John McCurdy1,2

M, b. circa 1775, d. before 18 November 1812
FatherHugh McCurdy b. c 1734, d. b 14 Apr 1813
MotherJane Cooke d. b 1800
     John was born circa 1775 in Path Valley, Fannett Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. John married Elizabeth Brown before 1812 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. John departed this life before 18 November 1812 in Path Valley, Fannett Township. On this date, letters of Administration to his estate were granted to Joseph Brown & Richard Childerstone.

Additional Notes: It has been concluded that John was married to Elizabeth Brown after examining many different records. Elizabeth was first married to Philp Evert having three daughters that in 1818 were under 14 years making the eldest born no earlier than 1805. John quite possibly had a first wife and children by her who inherited his estate. No records of his estate are recorded. - klm.

Family

Elizabeth Brown d. bt 9 Feb 1816 - 20 Apr 1818

Citations

  1. [S423] Land Record: Apr 1801 ..... From Hugh McCurdy of Fannett Twp. to John McCurdy [son] part of the parcel of land purchaed the 27 Jan 1767 by Hugh McCurdy containing approximately 60 acres and to Jean Johnston wife of John Johnson the sum of 125 pounds to be paid in the course of eight years . Witnessed by: John Moore & Thomas McCurdy Recorded the 22 Feb 1805 [Volume 6: page 410 - Franklin County]
    ..... it is noted here that Hugh calls his daughter Jean, wife of John Johnston whereas in his will he calls her Jane Johnston - these compared with other records of the time note the interchanging of the name Jean and Jane .....
    Apr 1801 ..... From Hugh McCurdy of Fannett Twp. to John McCurdy (son) for 3 pounds for 40 acres of Mountain Tract in Metal Twp. included are other lands involved in a court battle.
    Recorded 9 Mar 1805. Witnessed: John Moore & Thomas McCurdy [Volume 6: page 413 - Franklin County].
  2. [S508] Franklin County, Pennsylvania Tax Records: 1811 - John McCurdy, freeman – Metal Township
    1812 - John McCurdy (of Hugh) 40 acres – Metal Township
    1813 - John McCurdy (of Hugh) - 40 acres – Metal Township
    - John McCurdy 70 acres, 2 horses - Fannett Township
    1814 - John McCurdy (of Hugh) - 40 acres – Metal Township
    1815 – “ “ “ “
    1816 - “ “ “ ”
    1817 - John McCurdy (of Hugh) land transferred to Jacob Shearer - Metal Township
    1818 - John McCurdy 73 acres, 1 horse – Fannett Township
    1819 - John McCurdy 66 acres, lined out – Fannett Township
    - John McCurdy (of Hugh) - 70 acres - Metal Township
    1820 - John McCurdy (of Hugh) - 70 acres - Metal Township
    1821 - John McCurdy Sr. single freeman – Fannett Township
    - John McCurdy (of Hugh) land transferred to John Johnston - Metal Township
    [Note: This proves that John was still living as of 1821-klm].