Samuel Ewing1

b. 1700, d. before 10 February 1773
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  • Birth-on*: Samuel Ewing was born in 1700 on Inch, Inch Island, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.2,3,4
  • He was the son of James Ewing and Anne (?).
  • Baptism: Samuel Ewing was baptized on 11 August 1701 at the Burt Church, (near) Bridgend, Burt Parish, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.5
  • Christening: He was christened on 11 August 1701 at Inch Island, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.6
  • Marriage*: He married Rebecca George on 9 December 1740 at the First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania. This marriage upset the Presbyterian Ewings, because Rebecca was a Quaker.2,4,3,7,8,9,6
  • Death*: Samuel Ewing died before 10 February 1773 at West Nottingham Hundred, Cecil Co, Maryland.2,3,7,4,6
  • Administration Bond: An Administration Bond for Samuel Ewing, dated 10 February 1773 at Cecil Co, Maryland,, was witnessed by his son Amos Ewing. Cecil Co., MD Administration Bonds #4 pp 133-134. [Md HR 9834 I-11-13-41] “Samuel Ewing, Maryland: Know all men by these presents, that we Amos Ewing, Samuel Patterson and John Patterson all of Cecil Co. are held and firmly bound unto the Right Honorable the Lord Proprietary of this province in the full and just sum of two hundred pounds Starling [sic] money of Great Britain to be paid to his said Lordship, his heirs, and [survivors?]; To which payment, well and truly to be made and done, we bind ourselves, and every of us our and Every of our heirs, Executors & administrators in the whole and for the whole jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this tenth day of February in the thirty second year of his said Lord of this Dominion & etc: annogue Domini 1773 ... The condition of the above obligation is such that the above bound Amos Ewing, Administrator of all and singular the goods and chattels Rights, and credits of Samuel Ewing, late of Cecil County, deceased, do make or cause to be made a true and perfect Inventory etc etc ... and further do make or cause to be made a true and just account of his Administration at or before the third day of February next etc. ... Sealed and delivered in the presence of us James Creswell[,] Baruch Williams[, and] John Hayes ... /signed/ Amos Ewing [SEAL] Samuel Patterson [SEAL] John Patterson [SEAL] ... Examined by David Smith, Reg.” Apparently, neither an administration nor an account was made of the goods and chattels of Samuel Ewing.10
  • Burial*: Samuel Ewing was buried in the cemetery at the Brick Meeting House, Quaker Church, West Nottingham Township, Cecil Co, Maryland.2,4,10
  • Comment: In 1728/29, he emigrated (with his brothers John Ewing, Henry Ewing, Thomas Ewing and Alexander Ewing) from Ireland to Nottingham Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania; About 1730 four or possibly five brothers came to and settled in Nottingham township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. They were, as supposed, sons of one James Ewing of Inch County, Donegal, an Island in Lough Swilly, about ten miles west of Londonderry in Ireland. They were as is supposed: John, Henry, Samuel, Alexander and possibly, Thomas. [Because Alexander appears on a tax roll in 1729, it must have been before that year.]11,12
  • Residence*: Samuel Ewing and Rebecca George lived circa 1740 at West Nottingham Township, Cecil Co, Maryland. (an unknown value).7
  • Comment: His wife was a Quaker and it is said he became estranged from his family because of this.13
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Henry and his brother Samuel were likely twins; they were baptized on the same day and there is hardly enough time between the baptism of their immediately previous sibling, John, and their baptism for there to have been two births.14
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Need to check the 1728/1729 emigration date. It's inconsistent with some material in James G. Ewing's information, for example, John living in Chester Co ~1725.7,15,16
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Day/month details of date of death comes from James G. Ewing.7
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Fife cites 11 Aug as the date of baptism in lists on pages 15-17 and then cites 11 Oct as the date on page 395. It's assumed that the date is 11 Aug.7,15
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Even though they are (almost certainly) twins, I have recorded different birth dates for Samuel and Henry. Linda McCalmont has the 1700 birth date for Samuel. This is more specific than (and consistent with) the more general "before 11 Aug 1701" birth date implied by the date they were baptised. I have not found a more specific birth date for Henry, so it is quoted as the more general date implied by the baptism date.
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Fife gives the baptismal date as 11 Aug 1701 on page 17 and as 11 October 1701 on page 395. According to David Neal Ewing, the August date appears in the transcription of the Burt Register that appears in E.W.R. Ewing's Clan Ewing of Scotland (on page 118).15,17
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: From Fife: “Family Tradition” indicates that this Samuel Ewing was buried in the graveyard of Brick Meeting House a Quaker Church. We were there but did not find the graves. We have attempted to get records but so far have been unsuccessful. There were two Quaker Churches in the Nottingham area of Cecil Co., MD. One was called “Brick Meeting” and the other, “Little Brick Meeting”.10
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Guy Raymond Ewing Jr. gives W. Nottingham Township, Cecil Co, Maryland as the site for the marriage to Rebecca George. He follows this with "?".2
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: After an extended analysis (on pg. 306) of the relationships between the families of Squire James Ewing and the Samuel Ewing who married Rebecca George, Fife concludes: 1) the Samuel Ewing who was a son of Samuel and Rebecca (George) Ewing was a first cousin of Squire James, and 2) that Samuel -- s/o Samuel and Rebecca (George) Ewing -- "married first cousin once removed of [the] Samuel [who was s/o Squire James]". The first conclusion is correct; the Samuel who married Rebecca George was an uncle of Squire James. The second conclusion, however, isn't exactly correct; Samuel s/o Samuel and Rebecca (George) Ewing, rather than his wife (Mary Oldham), was first a first cousin once removed to the Samuel who was Squire James' son.18
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: This Alexander, referred to as "Jr." and "the Younger," was an older brother to John, Henry, Samuel and, possibly, Thomas. It is believed that there was another brother whose baptism was never recorded. He was William Ewing who appears on the same East Nottingham Township, Chester County Tax Lists from 1729 until he appears in Londonderry Township, Chester County prior to his moving, it is believed, to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. There was also a sister Ester Ewing baptized in the same Church to James Ewing of Inch Island on 24 May 1697. According to Joseph B. Jameson she married James Cowden on 16 June 1724 (probably in Ireland), James Cowden signed the Administration Bond of Alexander Ewing in East Nottingham Township, Chester, and also of John Ewing who died in 1754 in East Nottingham Township, Chester County. His Administration Bond was also signed by wife, Anne, and John Ewing (believed to be his brother not his son although he had one) and John Hawthorn.19

Family: Rebecca George d. a 1752

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, Chapter XXXIII.
  2. [S1159] Guy Raymond Ewing Jr. Lineage.
  3. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 301.
  4. [S1107] Linda McCalmont - Samuel Ewing Descendants.
  5. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pgs. 15-17: Burt Congregation Register.
  6. [S1109] Harold Walter Ewing Lineage.
  7. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch.
  8. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 302.
  9. [S1105] Burger, Carolyn - Ewing/George Report.
  10. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 299.
  11. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 392: From Introduction to a Genealogy by John Gillespie Ewing (14 March 1919).
  12. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants: "before 1735."
  13. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395.
  14. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 15-17.
  15. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America.
  16. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.
  17. [S330] Ewing, David.
  18. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 306.
  19. [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com).

Rebecca George

d. after 1752

Family: Samuel Ewing b. 1700, d. b 10 Feb 1773

Citations:

  1. [S1159] Guy Raymond Ewing Jr. Lineage.
  2. [S1107] Linda McCalmont - Samuel Ewing Descendants.
  3. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 301.
  4. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch.
  5. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 302.
  6. [S1105] Burger, Carolyn - Ewing/George Report.
  7. [S1109] Harold Walter Ewing Lineage.
  8. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395.

Samuel Ewing

b. 1752, d. 24 July 1820
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  • Birth*: Samuel Ewing was born in 1752.2,3,4,5,1,6,7
  • He was the son of Samuel Ewing and Rebecca George.1
  • Marriage*: Samuel Ewing married Mary Oldham, daughter of Richard Oldham, before 1775.8,9,1,2
  • Death*: Samuel Ewing died on 24 July 1820 at Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania.10,4,11
  • Burial*: He is buried in the Montour Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania.2
  • GenName: Samuel Ewing is referred to as 'Samuel Ewing Jr' in some records.10
  • Living: Samuel Ewing and his siblings William Ewing and Hannah Ewing probably migrated to Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, prior to 1773 leaving their sibling Amos Ewing "behind" in West Nottingham Hundred, Cecil Co, Maryland.1
  • Went By: Samuel Ewing went by the name "Samuel Ewing Sr" after the death of his father, presumably to distinguish him from his nephew Samuel, son of Squire James.3
  • Comment: Samuel Ewing and wife Mary Oldham started out their married life in Cecil Co, Maryland. They may have moved to Allegheny Co in steps, stopping in Redstone, near Uniontown, Fayette Co, Pennsylvania.
    The Quaker mother church in Philadelphia established a “Monthly Meeting” (referred to as MM) in Redstone, Fayette County. Later, Redstone established the Darby MM in Logan County, near Zanesville, Ohio, and the New Garden MM in Columbiana County, Ohio.12
  • Land Sold: On 20 October 1793, Samuel Ewing and Mary Oldham sold land in Cecil Co, Maryland part of Canady's Adventure purchased by Richard Oldham and willed, in part, to Mary Oldham.13
  • Patent*: Samuel Ewing received a patent for 400 acres of land in North Fayette Township, Allegheny (then Washington) Co, Pennsylvania.14
  • Census*: Mary and Samuel Ewing lived in Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1800. Living at home with them was/were their child(ren) William, Samuel, Rachael, Rebecca, Hannah and Mary.15; Samuel Ewin Sen; 2 males 10<>15, 1 male 45<; 2 females 10<>15, 2 females 16<>25, 1 female 45<
  • Census: Mary and Samuel Ewing lived in Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1810. Living at home with them was/were their child(ren) William, Rachael, Rebecca, Hannah and Mary.16; Saml Ewing; 1 male 16<>25, 1 male 45<; 3 females 16<>25, 1 female 26<>44, 1 female 45<
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Samuel Ewing's grave cannot be found at the Montour's Cemetery and he does not appear in Riddle's Compilation. There are several possible sites that either have no stones or for which the stones are illegible.17
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Date of Birth: Fife, James G. Ewing, Linda McCalmont, Guy Raymond Ewing Jr and Harold Walter Ewing all cite 1741 as Samuel Ewing’s date of birth. In addition, Fife (pg 301) says "There is a gravestone in Montours Cemetery, PA where Mary Oldham Ewing (b 1750 d 1825) and Samuel Ewing, Sr (b 1752 d July 24, 1820) are buried that verifies these dates. [From Carolyn Burger EMail July 17, 2003.]" It’s unlikely that dates this specific could be read from stones that are this old, and the stones cannot be found to try to verify the dates in some way. It's possible that Burger established the dates from other sources and then confirmed them by reading the stones. [Added 8 Mar 2008] In her annotations of Riddle's descendancy Chart for Samuel and Rebecca (George) Ewing, Carolyn Burger says that a date "1752" is cited in the Ewing Family Bible. Burger's date -- 1752 -- is used as the birth date for Samuel. Note that this makes Samuel and his wife closer in age which seems appropriate but it does place him a bit "out of synch" w.r.t. the birth dates of his siblings.8,9,10,4,18,5,2
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: In the 1800 Census records, there's a Samuel Ewan living near Samuel and Mary (Oldham) Ewing and their son Amos. He does not appear in the 1810 Census. He may have been a cousin or other relative.19
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Date of Death: Fife, James G. Ewing, Guy Raymond Ewing Jr and Harold Waltr Ewing all cite 22 Feb 1794 and McCalmont cites 2 Feb 1794. In addition, Fife (pg 301) says "There is a gravestone in Montours Cemetery, PA where Mary Oldham Ewing (b 1750 d 1825) and Samuel Ewing, Sr (b 1752 d July 24, 1820) are buried that verifies these dates. [From Carolyn Burger EMail July 17, 2003.]" It’s unlikely that dates this specific could be read from stones that are this old, and the stones cannot be found to try to verify the dates in some way. It's possible that Burger established the dates from other sources and then confirmed them by reading the stones. In addition ... Census Profiles indicate that he died after 1810 and before the 1820 Census (there is a 1820 Census record for Mary his Widow). [Added 8 Mar 2008] In her annotations of Riddle's descendancy Chart for Samuel and Rebecca (George) Ewing, Carolyn Burger agrees that 24 Jul 1820 is the date of death but does not cite the Ewing Family Bible as the source. Burger's date is used until this can be clarified.8,9,6,10,5,4,2
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: After an extended analysis (on pg. 306) of the relationships between the families of Squire James Ewing and the Samuel Ewing who married Rebecca George, Fife concludes: 1) the Samuel Ewing who was a son of Samuel and Rebecca (George) Ewing was a first cousin of Squire James, and 2) that Samuel -- s/o Samuel and Rebecca (George) Ewing -- "married first cousin once removed of [the] Samuel [who was s/o Squire James]". The first conclusion is correct; the Samuel who married Rebecca George was an uncle of Squire James. The second conclusion, however, isn't exactly correct; Samuel s/o Samuel and Rebecca (George) Ewing, rather than his wife (Mary Oldham), was first a first cousin once removed to the Samuel who was Squire James' son.3

Family: Mary Oldham b. c 1750, d. 22 Nov 1825

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 301.
  2. [S1107] Linda McCalmont - Samuel Ewing Descendants.
  3. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 306.
  4. [S1073] William E. Riddle - Census Profiles.
  5. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch.
  6. [S1105] Burger, Carolyn - Ewing/George Report.
  7. [S1109] Harold Walter Ewing Lineage, Birth date is given as 1741.
  8. [S1109] Harold Walter Ewing Lineage.
  9. [S1159] Guy Raymond Ewing Jr. Lineage.
  10. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America.
  11. [S1109] Harold Walter Ewing Lineage, Gives 22 Feb 1794 as date of death.
  12. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 302.
  13. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 301: from Cecil Co, Maryland, Deed Book, Volume 18, page 281: "20 October 1793 Samuel and Mary Ewing sold part of CANADY'S ADVENTURE purchased by one Richard Oldham who died 1785 part inherited by Mary Oldham now Ewing."
  14. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 301: "See PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES Series #3 Volume XXXII. An Amos Ewing, a William Ewing and a Moses Ewing all acquired land there but some never took it up."
  15. [S1072] Census - 1800.
  16. [S1071] Census - 1810.
  17. [S1004] William E. Riddle - Montour Cemetery Compilation.
  18. [S1105] Burger, Carolyn - Ewing/George Report: Ewing Family Bible that belonged to Amos (b. 1776) and Letticia Ewing.
  19. [S1079] William E. Riddle - Ewing Settlers.

Mary Oldham

b. circa 1750, d. 22 November 1825
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  • Birth*: Mary Oldham was born circa 1750.1,2,3
  • She was the daughter of Richard Oldham.
  • Marriage*: Mary Oldham married Samuel Ewing, son of Samuel Ewing and Rebecca George, before 1775.4,5,6,7
  • Death*: Mary Oldham died on 22 November 1825 at Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, Fife and McCalmont cite 1825 as Mary (Oldham) Ewing's date of death. Burger cites the more specific date as coming from the Ewing Family Bible.1,2,8
  • Burial*: She is buried in the Montour Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania.7
  • Married Name: As of before 1775,her married name was Ewing.7,6
  • Land Sold: On 20 October 1793, Samuel Ewing and Mary Oldham sold land in Cecil Co, Maryland part of Canady's Adventure purchased by Richard Oldham and willed, in part, to Mary Oldham.9
  • Census*: Mary and Samuel Ewing lived in Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1800. Living at home with them was/were their child(ren) William, Samuel, Rachael, Rebecca, Hannah and Mary.10; Samuel Ewin Sen; 2 males 10<>15, 1 male 45<; 2 females 10<>15, 2 females 16<>25, 1 female 45<
  • Census: Mary and Samuel Ewing lived in Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1810. Living at home with them was/were their child(ren) William, Rachael, Rebecca, Hannah and Mary.11; Saml Ewing; 1 male 16<>25, 1 male 45<; 3 females 16<>25, 1 female 26<>44, 1 female 45<
  • Census*: Mary Oldham lived in Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1820. Living at home with her was/were her child(ren) William and Mary.12; Mary Ewing; 1 male 26<>44; 1 female 16<>25, 1 female 45<
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Mary Oldham's grave cannot be found at the Montour's Cemetery. There are several possible sites that either have no stones or for which the stones are illegible.7,13
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: After an extended analysis (on pg. 306) of the relationships between the families of Squire James Ewing and the Samuel Ewing who married Rebecca George, Fife concludes: 1) the Samuel Ewing who was a son of Samuel and Rebecca (George) Ewing was a first cousin of Squire James, and 2) that Samuel -- s/o Samuel and Rebecca (George) Ewing -- "married first cousin once removed of [the] Samuel [who was s/o Squire James]". The first conclusion is correct; the Samuel who married Rebecca George was an uncle of Squire James. The second conclusion, however, isn't exactly correct; Samuel s/o Samuel and Rebecca (George) Ewing, rather than his wife (Mary Oldham), was first a first cousin once removed to the Samuel who was Squire James' son.14

Family: Samuel Ewing b. 1752, d. 24 Jul 1820

Citations:

  1. [S1105] Burger, Carolyn - Ewing/George Report.
  2. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America.
  3. [S1073] William E. Riddle - Census Profiles.
  4. [S1109] Harold Walter Ewing Lineage.
  5. [S1159] Guy Raymond Ewing Jr. Lineage.
  6. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 301.
  7. [S1107] Linda McCalmont - Samuel Ewing Descendants.
  8. [S1105] Burger, Carolyn - Ewing/George Report: Ewing Family Bible that belonged to Amos (b. 1776) and Letticia Ewing.
  9. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 301: from Cecil Co, Maryland, Deed Book, Volume 18, page 281: "20 October 1793 Samuel and Mary Ewing sold part of CANADY'S ADVENTURE purchased by one Richard Oldham who died 1785 part inherited by Mary Oldham now Ewing."
  10. [S1072] Census - 1800.
  11. [S1071] Census - 1810.
  12. [S1070] Census - 1820.
  13. [S1004] William E. Riddle - Montour Cemetery Compilation.
  14. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 306.

Richard Oldham

d. 1785

Family:

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 301: from Cecil Co, Maryland, Deed Book, Volume 18, page 281: "20 October 1793 Samuel and Mary Ewing sold part of CANADY'S ADVENTURE purchased by one Richard Oldham who died 1785 part inherited by Mary Oldham now Ewing."

James Ewing1,2

b. 21 June 1732, d. 20 February 1825
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  • Birth*: James Ewing was born on 21 June 1732 at Cecil Co, Maryland.3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
  • He was the son of Alexander Ewing and Anne Joshua.
  • Marriage*: James Ewing married Mary McKown on 28 January 1771 at Cecil Co, Maryland.2,5,7,8,10
  • Death*: James Ewing died on 20 February 1825 at Collier (then Robinson) Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, at age 92.5,6,8,9,10
  • Burial*: He is buried (interred February 1825) in the Montour Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, Lot A-117; Inscription: In memory of James Ewing who departed this life ... 1825; Revolutionary War Marker.6,11,12,5
  • Went By: James Ewing was known as 'Squire James Ewing.'
  • Comment: He "went West" c 1770, settling Collier (then Robinson) Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania.13 "James Ewing was ... one of the pioneers of Robinson Township [Allegheny County], Pennsylvania, lending his name to Ewingsville, a community between Carnegie and Walkers Mills."14 "From 1770 to 1773, some seventeen or more families came from Nottingham parish (Presbyterian) around Colora, Cecil Country, Maryland, to take up land in the Chartiers watershed. Among them were the James Ewings who homesteaded at the mouth of Robinson Run near the present West Carnegie."15 His claim extended from Chartiers to Walker's Mill (the township is now called Collier).4 He was the first representative of the Ewing family to move to the Robinson Township area; he built the first gristmill on Robinson's Run.13 "In or about the year 1775 James Ewing ... came to Pittsburgh, and soon thereafter moved to Robinson township, to near the present town of Walker's Mills. He purchased a tract of land on Robinson's Run, extending on the east and west side of the creek from the present [1890] town of Mansfield to Walker's Mills. In this tract were some nine hundred acres to which he afterward made additional purchases, owning at one time two thousand acres."15,13
  • Comment: A Revolutionary War Marker appears at his gravesite in the cemetery at Montours Presbyterian Church, Robinson Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.16 He served in the Revolutionary War in Capt McDowell's Co, 4th Bttn, Chester Co, PA Militia (14 September 1776).5 "James Ewing served in the 4th Company commanded by Captain Robert Miller, September 4, 1782, Washington County Militia, War of the Revolution. Reference, Pennsylvania Archives, 6th series, volume 2, pages 150 and 155".17 “To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that the name of James Ewing appears on the list of Captain Robert Miller's Militia return of the Fifth Class of the Fourth Company, Washington Militia in the War of the Revolution — the name of James Ewing appears in the Fifth Class of the muster roll of Captain Millers of Militia in the Washington County, state of Pennsylvania, War of the Revolution."18 [Mullalley]
  • Comment: Circa 1780, he was a Ranger in Washington Co, PA.5 "James Ewing ... appears as a Ranger in Washington County. Reference, Pennsylvania Archives, 3rd series, volume 23, page 199".17 In 4 Sep 1782, he served in 4th Co, Capt Robert Miller, Washington Co Militia.7
  • Census*: Mary and James Ewing lived in Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1790. Living at home with them was/were their child(ren) William, Samuel, Alexander, Elizabeth, Esther, Ann, Mary, James and John; James Ewings; 2 Males 0<>15, 4 Males 16<; 5 Females; 3 slaves.19
  • Comment: In the Tax Roll of 1798, he owned a 22x24 log dwelling — with a separate 20x22 Log Kitchen — having 2 stories, 4 windows, and 42 "lights" (i.e., panes), as well as 2 acres. This was valued at $200 by the Assistant Assessor and $160 by Principal Assessor. The Tax Rolls also have an entry for two structures with a total evaluation of $24 along with 898 acres. The value for this property was set at $2164.67 by the Principal Assessor and $3247 by the Commissioners. The Tax Rolls also mention one taxable slave with a tax of 50¢. Overall, the tax rate was 19¢ on $100 evaluation.20
  • Census: Mary and James Ewing lived in Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1800. Living at home with them was/were their child(ren) James, John, Ann and Mary; James Ewing Efqr; 2 Males 10<>15, 1 Male 45<; 2 Females 16<>25, 1 Female 45<; 2 other free persons other than Indians; 3 slaves.21,22
  • Census: Mary and James Ewing lived in Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1810. Living at home with them was/were their child(ren) James and John; James Ewing; 2 Males 16<>25, 1 Male 45<; 1 Female 10<>15 (unk), 1 Female 45<; 7 slaves.23,22
  • Comment: He appears as a Farmer on the 1814 Robinson Township Tax Roll.24 James Ewing was a farmer and millwright in Robinson Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.13 His large plantation was established with the help of a coterie of slaves and contained a grist mill, distillery and blockhouse known as Fort Ewing.25
  • Will*: On 23 September 1814, James Ewing wrote a will at Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, (Abstract: "Yeoman being parfect in health of Body and of Sound mind memory and underftanding but Considering the uncertainty of this transitory life". Wife Mary: “home plantation with all the pertinent movable property”. Son William: “land lying on Montours Run adjoining David Smith, William Holland and a second parcel held by patent on which are both a Grist Mill and Saw Mill (together, my whole claim on the waters of Montours Run)”. Son Samuel: “parcel of land he occupies which land I hold by patent said land adjoining Henry Sturgeon and Samuel Ewing Sr and others said land lying on the waters of Robinson run”. Son Alexander: “parcel of land he now occupies adjoining John Campbell’s land deceased Col Neville and others bounded in the east by Chartiers creek which I hold by patent said land to be divided from the tract I now live on by …”. Son James: “parcel of land purchased from Robert Boyd on which is a Saw Mill bounded by Isaac Walker on the west and by my home tract on the east together with my stills”. Son John: “the tract of land I now occupy with the Grist Mill now set on it”. Daughters Esther, Elizabeth, Ann, Mary: “each of them one feather bed and one cow and an equal share of the proceeds of selling the tract of land willed to me by my Brother Moses adjoining Isaac Walker on the north and John Taylor on the south”. Slaves: “my Widow shall have my Black girl Hage her natural life and I leave it to my Executors Difcration if she behaves well to set her free”, and “my two Black boys Benn and Bill there time to be Sold and Divided between my above named Children”. Executors: wife Mary and three oldest sons William, Samuel and Alexander; Witnesses: Jonathan Phillips, James Flagstaff, David Ewing.).26,27
  • Census*: James Ewing lived in Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1820. Living at home with him was/were his child(ren) James and John; James Ewing Sq; 2 Males 19<>25, 1 Male 45<; 1 Female 45<; 1 free colored male and 1 free colored female.28,22
  • Will-Filed*: His Will was filed on 11 March 1826 at Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, (WB Vol. 3, pg. 125, No. 69).26
  • Comment: A circa 1827 inventory of Squire James' estate lists: one lot of Law Books.7
  • LegalDocument*: William Ewing filed a petition for partition of land owned by his father James Ewing at Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, (land description includes “being a piece of land purchased from John Cascadon by James Ewing, Dec, after he had made his Will of his other Estates”; descendancy information: 1st) “William Ewing eldest son”, 2nd) “Samuel Ewing since deceased leaving ifsue James since deceased leaving ifsue Samuel, Margaret Letitia. Nancy, [space left here, possibly for a missing name] Hugh, John. Samuel and Andrew. Mary married to David McKee and Elizabeth Married to George Shearer also Lettecia widow of the said James Ewing”, 3rd) “Alexander Ewing since deceased leaving a widow Nancy and ifsue James Ewing John L. Ewing since deceased leaving ifsue Alexander and William, Andrew (‘Andrew’ struck out). Ann married to Emberson Murdock, Eliza Jean married to John Cubbage and Martha”, 4th) “James Ewing since decd leaving a widow Rebecca and ifsue Jane. Sarah. James. John Joseph Mary Ann and Emma Eliza all of whom are in their minority”, 5th) “John Ewing since decd leaving a widow Elizabeth and ifsue Margaret and John both of whom are in their minority”, 6th “Esther Boyd”, 7th “Elizabeth married to married to [second ‘married to’ struck out] Mark Kelso who died leaving her husband living and ifsue James and George and John since decd leaving a widow Elizabeth and isue America. Mary, Elizabeth. Martha. Letetica, and Esther married to John Gregg”, 8th) “Ann married to Maj Isaac Walker”, and 9th) “Mary married to John Fryer”).29
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Various heritages have been proposed for Squire James Ewing. In a letter to Jane Ray Mullalley, Madjesia Ewing says: "Squire James was son of John Ewing of Md. Nathaniel of Findley, my parental [sic] ancestor".[Riddle - Notes] In the synopsis in the Ewing Archival Material the father of Squire James is said to be a Henry Ewing who had sons John, Moses and James.[Ewing Archive] But the Ewing/Nelson Families material indicates that James s/o Henry was not Squire James.[Ewing/Nelson families] Ardinger says that Squire James is a descendant of James I and William I, citing an 8 Sep 1956 letter from Madjesia Ewing to Jane McCandless.[Ardinger - Ewing, James] Fife argues that Squire James is s/o Alexander s/o of James of Inch.[Ewing in Early America] Fife’s heritage is used because: 1) her evidence is extensive and her arguments are convincing, and 2) it is consistent with the fact that many other descendants of James of Inch migrated to and settled the Robinson Run area.30,14,31,5,4
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: In Ewing in America, on pg. 122, Fife quotes from pg. 26 of History of Allegheny Co: "[He] was born in Cecil Co., MD about 1730". Fife adds: "He may have been born in Chester Co., PA in the part that became Cecil Co., Md after the Mason and Dixon Survey."1
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: The Will prepared by James Ewing h/o Mary McKown implies that the birth order of his daughters was Esther, Elizabeth, Ann, Mary. This order consistently appears in other documents concerning James Ewing’s estate. This implies that the birth dates for Esther and Elizabeth are possibly in error.
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: James Ewing h/o Rebecca (Robb) Ewing shows up in Moon Township in the 1830 Census. Given this, he (or his father) may be the "James Ewing" named as Executor for Samuel Ewing's Will. Added 20 Sep 2006: According to Fife, the James in Moon Township is probably a different one. He is related to the Samuel and Alexander in Moon Township. This needs to be researched further.32,33
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Carson/Wooley's compilation of birth/marriage information indicates that "Annie" was born ca 1775 in Caroline Co, Maryland, and that Alexander, Samuel, Mary, James and John were all born in Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, 3 Aug 1773, 2 Nov 1775, 1777, 1785 and ~1786, respectively. This implies all sorts of birth date conclusions implied by the order of names in Squire Jame's Will and Census Profiling. The birth order and dates need to be sorted out.34
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Census profiling indicates that William, the first son of James and Mary (McKown) Ewing, was born in 1761. This is consistent with records that say he was a landowner in the 1790 census. It is also consistent with the History of Allegheny Co saying: "He died aged eighty five years." [He would have been 73 had be been born in 1771.] But it means that William was a son of James by a first, previously unrecorded, wife. Further research is needed. Added 20 Sep 2006: Carson/Wooley Our Ewing Heritage, pg. 809, shows date as ca 1771 and mother as Mary McGown. This pretty much destroys the idea that he was born a decade earlier via a previous marriage.22,13,35,36
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: The Will prepared by James Ewing h/o Mary McKown refers to "oldest son William", "second son Samuel", "third son Alexander", "fourth son James" and "fifth son John". Other documents concerning his estate also list the sons in this order. But the birth dates usually quoted for Alexander (3 Aug 1773) and Samuel (24 Nov 1775) make Alexander the second son and Samuel the third son. These apparently come from Carson and Mooley. However, an analysis of the census data from 1800 through 1850 for the Alexander and Martha (Larimore) Ewing family group indicates that Alexander was born in 1775. A similar analysis for the Samuel and Letitia (McCurdy) Ewing family has not yet been done. Nonetheless, the birth dates for Alexander and Samuel have been swapped. Only the year has been recorded until further information can be found. Added 20 Sep 2006: BUT ... This is inconsistent with the data that appear on pg. 842 in Carson/Wooley. Further work is needed.26,35,22,37,38
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: After an extended analysis (on pg. 306) of the relationships between the families of Squire James Ewing and the Samuel Ewing who married Rebecca George, Fife concludes: 1) the Samuel Ewing who was a son of Samuel and Rebecca (George) Ewing was a first cousin of Squire James, and 2) that Samuel -- s/o Samuel and Rebecca (George) Ewing -- "married first cousin once removed of [the] Samuel [who was s/o Squire James]". The first conclusion is correct; the Samuel who married Rebecca George was an uncle of Squire James. The second conclusion, however, isn't exactly correct; Samuel s/o Samuel and Rebecca (George) Ewing, rather than his wife (Mary Oldham), was first a first cousin once removed to the Samuel who was Squire James' son.2
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Observation from Karen Avery (15 Sep 2008): "I [question] the dates of birth of the children listed for Alexander and Anne (Joshua) Ewing. The first child is b. c. 1713-1716 and the last 1745. This just doesn't seem to compute to me!! Say Anne was only 15 at the birth of the first child in 1713 - she would be at least 47 at the birth of the last child. If these dates are correct - she was some woman!!" Response by Wm. E. Riddle (15 Sep 2008): "I tend to agree that Anne Joshua would have been somewhat of an 18th century Amazon! Looking at the birth dates for her children I get the strong sense that either there are errors for her first two sons (John and Moses) or she was a second (or maybe third) wife of Alexander. It’s possible, as I understand the customs of the times, that Alexander’s first child (John) was born when he was ~20 and his last child (Martha) was born when he was ~51. But the profile of his children’s births strongly suggests him having several wives to accomplish this."39
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: According to Eric Ewing's Ewing Family Tree, posted on Ancestry.com, he lived in the area 1763-1783. Eric Ewing cites Fort Ligonier and Its Times: A History of the First English Fort West of the Allegheny Mountains ... as the source for this residence date range. It's probable, however, that this Fort Ligonier history concerns this date range but that Squire James did not necessary live in the area during this date range. This needs to be researched.10

Family: Mary McKown b. bt 1739 - 1740, d. 30 Nov 1825

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
  2. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 306.
  3. [S1003] William E. Riddle - Mary Agnes Ewing Ancestors.
  4. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America.
  5. [S1014] Dennis Ardinger - James Ewing Descendants.
  6. [S1004] William E. Riddle - Montour Cemetery Compilation.
  7. [S1020] William E. Riddle - Ewing Reports.
  8. [S1173] Eric Frost Ewing. Lineage.
  9. [S1178] Ewing, Sandra - Emails.
  10. [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com).
  11. [S1033] Jane McCandless - Cemetery Records, Lot Sheet A-117.
  12. [S1035] William E. Riddle - Montour Cemetery Reading.
  13. [S1002] History of Allegheny Co.
  14. [S1019] Ewing, Madejsia - Archive.
  15. [S1018] Milton M. Allison, "Robinson Run Sketches."
  16. [S110] Riddle, Bill (personal knowledge).
  17. [S1056] Gertrude MacKinney - James Ewing Rev. War Service.
  18. [S1017] Riddle Notes: Letter to Mullalley.
  19. [S1074] Census - 1790 (Pennsylvania).
  20. [S1015] Tax Rolls, Allegheny Co - 1798.
  21. [S1072] Census - 1800.
  22. [S1073] William E. Riddle - Census Profiles.
  23. [S1071] Census - 1810.
  24. [S1023] William E. Riddle, "Robinson Township 1814 Tax List."
  25. [S1021] William A. White - Ewing Plantation.
  26. [S1039] Ewing, James (1733-1825) Will.
  27. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, In Chapter 15 and elsewhere, Fife consistently states that Squire James' Will was prepared in 1804. This is incorrect as shown by consulting the original of the Will.
  28. [S1070] Census - 1820.
  29. [S1047] Ewing, James (1733-1825) - Land Partition.
  30. [S902] William E. Riddle - Research Notes.
  31. [S1038] John Calhoun Ewing - Ewing/Nelson Families.
  32. [S1063] Census - 1830.
  33. [S1079] William E. Riddle - Ewing Settlers.
  34. [S1102] Carson, Wooley - Ewing Heritage, pgs. 809, 842.
  35. [S1080] William E. Riddle - James Ewing Analysis.
  36. [S1102] Carson, Wooley - Ewing Heritage, pg. 809.
  37. [S1002] History of Allegheny Co, pg. 842.
  38. [S1102] Carson, Wooley - Ewing Heritage, pg. 842.
  39. [S1161] Karen Avery.

Mary McKown1

b. between 1739 and 1740, d. 30 November 1825
  • Birth*: Mary McKown was born between 1739 and 1740 at Cecil Co, Maryland.2,3,4,5,6
  • Marriage*: She married James Ewing, son of Alexander Ewing and Anne Joshua, on 28 January 1771 at Cecil Co, Maryland.1,2,4,5,6
  • Death*: Mary McKown died on 30 November 1825 at Oakdale Borough, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania.2,3,4,7,8,5,6
  • Burial*: She is buried (interred December 1825) in the Montour Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, Lot A-117; Inscription: In memory of Mary Ewing who departed this life Novr 30 1825 in the 85th year.3,8,7,2
  • GenName: Mary McKown is referred to as 'Mary McGown' in some records.9
  • GenName: Mary McKown is referred to as 'Mary McCown' in some records.
  • Married Name: As of 28 January 1771,her married name was Ewing.1,2,4,5
  • Census*: Mary and James Ewing lived in Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1790. Living at home with them was/were their child(ren) William, Samuel, Alexander, Elizabeth, Esther, Ann, Mary, James and John; James Ewings; 2 Males 0<>15, 4 Males 16<; 5 Females; 3 slaves.10
  • Census: Mary and James Ewing lived in Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1800. Living at home with them was/were their child(ren) James, John, Ann and Mary; James Ewing Efqr; 2 Males 10<>15, 1 Male 45<; 2 Females 16<>25, 1 Female 45<; 2 other free persons other than Indians; 3 slaves.11,12
  • Census: Mary and James Ewing lived in Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1810. Living at home with them was/were their child(ren) James and John; James Ewing; 2 Males 16<>25, 1 Male 45<; 1 Female 10<>15 (unk), 1 Female 45<; 7 slaves.13,12
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: The Will prepared by James Ewing h/o Mary McKown implies that the birth order of his daughters was Esther, Elizabeth, Ann, Mary. This order consistently appears in other documents concerning James Ewing’s estate. This implies that the birth dates for Esther and Elizabeth are possibly in error.
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Several sources cite 1823 as the year of death. McCandless' Lot sheets indicate that the inscription on her gravestone indicates the death year was 1825. This is also the date recorded in my personal "reading" of the cemetery. Note: 1825 is supported by the gravestone (according to McCandless and my own reading) indicating she died in her 85th year.3,8,14
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Carson/Wooley's compilation of birth/marriage information indicates that "Annie" was born ca 1775 in Caroline Co, Maryland, and that Alexander, Samuel, Mary, James and John were all born in Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, 3 Aug 1773, 2 Nov 1775, 1777, 1785 and ~1786, respectively. This implies all sorts of birth date conclusions implied by the order of names in Squire Jame's Will and Census Profiling. The birth order and dates need to be sorted out.15
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: The Will prepared by James Ewing h/o Mary McKown refers to "oldest son William", "second son Samuel", "third son Alexander", "fourth son James" and "fifth son John". Other documents concerning his estate also list the sons in this order. But the birth dates usually quoted for Alexander (3 Aug 1773) and Samuel (24 Nov 1775) make Alexander the second son and Samuel the third son. These apparently come from Carson and Mooley. However, an analysis of the census data from 1800 through 1850 for the Alexander and Martha (Larimore) Ewing family group indicates that Alexander was born in 1775. A similar analysis for the Samuel and Letitia (McCurdy) Ewing family has not yet been done. Nonetheless, the birth dates for Alexander and Samuel have been swapped. Only the year has been recorded until further information can be found. Added 20 Sep 2006: BUT ... This is inconsistent with the data that appear on pg. 842 in Carson/Wooley. Further work is needed.16,17,12,18,19

Family: James Ewing b. 21 Jun 1732, d. 20 Feb 1825

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 306.
  2. [S1014] Dennis Ardinger - James Ewing Descendants.
  3. [S1004] William E. Riddle - Montour Cemetery Compilation.
  4. [S1020] William E. Riddle - Ewing Reports.
  5. [S1173] Eric Frost Ewing. Lineage.
  6. [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com).
  7. [S1033] Jane McCandless - Cemetery Records, Lot Sheet A-117.
  8. [S1035] William E. Riddle - Montour Cemetery Reading.
  9. [S1102] Carson, Wooley - Ewing Heritage, pg. 809.
  10. [S1074] Census - 1790 (Pennsylvania).
  11. [S1072] Census - 1800.
  12. [S1073] William E. Riddle - Census Profiles.
  13. [S1071] Census - 1810.
  14. [S1033] Jane McCandless - Cemetery Records.
  15. [S1102] Carson, Wooley - Ewing Heritage, pgs. 809, 842.
  16. [S1039] Ewing, James (1733-1825) Will.
  17. [S1080] William E. Riddle - James Ewing Analysis.
  18. [S1002] History of Allegheny Co, pg. 842.
  19. [S1102] Carson, Wooley - Ewing Heritage, pg. 842.

Samuel J. Ewing

b. 3 August 1773, d. 29 August 1822
Samuel J. Ewing|b. 3 Aug 1773\nd. 29 Aug 1822|p1.htm#i9|James Ewing|b. 21 Jun 1732\nd. 20 Feb 1825|p1.htm#i7|Mary McKown|b. bt 1739 - 1740\nd. 30 Nov 1825|p1.htm#i8|Alexander Ewing|b. c 1693/94\nd. 21 Jul 1752|p1.htm#i12|Anne Joshua||p1.htm#i19|||||||
  • Birth*: Samuel J. Ewing was born on 3 August 1773 at Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania.2,3,4,5
  • He was the son of James Ewing and Mary McKown.1
  • Marriage*: Samuel J. Ewing married Letitia Ann McCurdy, daughter of Hugh McCurdy and Grace Walker, on 13 November 1793.1,3
  • Death*: Samuel J. Ewing died on 29 August 1822 at Oakdale Borough, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, at age 49.6,2,3,7,8
  • Burial*: He is buried (interred September 1822) in the Montour Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, Lot: A-117: Inscription: In memory of Samuel Ewing, Sen. who died .... A.D. 18?2 (1822).7,9
  • GenName: Samuel J. Ewing is referred to as 'Samuel Ewing Sr' in some records.10
  • Went By: Samuel J. Ewing was known as 'Major Samuel Ewing.'
  • Census: Samuel J. Ewing was living at home with his parents in Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1790; James Ewings; 2 Males 0<>15, 4 Males 16<; 5 Females; 3 slaves.11
  • Census: Letitia and Samuel J. Ewing lived in Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1810. Living at home with them was/were their child(ren) Hugh, William, James, Mary, Elizabeth and Alexander; Saml Ewing; 2 Males 0<>9, 2 Males 10<>15, 1 Male 26<>44; 2 Females 0<>9, 1 Female 26<>45.12
  • Misc*: Samuel J. Ewing was a Major in the War of in 1812.1
  • Residence*: Samuel J. Ewing and Letitia Ann McCurdy lived in 1814 at Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, (In 1814, Samuel J. Ewing and Letitia Ann McCurdy lived on land adjoining Henry Sturgeon and Samuel Ewing, Sr. The land had been owned by his father and willed to him. It was on Robinson's Run.).3
  • Census*: Letitia and Samuel J. Ewing lived in Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1820. Living at home with them was/were their child(ren) Samuel, John, Hugh, William, James, Elizabeth, Mary and Alexander.13; Samuel Ewing; 2 Males 0<>9, 2 Males 10<>15, 2 Males 19<>25, 1 Male 45<; 2 Females 16<>25, 1 Female 45<
  • Comment: "Letitia McCurdy and Samuel Ewing spent most of their married life in Armstrong County near Elder's Ridge."14
  • Will*: Samuel J. Ewing prepared a Will on 20 August 1822 at Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, (Abstract: “Weak in body but of sound mind, memory and judgment.” Wife Lettia: one horse, saddle, bed and bedding, one cow and $50 annually while she remains a widow. Daughters Mary and Elizabeth Ann: one horse, saddle, bed and bedding, one cow and $100 to be paid at their marriage. Sons James, Hugh, William, John, Samuel and Andrew: all real estate in equal parts to be divided by three men chosen for that purpose. Sons to get equal shares of any balance on sale of estate and settlement of debts. Sons to pay their share of money for mother and sisters. Executors: brother William Ewing and Isaac Walker. Witnesses: James McCreary and Robert McCracken.).15,16
  • Will-Filed*: His Will was filed on 4 November 1822 at Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, (WB Vol. 2, pg. 298, No. 227; Executors: "Brother William and Isaac Walker"; wife Letitia).16,1
  • LegalDocument: The descendants of Samuel J. Ewing are discussed in a petition for partition of land owned by his father James Ewing filed by William Ewing at Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, (land description includes “being a piece of land purchased from John Cascadon by James Ewing, Dec, after he had made his Will of his other Estates”; descendancy information: 1st) “William Ewing eldest son”, 2nd) “Samuel Ewing since deceased leaving ifsue James since deceased leaving ifsue Samuel, Margaret Letitia. Nancy, [space left here, possibly for a missing name] Hugh, John. Samuel and Andrew. Mary married to David McKee and Elizabeth Married to George Shearer also Lettecia widow of the said James Ewing”, 3rd) “Alexander Ewing since deceased leaving a widow Nancy and ifsue James Ewing John L. Ewing since deceased leaving ifsue Alexander and William, Andrew (‘Andrew’ struck out). Ann married to Emberson Murdock, Eliza Jean married to John Cubbage and Martha”, 4th) “James Ewing since decd leaving a widow Rebecca and ifsue Jane. Sarah. James. John Joseph Mary Ann and Emma Eliza all of whom are in their minority”, 5th) “John Ewing since decd leaving a widow Elizabeth and ifsue Margaret and John both of whom are in their minority”, 6th “Esther Boyd”, 7th “Elizabeth married to married to [second ‘married to’ struck out] Mark Kelso who died leaving her husband living and ifsue James and George and John since decd leaving a widow Elizabeth and isue America. Mary, Elizabeth. Martha. Letetica, and Esther married to John Gregg”, 8th) “Ann married to Maj Isaac Walker”, and 9th) “Mary married to John Fryer”).17
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Ardinger cites his death date as “March 6, 1821 or 1822”. This is inconsistent with Samuel J. Ewing’s Will being dated 20 Aug 1822 and probated on 4 Nov 1822. Riddle cites circa Sep 1822 as date of death. Riddle’s Montours Cemetery Compilation cites 29 Aug 1822. The Cemetery Compilation date is used since it is the most specific and is consistent with the signing and filing dates for his will.2,3,7
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: William Ewing s/o James Ewing, in his will written Jun 1845 and filed Aug 1845, bequeathed his nephew William Harvey Ewing “the north part of the tract of land on which I now live including a saw mill”. This may have been because William Ewing’s 1841 petition for partitioning the land of James Ewing failed to identify William Harvey Ewing as s/o Samuel J. Ewing resulting in William Harvey Ewing not receiving “his due”. Alternatively, it may be because William Harvey Ewing had, by the time the Will was written, moved in and he considered him an "heir".18,17,19
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Jane Ray Mullalley's records (as reflected in Riddle's data) indicate that Samuel J. Ewing lived in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, in 1841. However, Samuel J. Ewing was designated as an executor in his father's Will, written in 1814, but he didn't serve when it was recorded in 1826. In addition, Samuel J. Ewing's brother William Ewing's petition for land partition in 1841 says that Samuel J. Ewing is deceased. Mullalley's records appear to confuse Samuel J. Ewing and Samuel Walker Ewing.3
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: According to the Glass Family History: "The descendents of [the Samuel J. and Letitia Ann (McCurdy) Ewing] family are the Ewings of Armstrong County, Penna., and the family of David and Polly Ewing McKee of Pittsburgh, Penna. Judge Walton Mitchell of Pittsburgh is a great-grandson of Lettietia McCurdy Ewing."20
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Samuel J. and Letitia Ann (McCurdy) Ewing's son, Alexander, is implied by census profiling. He is not mentioned in his father's 1822 Will leading to the presumption that he died before his father's Will was prepared.4
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Carson/Wooley's compilation of birth/marriage information indicates that "Annie" was born ca 1775 in Caroline Co, Maryland, and that Alexander, Samuel, Mary, James and John were all born in Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, 3 Aug 1773, 2 Nov 1775, 1777, 1785 and ~1786, respectively. This implies all sorts of birth date conclusions implied by the order of names in Squire Jame's Will and Census Profiling. The birth order and dates need to be sorted out.21
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: The Will prepared by James Ewing h/o Mary McKown refers to "oldest son William", "second son Samuel", "third son Alexander", "fourth son James" and "fifth son John". Other documents concerning his estate also list the sons in this order. But the birth dates usually quoted for Alexander (3 Aug 1773) and Samuel (24 Nov 1775) make Alexander the second son and Samuel the third son. These apparently come from Carson and Mooley. However, an analysis of the census data from 1800 through 1850 for the Alexander and Martha (Larimore) Ewing family group indicates that Alexander was born in 1775. A similar analysis for the Samuel and Letitia (McCurdy) Ewing family has not yet been done. Nonetheless, the birth dates for Alexander and Samuel have been swapped. Only the year has been recorded until further information can be found. Added 20 Sep 2006: BUT ... This is inconsistent with the data that appear on pg. 842 in Carson/Wooley. Further work is needed.22,19,4,23,24
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: After an extended analysis (on pg. 306) of the relationships between the families of Squire James Ewing and the Samuel Ewing who married Rebecca George, Fife concludes: 1) the Samuel Ewing who was a son of Samuel and Rebecca (George) Ewing was a first cousin of Squire James, and 2) that Samuel -- s/o Samuel and Rebecca (George) Ewing -- "married first cousin once removed of [the] Samuel [who was s/o Squire James]". The first conclusion is correct; the Samuel who married Rebecca George was an uncle of Squire James. The second conclusion, however, isn't exactly correct; Samuel s/o Samuel and Rebecca (George) Ewing, rather than his wife (Mary Oldham), was first a first cousin once removed to the Samuel who was Squire James' son.1
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Eric Ewing says he was born 24 Nov 1775 in Elder Ridge, Indiana Co, Pennsylvania, and died 6 Mar 1821 in Guernsey, Guernsey Co, Ohio. The list of children he gives for this Samuel J. Ewing is, however largely inconsistent with the generally known list of children.25
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Eric Ewing's Ewing Family Tree, posted on Ancestry.com: gives the date of birth as 24 Nov 1775 (in Elders Ridge) and the death date as 6 Mar 1821 (in Guernsey, Ohio); cites an unknown spouse; and cites children Samuel (1793-1858), James (1794-1841), Alexander (1795-1822), Elizabeth Ann (1801-1880), Mary (1802-1893), Hugh M. (1803-1845), William Harvey (1805-1881) and John Alexander (1814-1880). This family group is amazingly similar to the family group used here. It may help to develop some sort of relationship to the Ewings who settled the Beaver/Armstrong County areas.25

Family: Letitia Ann McCurdy b. 23 Nov 1774, d. 18 Dec 1881

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 306.
  2. [S1014] Dennis Ardinger - James Ewing Descendants.
  3. [S1020] William E. Riddle - Ewing Reports.
  4. [S1073] William E. Riddle - Census Profiles.
  5. [S1102] Carson, Wooley - Ewing Heritage, pg. 842 (given as 2 Nov 1775).
  6. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
  7. [S1004] William E. Riddle - Montour Cemetery Compilation.
  8. [S1100] James Walker Estate.
  9. [S1033] Jane McCandless - Cemetery Records.
  10. [S1033] Jane McCandless - Cemetery Records, Lot Sheet A-117.
  11. [S1074] Census - 1790 (Pennsylvania).
  12. [S1071] Census - 1810.
  13. [S1070] Census - 1820.
  14. [S1028] History of Indiana Co, pg. 504.
  15. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 306. "wrote his will in the same place that Samuel who married Mary Oldham lived".
  16. [S1042] Ewing, Samuel (1773-1822) - Will.
  17. [S1047] Ewing, James (1733-1825) - Land Partition.
  18. [S1040] William Ewing (1761-1845) - Will.
  19. [S1080] William E. Riddle - James Ewing Analysis.
  20. [S1027] Emma Leila Glass - Glass Family History.
  21. [S1102] Carson, Wooley - Ewing Heritage, pgs. 809, 842.
  22. [S1039] Ewing, James (1733-1825) Will.
  23. [S1002] History of Allegheny Co, pg. 842.
  24. [S1102] Carson, Wooley - Ewing Heritage, pg. 842.
  25. [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com).

Letitia Ann McCurdy1

b. 23 November 1774, d. 18 December 1881
Letitia Ann McCurdy|b. 23 Nov 1774\nd. 18 Dec 1881|p1.htm#i10|Hugh McCurdy|b. c 1740\nd. b Feb 1826|p10.htm#i291|Grace Walker|b. 1752\nd. 1789|p10.htm#i292|John McCurdy||p10.htm#i293|Elizabeth (?)||p10.htm#i294|Joseph Walker|d. 1787|p67.htm#i2082||||
  • Birth*: Letitia Ann McCurdy was born on 23 November 1774 about six miles from Gettysburg, Adams Co, Pennsylvania.2,3,4,5
  • She was the daughter of Hugh McCurdy and Grace Walker.
  • Marriage*: Letitia Ann McCurdy married Samuel J. Ewing, son of James Ewing and Mary McKown, on 13 November 1793.1,3
  • Death*: Letitia Ann McCurdy died on 18 December 1881 at Elder's Ridge, Kiskiminitas Township, Armstrong Co, Pennsylvania, at age 107.2,3
  • Married Name: As of 13 November 1793,her married name was Ewing.1,3
  • Census: Letitia and Samuel J. Ewing lived in Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1810. Living at home with them was/were their child(ren) Hugh, William, James, Mary, Elizabeth and Alexander; Saml Ewing; 2 Males 0<>9, 2 Males 10<>15, 1 Male 26<>44; 2 Females 0<>9, 1 Female 26<>45.6
  • Residence*: Letitia Ann McCurdy and Samuel J. Ewing lived in 1814 at Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, (In 1814, Letitia Ann McCurdy and Samuel J. Ewing lived on land adjoining Henry Sturgeon and Samuel Ewing, Sr. The land had been owned by his father and willed to him. It was on Robinson's Run.).3
  • Census*: Letitia and Samuel J. Ewing lived in Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1820. Living at home with them was/were their child(ren) Samuel, John, Hugh, William, James, Elizabeth, Mary and Alexander.7; Samuel Ewing; 2 Males 0<>9, 2 Males 10<>15, 2 Males 19<>25, 1 Male 45<; 2 Females 16<>25, 1 Female 45<
  • Comment: "Letitia McCurdy and Samuel Ewing spent most of their married life in Armstrong County near Elder's Ridge."8
  • Living*: Letitia Ann McCurdy was living in February 1826 at Pennsylvania.9
  • Census*: Letitia Ann McCurdy lived in Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1830. Living at home with her was/were her child(ren) Mary, Elizabeth, William, Hugh, John, Samuel and Andrew; Letty Ewing; 1 Male 0<>4, 1 Male 10<>14, 2 Males 15<>19, 2 Males 20<>29; 1 Female 20<>30, 1 Female 40<>49.10
  • Census: Letitia Ann McCurdy lived in Kiskiminitas Township, Armstrong Co, Pennsylvania, in 1840. Living at home with her was/were her child(ren) Samuel; Letisha Ewan; 1 Male 20-29; 1 Female 40-49.11
  • Census: Letitia Ann McCurdy was living at home with her parents in Kiskiminitas Township, Armstrong Co, Pennsylvania, in 1850; Dwelling 226, Family 230; Real Estate Value 2000; Hugh Ewing, 45, Farmer; Sarah - 30, Elizabeth J. (attending school) - 7, Letissa A (attending school) - 6, Samuel - 4, Mary - 4 mo., Lettishsa - 70.2,12
  • Census: Letitia Ann McCurdy was living at home with her parents in (Kittanning Post Office) Kiskiminitas Township, Armstrong Co, Pennsylvania, on 26 June 1860; House 457, Family 415; Real Property 2500, Personal Property 600; John Ewing, 45, Farmer; Elizabeth (housekeeper) - 37, Sarah A (teacher, attending school) - 18, Letticia (attending school) - 15, Robert W (attending school) - 13, William (attending school) - 11, John (attending school) - 8, James - 4, Letticia (housekeeper) - 70. Living next to brother: H. M. Wray.13,14
  • Census: Letitia Ann McCurdy was living at home with her parents in (Kellys Station Post Office) South Bend Township, Armstrong Co, Pennsylvania, in 1870; Dwelling 25, Family 25; Real Estate Value 9400, Personal Estate Value 5220; John A Ewing, Farmer, 55; Elizabeth - 50 (Keeping House), Robert W - 2(5?) (Works on Farm), Leatitia - 26, William - 21 (Works on Farm), John C - 18 (Works on Farm), James S - 14 (At Home), Leatitia - 94.15,14
  • Census: Letitia Ann McCurdy was living at home with her parents in South Bend Township, Armstrong Co, Pennsylvania, in 1880; Dwelling 19; Family 20; John A. Ewing, 65, Retired Farmer; Elizabeth (Wife), 60, Keeping House; Letitia (Mother, Widow), 105; Letitia (Daughter), 36; John (Son), 28, Farmer; James (Son), 24, Farmer; Bella Virtue (Grand-daughter), 14.16,14
  • Comment: She was aged 107 years and 25 days when she died. "She left five children, the oldest being eighty-two years of age; thirty-two grandchildren; over fifty great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren."17
         "Mrs. Letitia Ewing was born about six miles from Gettysburg, Adams County, on the 23d of Nov 1774, and was a daughter of Hugh and Greselia [sic] McCurdy nee Walker.... Our subject in her prime was about five and a half feet in height, and weighed from one hundred and forty to one hundred and sixty pounds. At this time her head is covered with a luxuriant growth of not very gray hair, and though confined to her bed, has the characteristics of a woman of seventy-five. Until one hundred and three years of age, she was able to walk about, but at that time met with a fall by means of which a leg was broken, and dislocated, which has since confined her to her bed. Her appetite at this time [Feb 1880] is in a normal condition, and she eats occasionally four or five times per day. Her residence is now with her son, John A. Ewing, South Bend Township, Armstrong County, though she resided for many years with her son Hugh M., on the Indiana and Armstrong county line. She is now and has been for many years, a constant and inveterate smoker of tobacco."18
         "Her memory was so retentive that she was able to keep a correct chronological record of her numerous progeny without the aid of memoranda, and her chief pleasure was to name them in chronological order, giving date of birth, marriage et cetera. The writer of this history visited her about six months before her death, and although her eyesight was almost gone and her hearing such as to make it very difficult to talk with her, her memory was remarkably good. She could remember anything that she had ever heard and asked me many questions that I should have been able to answer, but could not."17
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Ardinger cites date of death as 18 Dec 1880; the History of Indiana Co also cites Dec 1880; and Riddle cites 18 Dec 1881. Riddle's date is used because this is consistent with the statement in the Glass Family History that she was aged 107 years and 25 days when she died.2,3,19,17
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: According to the Glass Family History: "The descendents of [the Samuel J. and Letitia Ann (McCurdy) Ewing] family are the Ewings of Armstrong County, Penna., and the family of David and Polly Ewing McKee of Pittsburgh, Penna. Judge Walton Mitchell of Pittsburgh is a great-grandson of Lettietia McCurdy Ewing."17
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Samuel J. and Letitia Ann (McCurdy) Ewing's son, Alexander, is implied by census profiling. He is not mentioned in his father's 1822 Will leading to the presumption that he died before his father's Will was prepared.5

Family: Samuel J. Ewing b. 3 Aug 1773, d. 29 Aug 1822

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 306.
  2. [S1014] Dennis Ardinger - James Ewing Descendants.
  3. [S1020] William E. Riddle - Ewing Reports.
  4. [S1024] McGinness - Ford.
  5. [S1073] William E. Riddle - Census Profiles.
  6. [S1071] Census - 1810.
  7. [S1070] Census - 1820.
  8. [S1028] History of Indiana Co, pg. 504.
  9. [S1100] James Walker Estate.
  10. [S1063] Census - 1830.
  11. [S1064] Census - 1840.
  12. [S1065] Census - 1850.
  13. [S1067] Census - 1860.
  14. [S1176] Karen Avery - John Alexander Ewing Descendants.
  15. [S1081] Census - 1870.
  16. [S1062] Census - 1880.
  17. [S1027] Emma Leila Glass - Glass Family History.
  18. [S1028] History of Indiana Co.
  19. [S1028] History of Indiana Co, pg 504.

Alexander Ewing1,2

b. 1676/77, d. 1738
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Family:

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, Chapter XXIII.
  2. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 306.
  3. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 392.
  4. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pgs. 15-17: Burt Congregation Register.
  5. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 306: 'at age 61.'
  6. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg 392: "He is ... (we believe) in East Nottingham twp., Chester Co., PA one tax period only, 1729."
  7. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 120.
  8. [S1005] Ewing, Madjesia - Alexander Ewing Descendants.

Alexander Ewing1,2

b. circa 1693/94, d. 21 July 1752
Alexander Ewing|b. c 1693/94\nd. 21 Jul 1752|p1.htm#i12|James Ewing|b. c 1665\nd. a 1707|p1.htm#i14|Anne (?)||p91.htm#i2797|||||||||||||
  • Birth*: Alexander Ewing was born circa 1693/94 at Inch Island, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.3,4,5,6,7,8
  • He was the son of James Ewing and Anne (?).
  • Marriage*: Alexander Ewing married Anne Joshua circa 1713.2,7,9
  • Death*: Alexander Ewing died, intestate, on 21 July 1752 at East Nottingham Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania.3,2,7,8
  • Administration Bond: His Administration Bond was dated 23 July 1752 (#1433; signed: wife Anne, brother-in-law James Cowden, brother John Ewing, and John Hawthorn). The widow, Anne, of Alexander Ewing of East Nottingham Township, Chester Co., PA was to report to the Orphan’s Court one year from the date of Alexander’s Administration Bond. The Bond was dated in July 1752. She should have made a report in “August next ensuing” but it has not been found. It is believed that John Ewing, Alexander's brother, was to have made the report with her.10
  • Residence*: Alexander Ewing lived in 1729 at East Nottingham Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania.11
  • Comment: In 1728/29, he emigrated (with his brothers John Ewing, Henry Ewing, Samuel Ewing and Thomas Ewing) from Ireland to Nottingham Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania; About 1730 four or possibly five brothers came to and settled in Nottingham township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. They were, as supposed, sons of one James Ewing of Inch County, Donegal, an Island in Lough Swilly, about ten miles west of Londonderry in Ireland. They were as is supposed: John, Henry, Samuel, Alexander and possibly, Thomas. [Because Alexander appears on a tax roll in 1729, it must have been before that year.]12,13
  • Misc*: On 18 September 1734, Alexander Ewing was brought before the Court of Common Pleas at Chester Co, Pennsylvania. He had threatened John Christy as he thought his land was being surveyed to Christy. Also, same day, Robert Porter testified he saw Alexander the younger have "fast holt (sic) of John Barrett who held the surveying chain and struck two blows with his fist”.2
  • Warrant*: On 27 August 1736, Alexander Ewing received a warrant for 150 acres of land in East Nottingham Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania.2
  • Survey: On 27 November 1736, a survey for 29 acres was done for Alexander Ewing's land in East Nottingham Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania.14
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: According to Fife (as reported and argued in her book Ewing in Early America) several genealogists have mixed Alexander Ewing (c1693/4-b1752) with Alexander Ewing (1676/7-1738). I suspect she was referring to, among others, Madjesia since Madjesia's Chart implies that Alexander b. 1731 was the son of Alexander (1676/7-1738) rather than the son of Alexander (c1694-b1752).2,15,16
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Need to check the 1728/1729 emigration date. It's inconsistent with some material in James G. Ewing's information, for example, John living in Chester Co ~1725.5,17,18
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Fife indicates (page 123) that William (c1707 - 1774) is a child (number VII) of Alexander (c1694 - b1752). This is in conflict with Fife's discussions in Chapters XV, XXXIX and XXXXI in which she consistently talks about William and Alexander being brothers. It's assumed that the "son relationship" indicated on page 123 of Fife is a mistake.17
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: On page 325, Fife says Alexander's Administration Bond was dated 23 Jul 1752. However, she gives the date as 21 Jul 1752 on page 120.17
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Fife indicates that the birth date for Martha Ewing and the date for her marriage to Elisha Cowgill is from a Genealogical Journal in Pickaway, Ohio. The book COWGILL HISTORY compiled by Beatrice Eleanora Cowgill and edited by Parker John Cowgill, Gateway Press, Inc Baltimore 1986 gives a differing view on page 178, Chapter II. It states: “Martha Ewing b 6 August 1745 d 26 Jan 1834 age 88 y [years] daughter of Alexander Ewing who is mentioned in HISTORY OF PENNSYLVANIA as being a prominent English engineer who built the famous Pittsburgh Fort and Schuylkill Mills along the Schuylkill river.” However, the book states prior to that paragraph that “John, father of Elisha Cowgill (born l day l mo 1742 or 1 March 1742, March being the first month of the new year that early. Ten days must also be added according to the new calendar), died in 1759 as reported in the Nottingham Monthly Meeting (of Cecil Co., MD Quakers, formerly part of the Province of PA)”. This certainly places the Cowgill family near Alexander Ewing of East Nottingham, Chester Co., PA near the Cecil Co., Md border. Part of his land became Cecil Co. land as proven by sales in Maryland by David Watt who patented Alexander Ewing land in 1784. “Elisha Cowgill was read ‘out of unity’ as he enlisted in Military. The COWGILL HISTORY 1986 states that Martha and Elisha then located in Hampshire Co., W. Va. and in 1797 moved to Mason Co., KY then to near Chillicothe, Ohio.”.19
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: David Neal Ewing lists, in his Y-DNA Project lineage chart, a son William. There appears to be no support for this.6
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Observation from Karen Avery (15 Sep 2008): "I [question] the dates of birth of the children listed for Alexander and Anne (Joshua) Ewing. The first child is b. c. 1713-1716 and the last 1745. This just doesn't seem to compute to me!! Say Anne was only 15 at the birth of the first child in 1713 - she would be at least 47 at the birth of the last child. If these dates are correct - she was some woman!!" Response by Wm. E. Riddle (15 Sep 2008): "I tend to agree that Anne Joshua would have been somewhat of an 18th century Amazon! Looking at the birth dates for her children I get the strong sense that either there are errors for her first two sons (John and Moses) or she was a second (or maybe third) wife of Alexander. It’s possible, as I understand the customs of the times, that Alexander’s first child (John) was born when he was ~20 and his last child (Martha) was born when he was ~51. But the profile of his children’s births strongly suggests him having several wives to accomplish this."20
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Eric Ewing -- in his Ewing Family Tree, posted on Ancestry.com -- lists a daughter Esther (with no additional data about her) and a son Samuel (b. 1741, d. 24 Jul 1820, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania). Neither of these children appear in other reports. He does not list Moses, Alexander, Thomas or Martha as children.8
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: This Alexander, referred to as "Jr." and "the Younger," was an older brother to John, Henry, Samuel and, possibly, Thomas. It is believed that there was another brother whose baptism was never recorded. He was William Ewing who appears on the same East Nottingham Township, Chester County Tax Lists from 1729 until he appears in Londonderry Township, Chester County prior to his moving, it is believed, to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. There was also a sister Ester Ewing baptized in the same Church to James Ewing of Inch Island on 24 May 1697. According to Joseph B. Jameson she married James Cowden on 16 June 1724 (probably in Ireland), James Cowden signed the Administration Bond of Alexander Ewing in East Nottingham Township, Chester, and also of John Ewing who died in 1754 in East Nottingham Township, Chester County. His Administration Bond was also signed by wife, Anne, and John Ewing (believed to be his brother not his son although he had one) and John Hawthorn.8

Family: Anne Joshua

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, Chapter XV.
  2. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 120.
  3. [S1159] Guy Raymond Ewing Jr. Lineage.
  4. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395: Fife hypothesizes that this Alexander is a brother to Ester, John, Henry, Samuel and Thomas. Their baptisms appear in the Burt Congregation Register. His does not. It is assumed that he was born before all of the baptized infants; otherwise he would have been only about 8 or 9 when his first child was born. On pg. 395, Fife gives birth date as ca 1693/4 but doesn't indicate how she arrived at this date.
  5. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch.
  6. [S1156] David Neal Ewing Lineage.
  7. [S1173] Eric Frost Ewing. Lineage.
  8. [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com).
  9. [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com), Eric Ewing cites Londonderry, Chester Co, as the place of death.
  10. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 394: "His Administration Bond was signed by wife, Anne, James Cowden (Beleived [sic] to be his brother-in-law) John Ewing (believed to be his brother not his son tho he had one) and John Hawthorn."
  11. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 120: Appeared on 1729 tax roll as Alexander Ewing Jr.
  12. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 392: From Introduction to a Genealogy by John Gillespie Ewing (14 March 1919).
  13. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants: "before 1735."
  14. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 120: Survey # 25 in Pennsylvania Archives Series 3, Vol. XXIV.
  15. [S1005] Ewing, Madjesia - Alexander Ewing Descendants.
  16. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 306.
  17. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America.
  18. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.
  19. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
  20. [S1161] Karen Avery.

John Ewing1

d. 1788
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Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 306.

James Ewing1

b. circa 1665, d. after 1707
  • Birth*: James Ewing was born circa 1665.2,3
  • Marriage*: He married Anne (?) before 1694.2
  • Death*: James Ewing died after 1707.
  • Name Variation: James Ewing was also known as James Ewing of Inch.
  • Residence*: Before 1694, James Ewing lived on Inch, Inch Island, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland. Inch Island in Lough Swilly is about five miles from Londonderry, Ireland.
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Regarding James of Inch's Wife: Guy Raymond Ewing, a Ewing Surname Y-DNA Project participant, indicates that his wife's given name was Anne but does not provide any additional information. About fifteen family trees on Ancestry.com cite Margaret Burley. Most just additionally cite her birth/death dates as 1670 and 1751. Only two give additional information (and are therefore more based on more extensive research?). One of these - the Hodges Family Tree - cites her date of marriage as 1702. It also lists eleven children. But this list does not match the list of James of Inch's seven children. For example, the list of James of Inch's children lists a son Alexander; the Hodges Family Tree's list does not. The second more complete family tree - the William family Tree - cites a very specific date (9 Mar 1671) for Margaret Burley's date of birth, cites her parents as William and Marjorie (Chapman) Burley, and cites Baron William and Elizabeth (Milford) Ewing as her husband's parents. Appropriate net conclusions from all of this appear to be that 1) Margaret Burley was not the wife of James of Inch, 2) Anne ?? should be cited as James of Inch's wife (pending further research), and Baron William and Elizabeth (Milford) Ewing should probably not be cited as James of Inch's parents.4,5,6
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Eric Ewing's Ewing Family Tree, posted on Ancestry.com, says that James was born 1670 in Glasgow and died 1740 in Nether Providence, Chester Co, Pennsylvania. Further, it cites William Ewing (1625-1718) and Elizabeth Milford (1630-1660) as his parents. In addition, it cites Margaret Burley (1670-1751) as his spouse and Samuel (?-?), Alexander (1695-1752), Ester (1697-?), John (1698-1753) and Henry Sr (1701-1782) as siblings.5

Family: Anne (?)

  • Marriage*: He married Anne (?) before 1694.2

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, Chapter XXXXI.
  2. [S1159] Guy Raymond Ewing Jr. Lineage.
  3. [S1156] David Neal Ewing Lineage.
  4. [S1173] Eric Frost Ewing. Lineage.
  5. [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com).
  6. [S1177] Ancestry Postings.

Ester Ewing1

b. circa 1697
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  • Birth-on*: Ester Ewing was born circa 1697 on Inch, Inch Island, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.2,3,4,5
  • She was the daughter of James Ewing and Anne (?).
  • Baptism: Ester Ewing was baptized on 24 May 1697 at the Burt Church, (near) Bridgend, Burt Parish, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.6
  • Marriage*: She married James Cowden on 16 June 1724 at Ireland.7,4
  • Comment: After 1724, James and Ester (Ewing) Cowden moved to East Nottingham Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania.4
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: According to Fife: Hester Elizabeth Ewing "spoke with Col. Wm. A. Ewing telling him that her great grandfather, Samuel, had a sister who married Joseph (sic James) Cowden. Her name was Esther tho Hester thought it Anne."8
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: This Alexander, referred to as "Jr." and "the Younger," was an older brother to John, Henry, Samuel and, possibly, Thomas. It is believed that there was another brother whose baptism was never recorded. He was William Ewing who appears on the same East Nottingham Township, Chester County Tax Lists from 1729 until he appears in Londonderry Township, Chester County prior to his moving, it is believed, to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. There was also a sister Ester Ewing baptized in the same Church to James Ewing of Inch Island on 24 May 1697. According to Joseph B. Jameson she married James Cowden on 16 June 1724 (probably in Ireland), James Cowden signed the Administration Bond of Alexander Ewing in East Nottingham Township, Chester, and also of John Ewing who died in 1754 in East Nottingham Township, Chester County. His Administration Bond was also signed by wife, Anne, and John Ewing (believed to be his brother not his son although he had one) and John Hawthorn.5
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: This Alexander, referred to as "Jr." and "the Younger," was an older brother to John, Henry, Samuel and, possibly, Thomas. It is believed that there was another brother whose baptism was never recorded. He was William Ewing who appears on the same East Nottingham Township, Chester County Tax Lists from 1729 until he appears in Londonderry Township, Chester County prior to his moving, it is believed, to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. There was also a sister Ester Ewing baptized in the same Church to James Ewing of Inch Island on 24 May 1697. According to Joseph B. Jameson she married James Cowden on 16 June 1724 (probably in Ireland), James Cowden signed the Administration Bond of Alexander Ewing in East Nottingham Township, Chester, and also of John Ewing who died in 1754 in East Nottingham Township, Chester County. His Administration Bond was also signed by wife, Anne, and John Ewing (believed to be his brother not his son although he had one) and John Hawthorn.5

Family: James Cowden

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, Chapter XVI.
  2. [S1159] Guy Raymond Ewing Jr. Lineage.
  3. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395.
  4. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch.
  5. [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com).
  6. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pgs. 15-17: Burt Congregation Register.
  7. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 394: cites 1727 as the year for the marriage.
  8. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 305.

John Ewing1

b. circa 1698/99, d. 6 March 1754
John Ewing|b. c 1698/99\nd. 6 Mar 1754|p1.htm#i16|James Ewing|b. c 1665\nd. a 1707|p1.htm#i14|Anne (?)||p91.htm#i2797|||||||||||||
  • Birth-on*: John Ewing was born circa 1698/99 on Inch, Inch Island, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.2,3,4,5
  • He was the son of James Ewing and Anne (?).
  • Baptism: John Ewing was baptized on 22 January 1698/99 at the Burt Church, (near) Bridgend, Burt Parish, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.6
  • Marriage*: He married Susannah (?).3,4
  • Death: John Ewing died before 6 March 1754 at East Nottingham Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania.2,7,8,9,10
  • Administration Bond*: His Administration Bond is dated on 6 March 1754 (#1522; signed by: wife, brother-in-law James Cowden, James Hawthorn, and eldest son Robert Ewing). A report was to be made to Orphan’s Court before the 6 March Anno Domini 1755, but never was.3,11
  • Comment: In 1728/29, he emigrated (with his brothers Henry Ewing, Samuel Ewing, Thomas Ewing and Alexander Ewing) from Ireland to Nottingham Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania; About 1730 four or possibly five brothers came to and settled in Nottingham township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. They were, as supposed, sons of one James Ewing of Inch County, Donegal, an Island in Lough Swilly, about ten miles west of Londonderry in Ireland. They were as is supposed: John, Henry, Samuel, Alexander and possibly, Thomas. [Because Alexander appears on a tax roll in 1729, it must have been before that year.]12,13
  • Residence*: John Ewing lived after 1729 at East Nottingham Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania.4
  • (Witness) Administration Bond: He signed his brother Alexander's Administration Bond (dated: 23 July 1752; #1433; signed: wife Anne, brother-in-law James Cowden, brother John Ewing, and John Hawthorn). The widow, Anne, of Alexander Ewing of East Nottingham Township, Chester Co., PA was to report to the Orphan’s Court one year from the date of Alexander’s Administration Bond. The Bond was dated in July 1752. She should have made a report in “August next ensuing” but it has not been found. It is believed that John Ewing, Alexander's brother, was to have made the report with her.14
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Need to check the 1728/1729 emigration date. It's inconsistent with some material in James G. Ewing's information, for example, John living in Chester Co ~1725.4,15,16
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Fife gives 3 Jun 1754 as the date of John Ewing's Administration bond on page 395. On page 120, she gives 6 Mar 1754. The earlier, March, date is used since she gives more information about the Bond along with date on page 120.15
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: This Alexander, referred to as "Jr." and "the Younger," was an older brother to John, Henry, Samuel and, possibly, Thomas. It is believed that there was another brother whose baptism was never recorded. He was William Ewing who appears on the same East Nottingham Township, Chester County Tax Lists from 1729 until he appears in Londonderry Township, Chester County prior to his moving, it is believed, to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. There was also a sister Ester Ewing baptized in the same Church to James Ewing of Inch Island on 24 May 1697. According to Joseph B. Jameson she married James Cowden on 16 June 1724 (probably in Ireland), James Cowden signed the Administration Bond of Alexander Ewing in East Nottingham Township, Chester, and also of John Ewing who died in 1754 in East Nottingham Township, Chester County. His Administration Bond was also signed by wife, Anne, and John Ewing (believed to be his brother not his son although he had one) and John Hawthorn.5

Family: Susannah (?)

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, Chapters XX.
  2. [S1159] Guy Raymond Ewing Jr. Lineage.
  3. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395.
  4. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch.
  5. [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com).
  6. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pgs. 15-17: Burt Congregation Register.
  7. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 394: implied by date when his Administration Papers were granted to Susannah Ewing and Robert Ewing.
  8. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch: James G. Ewing gives 21 Jul 1752. This is possibly incorrect since administration papers filed for his brother Alexander on 23 Jul 1752 cites him.
  9. [S1154] Ewing, David (database import, Mar 2008).
  10. [S1158] Harvey Brauer Ewing Lineage.
  11. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 120.
  12. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 392: From Introduction to a Genealogy by John Gillespie Ewing (14 March 1919).
  13. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants: "before 1735."
  14. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 394: "His Administration Bond was signed by wife, Anne, James Cowden (Beleived [sic] to be his brother-in-law) John Ewing (believed to be his brother not his son tho he had one) and John Hawthorn."
  15. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America.
  16. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.

Henry Ewing1

b. before 11 August 1701, d. before 7 January 1782
Henry Ewing|b. b 11 Aug 1701\nd. b 7 Jan 1782|p1.htm#i17|James Ewing|b. c 1665\nd. a 1707|p1.htm#i14|Anne (?)||p91.htm#i2797|||||||||||||
  • Birth-on*: Henry Ewing was born before 11 August 1701 on Inch, Inch Island, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.2,3,4,5,6
  • Baptism: He was baptized on 11 August 1701 at the Burt Church, (near) Bridgend, Burt Parish, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.7,8,9
  • He was the son of James Ewing and Anne (?).
  • Marriage*: Henry Ewing married Jane Allen before 1725 at Ireland.10,11,9
  • Death*: Henry Ewing died before 7 January 1782 at Lower Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania.2,4,8,9,12,6
  • Burial*: He is buried in the Lower Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania.4
  • Administration Bond: Sons Henry and John and grandson Thomas received Letters of Administration (i.e., an Abministration Bond) for the estate of Henry Ewing on 18 December 1783 at Chester Co, Pennsylvania, ("Letters of Administration (i.e. an Administration Bond) was made to and signed by Henry Ewing, Thomas Ewing and John Ewing.").13
  • GenName: Henry Ewing is referred to as 'Old Uncle Henry Ewing' in some genealogical reports.
  • GenName: Henry Ewing is referred to as 'Henry Youins' in some records.4
  • Comment: In 1728/29, he emigrated (with his brothers John Ewing, Samuel Ewing, Thomas Ewing and Alexander Ewing) from Ireland to Nottingham Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania and settled in Londonderry Township. He had a warrant for 150 acres and was granted, before 24 May 1744, a second warrant for 25 additional acres. The two tracks of land adjoined each other and were surveyed "Ye 29 of ye 1 mo. 1749" by Geo. Churchman and certified to contain 217 1/2 acres plus an allowance of 6% for roads, for a total of 233 acres. He lived on this land until his death; About 1730 four or possibly five brothers came to and settled in Nottingham township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. They were, as supposed, sons of one James Ewing of Inch County, Donegal, an Island in Lough Swilly, about ten miles west of Londonderry in Ireland. They were as is supposed: John, Henry, Samuel, Alexander and possibly, Thomas. [Because Alexander appears on a tax roll in 1729, it must have been before that year.]14,15
  • Comment: On pg. 61, Col. William A. Ewing, author of The Ewing Family of Lancaster, PA compiled about 1897 and edited by F. N. Trevor about 1901, cites the following: Samuel S. Jamison born 8 June 1827 now living at Burnet, Texas and a g.g. grandson of John Ewing (of Carnshanaugh) writes me: ‘Old UNCLE HENRY EWING was called the most pious Christian gentleman of the age in which he lived.16'
  • Residence*: Henry Ewing appeared on the Tax Rolls between 1732 and 1735 at East Nottingham Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania. From 1735-1740 and from 1750-1751, he resided in the newly created Londonderry Township which was formed from part of East Nottingham twp. He was then taxed in Oxford township (now known as Lower Oxford Township). He resided on the same property all this time. He applied for and received a Warrant for 150 acres on 7 Aug 1738, and an additional Warrant for 25 acres on 24 May 1748. [See Churchman Surveys on page 132 of Fife.] After being surveyed, his land was found to contain 217 ½ acres with 6 ½ acres being allowed for roads.16,9
  • Comment: Henry Ewing appears on the Londonderry Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania tax rolls in 1735.4
  • Comment: James Ewing appears on the tax of Londonderry Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania, in 1750, seemingly already married. By 1754 James Ewing, Jr. and James Ewing, Sr. are on the Tax Roll of (now) Oxford Township. Henry Ewing also appears on this Tax Roll. Henry had given James 36 acres from the southern part of his (Henry's) Warrant. James applied for additional land dated 1 Mar 1759 for 20 acres and on 6 Jun 1750 for 20 acres. Interestinly enough and showing the many errors made in surveying, James Ewing had a total of 120 acres on his final survey.9
  • Land Purchased: [Note concerning his son-in-law, Alexander Ewing.] Alexander purchased 130 acres from John Graham who had obtained it on 4 Jan 1744. The land was next to land obtained by an Alexander Ewing in 1736 and subsequently patented to David Watt in 1784. David Watt had married Alexander's second cousin, Jane Ewing, a daughter of James s/o Old Uncle Henry Ewing. The land to the North of James Graham was, later, purchased by Thomas Ewing possibly youngest son of Alexander Ewing died 1752/3. It bordered land of David Watt, Sr. and of William Edmeston. The land of James Ewing, eldest brother of Frances (Ewing) Ewing was nearby as was the land of her father, Henry Ewing, Sr.17,18
  • Will*: Henry Ewing prepared a Will in 1772 at Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania, The Will was witnessed by Alexander Ewing (presumed to be his son-in-law) and Thomas Ewing (presumed to be Alexander's youngest son). No wife is mentioned. "Henry Ewing Senr. of the township of Oxford, and County of Chester being in perfect health and mind and memory ... I give demise and dispose of in the manner following, VIZ: To my son, James, the Plantation he now lives on and £1 in cash. The land I now hold, if undivided at my decease to be divided equally between sons Henry and John. Henry to have over and above all the houses I now possess on his part of the Plantation. Henry to be equal sharer with John in building him a log house 22 feet by 18 feet with a stone chimney and a barn 20 feet by 16 feet anywhere the said John pleases on his own share of the place. Unto my daughter Catherine, 10 shillings, to my daughter Martha £5, to my daughter Eleanor £5, to my daughter Esther £5. To daughter Margaret £20 paid within two years in three or four different Gales [?] according to her needs and according to my sons Henry and John their abilities to pay within said specified time, also to her a bed and furniture and choice of one cow. To daughter Frances £5. To sons Henry and John all real estate and movables etc. My eager desire is that legatees in their dividends may have no connection with the present civil Law [not clear as to what is meant], I order and appoint James McKnight and George Mitchell uardians and to act if necessary as umpire if two of themselves cannot agree." /witnessed/Thomas Ewing, Alexander Ewing /s/ Henry Ewing, Senior [SEAL].19,20,21,3,4
  • Comment: In 1776 Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania, Henry Ewing added a codicil to his Will. "I, Henery (sic) Ewing of the township of Oxford, Chester Co., PA etc ... some alterations have taken [place] which induced me to make amendments such as NO LEGACY is left to my daughter, Catherine. To granddaughter, Eleanor, £3 to be given by Henery (sic) and John, my sons. To my daughter Margaret £1 to be paid by Henery and John and no more left in this will to her." /witnessed/ Thomas Ewing, William Ewing, /s/ Henry Ewing, Senior [SEAL] (This suggests that Catherine Ewing, Margaret Ewing and Thomas Ewing had died after his will was prepared and that she had a daughter named Eleanor.).4,19,22
  • Will-Filed*: His Will was filed by his son-in-law, Alexander, and his grandson, Thomas, on 7 January 1782 at Chester Co, Pennsylvania, (“Appeared Thomas and Alexander Ewing who swore they saw Henry Ewing sign his last Will and Testament.").4,8,9
  • Inventory*: An inventory for his estate was filed on 20 January 1783 at Chester Co, Pennsylvania. It was filed by by Robert Colvin and John McCamont (McCalmont?), Appraisers. The estate was worth only £14. "Chester Co., Pa January 10, 1783 came Robert Colvin and John McCamont before the subscribers and on their solemn Oath saith that the above is Just and True Appraisement of the Several articles above mentioned witness my hand ... Philip Scott” [Note: Robert Colvin owned two parts of land owned by Alexander Ewing who died in 1752. It was Patented in the year 1784 by David Watt.].23
  • Comment: The witnessing for Henry's Will and Codicil was certified on 18 December 1783 at East Caln Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania,: "Then personally appeared Thomas Ewing and on his solemn oath ... say that he was present and did see and hear Henry Ewing the Testator above sign seal publish pronounce and declare the foregoing ... his last will and testament ... and was of sound and disposing mind and memory ... and that Alexander Ewing signed his name at the same time appeared William Ewing witness to the codicil ... declared to the same effect. Ordered Recorded."9
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Henry and his brother Samuel were likely twins; they were baptized on the same day and there is hardly enough time between the baptism of their immediately previous sibling, John, and their baptism for there to have been two births.24
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Fife cites 11 Aug as the date of baptism in lists on pages 15-17 and then cites 11 Oct as the date on page 395. It's assumed that the date is 11 Aug.8,25
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: James G. Ewing and Fife both cite eight children. Taylor additionally cites a ninth child, Margaret. "Daughter Margaret" is cited in Henry Ewing's Will.8,4,25
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Need to check the 1728/1729 emigration date. It's inconsistent with some material in James G. Ewing's information, for example, John living in Chester Co ~1725.8,25,4
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Even though they are (almost certainly) twins, I have recorded different birth dates for Samuel and Henry. Linda McCalmont has the 1700 birth date for Samuel. This is more specific than (and consistent with) the more general "before 11 Aug 1701" birth date implied by the date they were baptised. I have not found a more specific birth date for Henry, so it is quoted as the more general date implied by the baptism date.
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Fife gives the baptismal date as 11 Aug 1701 on page 17 and as 11 October 1701 on page 395. According to David Neal Ewing, the August date appears in the transcription of the Burt Register that appears in E.W.R. Ewing's Clan Ewing of Scotland (on page 118).25,26
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: The 1776 Codicil to Henry Ewing's 1772 Will was witnessed by a Thomas Ewing and a William Ewing. Who were these people? Thomas is probably Henry's nephew (s/o Henry's brother Alexander) who was almost certainly the witness to Henry's other estate related documents. The William Ewing cannot be Henry's brother, since this William died in 1774 (before the Codicil was prepared). And, according to data collected to date (24 Mar 2007), Henry did not have any grandson's named William. So, who is this William Ewing?27
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: The filing date in the quote from the Inventory of Henry's Estate is 10 Jan 1783. In discussing this Inventory, however, Fife says it was filed on 29 Jun 1784. This later date may have been the date of the patenting of the land that David Witt received from Robert Colvin, which land was originally owned by Alexander Ewing d. 1752 (Henry's son).9
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Regarding the marriage of Henry Ewing (<=1701-<=1782) to Jane Allen, Fife says: "One Henry Ewing married Jane Allen in 1760. We do not know if it was this Henry but we do know it was not his son who married Eleanor Armstrong nor was it Henry’s grandson, Henry, who died at the Battle of Brandywine 1777 unmarried. It was not Henry Ewing of East Nottingham Cecil Co., MD though it seems he had two wives none named Jane. As Henry who married Eleanor and his brother, John, were quite young in 1772 their mother might have been Jane Allen. When the Administration Bond was made all references to Orphan’s Court proceedings were marked out indicating all children of Henry Ewing were over 21. The date [of the Administration Bond ...] was 18 Dec 1783.9
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: This Alexander, referred to as "Jr." and "the Younger," was an older brother to John, Henry, Samuel and, possibly, Thomas. It is believed that there was another brother whose baptism was never recorded. He was William Ewing who appears on the same East Nottingham Township, Chester County Tax Lists from 1729 until he appears in Londonderry Township, Chester County prior to his moving, it is believed, to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. There was also a sister Ester Ewing baptized in the same Church to James Ewing of Inch Island on 24 May 1697. According to Joseph B. Jameson she married James Cowden on 16 June 1724 (probably in Ireland), James Cowden signed the Administration Bond of Alexander Ewing in East Nottingham Township, Chester, and also of John Ewing who died in 1754 in East Nottingham Township, Chester County. His Administration Bond was also signed by wife, Anne, and John Ewing (believed to be his brother not his son although he had one) and John Hawthorn.5

Family: Jane Allen d. b 1772

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, Chapter XVII.
  2. [S1159] Guy Raymond Ewing Jr. Lineage.
  3. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395.
  4. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.
  5. [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com).
  6. [S1180] Salter, John - Henry Ewing.
  7. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pgs. 15-17: Burt Congregation Register.
  8. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch.
  9. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 131.
  10. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants: the marriage possibly occured in Scotland.
  11. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch: provides name of wife.
  12. [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com), Eric Ewing cites Londonderry, Chester Co, as the place of death.
  13. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 131. An Administration Bond is unusual when there is a Will for Probate. There is, however, a notation on the Bond which states “Will Attached.”.
  14. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 392: From Introduction to a Genealogy by John Gillespie Ewing (14 March 1919).
  15. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants: "before 1735."
  16. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 130.
  17. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 325. Fife notes: See page 117 of Churchman Surveys and Survey A-26-173 made by George Churchman for land of James Graham “near Octoraro Creek” in Oxford Township. [These are reproduced in Fife, pgs. 132-134.] Churchman states it had been “surveyed by my father.”.
  18. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 138.
  19. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
  20. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 130: Chester Co, Pennsylvania, Will Book G page 200, #3531.
  21. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 131. "I believe Alexander to be his son-in-law as will be seen. Thomas, I believe to be youngest son of Alexander who died 1752."
  22. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg 131. Chester Co Will Book G page 200 #3531.
  23. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 131. Inventory #3531.
  24. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 15-17.
  25. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America.
  26. [S330] Ewing, David.
  27. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pgs. 130-131.

Thomas Ewing1

b. circa 1704
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  • Birth-on*: Thomas Ewing was born circa 1704 on Inch, Inch Island, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.2,3
  • He was the son of James Ewing and Anne (?).
  • Baptism: Thomas Ewing was baptized on 5 November 1704 at the Burt Church, (near) Bridgend, Burt Parish, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.4,5
  • Marriage*: He married Rebeccah (?) before 27 August 1727.6
  • Comment: At some point he owned land called Endeavor.5
  • Comment: In 1728/29, he emigrated (with his brothers John Ewing, Henry Ewing, Samuel Ewing and Alexander Ewing) from Ireland to Nottingham Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania; About 1730 four or possibly five brothers came to and settled in Nottingham township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. They were, as supposed, sons of one James Ewing of Inch County, Donegal, an Island in Lough Swilly, about ten miles west of Londonderry in Ireland. They were as is supposed: John, Henry, Samuel, Alexander and possibly, Thomas. [Because Alexander appears on a tax roll in 1729, it must have been before that year.]7,8
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Need to check the 1728/1729 emigration date. It's inconsistent with some material in James G. Ewing's information, for example, John living in Chester Co ~1725.5,9,10
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: This Alexander, referred to as "Jr." and "the Younger," was an older brother to John, Henry, Samuel and, possibly, Thomas. It is believed that there was another brother whose baptism was never recorded. He was William Ewing who appears on the same East Nottingham Township, Chester County Tax Lists from 1729 until he appears in Londonderry Township, Chester County prior to his moving, it is believed, to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. There was also a sister Ester Ewing baptized in the same Church to James Ewing of Inch Island on 24 May 1697. According to Joseph B. Jameson she married James Cowden on 16 June 1724 (probably in Ireland), James Cowden signed the Administration Bond of Alexander Ewing in East Nottingham Township, Chester, and also of John Ewing who died in 1754 in East Nottingham Township, Chester County. His Administration Bond was also signed by wife, Anne, and John Ewing (believed to be his brother not his son although he had one) and John Hawthorn.11

Family 1: Rebeccah (?)

  • Marriage*: Thomas Ewing married Rebeccah (?) before 27 August 1727.6

Family 2:

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395: "He left few 'tracks' but is believed to be the father of ... John Ewing [who] married Sarah Yeates." "We have no chapter for Thomas."
  2. [S1159] Guy Raymond Ewing Jr. Lineage.
  3. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395.
  4. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pgs. 15-17: Burt Congregation Register.
  5. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch.
  6. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch: provides wife's given name.
  7. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 392: From Introduction to a Genealogy by John Gillespie Ewing (14 March 1919).
  8. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants: "before 1735."
  9. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America.
  10. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.
  11. [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com).

Anne Joshua1,2

  • Marriage: Anne Joshua married Alexander Ewing, son of James Ewing and Anne (?), circa 1713.1,3,4
  • Married Name: As of circa 1713,her married name was Ewing.1
  • (Witness) Administration Bond: Anne Joshua signed her husband's Administration Bond (dated: 23 July 1752; #1433; signed: wife Anne, brother-in-law James Cowden, brother John Ewing, and John Hawthorn). The widow, Anne, of Alexander Ewing of East Nottingham Township, Chester Co., PA was to report to the Orphan’s Court one year from the date of Alexander’s Administration Bond. The Bond was dated in July 1752. She should have made a report in “August next ensuing” but it has not been found. It is believed that John Ewing, Alexander's brother, was to have made the report with her.5
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Surname comes from James G. Ewing.2
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Fife indicates that the birth date for Martha Ewing and the date for her marriage to Elisha Cowgill is from a Genealogical Journal in Pickaway, Ohio. The book COWGILL HISTORY compiled by Beatrice Eleanora Cowgill and edited by Parker John Cowgill, Gateway Press, Inc Baltimore 1986 gives a differing view on page 178, Chapter II. It states: “Martha Ewing b 6 August 1745 d 26 Jan 1834 age 88 y [years] daughter of Alexander Ewing who is mentioned in HISTORY OF PENNSYLVANIA as being a prominent English engineer who built the famous Pittsburgh Fort and Schuylkill Mills along the Schuylkill river.” However, the book states prior to that paragraph that “John, father of Elisha Cowgill (born l day l mo 1742 or 1 March 1742, March being the first month of the new year that early. Ten days must also be added according to the new calendar), died in 1759 as reported in the Nottingham Monthly Meeting (of Cecil Co., MD Quakers, formerly part of the Province of PA)”. This certainly places the Cowgill family near Alexander Ewing of East Nottingham, Chester Co., PA near the Cecil Co., Md border. Part of his land became Cecil Co. land as proven by sales in Maryland by David Watt who patented Alexander Ewing land in 1784. “Elisha Cowgill was read ‘out of unity’ as he enlisted in Military. The COWGILL HISTORY 1986 states that Martha and Elisha then located in Hampshire Co., W. Va. and in 1797 moved to Mason Co., KY then to near Chillicothe, Ohio.”.6
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Observation from Karen Avery (15 Sep 2008): "I [question] the dates of birth of the children listed for Alexander and Anne (Joshua) Ewing. The first child is b. c. 1713-1716 and the last 1745. This just doesn't seem to compute to me!! Say Anne was only 15 at the birth of the first child in 1713 - she would be at least 47 at the birth of the last child. If these dates are correct - she was some woman!!" Response by Wm. E. Riddle (15 Sep 2008): "I tend to agree that Anne Joshua would have been somewhat of an 18th century Amazon! Looking at the birth dates for her children I get the strong sense that either there are errors for her first two sons (John and Moses) or she was a second (or maybe third) wife of Alexander. It’s possible, as I understand the customs of the times, that Alexander’s first child (John) was born when he was ~20 and his last child (Martha) was born when he was ~51. But the profile of his children’s births strongly suggests him having several wives to accomplish this."7
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: This Alexander, referred to as "Jr." and "the Younger," was an older brother to John, Henry, Samuel and, possibly, Thomas. It is believed that there was another brother whose baptism was never recorded. He was William Ewing who appears on the same East Nottingham Township, Chester County Tax Lists from 1729 until he appears in Londonderry Township, Chester County prior to his moving, it is believed, to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. There was also a sister Ester Ewing baptized in the same Church to James Ewing of Inch Island on 24 May 1697. According to Joseph B. Jameson she married James Cowden on 16 June 1724 (probably in Ireland), James Cowden signed the Administration Bond of Alexander Ewing in East Nottingham Township, Chester, and also of John Ewing who died in 1754 in East Nottingham Township, Chester County. His Administration Bond was also signed by wife, Anne, and John Ewing (believed to be his brother not his son although he had one) and John Hawthorn.8

Family: Alexander Ewing b. c 1693/94, d. 21 Jul 1752

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 120.
  2. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch.
  3. [S1173] Eric Frost Ewing. Lineage.
  4. [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com), Eric Ewing cites Londonderry, Chester Co, as the place of death.
  5. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 394: "His Administration Bond was signed by wife, Anne, James Cowden (Beleived [sic] to be his brother-in-law) John Ewing (believed to be his brother not his son tho he had one) and John Hawthorn."
  6. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
  7. [S1161] Karen Avery.
  8. [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com).

John Ewing1

b. between 1713 and 1716, d. before 5 December 1768
John Ewing|b. bt 1713 - 1716\nd. b 5 Dec 1768|p1.htm#i20|Alexander Ewing|b. c 1693/94\nd. 21 Jul 1752|p1.htm#i12|Anne Joshua||p1.htm#i19|James Ewing|b. c 1665\nd. a 1707|p1.htm#i14|Anne (?)||p91.htm#i2797|||||||
  • Birth*: John Ewing was born between 1713 and 1716 at Ireland.2,3
  • He was the son of Alexander Ewing and Anne Joshua.
  • Marriage*: John Ewing married Rachel (?).4
  • Death*: John Ewing died before 5 December 1768 at Mt Pleasant Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania.2,5,3
  • Probate*: His Will was recorded on 5 December 1768.2
  • Emigration*: He emigrated before 1729 from Ireland. He came to America with Ewing relatives and settled in Chester Co, Pennsylvania.6
  • Residence*: John Ewing lived from 1734 to 1740 at West Nottingham Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania, He is believed to be the John Ewing on the tax roll of West Nottingham Township, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, in 1734, 1735, 1737 and 1740, probably renting land. The tax list does not indicate whether he was married or not.2
  • Warrant*: In 1745, John Ewing received a warrant for land in Adams (then Lancaster) Co, Pennsylvania.6
  • Moved*: John Ewing and Rachel (?) moved to Mt Pleasant Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania before 1750. Their son, Alexander, remained in Chester Co with relatives, maybe having been "bound out to trade," and did not move to York Co until 1771/2.2,7
  • Will*: John Ewing prepared a Will before 5 December 1768.6
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Observation from Karen Avery (15 Sep 2008): "I [question] the dates of birth of the children listed for Alexander and Anne (Joshua) Ewing. The first child is b. c. 1713-1716 and the last 1745. This just doesn't seem to compute to me!! Say Anne was only 15 at the birth of the first child in 1713 - she would be at least 47 at the birth of the last child. If these dates are correct - she was some woman!!" Response by Wm. E. Riddle (15 Sep 2008): "I tend to agree that Anne Joshua would have been somewhat of an 18th century Amazon! Looking at the birth dates for her children I get the strong sense that either there are errors for her first two sons (John and Moses) or she was a second (or maybe third) wife of Alexander. It’s possible, as I understand the customs of the times, that Alexander’s first child (John) was born when he was ~20 and his last child (Martha) was born when he was ~51. But the profile of his children’s births strongly suggests him having several wives to accomplish this."8
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Eric Ewing says he died in 1778 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Eric Ewing also says that his wife's name was Rebecca Bird and they had children (Samuel (1737-1794), Alexander (1737-?), Martha (1738-?), Issac (1740-?) and Robert (1742-1791).3
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Eric Ewing cites 1778 as his date of death.3

Family: Rachel (?)

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, Chapter XXXVI.
  2. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 120.
  3. [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com).
  4. [S330] Ewing, David.
  5. [S1154] Ewing, David (database import, Mar 2008).
  6. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 325.
  7. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 315.
  8. [S1161] Karen Avery.

Moses Ewing1

b. 1725, d. 1804
Moses Ewing|b. 1725\nd. 1804|p1.htm#i21|Alexander Ewing|b. c 1693/94\nd. 21 Jul 1752|p1.htm#i12|Anne Joshua||p1.htm#i19|James Ewing|b. c 1665\nd. a 1707|p1.htm#i14|Anne (?)||p91.htm#i2797|||||||
  • Birth*: Moses Ewing was born in 1725.1,2,3
  • He was the son of Alexander Ewing and Anne Joshua.
  • Death*: Moses Ewing died in 1804 at North Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania.1,4,3,2
  • Burial*: He is buried in the Montour Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, Lot A-117; Inscription: In memory of Moses Ewing who departed this life ...5,6,7
  • Residence*: He lived at Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania. He owned land adjoining Isaac Walker on North and John Taylor on South.8,9
  • Comment: As of 1 October 1798, he owned a dwelling with $20 evaluation and 130 acres. The dwelling and land were valued at $273.33 by the Principal Assessor and $410 by the Commissioners. The tax rate was 19¢ on $100 evaluation.10
  • Comment: Also as of 1 October 1798, he also owned land occupied by a Mr. Simpson. This land had a dwelling with $12 evaluation and 110 acres. The value was set at $228 by the Principal Assessor and $342 by the Commissioners. The tax rate was 19¢ on $100 evaluation.10
  • Will*: He left property to relatives, probably (because no will was officially filed) "by mouth" rather than through a formally prepared and executed will (brother: James, land subsequently divided among his daughters.).11,9
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Fife says: 'Alexander Ewing born 1731 is, I believe, the one who was living near to Moses Ewing in Cecil Co., MD. I believe he left Cecil Co., and moved to Harford Co., MD.' Regarding Alexander, she further says: 'The Cecil Co., MD information of an early Alexander Ewing there is recorded in Inhabitants of Cecil County Maryland. 1649-1774. I feel it necessary to repeat them here: p. 30 shows “Alexander Ewings has an unpatented certificate or lease in 1750 in Cecil Co., MD.” p. 127 shows “Alexander Ewing is listed on page 7 of 10 pages, and it is dated 1752, Taxables in Cecil Co., MD.” He is next to Moses Ewing. p. 73 shows “Ellexander Ewing is a taxable in South Susquehannah Hundred in 1759.” p. 43 shows Alexander Ewning [sic] is a taxable in South Susquehanna Hundred in the year 1761. [Note: The “sic” was added by either the editor or was on the original list.]' Regarding Moses, she further says: 'We find Moses Ewing in Cecil Co., Md as recorded by Henry C. Peden in his INHABITANTS OF CECIL COUNTY MARYLAND 1649-1774. Page 127 shows: “Moses Ewing, a taxable in Cecil Co., MD” and is listed next to Alexander Ewing. It is dated 1752. p. 30 shows “Moses Ewings holding an unpatented certificate of land in 1755.” p. 42 shows “Moses Ewing a taxable in 1761 in South Susquehanna Hundred” listed near Amos Ewing. p. 81 shows “Moses Ewing a taxable in North Susquehanna Hundred”. He is near Samuel and Amos Ewing (who are father and son or brothers we have not determined). It is dated 1766. p. 31 shows “Moses Ewing signed a petition on 23 December 1779 as an inhabitant of Susquehannah Manor asking the General Assembly of Maryland to pass a law to avert the danger of a certain Mark Alexander attempting to escheat land that had been parceled out by George Talbot beginning with the year 1680 until the year 1744 when the Proprietor obtained verdicts in ejectments against several of the inhabitants who were obliged to take leases from him on such term as prescribed by them, etc.” One Amos Ewing signed the same petition. There was a Moses Ewing in Cecil Co., MD who might be one and the same with the brother of Squire James Ewing. We have been unable to locate any sale of this land.' All of this needs to be sorted out. In particular, the records w.r.t. Moses appear to be "correct" but are slightly inconsistent with him having migrated to Southwestern Pennsylvania with his brother, (Squire) James, in the early 1770's. And the mention of Amos in Moses' residency information implies that this Moses may be different from (Squire) James' brother.1
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Observation from Karen Avery (15 Sep 2008): "I [question] the dates of birth of the children listed for Alexander and Anne (Joshua) Ewing. The first child is b. c. 1713-1716 and the last 1745. This just doesn't seem to compute to me!! Say Anne was only 15 at the birth of the first child in 1713 - she would be at least 47 at the birth of the last child. If these dates are correct - she was some woman!!" Response by Wm. E. Riddle (15 Sep 2008): "I tend to agree that Anne Joshua would have been somewhat of an 18th century Amazon! Looking at the birth dates for her children I get the strong sense that either there are errors for her first two sons (John and Moses) or she was a second (or maybe third) wife of Alexander. It’s possible, as I understand the customs of the times, that Alexander’s first child (John) was born when he was ~20 and his last child (Martha) was born when he was ~51. But the profile of his children’s births strongly suggests him having several wives to accomplish this."12

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 121.
  2. [S1156] David Neal Ewing Lineage.
  3. [S1154] Ewing, David (database import, Mar 2008).
  4. [S1020] William E. Riddle - Ewing Reports, : died before the preparation of his brother's will in 1814.
  5. [S1004] William E. Riddle - Montour Cemetery Compilation.
  6. [S1033] Jane McCandless - Cemetery Records.
  7. [S1035] William E. Riddle - Montour Cemetery Reading.
  8. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 121: "There is no mention of where Moses lived." However, he is buried next to his brother, Squire James, in the Montour Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
  9. [S1020] William E. Riddle - Ewing Reports.
  10. [S1015] Tax Rolls, Allegheny Co - 1798.
  11. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 121: brother James' 1804 will indicates that Modes had left his land to James.
  12. [S1161] Karen Avery.

Alexander Ewing1

b. 1731, d. 1799
Alexander Ewing|b. 1731\nd. 1799|p1.htm#i22|Alexander Ewing|b. c 1693/94\nd. 21 Jul 1752|p1.htm#i12|Anne Joshua||p1.htm#i19|James Ewing|b. c 1665\nd. a 1707|p1.htm#i14|Anne (?)||p91.htm#i2797|||||||
  • Birth*: Alexander Ewing was born in 1731.1,2
  • He was the son of Alexander Ewing and Anne Joshua.
  • Marriage*: Alexander Ewing married Jane Kirkpatrick.1
  • Death*: Alexander Ewing died in 1799.3
  • Residence*: Alexander Ewing and Jane Kirkpatrick lived in 1776 at Bush Creek Hundred, Harford Co, Maryland.4
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Fife says: 'Alexander Ewing born 1731 is, I believe, the one who was living near to Moses Ewing in Cecil Co., MD. I believe he left Cecil Co., and moved to Harford Co., MD.' Regarding Alexander, she further says: 'The Cecil Co., MD information of an early Alexander Ewing there is recorded in Inhabitants of Cecil County Maryland. 1649-1774. I feel it necessary to repeat them here: p. 30 shows “Alexander Ewings has an unpatented certificate or lease in 1750 in Cecil Co., MD.” p. 127 shows “Alexander Ewing is listed on page 7 of 10 pages, and it is dated 1752, Taxables in Cecil Co., MD.” He is next to Moses Ewing. p. 73 shows “Ellexander Ewing is a taxable in South Susquehannah Hundred in 1759.” p. 43 shows Alexander Ewning [sic] is a taxable in South Susquehanna Hundred in the year 1761. [Note: The “sic” was added by either the editor or was on the original list.]' Regarding Moses, she further says: 'We find Moses Ewing in Cecil Co., Md as recorded by Henry C. Peden in his INHABITANTS OF CECIL COUNTY MARYLAND 1649-1774. Page 127 shows: “Moses Ewing, a taxable in Cecil Co., MD” and is listed next to Alexander Ewing. It is dated 1752. p. 30 shows “Moses Ewings holding an unpatented certificate of land in 1755.” p. 42 shows “Moses Ewing a taxable in 1761 in South Susquehanna Hundred” listed near Amos Ewing. p. 81 shows “Moses Ewing a taxable in North Susquehanna Hundred”. He is near Samuel and Amos Ewing (who are father and son or brothers we have not determined). It is dated 1766. p. 31 shows “Moses Ewing signed a petition on 23 December 1779 as an inhabitant of Susquehannah Manor asking the General Assembly of Maryland to pass a law to avert the danger of a certain Mark Alexander attempting to escheat land that had been parceled out by George Talbot beginning with the year 1680 until the year 1744 when the Proprietor obtained verdicts in ejectments against several of the inhabitants who were obliged to take leases from him on such term as prescribed by them, etc.” One Amos Ewing signed the same petition. There was a Moses Ewing in Cecil Co., MD who might be one and the same with the brother of Squire James Ewing. We have been unable to locate any sale of this land.' All of this needs to be sorted out. In particular, the records w.r.t. Moses appear to be "correct" but are slightly inconsistent with him having migrated to Southwestern Pennsylvania with his brother, (Squire) James, in the early 1770's. And the mention of Amos in Moses' residency information implies that this Moses may be different from (Squire) James' brother.1

Family: Jane Kirkpatrick

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 121.
  2. [S1005] Ewing, Madjesia - Alexander Ewing Descendants: 0002: Madjesia's charts give 1740 as birth year. This is most certainly incorrect since it would mean he was a father at age ~12.
  3. [S1005] Ewing, Madjesia - Alexander Ewing Descendants: 0002.
  4. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 121. "I believe Alexander is the husband of Jane Ewing on the 1776 list of inhabitants of Bush Creek Hundred, Harford Co."

Jane Kirkpatrick1,2

  • Marriage*: Jane Kirkpatrick married Alexander Ewing, son of Alexander Ewing and Anne Joshua.3
  • Married Name: Her married name was Ewing.3
  • Residence*: Jane Kirkpatrick and Alexander Ewing lived in 1776 at Bush Creek Hundred, Harford Co, Maryland.4
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: The lineage chart for Steven Robert Ewing gives Jane's surname as Kirkpatrick. Other sources, e.g. Fife, do not cite this surname. This may be a confusion with the wife of Alexander's cousin Alexander, son of Squire James.5

Family: Alexander Ewing b. 1731, d. 1799

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 121: just cites her given name.
  2. [S1005] Ewing, Madjesia - Alexander Ewing Descendants: 0002: provides her surname; also cites 1757 and 1839 as her birth/death years but this is obviously incorrect given the dates for children's births.
  3. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 121.
  4. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 121. "I believe Alexander is the husband of Jane Ewing on the 1776 list of inhabitants of Bush Creek Hundred, Harford Co."
  5. [S1157] Steven Robert Ewing Lineage.
  6. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.

Alexander Ewing

b. circa 1752, d. August 1798
Alexander Ewing|b. c 1752\nd. Aug 1798|p1.htm#i24|Alexander Ewing|b. 1731\nd. 1799|p1.htm#i22|Jane Kirkpatrick||p1.htm#i23|Alexander Ewing|b. c 1693/94\nd. 21 Jul 1752|p1.htm#i12|Anne Joshua||p1.htm#i19|||||||
  • Birth*: Alexander Ewing was born circa 1752.1,2,3
  • He was the son of Alexander Ewing and Jane Kirkpatrick.
  • MarriageNotes*: Alexander Ewing married Jean Anderson, daughter of Thomas Anderson, on 28 November 1775 at Rock Creek Church, Hamilton, Franklin Co, Pennsylvania, by Rev. Alexander Dobbins.3,4,5,6,7,1
  • Death*: Alexander Ewing died in August 1798 at North Star, Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania.8,2,3
  • Moved*: By 1771, Alexander Ewing moved to Fawn Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania. He was not married when he moved.9
  • Moved*: Sometime between 1778 and 1780, Alexander Ewing and his wife, Jean, moved to North Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2,8 They were accompanied by their two youngest children, John and Thomas.2 Prior to moving to Southwestern Pennsylvania, Alexander had been a "teamster" ferrying goods to the area from the east.10
  • Census*: Jean and Alexander Ewing lived in Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1790. Living at home with them was/were their child(ren) John, Thomas, Ann, James, William and Margaret; Alexander Ewing; 3 Males 0<>15, 1 Male 16<; 3 Females.11
  • Will*: Alexander Ewing prepared a Will on 12 February 1798 at Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, (Abstract: "in a [unreadable] state of health but blefsed with a sound mind & perfect memory"; wife: Jean; sons: John, William (underage); daughters: Ann, Margaret; executors: wife, John Short; witnesses: John W. Hillard, Alexander Cook).12
  • Will-Filed*: His Will was filed on 13 August 1798 at Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania.12
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: A brief decendancy chart by an unknown person cites 1797 as burial date which is inconsistent with his Will being dated 12 Feb 1798 and filed 13 Aug 1798. This chart does not cite Margaret as a child. This omission is incorrect; it does not agree with the citation of his children in his Will. It does cite Thomas as a child which is correct since Ardinger indicates that this son died before Alexander wrote his Will.13
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Fife gives ~1752 as the date of birth. Ardinger cites 1740; so does Riddle's original data and a brief decendancy chart by an unknown person. The earlier date would make him about eight years older than his wife; the later date would make him about four years younger. In addition, the earlier date would mean that his father was only nine years old when he was born. [Census profiling does not clarify the issue.]14,2,13
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Madjesia Ewing's notes indicate that Alexander Ewing moved to the Fayette Township area ~1780. Ardinger indicates that he moved to Allegheny Co ~1780 with his wife and two children. Riddle's original data indicate that the move took place ~1775 (but gives no source). His first two children, John and Thomas were still living in 1790. This implies that he moved after 1778 (Thomas' birth date) and 1780 (the birth date for his third child, Ann).8,2

Family: Jean Anderson b. c 1748, d. c 1833

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 121.
  2. [S1078] Dennis Ardinger - Alexander Ewing Descendants.
  3. [S1073] William E. Riddle - Census Profiles.
  4. [S1087] Dobbin, Alexander - Marriages.
  5. [S1088] Reid W. Stewart - Presbyterianism, Adams Co.
  6. [S1089] Ewing/Long - Family Bible.
  7. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 306.
  8. [S1005] Ewing, Madjesia - Alexander Ewing Descendants.
  9. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 121. "I have a copy recently released of the Tax Records of York Co., PA above date published by the South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, York Co. April 1980. There was 1771, 'Senior Alexander who had also moved there that year (from Chester Co., PA see York Co. Deed 3-Z-268).'"
  10. [S1002] History of Allegheny Co.
  11. [S1074] Census - 1790 (Pennsylvania).
  12. [S1008] Alexander Ewing (1740-1798) Will.
  13. [S1007] Unknown - Alexander Ewing Descendants.
  14. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.

Jean Anderson1

b. circa 1748, d. circa 1833
Jean Anderson|b. c 1748\nd. c 1833|p1.htm#i25|Thomas Anderson||p56.htm#i1746||||||||||||||||
  • Birth*: Jean Anderson was born circa 1748 at Franklin Co, Pennsylvania.2,3
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Anderson.
  • Baptism: Jean Anderson was baptized on 1 September 1751 at the Marsh Creek Society by Rev. J. Cuthbertson.4
  • MarriageNotes*: She married Alexander Ewing, son of Alexander Ewing and Jane Kirkpatrick, on 28 November 1775 at Rock Creek Church, Hamilton, Franklin Co, Pennsylvania, by Rev. Alexander Dobbins.3,5,6,7,8,1
  • Death*: Jean Anderson died circa 1833 at North Star, Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania.2,3
  • GenName: Jean Anderson is referred to as 'Jane Anderson' in some records.
  • GenName: Jean Anderson is referred to as 'Jene Anderson' in some records.5
  • Living: Jean Anderson was living in 1775 at Hamilton Ban Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania, at the time of her marriage. Her family had moved from Fawn Township to Hanilton Ban in 1771.1
  • Moved*: Sometime between 1778 and 1780, Alexander Ewing and his wife, Jean, moved to North Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2,9 They were accompanied by their two youngest children, John and Thomas.2 Prior to moving to Southwestern Pennsylvania, Alexander had been a "teamster" ferrying goods to the area from the east.10
  • Census*: Jean and Alexander Ewing lived in Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, in 1790. Living at home with them was/were their child(ren) John, Thomas, Ann, James, William and Margaret; Alexander Ewing; 3 Males 0<>15, 1 Male 16<; 3 Females.11
  • CensusWidow*: Jean was a Widow living in Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania in 1800. Her child(ren) William, John, Ann and Margaret.12 was/were living with her; Jain Ewin; 1 Male 10<>15, 1 Male 16<>25, 1 Female10<>15, 1 Female 16<>25, 1 Female 45<
  • CensusWidow: Jean was a Widow living in Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania in 1810. Her child(ren) William, and John was/were living with her. Also living with her were William's wife Jane Walker and their child(ren) Mary.13; Jane Ewing; 1 Male 16<>25, 1 Male 26<>44; 1 Female 0<>9, 1 Female 16<>25, 1 Female 45<
  • Living*: At the time of the 1810 Census, Samuel Turner and Ann Ewing were living near Jean Anderson, Ann's widowed mother, in Fayette Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania. There were also several Walker's living in the "neighborhood"; living near.13
  • Census: Jean Anderson was a Widow in 1820, living in Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, with her son William and daughter-in-law Jane Walker.14; William Ewing; 3 Males 0<>9, 1 Male 19<>25, 1 Male 26<>44; 1 Female 10<>15, 1 Female 26<>44, 1 Female 45<
  • Census: Jean Anderson was a Widow in 1830, living in Robinson Township, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, with her son William and daughter-in-law Jane Walker; William Ewing; 1 Male 5<>9, 1 Male 10<>14, 1 Male 15<>19, 1 Male 20<>29, 1 Male 40<>49; 1 Female 0<>4, 1 Female 10<>14, 1 Female 20<>29, 1 Female 40<>49, 1 Female 80<>89.15

Family: Alexander Ewing b. c 1752, d. Aug 1798

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 121.
  2. [S1078] Dennis Ardinger - Alexander Ewing Descendants.
  3. [S1073] William E. Riddle - Census Profiles.
  4. [S1014] Dennis Ardinger - James Ewing Descendants.
  5. [S1087] Dobbin, Alexander - Marriages.
  6. [S1088] Reid W. Stewart - Presbyterianism, Adams Co.
  7. [S1089] Ewing/Long - Family Bible.
  8. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 306.
  9. [S1005] Ewing, Madjesia - Alexander Ewing Descendants.
  10. [S1002] History of Allegheny Co.
  11. [S1074] Census - 1790 (Pennsylvania).
  12. [S1072] Census - 1800.
  13. [S1071] Census - 1810.
  14. [S1070] Census - 1820.
  15. [S1063] Census - 1830.

Martha Ewing1

b. 6 August 1745, d. 26 January 1834
Martha Ewing|b. 6 Aug 1745\nd. 26 Jan 1834|p1.htm#i26|Alexander Ewing|b. c 1693/94\nd. 21 Jul 1752|p1.htm#i12|Anne Joshua||p1.htm#i19|James Ewing|b. c 1665\nd. a 1707|p1.htm#i14|Anne (?)||p91.htm#i2797|||||||
  • Birth*: Martha Ewing was born on 6 August 1745.1
  • She was the daughter of Alexander Ewing and Anne Joshua.
  • Marriage*: Martha Ewing married Elisha Cowgill, son of John Cowgill, on 22 March 1767.1
  • Death*: Martha Ewing died on 26 January 1834 at age 88.1
  • Moved: At some point, Martha Ewing and Elisha Cowgill moved to Hampshire Co, West Virginia.1
  • Moved*: In 1797, Martha Ewing and Elisha Cowgill moved to Mason Co, Kentucky.1
  • Moved: Martha Ewing and Elisha Cowgill moved to Chillicothe, Ross Co, Ohio.1
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Fife indicates that the birth date for Martha Ewing and the date for her marriage to Elisha Cowgill is from a Genealogical Journal in Pickaway, Ohio. The book COWGILL HISTORY compiled by Beatrice Eleanora Cowgill and edited by Parker John Cowgill, Gateway Press, Inc Baltimore 1986 gives a differing view on page 178, Chapter II. It states: “Martha Ewing b 6 August 1745 d 26 Jan 1834 age 88 y [years] daughter of Alexander Ewing who is mentioned in HISTORY OF PENNSYLVANIA as being a prominent English engineer who built the famous Pittsburgh Fort and Schuylkill Mills along the Schuylkill river.” However, the book states prior to that paragraph that “John, father of Elisha Cowgill (born l day l mo 1742 or 1 March 1742, March being the first month of the new year that early. Ten days must also be added according to the new calendar), died in 1759 as reported in the Nottingham Monthly Meeting (of Cecil Co., MD Quakers, formerly part of the Province of PA)”. This certainly places the Cowgill family near Alexander Ewing of East Nottingham, Chester Co., PA near the Cecil Co., Md border. Part of his land became Cecil Co. land as proven by sales in Maryland by David Watt who patented Alexander Ewing land in 1784. “Elisha Cowgill was read ‘out of unity’ as he enlisted in Military. The COWGILL HISTORY 1986 states that Martha and Elisha then located in Hampshire Co., W. Va. and in 1797 moved to Mason Co., KY then to near Chillicothe, Ohio.”.1
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Observation from Karen Avery (15 Sep 2008): "I [question] the dates of birth of the children listed for Alexander and Anne (Joshua) Ewing. The first child is b. c. 1713-1716 and the last 1745. This just doesn't seem to compute to me!! Say Anne was only 15 at the birth of the first child in 1713 - she would be at least 47 at the birth of the last child. If these dates are correct - she was some woman!!" Response by Wm. E. Riddle (15 Sep 2008): "I tend to agree that Anne Joshua would have been somewhat of an 18th century Amazon! Looking at the birth dates for her children I get the strong sense that either there are errors for her first two sons (John and Moses) or she was a second (or maybe third) wife of Alexander. It’s possible, as I understand the customs of the times, that Alexander’s first child (John) was born when he was ~20 and his last child (Martha) was born when he was ~51. But the profile of his children’s births strongly suggests him having several wives to accomplish this."2

Family: Elisha Cowgill b. 1 Mar 1742

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
  2. [S1161] Karen Avery.

Elisha Cowgill1

b. 1 March 1742
Elisha Cowgill|b. 1 Mar 1742|p1.htm#i27|John Cowgill|d. 1759|p1.htm#i28||||||||||||||||
  • Birth*: Elisha Cowgill was born on 1 March 1742.1
  • He was the son of John Cowgill.1
  • Marriage*: Elisha Cowgill married Martha Ewing, daughter of Alexander Ewing and Anne Joshua, on 22 March 1767.1
  • Moved: At some point, Elisha Cowgill and Martha Ewing moved to Hampshire Co, West Virginia.1
  • Moved*: In 1797, Elisha Cowgill and Martha Ewing moved to Mason Co, Kentucky.1
  • Moved: They subsequently moved to near Chillicothe, Ross Co, Ohio.1
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Fife indicates that the birth date for Martha Ewing and the date for her marriage to Elisha Cowgill is from a Genealogical Journal in Pickaway, Ohio. The book COWGILL HISTORY compiled by Beatrice Eleanora Cowgill and edited by Parker John Cowgill, Gateway Press, Inc Baltimore 1986 gives a differing view on page 178, Chapter II. It states: “Martha Ewing b 6 August 1745 d 26 Jan 1834 age 88 y [years] daughter of Alexander Ewing who is mentioned in HISTORY OF PENNSYLVANIA as being a prominent English engineer who built the famous Pittsburgh Fort and Schuylkill Mills along the Schuylkill river.” However, the book states prior to that paragraph that “John, father of Elisha Cowgill (born l day l mo 1742 or 1 March 1742, March being the first month of the new year that early. Ten days must also be added according to the new calendar), died in 1759 as reported in the Nottingham Monthly Meeting (of Cecil Co., MD Quakers, formerly part of the Province of PA)”. This certainly places the Cowgill family near Alexander Ewing of East Nottingham, Chester Co., PA near the Cecil Co., Md border. Part of his land became Cecil Co. land as proven by sales in Maryland by David Watt who patented Alexander Ewing land in 1784. “Elisha Cowgill was read ‘out of unity’ as he enlisted in Military. The COWGILL HISTORY 1986 states that Martha and Elisha then located in Hampshire Co., W. Va. and in 1797 moved to Mason Co., KY then to near Chillicothe, Ohio.”.1

Family: Martha Ewing b. 6 Aug 1745, d. 26 Jan 1834

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.

John Cowgill1

d. 1759
  • Death*: John Cowgill died in 1759.1

Family:

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.

Thomas Ewing1

b. circa 1739, d. after 4 January 1828
Thomas Ewing|b. c 1739\nd. a 4 Jan 1828|p1.htm#i29|Alexander Ewing|b. c 1693/94\nd. 21 Jul 1752|p1.htm#i12|Anne Joshua||p1.htm#i19|James Ewing|b. c 1665\nd. a 1707|p1.htm#i14|Anne (?)||p91.htm#i2797|||||||
  • Birth*: Thomas Ewing was born circa 1739.
  • He was the son of Alexander Ewing and Anne Joshua.
  • Marriage*: Thomas Ewing married Hester (?).2
  • Death*: Thomas Ewing died after 4 January 1828.
  • Residence*: He lived from 1771 to 1776 at Lower Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania. He purchased land (Endeavor, 93.5 acres) on 11 May 1771.1
  • Will: Thomas Ewing witnessed the will of his Uncle Henry Ewing in 1772 at Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania; The Will was witnessed by Alexander Ewing (presumed to be his son-in-law) and Thomas Ewing (presumed to be Alexander's youngest son). No wife is mentioned. "Henry Ewing Senr. of the township of Oxford, and County of Chester being in perfect health and mind and memory ... I give demise and dispose of in the manner following, VIZ: To my son, James, the Plantation he now lives on and £1 in cash. The land I now hold, if undivided at my decease to be divided equally between sons Henry and John. Henry to have over and above all the houses I now possess on his part of the Plantation. Henry to be equal sharer with John in building him a log house 22 feet by 18 feet with a stone chimney and a barn 20 feet by 16 feet anywhere the said John pleases on his own share of the place. Unto my daughter Catherine, 10 shillings, to my daughter Martha £5, to my daughter Eleanor £5, to my daughter Esther £5. To daughter Margaret £20 paid within two years in three or four different Gales [?] according to her needs and according to my sons Henry and John their abilities to pay within said specified time, also to her a bed and furniture and choice of one cow. To daughter Frances £5. To sons Henry and John all real estate and movables etc. My eager desire is that legatees in their dividends may have no connection with the present civil Law [not clear as to what is meant], I order and appoint James McKnight and George Mitchell uardians and to act if necessary as umpire if two of themselves cannot agree." /witnessed/Thomas Ewing, Alexander Ewing /s/ Henry Ewing, Senior [SEAL].1,3,4,5,6
  • Comment: Thomas Ewing witnessed his uncle Henry's 1776 codicil to his Will. "I, Henery (sic) Ewing of the township of Oxford, Chester Co., PA etc ... some alterations have taken [place] which induced me to make amendments such as NO LEGACY is left to my daughter, Catherine. To granddaughter, Eleanor, £3 to be given by Henery (sic) and John, my sons. To my daughter Margaret £1 to be paid by Henery and John and no more left in this will to her." /witnessed/ Thomas Ewing, William Ewing, /s/ Henry Ewing, Senior [SEAL].6,1,7
  • Will-Filed: He swore to the signing of the will of his grandfather Henry Ewing on 7 January 1782 at Chester Co, Pennsylvania; “Appeared Thomas and Alexander Ewing who swore they saw Henry Ewing sign his last Will and Testament."6,8,9
  • Comment: Thomas Ewing certified to the witnessing of his Uncle Henry's Will and Codicil: "Then personally appeared Thomas Ewing and on his solemn oath ... say that he was present and did see and hear Henry Ewing the Testator above sign seal publish pronounce and declare the foregoing ... his last will and testament ... and was of sound and disposing mind and memory ... and that Alexander Ewing signed his name at the same time appeared William Ewing witness to the codicil ... declared to the same effect. Ordered Recorded."9
  • (Resident) Administration Bond: Henry, Thomas and John Ewing received Letters of Administration (i.e., an Administration Bond) for the estate of Henry Ewing (Henry and John's father and Thomas' grandfather) on 18 December 1783 at Chester Co, Pennsylvania, ("Letters of Administration (i.e. an Administration Bond) was made to and signed by Henry Ewing, Thomas Ewing and John Ewing.").10
  • Will*: Thomas Ewing left a will on 4 January 1828 ("far advanced in years").2
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Thomas' date of death has been recorded as after the date he prepared his Will (4 Jan 1828). His date of birth has been approximated as 1) before the first event he's known to be involved in (1771 as of 24 Mar 2007), 2) a date that leads to him being reasonably aged for this first known event (a land purchase at age ~32), and 3) about halfway between the birth of his siblings James ( b. 1733) and Martha (b. 1745).
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: The 1776 Codicil to Henry Ewing's 1772 Will was witnessed by a Thomas Ewing and a William Ewing. Who were these people? Thomas is probably Henry's nephew (s/o Henry's brother Alexander) who was almost certainly the witness to Henry's other estate related documents. The William Ewing cannot be Henry's brother, since this William died in 1774 (before the Codicil was prepared). And, according to data collected to date (24 Mar 2007), Henry did not have any grandson's named William. So, who is this William Ewing?11
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Observation from Karen Avery (15 Sep 2008): "I [question] the dates of birth of the children listed for Alexander and Anne (Joshua) Ewing. The first child is b. c. 1713-1716 and the last 1745. This just doesn't seem to compute to me!! Say Anne was only 15 at the birth of the first child in 1713 - she would be at least 47 at the birth of the last child. If these dates are correct - she was some woman!!" Response by Wm. E. Riddle (15 Sep 2008): "I tend to agree that Anne Joshua would have been somewhat of an 18th century Amazon! Looking at the birth dates for her children I get the strong sense that either there are errors for her first two sons (John and Moses) or she was a second (or maybe third) wife of Alexander. It’s possible, as I understand the customs of the times, that Alexander’s first child (John) was born when he was ~20 and his last child (Martha) was born when he was ~51. But the profile of his children’s births strongly suggests him having several wives to accomplish this."12

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
  2. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 123.
  3. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 130: Chester Co, Pennsylvania, Will Book G page 200, #3531.
  4. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 131. "I believe Alexander to be his son-in-law as will be seen. Thomas, I believe to be youngest son of Alexander who died 1752."
  5. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395.
  6. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.
  7. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg 131. Chester Co Will Book G page 200 #3531.
  8. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch.
  9. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 131.
  10. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 131. An Administration Bond is unusual when there is a Will for Probate. There is, however, a notation on the Bond which states “Will Attached.”.
  11. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pgs. 130-131.
  12. [S1161] Karen Avery.

James Cowden1

  • Marriage*: James Cowden married Ester Ewing, daughter of James Ewing and Anne (?), on 16 June 1724 at Ireland.2,3
  • Comment: At some point, he received a land warranty in Little Britain Township, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania.3
  • Comment: After 1724, James and Ester (Ewing) Cowden moved to East Nottingham Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania.3
  • (Witness) Administration Bond: James Cowden signed his brother-in-law Alexander's Administration Bond (dated: 23 July 1752; #1433; signed: wife Anne, brother-in-law James Cowden, brother John Ewing, and John Hawthorn). The widow, Anne, of Alexander Ewing of East Nottingham Township, Chester Co., PA was to report to the Orphan’s Court one year from the date of Alexander’s Administration Bond. The Bond was dated in July 1752. She should have made a report in “August next ensuing” but it has not been found. It is believed that John Ewing, Alexander's brother, was to have made the report with her.4
  • (Witness) Administration Bond: He signed his brother-in-law John's Administration Bond (dated: 6 March 1754; #1522; signed by: wife, brother-in-law James Cowden, James Hawthorn, and eldest son Robert Ewing). A report was to be made to Orphan’s Court before the 6 March Anno Domini 1755, but never was.1,5
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: This Alexander, referred to as "Jr." and "the Younger," was an older brother to John, Henry, Samuel and, possibly, Thomas. It is believed that there was another brother whose baptism was never recorded. He was William Ewing who appears on the same East Nottingham Township, Chester County Tax Lists from 1729 until he appears in Londonderry Township, Chester County prior to his moving, it is believed, to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. There was also a sister Ester Ewing baptized in the same Church to James Ewing of Inch Island on 24 May 1697. According to Joseph B. Jameson she married James Cowden on 16 June 1724 (probably in Ireland), James Cowden signed the Administration Bond of Alexander Ewing in East Nottingham Township, Chester, and also of John Ewing who died in 1754 in East Nottingham Township, Chester County. His Administration Bond was also signed by wife, Anne, and John Ewing (believed to be his brother not his son although he had one) and John Hawthorn.6

Family: Ester Ewing b. c 1697

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395.
  2. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 394: cites 1727 as the year for the marriage.
  3. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch.
  4. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 394: "His Administration Bond was signed by wife, Anne, James Cowden (Beleived [sic] to be his brother-in-law) John Ewing (believed to be his brother not his son tho he had one) and John Hawthorn."
  5. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 120.
  6. [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com).

Susannah (?)1

  • Marriage*: Susannah (?) married John Ewing, son of James Ewing and Anne (?).1,2
  • (Witness) Administration Bond: She signed her husband's Administration Bond (dated: 6 March 1754; #1522; signed by: wife, brother-in-law James Cowden, James Hawthorn, and eldest son Robert Ewing). A report was to be made to Orphan’s Court before the 6 March Anno Domini 1755, but never was.1,3

Family: John Ewing b. c 1698/99, d. 6 Mar 1754

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395.
  2. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch.
  3. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 120.