Person Page - 2619

     Mary Trimmer was born circa 1737 at Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, USA.¹

     Anna Trimmer was born circa 1736 at Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, USA.¹
     She was a mentioned with Johannes Trimmer; Hampton [1943:85] lists children.²

     Christina Trimmer was born in 1738 at Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, USA.¹
     She was a mentioned with Johannes Trimmer; Hampton [1943:85] lists children.²

     Judith Trimmer married Matthias David Dufford.¹
Judith Trimmer was born on 30 April 1746 at Amwell Township, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, USA.¹
Judith Trimmer died on 18 October 1798 at Morris Co., New Jersey, USA, at age 52.¹

     Matthias David Dufford married Judith Trimmer, daughter of Johannes Trimmer and Elsye Engle.¹
Matthias David Dufford was born in 1738.¹
Matthias David Dufford died in 1818.¹

     Hendrick Trimmer was born on 3 October 1747 at Readington, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, USA.¹
     He was a mentioned with Johannes Trimmer; Hampton [1943:85] lists children.²

     Mary Catrina Cabine married Johannes Trimmer circa 1748
; his 3rd wife.¹

     James Roberts was born circa 1862 at District 14, Kingston, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; aged 8 in 1870 census.¹
     James Roberts was listed as a resident in Robert Samuel Roberts and Louisa Hester's household in the census report on 11 August 1870 at District 14, Kingston, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; p. 491B & 492A, lines 38-40, 1-3, Dwelling 137, Family 136
     38 ROBERTS, Sam 35 [1835] M W Farmer $200 TN
     39 " , Louisa 30 [1840] F W Keeping House TN
     40 " , Cansis 12 [1858] F W TN
     1 " , Mary 10 [1860] F W TN Attending School
     2 " , James 8 [1862] M W TN Attending School
     3 " , Joe 3 [1867] M W TN.¹

     Rebecca E. Batcheller was born on 7 April 1833 at Charlottesville, Albemarle Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Andrew Jackson Hudson, son of James Ira Hudson and Lucy Gibbs, on 8 April 1856.¹

Rebecca E. Batcheller died on 5 April 1923 at Washington, D. C., District of Columbia, USA, at age 89.¹

     Samuel Henry Roberts was born on 19 December 1866 at Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; aged 3 in 1870 census; aged 12 in 1880 census.^4,3,2 He married Martha Webster on 17 July 1887 at Roane Co., Tennessee, USA,
; Ancestry.com - Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002
Source Citation: Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008.
Original data: Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002. Nashville, TN, USA: Tennessee State Library and Archives. Microfilm.⁵
Samuel Henry Roberts died on 20 April 1947 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, USA, at age 80; Ancestry.com - Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1965
Source Citation: Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 5
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1965 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Original data: Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1965. Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee State Library and Archives.
Tennessee City Death Records Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis 1848-1907. Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee State Library and Archives.²
Samuel Henry Roberts was buried on 22 April 1947 at Dyllis Church Cemetery, Dyllis, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; From Find A Grave:
     Samuel Henry Roberts was listed as a resident in William Monroe Roberts and Nancy Green Silvey's household in the census report on 11 August 1870 at District 14, Kingston, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; [Next door to his father and mother]
p. 492A, lines 31-34, Dwelling 144, Family 143
     31 ROBERTS, Wm M. 35 [1835]M W Farmer $500 TN
     32 " , Nancy 30 [1840] F W Keeping House TN
     33 " , Sam H. 3 [1867] M W TN
     34 " , Margaret 1 [1869] F W TN.⁴

Samuel Henry Roberts was listed as a resident in William Monroe Roberts and Nancy Green Silvey's household in the census report on 12 June 1880 at District 14, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; p. 418C, lines 22-29, Dwelling 54, Family 54
     22 ROBERTS, Wm. M. W M 45 [1835] Married Farmer TN TN TN
     23 " , Nancy G. W F 31 [1849] Wife Married Keeping house TN TN TN
     24 " , Samuel H. W M. 12 [1868] Son Single at home attending school TN TN TN
     25 " , Margaret E W F 10 [1870] Daught Single at home attending school TN TN TN
     26 " , William W M 8 [1872] Son Single at home attending school TN TN TN
     27 " , Idea W F 6 [1874] Daughter Single at home TN TN TN
     28 " , Nola W F 4 [1876] Daughter Single at home TN TN TN
     29 " , Marshal W M 2 [1878] Son Single at home (Fever catarrh) TN TN TN.³

     Elizabeth Mason married Waller Hudson, son of James Hudson and Sarah "Salley" Gentry, on 21 May 1810.¹

     Elizabeth Mason and Waller Hudson appeared in the census of 1810 at Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA;      [N. B. There are a Jas HUDSON (line 2) and an Ezekiel HUDSON (line 12) listed on the same page. Jas and Ezekiel are aged 45 and over, so of roughly the same generation. Walter is aged 16 thru 25 so possibly Jame's son, "Waller", with his new wife.]
p. 97, line 16
     Name:     Walter Hudson
     Home in 1810 (City, County, State):     Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia
     Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25:     1 [1785-94] Walter?
     Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25:     1 [1785-94] Elisabeth (Mason)?
     Numbers of Slaves:     3
     Number of Household Members:     5.²

     Elizabeth Jones married Robert Hudson, son of James Hudson and Sarah "Salley" Gentry, on 20 December 1803.¹

     Margaret E. Roberts was born on 20 March 1869 at Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; aged 1 in 1870 census; aged 10 in 1880 census.^2,3,5,4 She married George W. Burnside Gray circa 1891
;
His 2nd wife. She was listed as "Margaret ?Roberts", a Servant, in his household in the 1900 census (Dist 12, Knox co., TN, p. 10, lines 93-96, dwelling 210, family 210). However, in the 1910 census (Dist 95, Knoxville, Knox Co, p. 8-B, lines 87-91, dwelling 162, family 167) they are listed as married 19 years (i.e., ca 1891), his 2nd marriage, her 1st marriage.^6,4
Margaret E. Roberts died on 14 October 1965 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, USA, at age 96; Ancestry.com - Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1965
Source Citation: Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1965 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Original data: Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1965. Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee State Library and Archives.
Tennessee City Death Records Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis 1848-1907. Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee State Library and Archives.^5,4
Margaret E. Roberts was buried on 17 October 1965 at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, USA; From Find A Grave:
     Margaret E. Roberts was listed as a resident in William Monroe Roberts and Nancy Green Silvey's household in the census report on 11 August 1870 at District 14, Kingston, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; [Next door to his father and mother]
p. 492A, lines 31-34, Dwelling 144, Family 143
     31 ROBERTS, Wm M. 35 [1835]M W Farmer $500 TN
     32 " , Nancy 30 [1840] F W Keeping House TN
     33 " , Sam H. 3 [1867] M W TN
     34 " , Margaret 1 [1869] F W TN.²

Margaret E. Roberts was listed as a resident in William Monroe Roberts and Nancy Green Silvey's household in the census report on 12 June 1880 at District 14, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; p. 418C, lines 22-29, Dwelling 54, Family 54
     22 ROBERTS, Wm. M. W M 45 [1835] Married Farmer TN TN TN
     23 " , Nancy G. W F 31 [1849] Wife Married Keeping house TN TN TN
     24 " , Samuel H. W M. 12 [1868] Son Single at home attending school TN TN TN
     25 " , Margaret E W F 10 [1870] Daught Single at home attending school TN TN TN
     26 " , William W M 8 [1872] Son Single at home attending school TN TN TN
     27 " , Idea W F 6 [1874] Daughter Single at home TN TN TN
     28 " , Nola W F 4 [1876] Daughter Single at home TN TN TN
     29 " , Marshal W M 2 [1878] Son Single at home (Fever catarrh) TN TN TN.³

     William Roberts was born circa 1872 at Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; aged 8 in 1880 census.¹
     William Roberts was listed as a resident in William Monroe Roberts and Nancy Green Silvey's household in the census report on 12 June 1880 at District 14, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; p. 418C, lines 22-29, Dwelling 54, Family 54
     22 ROBERTS, Wm. M. W M 45 [1835] Married Farmer TN TN TN
     23 " , Nancy G. W F 31 [1849] Wife Married Keeping house TN TN TN
     24 " , Samuel H. W M. 12 [1868] Son Single at home attending school TN TN TN
     25 " , Margaret E W F 10 [1870] Daught Single at home attending school TN TN TN
     26 " , William W M 8 [1872] Son Single at home attending school TN TN TN
     27 " , Idea W F 6 [1874] Daughter Single at home TN TN TN
     28 " , Nola W F 4 [1876] Daughter Single at home TN TN TN
     29 " , Marshal W M 2 [1878] Son Single at home (Fever catarrh) TN TN TN.²

     Ida Roberts died on 15 May at Tennessee, USA.² She was born on 5 May 1874 at Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; aged 6 in 1880 census.^1,2 She married Harrison Westmoreland on 9 March 1891 at Roane Co., Tennessee, USA,
;
His 1st wife.³
Ida Roberts was buried after 15 May 1892 at Emory Gap Cemetery, Emory Gap, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; From Find A Grave:
     Ida Roberts was listed as a resident in William Monroe Roberts and Nancy Green Silvey's household in the census report on 12 June 1880 at District 14, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; p. 418C, lines 22-29, Dwelling 54, Family 54
     22 ROBERTS, Wm. M. W M 45 [1835] Married Farmer TN TN TN
     23 " , Nancy G. W F 31 [1849] Wife Married Keeping house TN TN TN
     24 " , Samuel H. W M. 12 [1868] Son Single at home attending school TN TN TN
     25 " , Margaret E W F 10 [1870] Daught Single at home attending school TN TN TN
     26 " , William W M 8 [1872] Son Single at home attending school TN TN TN
     27 " , Idea W F 6 [1874] Daughter Single at home TN TN TN
     28 " , Nola W F 4 [1876] Daughter Single at home TN TN TN
     29 " , Marshal W M 2 [1878] Son Single at home (Fever catarrh) TN TN TN.⁴

     Nola Roberts was born circa 1876 at Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; aged 4 in 1880 census.¹
     Nola Roberts was listed as a resident in William Monroe Roberts and Nancy Green Silvey's household in the census report on 12 June 1880 at District 14, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; p. 418C, lines 22-29, Dwelling 54, Family 54
     22 ROBERTS, Wm. M. W M 45 [1835] Married Farmer TN TN TN
     23 " , Nancy G. W F 31 [1849] Wife Married Keeping house TN TN TN
     24 " , Samuel H. W M. 12 [1868] Son Single at home attending school TN TN TN
     25 " , Margaret E W F 10 [1870] Daught Single at home attending school TN TN TN
     26 " , William W M 8 [1872] Son Single at home attending school TN TN TN
     27 " , Idea W F 6 [1874] Daughter Single at home TN TN TN
     28 " , Nola W F 4 [1876] Daughter Single at home TN TN TN
     29 " , Marshal W M 2 [1878] Son Single at home (Fever catarrh) TN TN TN.²

     Marshal Roberts was born circa 1878 at Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; aged 2 in 1880 census.¹
      ; 1880 census says "Fever catarrh."¹

Marshal Roberts was listed as a resident in William Monroe Roberts and Nancy Green Silvey's household in the census report on 12 June 1880 at District 14, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; p. 418C, lines 22-29, Dwelling 54, Family 54
     22 ROBERTS, Wm. M. W M 45 [1835] Married Farmer TN TN TN
     23 " , Nancy G. W F 31 [1849] Wife Married Keeping house TN TN TN
     24 " , Samuel H. W M. 12 [1868] Son Single at home attending school TN TN TN
     25 " , Margaret E W F 10 [1870] Daught Single at home attending school TN TN TN
     26 " , William W M 8 [1872] Son Single at home attending school TN TN TN
     27 " , Idea W F 6 [1874] Daughter Single at home TN TN TN
     28 " , Nola W F 4 [1876] Daughter Single at home TN TN TN
     29 " , Marshal W M 2 [1878] Son Single at home (Fever catarrh) TN TN TN.²

     William F. Roberts was born circa 1863 at Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; aged 17 in 1880 census.¹
     William F. Roberts was listed as a resident in Benjamin Franklin Roberts and Caroline Gardner's household in the census report on 12 June 1880 at District 14, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; p. 418C, lines 34-40, Dwelling 56, Family 56

     Samuel H. Roberts was born circa 1866 at Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; Aged 4 in 1870 census; 14 in 1880 census.^1,2
     Samuel H. Roberts was listed as a resident in Benjamin Franklin Roberts's household in the census report on 11 August 1870 at District 14, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; p. 492-A, lines 14-19, dwelling 140, family 139

Samuel H. Roberts was listed as a resident in Benjamin Franklin Roberts and Caroline Gardner's household in the census report on 12 June 1880 at District 14, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; p. 418C, lines 34-40, Dwelling 56, Family 56

     McCamel Roberts was born circa 1868 at Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; Aged 2 in 1870 census; 12 in 1880 census.^1,2
     McCamel Roberts was listed as a resident in Benjamin Franklin Roberts's household in the census report on 11 August 1870 at District 14, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; p. 492-A, lines 14-19, dwelling 140, family 139

McCamel Roberts was listed as a resident in Benjamin Franklin Roberts and Caroline Gardner's household in the census report on 12 June 1880 at District 14, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; p. 418C, lines 34-40, Dwelling 56, Family 56

     Albert M. Roberts was born on 25 November 1876 at Wheat, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; Aged 3 in 1880 census.^1,3,2 He married Suffie M. Maxwell on 11 May 1899 at Roane Co., Tennessee, USA,
; Ancestry.com - Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002
Source Citation: Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008.
Original data: Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002. Nashville, TN, USA: Tennessee State Library and Archives. Microfilm.^4,5
Albert M. Roberts died on 5 July 1927 at Harriman, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA, at age 50; Ancestry.com - Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Original data: "Tennessee Deaths and Burials, 1874–1955." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original and compiled records.^3,2
Albert M. Roberts was buried after 5 July 1927 at Crawford Memorial Cemetery AEC #7, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; From Find A Grave:
     Albert M. Roberts was listed as a resident in Benjamin Franklin Roberts and Caroline Gardner's household in the census report on 12 June 1880 at District 14, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; p. 418C, lines 34-40, Dwelling 56, Family 56

Albert M. Roberts was listed as a resident in Benjamin Franklin Roberts and Caroline Gardner's household in the census report on 19 June 1900 at Civil District 4, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; p. 11, lines 86-91, dwelling 209, families 213 & 214
In Benjamin Franklin Roberts's will dated 23 May 1903 at Roane Co., Tennessee, USA, Albert M. Roberts was named as an heir; Ancestry.com - Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008
Source Citation: Probate Records; Author: Tennessee County Court (Roane County); Probate Place: Roane, Tennessee
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Tennessee County, District and Probate Courts.⁷

Albert M. Roberts was listed as a resident in Benjamin Franklin Roberts's household in the census report on 22 April 1910 at Civil District 2, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; p. 1-A, lines 31-38, dwelling 6, families 6 & 7

     Joseph Roberts was born circa 1856 at Tennessee, USA; aged 24 in 1880 census.¹ He married Mary (?) before 1879
; 1879 is approx. year of birth of their 1st child, Lula per 1880 census.¹
      ; Unknown Roberts on same page as other ROBERTS in 1880 census.¹

Joseph Roberts and Mary (?) appeared in the census of 12 June 1880 at District 14, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; p. 418C, lines 30-33, Dwelling 55, Family 55
     30 ROBERTS, Joseph W M 24 [1856] Married Farmer TN TN TN
     31 " , Mary W F 21 [1859] Wife Married Keeping house TN TN TN
     32 " , Lula W F ! [1879] Daught Single at home TN TN TN
     33 " , Samuel H. W M 14 [186] Son Single at home TN TN TN
     34 WEAVER, Albert W M 19 [1861] Hired Single Farm hand AL AL AL.¹

     Mary (?) was born circa 1859 at Tennessee, USA; aged 21 in 1880 census.¹ She married Joseph Roberts before 1879
; 1879 is approx. year of birth of their 1st child, Lula per 1880 census.¹
     Mary (?) and Joseph Roberts appeared in the census of 12 June 1880 at District 14, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; p. 418C, lines 30-33, Dwelling 55, Family 55
     30 ROBERTS, Joseph W M 24 [1856] Married Farmer TN TN TN
     31 " , Mary W F 21 [1859] Wife Married Keeping house TN TN TN
     32 " , Lula W F ! [1879] Daught Single at home TN TN TN
     33 " , Samuel H. W M 14 [186] Son Single at home TN TN TN
     34 WEAVER, Albert W M 19 [1861] Hired Single Farm hand AL AL AL.¹

     Lula Roberts was born circa 1879 at Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; aged 1 in 1880 census.¹
     Lula Roberts was listed as a resident in Joseph Roberts and Mary (?)'s household in the census report on 12 June 1880 at District 14, Roane Co., Tennessee, USA; p. 418C, lines 30-33, Dwelling 55, Family 55
     30 ROBERTS, Joseph W M 24 [1856] Married Farmer TN TN TN
     31 " , Mary W F 21 [1859] Wife Married Keeping house TN TN TN
     32 " , Lula W F ! [1879] Daught Single at home TN TN TN
     33 " , Samuel H. W M 14 [186] Son Single at home TN TN TN
     34 WEAVER, Albert W M 19 [1861] Hired Single Farm hand AL AL AL.¹

     John Armstrong was born on 17 January 1793 at New Jersey, USA; Find A Grave says b. 17 Jan 1793. NJ Church record says b 10 Mar 1793
Ancestry.com - New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931
     Name: John Armstrong
     Gender: Male
     Birth Date: 10 Mar 1793
     Christening Date: 15 Jun 1793
     Christening Place: Presbyterian Church,Kingston,Somerset,New Jersey
     Father's name: James Armstrong
     Mother's name: Elizabeth Barian
     FHL Film Number: 982045
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
     Original data: "New Jersey Births and Christenings, 1660-1931." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original and compiled records.^1,4,2 He was christened on 15 June 1793 at Presbyterian Church, Kingston, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA.² He married Sarah Embree, daughter of Rowland Embree, on 2 January 1822
; date of marriage from Cleveland [1873:I:740]. Geneva Gazette, 2 January 1822: "Married - In Milo, by the Rev. Mr. Axtell, Mr. John Armstrong of Seneca to Miss Sarah Embree of Milo."^4,5,6,7,8,9
John Armstrong died on 24 September 1877 at age 84.¹
John Armstrong was buried after 24 September 1877 at Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan, Yates Co., New York, USA; from Find A Grave website:
[NOTE: This John is erroneously linked to a father, James, and siblings Martin and Sarah.]
Birth:      Jan. 17, 1793
Death:      Sep. 24, 1877

Family links:
Parents: James A. Armstrong (1796 - 1871) <-WRONG

Siblings:
John Armstrong (1793 - 1877)
Martin Armstrong (1823 - 1825)*<-WRONG
Sarah A. Armstrong (1831 - 1918)*<-WRONG

Note: oldest son of James Armstrong

Burial: Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan, Yates County, New York, USA
Plot: Purchase 1

Created by: Kathleen Oster
Record added: Jan 14, 2014
Find A Grave Memorial# 123406258.¹
     John Armstrong appeared in the census of 1825 at Benton Center, Yates Co., New York, USA; 1825 NY State Census: Yates, Co., Benton Twp - pp. 8-9, line 12
     1     Total Males     6
     2     Total Females     2
     3     Males 18-45 Militia     1
     4     Male Voters     2
     6     Male aliens     0
     7     Paupers 0
     8     Persons of Color-not taxed 0
     9     Persons of Color-taxed 0
     10     Persons of Color-voters 0     
     11     Married Females<45     1
     12     Unmarried Females 16-45     0
     13     Unmarried Females <16     1
     14     Marriages 1824     0
     15a     Births-Male 1824     2
     15b     Births-Female 1824     0
     16a     Deaths-Male 1824     0
     16b     Deaths-Female 1824     0
     17     # Acres Improved Land     50
     18     # of cattle     5
     19     # of horses     2
     20     # of sheep     18
     21     # of hogs     5
     22     Yards fulled cloth     0
     23     Yards woolens flannels     0
     24     Yard linen     10
     25     Grist mills owned     0
     26     Saw mills owned     0
     27     Oil mills owned     0
     28     Fuilling mills owned     0
     29     Carding machines     0
     30     Cotton factories     0
     31     Woolen factories     0
     32     Cot&Wool factories     0
     33     Iron works     0
     34     Trip hammers     0
     35     Distilleries owned     0
     36     Acheries owned     0.¹⁰
John Armstrong is mentioned in the will of James Armstrong on 16 November 1844 at Ontario Co., New York, USA; Ontario Co., NY, Will Book L, pp. 20-24
Will mentions:
     "James Armstrong of the town of Seneca in the County of Ontario
     "of the age of eightey one years and upwards
     "sons John, Henry, James A., William and George and to my daughter Eliza wife of Samuel Chapin
     "...appoint my daughter Sarah Armstrong and my son John Armstrong ... executors
     Signed 16 November 1844
     Witnesses: James Bogert of Geneva (Ontario Co) and J. Bonsted of Geneva (Ontario Co.)¹¹

John Armstrong and Sarah Embree appeared in the census of 17 August 1850 at Milo Township, Yates Co., New York, USA; [Note: a few households away from a Henry ARMSTRONG and family who could be John's son]
p. 220B, lines 24-27, Dwelling 671, Family 728
     24 ARMSTRONG, John 56 [1794] M Farmer $??? NY
     25 " , Sarah 50 [1800] F NY
     26 " , John 27 [1823] M Farmer NY
     27 HIMROD, Nancy 17 [1833] F NW.⁴

John Armstrong and Sarah Embree appeared in the census of June 1855 at Disctrict 2, Milo Township, Yates Co., New York, USA; p. 4, lines 28-30, Household 29
     28 ARMSTRONG, John 61 [1794] M 40yrs in Milo
     29 " , Sarah 55 [1800] F Wife 40yrs in Milo
     30 LARRY, Bartholomew 18 [1827] M Hand Ireland 5yrs in Milo.¹²

John Armstrong and Sarah Embree appeared in the census of 23 June 1860 at Milo Township, Yates Co., New York, USA; [Note: a few households away from a Henry ARMSTRONG and family who could be John's son]
p. 544, lines 31-36, Dwelling 151, Family 148
     31 ARMSTRONG, John 66 [1794] M W Farmer $11,000 $3,900 NJ
     32 " , Sarah 60 [1800] F NY
     33 LAWRENCE, Mary 15 [1845] F NY attending school
     34 " , Sarah A. 11 [1849] F NY attending school
     35 " , Sabra 8 [1852] F NY attending school
     36 LALLY, Bartlett 35 [1825] M Farm Laborer Ireland.¹³

John Armstrong and Sarah Embree appeared in the census of 1 July 1870 at Milo Township, Yates Co., New York, USA; p. 519B, lines 33-36, Dwelling 261, Family 266
     33 ARMSTRONG, John 77 [1793] M W Farmer $18,000 $2,500 NJ
     34 " , Sarah 72 [1798] F W Keeping House NY
     35 LAWRENCE, Sabra 18 [1852] F W Without Occupation $400 NY
     36 JONES, Roberty 25 [1845] M W England.¹⁴

     Sarah Embree was born circa 1800 at New York, USA; aged 50 in 1850 census.¹ She married John Armstrong, son of James Armstrong and Elizabeth Berrien, on 2 January 1822
; date of marriage from Cleveland [1873:I:740]. Geneva Gazette, 2 January 1822: "Married - In Milo, by the Rev. Mr. Axtell, Mr. John Armstrong of Seneca to Miss Sarah Embree of Milo."^1,2,3,4,5,6
     Sarah Embree and John Armstrong appeared in the census of 17 August 1850 at Milo Township, Yates Co., New York, USA; [Note: a few households away from a Henry ARMSTRONG and family who could be John's son]
p. 220B, lines 24-27, Dwelling 671, Family 728
     24 ARMSTRONG, John 56 [1794] M Farmer $??? NY
     25 " , Sarah 50 [1800] F NY
     26 " , John 27 [1823] M Farmer NY
     27 HIMROD, Nancy 17 [1833] F NW.¹

Sarah Embree and John Armstrong appeared in the census of June 1855 at Disctrict 2, Milo Township, Yates Co., New York, USA; p. 4, lines 28-30, Household 29
     28 ARMSTRONG, John 61 [1794] M 40yrs in Milo
     29 " , Sarah 55 [1800] F Wife 40yrs in Milo
     30 LARRY, Bartholomew 18 [1827] M Hand Ireland 5yrs in Milo.⁷

Sarah Embree and John Armstrong appeared in the census of 23 June 1860 at Milo Township, Yates Co., New York, USA; [Note: a few households away from a Henry ARMSTRONG and family who could be John's son]
p. 544, lines 31-36, Dwelling 151, Family 148
     31 ARMSTRONG, John 66 [1794] M W Farmer $11,000 $3,900 NJ
     32 " , Sarah 60 [1800] F NY
     33 LAWRENCE, Mary 15 [1845] F NY attending school
     34 " , Sarah A. 11 [1849] F NY attending school
     35 " , Sabra 8 [1852] F NY attending school
     36 LALLY, Bartlett 35 [1825] M Farm Laborer Ireland.⁸

Sarah Embree and John Armstrong appeared in the census of 1 July 1870 at Milo Township, Yates Co., New York, USA; p. 519B, lines 33-36, Dwelling 261, Family 266
     33 ARMSTRONG, John 77 [1793] M W Farmer $18,000 $2,500 NJ
     34 " , Sarah 72 [1798] F W Keeping House NY
     35 LAWRENCE, Sabra 18 [1852] F W Without Occupation $400 NY
     36 JONES, Roberty 25 [1845] M W England.⁹

     John Armstrong was born circa 1823 at New York, USA; aged 33 in 1850 census.¹
     John Armstrong was listed as a resident in John Armstrong and Sarah Embree's household in the census report on 17 August 1850 at Milo Township, Yates Co., New York, USA; [Note: a few households away from a Henry ARMSTRONG and family who could be John's son]
p. 220B, lines 24-27, Dwelling 671, Family 728
     24 ARMSTRONG, John 56 [1794] M Farmer $??? NY
     25 " , Sarah 50 [1800] F NY
     26 " , John 27 [1823] M Farmer NY
     27 HIMROD, Nancy 17 [1833] F NW.¹

     Alexander Armstrong Jr. was born on 16 March 1763 at Cumberland Township, Greene Co., Pennsylvania, USA;      Date from Find A Grave. Also Based on Alexander aged "upwards of seventy years" in his 1832 affidavits for George Armstrong's and John McLean's Rev War pension applications (1832 - 70= 1762).
     Alexander's census ages are recorded as follows:
1790 Mifflin Co., PA      b bef 1774
1800 Seneca, Ontario Co., NY      b bef 1756
1820 Seneca, Ontario Co., NY      b bef 1776
1830 Seneca, Ontario Co., NY      b 1761-1770
1840 Freedom, Washtenaw Co., MI      b 1761-1770
1850 Lodi, Washtenaw Co., MI      Aged 87 b. PA
     A presumed year of birth of 1763 matches all but the 1800 cenus. His age in the 1800 census may simply have been recorded in error.^{2,1,3,4,5,6,7,8} He married Mary Murray on 1 March 1781 at Northeast Madison Township, Perry Co., Pennsylvania, USA,
;
There is a 1781 marriage record for an Alexander Armstrong and a Mary Murray, but land documents listing an Alexander and Margaret Armstrong seem to indicate that he married a woman named Margaret. There is also a 1795 deed of an Alexander Armstrong Junior of Nottingham Township, Washington Co., PA "and Mary his wife" selling land to a William Thomson of "Fermanah" There is a 1781 marriage record for an Alexander Armstrong and a Mary Murray, but land documents listing an Alexander and Margaret Armstrong seem to indicate that he married a woman named Margaret. There is also a 1795 deed of an Alexander Armstrong Junior There is a 1781 marriage record for an Alexander Armstrong and a Mary Murray, but land documents listing an Alexander and Margaret Armstrong seem to indicate that he married a woman named Margaret. There is also a 1795 deed of an Alexander Armstrong Junior of Nottingham Township, Washington Co., PA "and Mary his wife" selling land to a William Thomson of "Fermanah" There is a 1781 marriage record for an Alexander Armstrong and a Mary Murray, but land documents listing an Alexander and Margaret Armstrong seem [sic] township, Mifflin Co. This is a "parcel of land whereon Alexander Armstrong Senior now lives on ... in the township of Fermanah ... Mifflin Co. ... bordered by lands of Epenetus Hart now Robert McMeans and ... Hugh McAllister... survey made to the said Alexander Armstrong Senior containing two hundred and fifty eight acres ... in pursuance of an application by Sd Alexander Armstrong Junior Dated twenty seventh day of April one thousand seven hundred sixty seven and numbered 3513..."
     Furthermore, the first Fermanagh tax record that appears to show young Alexander Armstrong is that of 1785 in which he is listed as a "Freeman", implying he was single and/or without land at that time.
     However, it appears that his first son, John D., was born ca 1798 as his grave marker (seen on Find A Grave) says he d. in 1864, aged 66 years.
Alexander married Grizzel Chapman in New York in 1816, and all of his other known children were forn in 1817, or later.
Conclusion: If John D. was in fact the son of Alexander, then Alexander must have had a first marriage ca 1798 or earlier. His wife could have been named Mary Murray or Margaret LNU.^9,10,11,12 Alexander Armstrong Jr. married Margaret (?) before 1788
; There is a 1781 marriage record for an Alexander Armstrong and a Mary Murray, but a 1788 land reecord listing an "Alexander and Margaret Armstrong" that seems to indicate that he married a woman named Margaret. There is also a 1798 land document that listed his wife as Mary.¹⁰ Alexander Armstrong Jr. married Grissel Chapman, daughter of Lieut. James Chapman and Abigail Sherwood, on 21 April 1816
; from Chapman [1854:227] "GRISSEL CHAPMAN, daughter of Lieut. James Chapman, born July 3, 1788, was married to Alexander Armstrong of New York, April 21, 1816."^13,14,15
Alexander Armstrong Jr. died on 9 March 1857 at Washtenaw Co., Michigan, USA, at age 93.²
Alexander Armstrong Jr. was buried after 9 March 1857 at Lodi Cemetery, Saline, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, USA; from Find A Grave website:
     Birth:      Mar. 16, 1763, Cumberland Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, USA
     Death:      Mar. 9, 1857, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA
     Married Grizzle Chapman on April 21, 1816.
     I have found four children:
      George S. Armstrong #57325073 - 1817-1866
      Elizabeth A. Armstrong (Mace)#51032378 - 1819-1902
      Emily Jane Armstrong #83082709 - 1828-1898
      Alexander J. Armstrong 1830-1857
     Family links: Spouse: Grizzle Chapman Armstrong (1788 - 1871)
     Children:
      George S Armstrong (1817 - 1866)*
      Elizabeth Armstrong Mace (1819 - 1902)*
      Emily Jane Armstrong Wurster (1828 - 1898)*
     Inscription: Aged 93 y'rs 11 mo's & 22 d's
     Burial: Lodi Cemetery, Saline, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA
     Maintained by: Julie
     Originally Created by: Old Bones
     Record added: Aug 19, 2010
     Find A Grave Memorial# 57325001.²
     Alexander Armstrong Jr. was also known as Alexander Armstrong.²

; It is possible that the son Robert, named in his uncle's 1783 will, and the son Alexander fils are in fact the same person. The estimated years of birth are similar. No mention of Robert was found after his mention as a minor in the 1783 and Alexander appears in the 1785 county transcript for Fermanagh, (then) Cumberland Co. and in the
1790 Mifflin Co. census.^11,16,17,18

; per Kathy Alvis Patterson:
     "Was this man, the brother of James, the same as Alexander Armstrong, a Revolutionary War veteran from Pennsylvania, with a documented much younger, second wife, Grissel Chapman, who died in Washtenaw Co MI? If his stated birthdate is correct, he could not have been a brother of James Armstrong of Geneva NY, since both were born in 1763. Based on county of origin in PA, it is probable this man was a brother of the Benton NY family. At first glance, this was one man, in Seneca Twp in 1800 with a young son and older daughters, alone in 1810, but remarried before 1820 and was rejoined at that time by two sons 16-26. But I now think these census records refer to the man from PA. See below for more details...
     Alexander Armstrong, a Revolutionary War veteran from Pennsylvania, who married Grissel Chapman and died in Washtenaw Co MI, was, based on county of origin in PA, probably a brother of the Benton NY family. This Alexander in 1820 was in the same town where another Armstrong family resided, with a wife, two sons 16-26, one daughter 10-16, and two new babies, a girl and a boy. Washtenaw Co and Ionia Co MI histories indicate he had a total of seven children, including a probable oldest son, John D Armstrong."
Ms Patterson cites other evidence that implies that the two Alexanders are the same people:
     "Alexander and Grissel had a daughter Elizabeth. From Pioneer Ancestors, Salt Lake City Chapter SUP, at Ancestry.com: “Elizabeth Armstrong Born 2 Apr. 1819 in Seneca Castle, Ontario County, New York Arrived in Salt Lake Valley in 1851. Elizabeth Armstrong was the daughter of Alexander Armstrong and Grissel Chapman. A number of residents in the Ontario County area of New York state went in a body to Michigan and took up land there. Records of the First Presbyterian Church in Saline, Michigan, show a petition to the New York Church by some of the departing church members for permission to start a branch of the church in Michigan. Alexander and Grissel Armstrong are listed as members of the First Presbyterian Church in Saline, Michigan. The Armstrongs settled in Lodi, Washtenaw Co MI, and Alexander Armstrong is shown as one of the first persons to apply for land there.” Elizabeth and her husband Hiram Mace, became Mormons and moved to Utah.

A short biography of son George Armstrong in History of Washtenaw County, Michigan, 1881, page 1187, at Ancestry.com, reads: “George Armstrong (deceased) was born near Geneva, N.Y., and in his youth followed agricultural pursuits. He came to this county, and settled in Lodi tp., where he bought a farm of 200 acres, residing on this property until his death, which occurred in 1868. He is buried on Lodi Plains. Mrs Armstrong, who still survives, is a resident of Ypsilanti tp., and the mother of four children—Frank, who was born in 1856, and in 1877 purchased the “McBain farm” of 87 acres; Clara, born in 1859; Emma, born in 1862, and Georgia, who was born in 1868.”
     "Another daughter was Emily J, who married an Armstrong, but not apparently a close family member: Portrait and biographical album of Ionia and Montcalm Counties, Mich, 1891, accessed at Ancestry.com, page 771: “The wife of Mr Wurster was born in Ontario county, N.Y., March 22, 1828 [questionable-KP], and is a daughter of Alexander and Grizle (Chapman) Armstrong. He father was a native of Pennsylvania and her mother of Connecticut, and the paternal ancestors were Scotch. Her mother’s father was a Revolutionary War soldier. She remained in her native State until she was eight years old, when she came with her parents to Washnetaw County where Mr. and mrs. Armstrong died. Mr Armstrong had been twice married and was the father of seven children but two of whom are now living: Elizabeth, wife of Hiram Mace, in Utah, and Emily J., wife of our subject. The latter grew to maturity in this State and in 1850 was married to M.M. Armstrong, who died in 1859, leaving her with four children.”.¹⁹

; My attribution of John D. as a son of Alexander Armstrong, Jr. is due to the following:
1. Per the 1850 census, he was born in NY, where Alexander would have been living ca 1798.
2. Alexander and John D. are four lines apart on p. 149 of the 1840 census for Freedom, Washtenaw Co., MO.
3. John D. appears on p. 496b (household 14) of the 1850 census for Lodi, Washtenaw Co., MO, while Alexander Armstrong, Jr. is only a few pages later on p. 498b (household 33).^20,21,8,22

; I have become convinced that the migrant to New York was a son of this Alexander pater familias, also named Alexander (fils), who appeared in the 1790 census and then migrated to New York with his brothers James and George. This change was brought about by two facts:
1.     George ARMSTRONG's 1832 application for a Revolutionary War pension is supported by an affidavit by an Alexander Armstrong who affirms that he is the brother of this George.
2.     The households of the Alexander in the 1790 Mifflin Co. census and in the 1800 Seneca Town, Ontario Co., New York census appear me to be too small and too young to match the Alexander who was father of Sarah, James, Mary, George and Robert, as well as of a sixth child, Alexander fils.
3.     There are two Alexander Armstrongs reported in the 1785 County Transcript for Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania: one a landowner and a second "Freeman".
G A Vaut, 8 August 2015.²³
Alexander Armstrong Jr. was mentioned in a land transaction on 27 April 1767 at Fermanagh Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA,
Memo: NOTE: Several of these documents (warrant, survey #2) refer to Alexander Armstrong, Junior. I originally believed that these actually referred to Alexander Sr and not Alexander Jr because I thought then Alexander2 would have been a very young child in 1767 when the warrant was written. However, I now believe that this is indeed Alexander Jr because I have found later deeds involving the transfer of this tract (1782, 1795) and that mention both Alexander Sr and Alexander Jr. GA Vaut 30 Dec. 2015

Warrant from Ancestry.com: Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications, 1733-1952
     Name:     Alexr Armstrong - 200 acres
     Warrant Text:     To apply for two hundred acres of land upon the South Branch of Lost Creek abounding on the north with Hugh McAllister, on the South with the Leder Spring Ridge, on west with James Gibson, on the East William Armstrong.
Fermanagh Township, Cumberland Co. Alexander Armstrong Junior - James Purdy
     Warrant Date:     Apr 1767
     Warrant Place:     Fermanagh Twp., 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:           27 April 1767
     West Side Application No.:      3513
     Survey Book A-15, p. 209 & reverse
     Name:     Alexander Armstrong Junior - 258 acres & 58 perches
     Survey Text:     The draft of a tract of land called ____ situate on the south branch of Lost Creek in the County of Cumberland containing two hundred and fifty eight acres with the usual allowance of six acres p cent for roads. Survey'd the 23d day of November Anno dom. 1768. In pursuance of an order of survey to Alexander Armstrong Junior bearing date at Philadela the 27th day of April Anno Dom. 1797 and numbered 3513. P. Wm Maclay D. S.
     Survey Date:     23 Nov. 1768
     Survey Place:     South Branch of Lost Creek, Cumberland Co.


     Survey Book A-15, p. 167 & reverse
     Name:     Alexander Armstrong Jr. - 11 acres & 157 perches
     Survey Text:     A draft of eleven acres and one hundred & fifty seven perches of land with 6 p cent for roads situate in Fermanagh township in Mifflin, late Cumberland, County, part of a tract of land surveyed in pursuance of an order of survey to Alexander Armstrong Jr. dated 27th April 1767, No. 3513, said to contain 258 acres. Resurveyed the above part 13th April 1816 agreeably to the original and divisional lines marked on the ground. Michael M. Monahon
     Survey Date:     13 April 1816
     Survey Place:     Fermanagh Twp., Mifflin Co.


Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission - Bureau of Archives and History - Pennsylvania State Archives, RG-17 - Records of the Land Office - West Side Applications (Register), 1766-1769. - Name and Numeric Indexes
     Applicant Name:     Alexander Armstrong - 200 acres
     Application Place:     Fayette Twp., Juniata Co. (now, formerly: Fermanagh Twp. Cumberland Co.)
     Application No.:     3513
     Application Text:     Joining Hugh McCollister south the Cedar Spring ridge James Gibson and William Armstrong in Fermanagh Twp. Cumberland Co.
     Survey Files:     A15-167 & 209; C143-30 (Ret#1), C156-9 (Ret#3), C233-137 (Ret#3)
     Returned #1:     95 acres 101 perches to 1st Nov 1816 to Nicholas Myers
     Returned #2:     94 acres 34 perches to 6th May 1823 to John Mosser
     Returned #3:     59 acres 45 perches Patd 15 Feb 1872 to David Seiber on (illegible.)^{24,25,26,27,28}
Alexander Armstrong Jr. and Alexander Armstrong Sr. were mentioned in a land transaction on 13 May 1782 at Lost Creek Settlement, Fermanagh Township, Mifflin Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA,
Memo: In this deed of 13 May 1782, Alexander Junior sells to Alexander Senior for 100 pounds the plot of land that Alex Sr is living on in Lost Creek Settlement. The size of the tract is not mentioned. This plot adjoins the lands of Epenetus Hart and Hugh McAllister. This seems to be the plot of land that is later sold to William Thomson on 22 Aug 1795. This may be the land seen on the survey map for Thomas Howard's 1994 warrant, which shows his land next to that of Alexander Armstrong and Hugh McAllister.²⁹

Alexander Armstrong Jr. appeared in the census of 1785 at State Tax, Fermanagh Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA; from Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801
1785 State Tax, Fermanagh, Cumberland Co., PA, p. 7, line Freemen, line 1
     Name:     Alexander Armstrong 0-12-6 (pounds-shillings-pence)
Year:     1785
Town or Ward:     Fermanagh
County:     Cumberland
Archive Rollname:     325
     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.^30,31

Alexander Armstrong Jr. appeared in the census of 1785 at Supply Rate, Fermanagh Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA; Note: Two Alexander Armstrongs appear in the 1785 Cumberland Co. Transcript: one on p. 712, a landholder, and a second one on p. 717, with no land shown. I believe that the Alexander on p. 712 is the father(#77101) and the second Alexander is his son (#78569).
From PA Archives: Cumberland County Transcript - 1785: Fermanagh Township
p. 717, Freemen Line 2
     Armstrong, Alex'r
     Amount of Tax: 12.6
From Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801
1785 Supply Rates, Fermanagh, Cumberland Co., PA, p. 106, Column 1, line 2
     Name:     Alexr Armstrong
     Year:     1785
     Town or Ward:     Fermanagh
     County:     Cumberland
     Archive Rollname:     326
     Source Citation: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 326
     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.^11,32,33

Alexander Armstrong Jr. appeared in the census of 1786 at State Tax, Fermanagh Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA; 1786 State Tax List, Fermanagh, Cumberland County, PA, p. 7, line 2 (Freemen)
     Armstrong, Alexander 0-10-0 (pounds-shillings-pence)
Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801
     Name:     Alexander Armstrong
     Year:     1786
     Town or Ward:     Fermanagh
     County:     Cumberland
     Archive Rollname:     326
     Source Citation: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 326
     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.^34,35

Alexander Armstrong Jr. appeared in the census of 1786 at Supply Rate, Fermanagh Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA; 1786 Supply Rates, Fermanagh, Cumberland County, PA, p. 16, Freemen, line 1
     Armstrong, Alexander 0-10-0 (pounds-shillings-pence)
     Name:     Alexr Armstrong
     Year:     1786
     Town or Ward:     Fermanagh
     County:     Cumberland
     Archive Rollname:     326
     Source Citation: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 326
     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.^36,37

Alexander Armstrong Jr. appeared in the census of 1787 at State Tax, Fermanagh Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA; 1787 State Tax List, Fermanagh, Cumberland County, PA, p. 8, Freemen, line 1
     Armstrong, Alexander 0-10-0 (pounds-shillings-pence)
Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801
     Name:     Alexander Armstrong
     Year:     1787
     Town or Ward:     Fermanagh
     County:     Cumberland
     Archive Rollname:     326
     Source Citation: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 326
     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.^38,39 He is mentioned in the Land Transaction of Epenetus Hart Sr. on 20 February 1787 at Land Warrant, Fermanagh Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA; Warrant - From Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications, 1733-1952
     Name:     Epinetas Hart
     Warrant Date:     9 Mar 1787 (Document reads 20 Feb 1787)
     Warrant Place:     Fermanagh, Cumberland
     "Fifty Acres of Land, adjoining Alexander Armstrong on the East, Peter Lintner on the West and said Hart's other land on the North in Fermanagh Township."
     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.⁴⁰ Alexander Armstrong Jr. is mentioned in the Land Transaction of Epenetus Hart Sr. on 9 March 1787 at Land Warrant, Hart's Grove, Fermanagh, Mifflin Co. (then, now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA; Warrant [Note: per survey tract is next to that of Alexander Armstrong and bordered by "Hart's other land"]
P. No. 18 From Feby 11, 1791 to June 20, 1792 p. 121): record of warrant of Hart's Grove by Epinetes [sic] Hart
     Area: 55 acres 120 perches
     Warrantee: Epinetas [sic] Hart
     Name of Tract: Hart's Grove
     Date of Warrant: 9 March 1787
     Warrant: #333
     Date of Patent: 21 August 1791
     Town: Fermanagh
     County: Mifflin


From Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications, 1733-1952
     Name:     Epinetas Hart
     Warrant Date:     9 Mar 1787
     Warrant Place:     Fermanagh, Cumberland
     "Fifty Acres of Land, adjoining Alexander Armstrong on the East, Peter Lintner on the West and said Hart's other land on the North in Fermanagh Township."
     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.


Record of warrant of land in Fermanagh by Epinetus [sic] Hart
     No. of Warrant: 333
     Name of Warrantee: Hart, Epinetas [sic]
     Description of Warrant: Survey
     Quantity: 50
     Warrant Location: Fermanagh
     Date of Warrant: 9 March 1787
     Date of Return: 23 Aug. 1791
     Acres Returned: 55 3/4
     Name of Patentee: Hart, Epinetas [sic]
Where Recorded
     Vol. P, No. 18, Page 201
Where Survey is Copied
     Book C 74, Page 189.^41,42,43,44

Alexander Armstrong Jr. appeared in the census of 1788 at Supply Rate, Fermanagh Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA; [Note: Beginning in 1788, I only found one Alexander Armstrong, as a landowner, listed in the Fermanagh Supply Rates lists. This could be either Alexander Sr. or Alexander Jr.]
1788 Supply Rates, Fermanagh, Cumberland County, PA, p. 1, line 4
     Armstrong, Alexander
          200 acres 160
          25 acres 7
          2 horses 2 cows 15
          Total 2182
Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801
     Name:     Alexander Armstrong
     Year:     1788
     Town or Ward:     Fermanagh
     County:     Cumberland
     Archive Rollname:     326
     Source Citation: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 326
     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.^45,46

Alexander Armstrong Jr. appeared in the census of 1788 at State Tax, Fermanagh Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA; 1788 State Tax List ("duplicate"), Fermanagh, Cumberland County, PA, p. 1, line 4
     Armstrong, Alexr 1-3-11 (pounds-shillings-pence)
Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801
     Name:     Alexr Armstrong
     Year:     1788
     Town or Ward:     Fermanagh
     County:     Cumberland
     Archive Rollname:     326
     Source Citation: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 326
     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.^47,48
Alexander Armstrong Jr. and Margaret (?) were mentioned in a land transaction on 14 January 1788 at Beaver Dam, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA,
Memo: NOTE: There are 1787 & 1788 warrant transactions by: 1) Thos Howard, John McLean and George Armstrong; and 2) Alexander and Margaret Armstrong for land in Beaver Dam Township "adjoining land of Epenetus Hart". This probably refers to land warranted to Epenetus in a 1787 warrant. This may also be the location that Ellis & Hungerford [1886:839] refer to when they state that Epenetus is not found in the Fermanagh area after 1791 and "probably moved to his lands in Beaver Dam Township." I now believe that this Alexander and Margaret Armstrong are Alexander Junior and his wife. See http://mapq.st/1GNdPFl for map of location of Beaver Dam, PA.
From Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Land Warrants and Applications, 1733-1952
     Name:     Alexander & Margaret Armstrong - 200 acres
     Text:     Whereas Alexr Armstrong & Margaret Armstrong have requested to take up two hundred acres of land, including an improvement in Middle Creek Valley adjoining land of Epenetus Hart on the West in Beaver Dam Township in the County of Northumberland…
     Warrant Date:     14 Jan 1788
     Warrant Place:     Northumberland
     Warrant Number:     A-151
     Warrant Index:     p. 4
     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.^49,50

Alexander Armstrong Jr. appeared in the census of 1789 at State Tax, Fermanagh Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA; 1789 State Tax List ("duplicate"), Fermanagh, Cumberland County, PA, p. 1, line 6
     Armstrong, Alexr 1-4-2 (pounds-shillings-pence)
Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801
     Name:     Alexr Armstrong
     Year:     1789
     Town or Ward:     Fermanagh
     County:     Cumberland
     Archive Rollname:     326
     Source Citation: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 326
     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.^51,52

Alexander Armstrong Jr. appeared in the census of 1789 at Supply Rate, Fermanagh Township, Cumberland Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA; 1789 Supply Rates, Fermanagh, Cumberland County, PA, p. 1, line 6
     Armstrong, Alexander
          200 acres 175
          2 horses 2 cows 18
          Total 193
Ancestry.com - Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801
     Name:     Alexander Armstrong
     Year:     1789
     Town or Ward:     Fermanagh
     County:     Cumberland
     Archive Rollname:     326
     Source Citation: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 326
     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.^53,54

Alexander Armstrong Jr. appeared on the census of 1790 in the household of Alexander Armstrong Sr. and Elizabeth E. (?) at Mifflin Co., Pennsylvania, USA; Next door to Epenetus HART and John MCLAIN [sic]. One of Alexander's younger sons, Robert? or Alexander Jr may still have been living at home. If it was Alexander Jr, one of the females could have been his wife, and the young male his son.
p. 104, Column 2, Line 10
Name: Alexr Armstrong
     Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Mifflin, Pennsylvania
     Free White Persons - Males - Under 16: 1 [aft 1774]
     Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 2 [bef 1775] Alexander Sr c1730 Alexander Jr 1763
     Free White Persons - Females: 3
     Number of Household Members: 6.¹⁶
; from Cleveland [1873:300]: "During the last year or two of the eighteenth century, there came a colony of settlers from Pennsylvania, who located in east Benton, some of them in what is now Torrey. Among them was Anthony Trimmer, who was descended from Scotch or Irish people, who had settled an early colony in Northumberland county, Pa. His wife was Sarah Howard, a sister of Thomas Howard, also an early settler and noted citizen, who resided about one mile north of Hopeton. The Armstrongs, Harts, McLeans, Howards and Trimmers were all members of the same colony."⁵⁵
Alexander Armstrong Jr. and Mary Murray were mentioned in a land transaction on 22 August 1795 at Fermanagh Township, Mifflin Co. (now Juniata Co.), Pennsylvania, USA,
Memo: This is a deed dated 22 Aug 1795 (but recorded 26 Apr 1808) by Alexander Armstrong Junior and his wife Mary selling a tract of 258 acres in Fermanagh for 100 pounds to William Thomson. It states that Alexander Armstrong Senior now lives on this land and that it borders lands of Epenetus Hart and Hugh McAllister and was apparently originally surveyed by Alex Senior and then transfered to Alex Junior sometime around 27 April 1767 when Junior had it surveyed. Pauline Henry speculates that this may have been a wedding gift to Alex Junior.


Transcription by G Vaut 30 Dec 2015
Entered April the Twenty Sixth AD 1808 Recorded & compared John Norris, Reader
This Indenture made in the twenty second day of August anno Domini one thousand seven hundred ninety five Between Alexander Armstrong Junior of Nottingham township in the County of Washington in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Mary his wife of the one part, and William Thomson of Fermanah [sic] township in the County of Mifflin of Commonwealth aforesd of the other part. Witnesseth that he the said Alexander Armstrong Junr and Mary his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred pounds lawful money of the said Commonwealth to them in hand paid by the said William Thomason the accept whereof is hereby acknowledged and other good causes of consideration moving them the said Alexander Armstrong Junr & Mary his wife thereunto have granted bargained sold aliened & confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien & confirm unto the sd William Thomason his heirs and assigns all and singular a certain tract piece & parcel of land whereon Alexander Armstrong Senior now lives on situate & being on the south bounded of Lost Creek in the township of Fermanah [sic] in the County of Mifflin aforesd, bounded by lands of lately Epenetus Hart now Robert McMeans on the west Hugh McAllister on the North & the Cedar Spring ridge or slate survey made of the said Alexander Armstrong Senior on the south containing two hundred & fifty eight acres and the usual allowance of six per ct for roads of which tract of land was surveyed in pursuance of an application by Sd Alexander Armstrong Junr dated twenty seventh day of April one thousand seven hundred sixty seven & Numbered 3513. Now know ye that the above sd Alexander Armstrong Junr & Mary his wife do for ourselves our heirs Executors and administrators hereby grant bargain sell assign and set over unto the said William Thomson his heirs & assigns for overall and singular the aforesaid tract & parcel of land together with all the buildings edifices benefits improvements advantages rights appertaining and the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remainders unto the said William Thompson his heirs & assigns forever subject to the original purchase money & office fees to be paid unto the land office of this Commonwealth aforesd and for ourselves out heirs Executors & administrators do warrant & defend the said promises & every part thereof against them or any person claiming or may claim by for or under them or any other person or persons hereafter that shall or may lawfully claim. In Witness where of we have hereunto set our hands & seals the day of year first above written.
(Signed) Alexr Armstrong Mary Armstrong
Sealed & Delivered in the presence of J Davis, George Armstrong
Rec'd this twenty second day of August 1795 from the above named William Thomson the sum of ….^28,10


Alexander Armstrong Jr. appeared in the census of 1800 at Seneca, Ontario Co., New York, USA; Alexander is on the same page as his brother, James ARMSTRONG, and Anthony TRIMMER and a few pages from his other brother, George ARMSTRONG. He is married at this time, with one two young children (under 10 years old). However, the listed ages for Alexander and the oldest female are 45+ (i.e. born bef 1756) and are too old if he was born in 1863.
1800 United States Federal Census
p. 500, Line 8
     Name: Alexander Armstrong
     Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Seneca, Ontario, New York
     Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1 [aft 1791]
     Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 [bef 1756]
     Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1 [aft 1791]
     Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1 [1775-1784]
     Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: 1 [b bef 1756]
     Number of Household Members Under 16: 2
     Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
     Number of Household Members: 5.⁵⁶

Alexander Armstrong Jr. appeared in the census of 1 June 1800 at Tax List, Seneca Township, Ontario Co., New York, USA; New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804
     Name: Alexr Armstrong
     Assessment Year: 1800
     Assessment Place: Seneca, Ontario, New York, USA
     Residence Year: 1800
     Residence Place: New York, USA
     Residence Place: New York, USA
     Real Estate: House & Farm
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
     Original data: New York (State), Comptroller's Office. Tax assessment rolls of real and personal estates, 1799–1804, Series B0950 (26 reels). Microfilm. Albany, New York: New York State Archives.⁵⁷

Alexander Armstrong Jr. appeared in the census of 1801 at Tax List, Seneca Township, Ontario Co., New York, USA; New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804
     Name: Alexander Armstrong
     Assessment Year: 1801
     Assessment Place: Seneca, Ontario, New York, USA
     Residence Year: 1801
     Residence Place: New York, USA
     Real Estate: (no detail)
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
     Original data: New York (State), Comptroller's Office. Tax assessment rolls of real and personal estates, 1799–1804, Series B0950 (26 reels). Microfilm. Albany, New York: New York State Archives.
     Database seen at http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6771.⁵⁸

Alexander Armstrong Jr. appeared in the census of 1802 at Tax List, Jerusalem, Ontario Co. (now Yates Co.), New York, USA; New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804
     Name: Anthony Trimmer
     Assessment Year: 1802
     Assessment Place: Jerusalem, Ontario, New York, USA
     Residence Year: 1802
     Residence Place: New York, USA
     Real Estate: House & Farm
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
     Original data: New York (State), Comptroller's Office. Tax assessment rolls of real and personal estates, 1799–1804, Series B0950 (26 reels). Microfilm. Albany, New York: New York State Archives.⁵⁹

Alexander Armstrong Jr. appeared in the census of 1802 at Tax List, Seneca Township, Ontario Co., New York, USA; New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804
     Name:     Alexander Armstrong
     Assessment Year:     1802
     Assessment Place:     Seneca, Ontario, New York, USA
     Residence Year:     1802
     Residence Place:     New York, USA
     Real Estate: House & Farm
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
     Original data: New York (State), Comptroller's Office. Tax assessment rolls of real and personal estates, 1799–1804, Series B0950 (26 reels). Microfilm. Albany, New York: New York State Archives.⁶⁰

Alexander Armstrong Jr. appeared in the census of 1803 at Tax List, Seneca Township, Ontario Co., New York, USA; Ancestry.com - New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804
     Name: Alexander Armstrong
     Assessment Year: 1803
     Assessment Place: Seneca, Ontario, New York, USA
     Residence Year: 1803
     Residence Place: New York, USA
     Real Estate: House & Farm
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
     Original data: New York (State), Comptroller's Office. Tax assessment rolls of real and personal estates, 1799–1804, Series B0950 (26 reels). Microfilm. Albany, New York: New York State Archives.
     Database seen at http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6771.⁶¹

Alexander Armstrong Jr. appeared in the census of 1804 at Tax List, Seneca Township, Ontario Co., New York, USA; Ancestry.com - New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804
     Name: Alexander Armstrong
     Assessment Year: 1804
     Assessment Place: Seneca, Ontario, New York, USA
     Residence Year: 1804
     Residence Place: New York, USA
     Real Estate: House & Farm
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
     Original data: New York (State), Comptroller's Office. Tax assessment rolls of real and personal estates, 1799–1804, Series B0950 (26 reels). Microfilm. Albany, New York: New York State Archives.
     Database seen at http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6771.⁶²

Alexander Armstrong Jr. appeared in the census of 7 August 1820 at Seneca Township, Ontario Co., New York, USA; p. 270, line 18
     Name:     Alexander Armstrong
     Home in 1820 (City, County, State):     Seneca, Ontario, New York
     Enumeration Date:     August 7, 1820
     Free White Persons - Males - Under 10:     1 [aft 1810]
     Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25:     2 [1795-1804]
     Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over:     1 [1775 or earlier]
     Free White Persons - Females - Under 10:     1 [aft 1810]
     Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15:     1 [1805-1810]
     Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44:     1 [1776-1794]
     Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture:     3
     Free White Persons - Under 16:     3
     Free White Persons - Over 25:     2
     Total Free White Persons:     7
     Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other:     7.⁶³

Alexander Armstrong Jr. and Grissel Chapman appeared in the census of 1830 at Seneca Township, Ontario Co., New York, USA; p. 67, line 3
Name:     Alexander Armstrong
     Home in 1830 (City, County, State):     Seneca, Ontario, New York
     Free White Persons - Males - Under 5:     1 [aft 1825] Alexander 1830
     Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9:     1 [1821-1825] Hezekiah 1822
     Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14:     1 [1816-1820] James 1818 or George 1817
     Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29:     1 [1801-1810] John c1798
     Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69:     1 [1761-1770] Alexander Jr 1763
     Free White Persons - Females - Under 5:     1 [aft 1825] Emily 1828
     Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14:     1 [1816-1820] Elieth 1819
     Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49:     1 [1781-1790] Grizzle 1788
     Free White Persons - Under 20:     5
     Free White Persons - 20 thru 49:     2
     Total Free White Persons:     8
     Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):     8.⁶⁴

Alexander Armstrong Jr. immigrated between 1832 and 1835 to Washtenaw Co., Michigan, USA; Migrated from Ontario Co., NY to Washtenaw Co., MI sometime between 1832 and 1835. See Rose [1986] for discussion of importance of New York settlers in the early development of the Michigan frontier.⁶⁵
; Pension application of John MCLEAN with Affidavit by Alexander ARMSTRONG.⁶⁶
; Pension Application of George Armstrong of Benton (as transcribed by G. Vaut)
State of New York, Yates County
     "On this twenty eighth day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the Judges of the court of common pleas of said county now sitting, George Armstrong a resident in the Town of Benton, in the county and state aforesaid, aged upwards of seventy one years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
     "That he entered the service of the United States under the following named offices and serve as her-in stated viz: That he was drafted and was mustered on the 23rd day of December 1776 at the Town of Juniatta [sic] in the County of Cumberland in Pensylvania [sic] where he then resided, in the Company of Militia commanded by Captain James Gibson, marched to Philadelphia & from thence to Trenton and Princeton in New Jersey, where he was under command of General Putnam, served two months and was discharged, but did not reach home until the tenth day, which term he served as Sergeant.
     "That in the year 1778 at Juniatta aforesaid he was drafted in Captain Matiers Company in Colonel Smiths Regiment, in General Lacys Brigade of Militia for two months, went to the Crooked Billet near Philadelphia, served out the two months and was discharged at Dowlstown, Bucks County.
     "That in the year 1780 at the same place he was again drafted in the Company of Captain Hurl, under Major Elliot, was on duty, principally in Northumberland County, for two months and was honorably discharged.
     "That after the War of the revolution he removed to the Town of Benton State of New York where he now resides and has resided upwards of Thirty Years.
     "That he has no documentary evidence of his services and knows of no person who can testify to his service except John McLean and Alexr Armstrong who affidavits are hereto attached.
     "He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any State.
     "Sworn and subscribed, in open court the day and yeare aforesaid. George Armstrong T. J. Nevins Dep. Clerk
     "Mr. John Goff a clergyman and Morris F Sheppard of the County of Yates hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with George Armstrong, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be upwards of Seventy one years of age; the he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood [sic] where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
     "Sworn and subscribed the date and year aforesaid. John Goff Morris F. Sheppard T. J. Nevins Dep. Clerk
     "And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after puting [sic] the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that John Goff a clergyman of Benton & Morris F Sheppard of Milo who have signed the preceeding certificate are residents of the said county of Yates. That they are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
     "By order of the Court T. J. Nevins Dep. Clerk
State of New York, Yates County
     "I George Sherman Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of George Armstrong for a pension.
     "In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 28th day of September 1832. George Shearman, Clerk . J. Nevins, Dep. Clerk
[new document]
State of New York, Yates County
     "Alexander Armstrong of the Town of Seneca County of Ontario, doth on his oath depose and say that, he is brother to George Armstrong of Benton in the County of Yates. That his said brother was at several different times in the service of the United States, during the Revolutionary War. The first time about the time the Hessians were taken at Trenton, afterwards under Captain Hurl and Captain Matiers, but does not recollect the date.
     "The first tour of duty said George left home at Christmas and returned in March following.
     "That for the second and third tours said George was drafted for two months each.
     "Deponent is now upwards of seventy years of age. Deponent and said George then resided in the Juniatta [sic] in Cumberland County Pensylvania [sic].
     "Alexr Armstrong
Sworn and subscribed before me this fifteenth day of July. R M Bayly, Notary Public
[new document]
State of New York, Yates County
     "Be it known that before me Richard M. Bayly, a Public Notary for said County and State personally appeared Jon McLean of Benton in the County of Yates, and made oath in due form of Law, that he has been long acquainted with George Armstrong of said town and knew him previously to the Revolutionary War - say said Armstrong in the Service of the united States in the Militia, at Philadelphia in the Winter of 1776-7; who was then on a tour of duty to New Jersey. That in 1778 at Juniatta [sic] in Cumberland County in Pensylvania [sic], they were both drafted in Captain Matiers Company, Colonel Smiths Regiment, for two months, went to the Crooked Billet not far from Philadelphia, served out said term of two months, were dismissed and went home together. That afterwards in the year 1780 they were again both drafted in Captain Hurls Company under Major Elliot in the Militia in the service of the United States, for two months; served on the Frontiers, and were dismissed and returned home again together. John McLean
     "Sworn to and subscribed this 12th day of July 1832 before me. R M Bayly, Notary Public.⁶⁷
Alexander Armstrong Jr. was mentioned in a land transaction on 15 October 1835 at Washtenaw Co., Michigan, USA,
Memo: Ancestry.com - Michigan, Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Pre-1908
     Name:     Alexander Armstrong
     Land Office:     Detroit
     Document Number:     11485
     Total Acres:     40
     Signature:     Yes
     Canceled Document:     No
     Issue Date:     15 Oct 1835
     Mineral Rights Reserved:     No
     Metes and Bounds:     No
     Survey Date:     Oct 1835
     Statutory Reference:     3 Stat. 566
     Multiple Warantee Names:     No
     Act or Treaty:     24 Apr 1820
     Multiple Patentee Names:     No
     Entry Classification:     Sale-Cash Entries
     Land Description:     1 NWSE MICHIGAN-TOLEDO STRIP No 3 S 5 E 1
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Michigan, Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Pre-1908 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1997.
     Original data: United States, Bureau of Land Management. Michigan Pre-1908 Homestead & Cash Entry Patent and Cadastral Survey Plat Index. General Land Office Automated Records Project, 1994.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Ancestry.com - U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907
     Name:     Alexander Armstrong
     Issue Date:     15 Oct 1835
     Acres:     40
     Meridian:     Michigan-Toledo Strip
     State:     Michigan
     County:     Washtenaw
     Township:     3-S
     Range:     5-E
     Section:     10
     Accession Number:     MI0240__.016
     Metes and Bounds:     No
     Land Office:     Detroit
     Canceled:     No
     US Reservations:     No
     Mineral Reservations:     No
     Authority:     April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)
     Document Number:     11485
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008.
     Original data: United States. Bureau of Land Management, General Land Office Records. Automated Records Project; Federal Land Patents, State Volumes. http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/. Springfield, Virginia: Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States, 2007.^68,69

Alexander Armstrong Jr. and Grissel Chapman appeared in the census of 1840 at Freedom Township, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, USA; Same pages as a John D. Armstrong (possibly his son - line 24)
p. 149, line 20

Name:     Alexr Armstrong
Home in 1840 (City, County, State):     Freedom, Washtenaw, Michigan
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14:     1 [1826-1830] Alexander 1830
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19:     1 [1821-1826] Hezekiah 1822
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29:     1 [1811-1820] James 1818 or George 1817
Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79:     1 [1760-1770] Alexander Jr 1763
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14:     1 [1826-1830] Emily 1828
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59:     1 [1781-1790] Grissel 1788
Persons Employed in Agriculture:     3
Free White Persons - Under 20:     3
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49:     1
Total Free White Persons:     6
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves:     6.⁷⁰

Alexander Armstrong Jr. and Grissel Chapman appeared in the census of 27 August 1850 at Lodi, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, USA; p. 498-A, lines 29-35, Dwelling 33; Family33
     29 ARMSTRONG, Alexander 87 [1763] M Farmer $3,000 PA
     30 " , Grizzel 60 [1790] F NY
     31 " , George 34 [1816] M Farmer NY
     32 " , Alexander J 20 [1830] M Farmer NY
     33 DRAKE, Mary Drake 10 [1840] F Ohio
     34 MYER, John 31 [1819] Germany.⁷¹
; According to the 1870 census, their dau., Mary, was born in 1864.^72,73

     Alexander J. Armstrong was born on 28 March 1830 at Seneca Township, Ontario Co., New York, USA.^1,2 He married Catherine E. Turck before 1857
; their daughter Marian Cornelia was born in March 1857.³
Alexander J. Armstrong died on 19 March 1873 at Boone Co., Missouri, USA, at age 42.^4,5
Alexander J. Armstrong was buried after 19 March 1873 at Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone Co., Missouri, USA; from Find A Grave website:
     Birth:      Mar. 28, 1830, Seneca, Ontario County, New York, USA
     Death:      Mar. 19, 1873, Boone County, Missouri, USA
     Family links: Spouse: Catherine Turck Armstrong (1833 - 1880)*
     Children: Marian Cornelia Armstrong (1857 - 1923)*
     Burial: Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri, USA
     Plot: Section 1
     Created by: Floyd Strader
     Record added: Mar 26, 2010
     Find A Grave Memorial# 50270786.⁵
     Alexander J. Armstrong was listed as a resident in Alexander Armstrong Jr. and Grissel Chapman's household in the census report in 1830 at Seneca Township, Ontario Co., New York, USA; p. 67, line 3
Name:     Alexander Armstrong
     Home in 1830 (City, County, State):     Seneca, Ontario, New York
     Free White Persons - Males - Under 5:     1 [aft 1825] Alexander 1830
     Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9:     1 [1821-1825] Hezekiah 1822
     Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14:     1 [1816-1820] James 1818 or George 1817
     Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29:     1 [1801-1810] John c1798
     Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69:     1 [1761-1770] Alexander Jr 1763
     Free White Persons - Females - Under 5:     1 [aft 1825] Emily 1828
     Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14:     1 [1816-1820] Elieth 1819
     Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49:     1 [1781-1790] Grizzle 1788
     Free White Persons - Under 20:     5
     Free White Persons - 20 thru 49:     2
     Total Free White Persons:     8
     Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):     8.⁶

Alexander J. Armstrong was listed as a resident in Alexander Armstrong Jr. and Grissel Chapman's household in the census report in 1840 at Freedom Township, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, USA; Same pages as a John D. Armstrong (possibly his son - line 24)
p. 149, line 20

Alexander J. Armstrong was listed as a resident in Alexander Armstrong Jr. and Grissel Chapman's household in the census report on 27 August 1850 at Lodi, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, USA; p. 498-A, lines 29-35, Dwelling 33; Family33
     29 ARMSTRONG, Alexander 87 [1763] M Farmer $3,000 PA
     30 " , Grizzel 60 [1790] F NY
     31 " , George 34 [1816] M Farmer NY
     32 " , Alexander J 20 [1830] M Farmer NY
     33 DRAKE, Mary Drake 10 [1840] F Ohio
     34 MYER, John 31 [1819] Germany.⁸

Alexander J. Armstrong and Catherine E. Turck appeared in the census of 9 August 1860 at Pittsfield Township, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, USA; p. 893, lines 30-34, dwelling 1502 family 1502
     30 ARMSTRONG, Alexander 30 [1830 M Farm Laborer $100 NY
     31 " , Catherine 25 [1835] F NY
     32 " , Marion 3 [1857] F MI
     33 " , Lewis 2 [1858] M MI
     34 MONROE, Benjamin 15 [1845] M MI Attended school within the year; Deaf dumb, blind, insane, idiotic, pauper or convict.⁹

Alexander J. Armstrong began military service in June 1863 at Washtenaw Co., Michigan, USA, Ancestry.com - U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865
     Name:     Alexander Armstrong
     Birth Year:     abt 1830
     Place of Birth:     New York
     Age on 1 July 1863:     33
     Race:     White
     Marital Status:     Married
     Residence:     Pittsfield, Michigan
     Congressional District:     3rd
     Class:     1
     Source Citation: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War); Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records); NAI: 4213514; Archive Volume Number: 1 of 3
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
     Original data: Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registrations, 1863-1865. NM-65, entry 172, 620 volumes. NAI: 4213514. Records of the Provost Marshal General’s Bureau (Civil War), Record Group 110. National Archives at Washington D.C.¹⁰

Alexander J. Armstrong and Catherine E. Turck appeared in the census of 20 July 1870 at PO Sturgeon, Township 51, Boone Co., Missouri, USA; p. 264-B, lines 16-19
     16 ARMSTRONG, Alex. 40 [1830] M W Carpenter $500 $300 NY
     17 " , Catharine 37 [1833] F W Keeping House NY
     18 " , Miriam 14 [1856] F W MI
     19 " , Lewis E. 13 [1857] M W MI.¹¹