democrat, and has taken a leading and active part in the party progress and workings since he arrived at his majority. He was once the party nominee for the Prothonotary's office, and in 1882 was one of the candidates for the Assembly, but the county being strongly Republican, he was defeated, but made a strong run. J. C. McLean, the junior member of the firm, is a Republican, takes a leading part in the workings of the party, and, although a young man, has bright prospects before him.
     C. N. McLean, Union City, is a native of Steuben Co., N.Y., but in 1833, son of George and Elizabeth (Sebring) McLean, natives of N. Y. State and Tioga co., Penn., respectively, and who settled on a farm in Le Boeuf Township in 1848, where the spent the remainder of their lives. They reared a family of 11 children, 8 now living. Out subject resided on the homestead until 1859, when he came to this city, establishing himself in the grocery trade, which he pursued successfully 20 years. In 1875, Mr. McLean opened his present place of business on Main Street, and has realized a fair and prosperous trade. He served as Constable 4 years and 1 term in the City Council. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and the I.O.O.F., and is a reliable business man of this city. Mr. McLean was united in marriage, in 1869, in this county, with Demarias Wescott, a native of Chautauqua Co., N. Y. Newman C. is the only issue of this union now living."¹³

     Daniel Sebring married Sarah (?)¹

     Charles Weller Armstrong married Orilla Conkrite.¹

      ; This child of James and Mary Harris (Sebring) Armstrong is mentioned by Jordan, but I have found no other source on him.²

     Harriet Armstrong was born circa May 1850 at Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA; Aged 4 months in 1850 census.¹
     Harriet Armstrong was listed as a resident in James Harrison Armstrong and Sarah Goodell's household in the census report on 14 September 1850 at Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA; p. 351, lines 6-11, dwelling 2, family 2
6 ARMSTRONG, James H. 25 [1825] Married M Farmer NY
7 " , Sarah 25 [1825] F NY
8 " , Barnum 5 [1845] M OH
9 " , Emily 2 [1848] F OH
10 " , Emery 2 [1848] M OH
11 " , Harriet 4/12 [May 1850] F MI.¹

Harriet Armstrong was listed as a resident in James Harrison Armstrong and Sarah Goodell's household in the census report on 14 June 1860 at Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA; p. 437, lines 1-6, dwelling 298, family 298
1 ARMSTRONG, Jas H. 36 [1857 M Farmer $800 $600 NY
2 " , Sarah 36 [1824] F NY
3 " , Barnum 14 [1846] M OH
4 " , Emily (Twin) 12 [1848] F OH Attended School
5 " , Emery 12 (Twin) [1848] M OH Attended School
6 " , Harriet 10 [1850] F MI Attended School.²

     Mary Wise married Abraham Sebring Armstrong, son of James Armstrong and Mary Harris Sebring, after 1861
;
His 2nd wife; Jordan [1915:III:1684] says he was married twice and children were by his 1st wife. His 2st wife d. 1861.^1,2
     Mary Wise and Abraham Sebring Armstrong appeared in the census of 13 July 1870 at Bristol, Elkhart Co., Ohio, USA; p. 493-B, lines 3-6, dwellling 156, family 154
3 ARMSTRONG, Abraham S. 48 [1822] M W Carpenting $2000 $300 NY
4 " , Mary 40 [1830] F W Keeping house PA
5 " , Eva 16 [1854] F W IN Attending School
6 " , Mandana 21 [1849] F W IN.³

     Catherine Lamey was born on 27 November 1869 at Kenosha Co., Wisconsin, USA.¹ She married William Shatuck Parker, son of Alonzo J. Parker and Anna Maria Shattuck M. D., in 1904.¹

Catherine Lamey died on 17 November 1947 at Cook Co., Illinois, USA, at age 77.¹
Catherine Lamey was buried after 17 November 1947 at Saint James Cemetery, Kenosha, Kenosha Co., Illinois, USA; From Find A Grave:

     Robert Squier was born on 13 March 1823 at Ontario Co., New York, USA.¹ He married Elizabeth Aurelia Armstrong, daughter of James Armstrong and Mary Harris Sebring, on 17 February 1850 at Steuben Co., Indiana, USA,
; Jordan [1915] calls him Robert Squier. Bill Armstrong calls him John Squier. Find A Grave says he was Robert.^2,1,3
Robert Squier died on 20 March 1893 at York, Steuben Co., Indiana, USA, at age 70.¹
Robert Squier was buried after 20 March 1893 at Circle Hill Cemetery, Angola, Steuben Co., Indiana, USA;
From Find A Grave:
     BIRTH     13 Mar 1823, Ontario County, New York, USA
     DEATH     20 Mar 1893 (aged 70), York, Steuben County, Indiana, USA
     DIED - At his home in York township, Steuben Co., Indiana, March 20, 1893, Robert Squier, age 70 years and 7 days.
     Deceased was born in Ontario county, N.Y., and in 1833 moved to Sandusky Co., Ohio, and in 1843 came to Steuben county, settling on a farm two miles northeast of Angola where he lived until three years ago, except fifteen years, when he lived in Angola and carried the mail from Angola to Coldwater. He was united in marriage, Feb. 17, 1850, with Amelia Armstrong, who survives him. To them were born three children, two sons and a daughter, who with the mother and an aged sister, the last of a family of nine, remain to mourn their loss.
     Funeral services were held at him home on Thursday, March 23, the order of Free Masons conducting the exercises, J. O. Rose, minister, officiating. STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, Wednesday, March 29, 1893.
     Family Members
     Spouse
          E. Aurelia Armstrong Squier 1827–1907
     BURIAL     Circle Hill Cemetery, Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA
     Created by: Jennifer
     Added: 25 Feb 2011
     Find a Grave Memorial 66144716.¹
     Robert Squier was also known as Robert Squires.²

     Lois/Louise C. Mosier married Alexander Armstrong, son of James Armstrong and Mary Harris Sebring.^1,2
Lois/Louise C. Mosier was born in 1831 at New York, USA.²
Lois/Louise C. Mosier died on 25 November 1926 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, USA.²
Lois/Louise C. Mosier was buried after 25 November 1926 at Fairview Cemetery, Stillwater, Washington Co., Minnesota, USA; From Find A Grave:

     Johannah Sebring married John Ross.¹

     Margaret Sebring married Peter Van Zant.¹

     Charity Sebring married Chandler Newman.¹

     Dianna Sebring married Richard Meddick.¹

     Johannah McLean was born on 6 November 1816 at Pulteney, Steuben Co., New York, USA.^1,2 She married George Harmon Whitney on 7 January 1839.^1,2

Johannah McLean died on 29 March 1881 at age 64.^1,2
     Johannah McLean appeared on the census of 7 August 1820 in the household of George Edwin McLean and Elizabeth Sebring at Seneca Township, Ontario Co., New York, USA; p. 275, line 420
Name:     George Mclean
Home in 1820 (City, County, State):     Seneca, Ontario, New York
Enumeration Date:     August 7, 1820

Johannah McLean was listed as a resident in George Edwin McLean and Elizabeth Sebring's household in the census report in 1830 at Pulteney, Steuben Co., New York, USA; p. 385, line 24
Name:     George McLain
Home in 1830 (City, County, State):     Pulteney, Steuben, New York

Johannah McLean and George Harmon Whitney appeared in the census of 9 August 1860 at Waterford, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA; p. 1185, lines 29-34, dwelling 2147, family 2138
29 WHITNEY, G. H. 44 [1816] M Laborer $200 NY
30 " , Joanna 44 [1816] F NY
31 " , Anna 17 [1843] F NY
32 " , Charles 14 [1846] M NY
33 " , Adaline 9 [1851] F PA
34 " , William L. 7 [1853] M PA.⁵

Johannah McLean was listed as a resident in George Edwin McLean and Elizabeth Sebring's household in the census report on 23 July 1870 at Le Boeuf Township, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA; p. 245A, lines 9-20, dwelling 46, family 46

Johannah McLean appeared in the census of 15 June 1880 at Waterford Township, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA; p. 294-C, line 46, dwelling 149, family 163
46 WHITNEY, Joanna W F 63 [1817] Widow Keping House NY NY NY.⁷
; from Bates [1884:VI:173]:
     "George McLean, one of Erie co.'s most respected pioneers, was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., March 7 1793; at an early age, he removed to Prattsburg, Steuben Co., N. Y., and after a residence there for a number of years, he came to Waterford, this county, and passed here the remainder of his life., his demise occurring March 17, 1872. By earnest toil and unremitting industry he accumulated quite a competency. His family consisted of Joan Whitney, D. S. McLean, W. E. McLean George McLean, Jr., L. H. McLean, J. S. McLean, C. N. McLean, A. P. McLean, Deborah Moore, Drusilla Fullerton and Jane Boyd.
     F. E. & J. C. McLean, proprietors of Union City Times, and sons of Lewis McLean are natives of Erie Co., and although, owing to the circumstances of their family, they were not able to secure educational advantages over the common school, they have made such use of their opportunities that they take a high rank with men of education. They early selected the printing business as their life vocation., acquiring a knowledge of the trade in Union City. In 1878, F. E., the senior member of the firm, undertook the duties of editor and business manager of the Times. In the following year, he purchased an interest in the paper, and in 1882, in association with his brother J. C., he purchased the office, and they have conducted the business since under the firm name of McLean Bros. Politically, F. E. McLean is a Democrat, and has taken a leading and active part in the party progress and workings since he arrived at his majority. He was once the party nominee for the Prothonotary's office, and in 1882 was one of the candidates for the Assembly, but the county being strongly Republican, he was defeated, but made a strong run. J. C. McLean, the junior member of the firm, is a Republican, takes a leading part in the workings of the party, and, although a young man, has bright prospects before him.
     C. N. McLean, Union City, is a native of Steuben Co., N.Y., but in 1833, son of George and Elizabeth (Sebring) McLean, natives of N. Y. State and Tioga co., Penn., respectively, and who settled on a farm in Le Boeuf Township in 1848, where the spent the remainder of their lives. They reared a family of 11 children, 8 now living. Out subject resided on the homestead until 1859, when he came to this city, establishing himself in the grocery trade, which he pursued successfully 20 years. In 1875, Mr. McLean opened his present place of business on Main Street, and has realized a fair and prosperous trade. He served as Constable 4 years and 1 term in the City Council. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and the I.O.O.F., and is a reliable business man of this city. Mr. McLean was united in marriage, in 1869, in this county, with Demarias Wescott, a native of Chautauqua Co., N. Y. Newman C. is the only issue of this union now living."⁸

     George Harmon Whitney was born on 11 January 1817 at New York, USA.^2,3 He married Johannah McLean, daughter of George Edwin McLean and Elizabeth Sebring, on 7 January 1839.^1,2

George Harmon Whitney died on 15 October 1869 at age 52.^1,2
     George Harmon Whitney and Johannah McLean appeared in the census of 9 August 1860 at Waterford, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA; p. 1185, lines 29-34, dwelling 2147, family 2138
29 WHITNEY, G. H. 44 [1816] M Laborer $200 NY
30 " , Joanna 44 [1816] F NY
31 " , Anna 17 [1843] F NY
32 " , Charles 14 [1846] M NY
33 " , Adaline 9 [1851] F PA
34 " , William L. 7 [1853] M PA.³

     Esther Gillett was born on 30 January 1823; McLean Family Bible says b. 30 Jan 1823; FAG says b. 31 Jan 1823.^4,5 She married Daniel Sebring McLean, son of George Edwin McLean and Elizabeth Sebring, on 3 October 1840.^1,4

Esther Gillett died on 1 August 1886 at age 63.^1,4,5
Esther Gillett was buried after 1 August 1886 at Waterford Cemetery, Waterford, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA; from Find A Grave website:
     Esther Gillett and Daniel Sebring McLean appeared in the census of 31 July 1860 at Waterford Township, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA; p. 1149, lines 21-28, dwelling 1876, family 1885
21 MCLEAN, D. S. 42 [1818] M Farmer $2250 $1000 NY
22 " , Ester 37 [1823] F NY
23 " , Lewis H. 18 [1842] M NY Attended School
24 " , George 12 [1848] M PA Attended School
25 " , Willard 10 [1850] M PA Attended School
26 " , Wm. 8 [1852] M PA Attended School
27 " , Clarissa 4 [1856] F PA Attended School
28 ERWIN, Roxina 63 [1797] F NY.⁶

     Clarissa A. Gillett was born on 25 July 1821 at Pulteney, Steuben Co., New York, USA; Place of birth from FindA Grave.^5,6,3 She married William Edwin McLean, son of George Edwin McLean and Elizabeth Sebring, on 26 November 1845.^2,5,6

Clarissa A. Gillett died on 30 May 1868 at age 46; Jordan [1915, p. 1686] says d 30 May 1868; Bible transcription says d 28 May 1868; SAR Application #67810 says 30 May. Find A Grave says d. May 30 1868, died 46 years, 11 months, and 5 days old.^2,5,6,3
Clarissa A. Gillett was buried after 30 May 1868 at Waterford Cemetery, Pulteney, Steuben Co., New York, USA; from Find A Grave :
     She witnessed the beginning of military service of Abraham Gillett between 1776 and 1777 at Revolutionary War, Connecticut, USA; SAR Application #67810 (Albert E. McLean.)⁷

Clarissa A. Gillett and William Edwin McLean appeared in the census of 30 July 1860 at Waterford Township, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA; p. 1147, lines 27-31, dwelling 1862, family 1872
27 MCLEAN, W. E. 40 [1820] M Glacksmith $2200 $100 NY
28 " , Clarissa 38 [1822] F NY
29 " , Elizabeth 13 [1847] F PA Attended School
30 " , Roxina 11 [1849] F PA Attended School
31 " , Clark E. 2 [1858] M PA.⁸

     George Edwin McLean Jr. was born on 14 December 1821 at Pulteney, Steuben Co., New York, USA; Jordan [1915:III:1686] and the McLean family bible (McLean Bible [1984]). both give the date of birth as 14 Dec 1821. His Find A Grave memorial lists his DOB as 14 Dec 1822.^1,2,3 He married Catherine Riley on 16 July 1845
; his 1st wife.^1,2 George Edwin McLean Jr. married Anna M. (?) on 13 March 1855
; his 2nd wife "Mrs. Anna Wygant."^1,2
George Edwin McLean Jr. died on 24 January 1877 at Prattsburgh, Steuben Co., New York, USA, at age 55; McLean Family bible says d. 24 Jan 1877; Find a Grave memorials says d. 24 Feb 1877.^2,3
George Edwin McLean Jr. was buried after 24 January 1877 at Prattsburgh Rural Cemetery, Prattsburgh, Steuben Co., New York, USA; From Find A Grave:
     George Edwin McLean Jr. was listed as a resident in George Edwin McLean and Elizabeth Sebring's household in the census report in 1830 at Pulteney, Steuben Co., New York, USA; p. 385, line 24
Name:     George McLain
Home in 1830 (City, County, State):     Pulteney, Steuben, New York

George Edwin McLean Jr. was listed as a resident in George Edwin McLean and Elizabeth Sebring's household in the census report in 1840 at Pulteney, Steuben Co., New York, USA; p. 260, line 7
Name:     Geo Mcclean
Home in 1840 (City, County, State):     Poultney, Steuben, New York

George Edwin McLean Jr. and Catherine Riley appeared in the census of 15 August 1850 at Pulteney, Steuben Co., New York, USA; pp. 345-A & 345-B, lines 40-42 & 1, dwelling 285, family 256
40 MCLANE, George 28 [1822] M farmer $2000 NY
41 " , Catharine 24 [1826] F NY
42 " , Rosabell 4 [1846] F NY
1 " , William 2 [1848] M NY.⁶

George Edwin McLean Jr. and Anna M. (?) appeared in the census of 15 June 1860 at Prattsburgh, Steuben Co., New York, USA; p. 822, lines 25-29, dwelling 110, family 107
25 MCLANE, Geo. 37 M W School teacher $ --- $5000 NY
26 " , Ann 43 [1827] F W $ --- $800 CT
27 " , Roshel 13 [1847] F W NY Attended school
28 " , Frank 11 [1849] M W NY Attended school
29 " , Kate 3 [1857] F W NY.⁷

George Edwin McLean Jr. and Anna M. (?) appeared in the census of 24 June 1870 at Prattsburgh, Steuben Co., New York, USA; p. 367-B, lines 36-40, dwelling 33, family 34
36 MCLANE, George 47 M W Lawyer $3000 $4000 NY
37 " , Ann 43 [1827] F W Keeps House $ --- $1000 NY
38 " , Rosa 23 [1847] F W Teacher NY
39 " , Francis 21 [1849] M W Clerk in store NY
40 " , Caty 13 [1857] F W At school NY Attended school
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1 FLYN, Conary 18 [1852] F W Domestic Servt. NY.⁸

George Edwin McLean Jr. and Anna M. (?) appeared in the census of 2 June 1875 at State Census, Prattsburgh, Steuben Co., New York, USA; p. 29, lines 6-10, household 291
6 MCLEAN, George 52 [1823] M born Seneca Co Married Lawyer & Fire Insurance Agent
7 " , Ann M. 48 [1827] F Wife born Conn Married
8 " , Frank 26 [1849] M Son born Steuben Co Single Commercial Agent
9 " , Cathrin E. 18 [1857] F Daughter born Steuben co. Single
10 FLYNN, Joanna 19 [1856] F Servant born Steuben Co. Single Domestic.⁹
; from Bates [1884:VI:173]:
     "George McLean, one of Erie co.'s most respected pioneers, was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., March 7 1793; at an early age, he removed to Prattsburg, Steuben Co., N. Y., and after a residence there for a number of years, he came to Waterford, this county, and passed here the remainder of his life., his demise occurring March 17, 1872. By earnest toil and unremitting industry he accumulated quite a competency. His family consisted of Joan Whitney, D. S. McLean, W. E. McLean George McLean, Jr., L. H. McLean, J. S. McLean, C. N. McLean, A. P. McLean, Deborah Moore, Drusilla Fullerton and Jane Boyd.
     F. E. & J. C. McLean, proprietors of Union City Times, and sons of Lewis McLean are natives of Erie Co., and although, owing to the circumstances of their family, they were not able to secure educational advantages over the common school, they have made such use of their opportunities that they take a high rank with men of education. They early selected the printing business as their life vocation., acquiring a knowledge of the trade in Union City. In 1878, F. E., the senior member of the firm, undertook the duties of editor and business manager of the Times. In the following year, he purchased an interest in the paper, and in 1882, in association with his brother J. C., he purchased the office, and they have conducted the business since under the firm name of McLean Bros. Politically, F. E. McLean is a Democrat, and has taken a leading and active part in the party progress and workings since he arrived at his majority. He was once the party nominee for the Prothonotary's office, and in 1882 was one of the candidates for the Assembly, but the county being strongly Republican, he was defeated, but made a strong run. J. C. McLean, the junior member of the firm, is a Republican, takes a leading part in the workings of the party, and, although a young man, has bright prospects before him.
     C. N. McLean, Union City, is a native of Steuben Co., N.Y., but in 1833, son of George and Elizabeth (Sebring) McLean, natives of N. Y. State and Tioga co., Penn., respectively, and who settled on a farm in Le Boeuf Township in 1848, where the spent the remainder of their lives. They reared a family of 11 children, 8 now living. Out subject resided on the homestead until 1859, when he came to this city, establishing himself in the grocery trade, which he pursued successfully 20 years. In 1875, Mr. McLean opened his present place of business on Main Street, and has realized a fair and prosperous trade. He served as Constable 4 years and 1 term in the City Council. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and the I.O.O.F., and is a reliable business man of this city. Mr. McLean was united in marriage, in 1869, in this county, with Demarias Wescott, a native of Chautauqua Co., N. Y. Newman C. is the only issue of this union now living."¹⁰