Hugh McCurdy1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
M, b. circa 1734, d. before 14 April 1813
| Father | James McCurdy b. c 1706, d. b 2 May 1770 |
| Mother | Mary Cooke d. b 1765 |
Hugh was born circa 1734 in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Hugh married Jane Cooke, daughter of Hugh Cooke and ___ (?), circa 1757 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Hugh was living in the Carlisle area with his brother at least by 10 June 1757 as the two brothers acquired a debt of 214 pounds to a John Holmes.
Sometime before 5 August 1762, John Laughlin was hired for 10 Shillings to ride to Path Valley to inform Hugh McCurdy of the death of Hugh Cooke. In 1763, Hugh was on the tax rolls in Fannett Township, Cumberland County [later part of Franklin County]. Probably because of the Indian uprisings, Hugh purchased on 27 September 1765, at public sale a plantation in Lowther Manor in Allen Township, Cumberland County. The property consisted of one hundred acres bounded on the east by the Yellow Breeches Creek for consideration of one hundred seven pounds from Ralph Whitesides and witnessed by George Stevenson & John Steele Jr. By 1767 the area was again at peace and Hugh applied for a warrented survey of land in Fannett Twp on 27 January 1767 containing 167 plus acres. In the meantime, Hugh continued to reside in Lowther Manor as he is listed on the tax rolls in Allen Township in 1766 [100 warranted acres, two horses & two cows], in 1767 [100 acres four horses, two cows, & six sheep], in 1768 [100 acres, two horses, two cows, & seven sheep], in 1769 [100 acres (20 cleared), two horses, & two cows], James, his brother is also taxed as a resident, in 1770 [Hugh is taxed with livestock, James, his brother, is also on the tax roll]. In 1770, he is also on the tax rolls in Fannett Township on 200 acres adjoining Mr. Potts (he is a non-resident here). In 1771 Hugh appears for the last time on Allen Twp. tax roles, James is also on the 1771 tax role as a resident. Hugh moved back to Fannett Township in 1771 and became involved in a conflict with John and Elizabeth Potts that found him indicted for assault on October 30th and 31st respectfully. The dispute continues as on 15 May 1772, Hugh files suit against Thomas Fleming with Elizabeth Potts posting 40 pounds to assure his appearence in court. Hugh's brother-in-law, John Glass posted 20 pounds to assure Hugh's appearence. On 21 March 1772, Hugh furthur established himself in Fannett Twp. having sold the Lowther Manor property to John Sands [his brother-in-law] of Allen Township. It was witnessed by George Stevenson & James Hutton. [Deed Book 1 D, page 198]. With the coming of the Revolution, Hugh joined the effort serving as a private with Captain Noah Abraham in 1777, 1779, 1781, & 1782. He is also shown signing two petitions in May & June of 1778. His brother James served with Captain Abraham & Patrick Jack in 1781 & 1782. [Pennsylvania Archives 5th J Series, Vol. 6 page 120, 128, 384, 516]. Inspite of the war, the dispute in Fannett Twp. raged on resulting in John Potts the younger being indicted for assault and battery on Hugh McCurdy on 10 July 1780. Alexander Potts is to appear. On 15 June 1791, an ad appears in The Carlisle Gazette for the sale of land and a mill in Fannett Township belonging to James Potts (propterty adjacent to Hugh McCurdy's). In August of 1791, Hugh ordered another survey of his property which was completed and recorded 12 November 1792. About this same time, Hugh purchased another piece of propterty in Metal Twp. on 1 October 1792. On 6 March 1795, Hugh sold Lot #10 in Carlisle to Joseph Rose Postlethwaite of Carlisle for 50 pounds. The fight with the Potts continued as can be seen in Hugh's dispersal of his land in 1801, he gives instructions to pursue the suit against the Potts in the Supreme Court. Hugh's dispersal of land was an act of giving his children their inheritence before entering into a second marriage. As well as dividing the land among his sons, James was to pay Nancy 150 pounds over eight years and John was to pay Jean (Jane) 125 pounds over eight years as well. The 1790 U.S. Federal Census enumerates at Path Valley, Fannett Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, the family of Hugh McCurdie [31:3].9 Hugh's wife, an unknown person , died before 1800 in Path Valley, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, leaving him a widower. The 1800 U.S. Federal Census enumerates at Path Valley, Fannett Township the family of Hugh McCurdey [00111:001000].10 Hugh married Catherine (?) circa 1801 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Hugh made his will on 23 May 1808 at Path Valley, Fannett Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
In the name of God Amen. I, Hugh McCurdy of Fannett Township, Franklin County and State of Pennsylvania, being advanced in age, but of sound memory and judgement and knowing it is appointed unto all men once to die, do make this my last will and testament. Viz: First, I bequeath to Catherine McCurdy, my beloved wife, a small parcel thirty acres more or less, bounded by lands of James McCurdy, Martin Hammon, John Brown, Robert Alexander and John McCurdy. Also, a small strip of land between James and John McCurdy, from the above described tract to the Conoacheage Creek, including the part of the orchard and the small parcel of land between it and the creek now in my possession., together with a part of my mountain tract adjoining lands of William Whilben, Michael Dunhal, and others. thirty-six acres more or less from the southwest side of said tract which is as yet undivided with James and John McCurdy, my sons - Also the whole of my interest in the land now in dispute with Potts all during her widowhood but if she marry then the one third of the rent of the above property during her life - Next I bequeath to my son Hugh McCurdy all the above described lands to be his at his mother's death - I desire that he be raised educated at the expense of the same - I likewise bequeath to my wife Catherine McCurdy one ______, her saddle, her beading and the property she brought with her after our marriage undivided - Likewise the one holf of my remaining personal property after my lawful debts shall be paid; to be used in and disposed of she pleases and the remaining half to be disposed of at the discretion of my executors for the use of my son Hugh. It is more over my decision in case my son Hugh should die in nonage that the above property shall belong to my daughter Jane Johnston what I consider a sufficient share of my property I now will that they shall have but one dollar each [except in the case above mentioned] to be paid to them by my executor in one year after my dicease. The above is my will provided it be sound in the opinion of my executors, to promote the best interest of my wife Catherine and my son Hugh, but in case they should find it necessary to sell a part of the whole of the above property I hereby impower them to do so and to manage and distribute the product as I have so far desired. The property to be managed and distributed - And last of all I appoint Catherine McCurdy, James Dangal, andHugh James McCurdy, son of my brother James to be my lawful executors as witnessed my hand and seal this twenty third day of May anno domini eighteen hundred and eight. Hugh McCurdy [Pennsylvania Wills - Volume C: page 113].
The 1810 U.S. Federal Census enumerates at Path Valley, Fannett Township the family of Hugh McCurdy [10001:00101].11 Hugh departed this life in Path Valley, Fannett Township. His will was probated on 14 April 1813.
Sometime before 5 August 1762, John Laughlin was hired for 10 Shillings to ride to Path Valley to inform Hugh McCurdy of the death of Hugh Cooke. In 1763, Hugh was on the tax rolls in Fannett Township, Cumberland County [later part of Franklin County]. Probably because of the Indian uprisings, Hugh purchased on 27 September 1765, at public sale a plantation in Lowther Manor in Allen Township, Cumberland County. The property consisted of one hundred acres bounded on the east by the Yellow Breeches Creek for consideration of one hundred seven pounds from Ralph Whitesides and witnessed by George Stevenson & John Steele Jr. By 1767 the area was again at peace and Hugh applied for a warrented survey of land in Fannett Twp on 27 January 1767 containing 167 plus acres. In the meantime, Hugh continued to reside in Lowther Manor as he is listed on the tax rolls in Allen Township in 1766 [100 warranted acres, two horses & two cows], in 1767 [100 acres four horses, two cows, & six sheep], in 1768 [100 acres, two horses, two cows, & seven sheep], in 1769 [100 acres (20 cleared), two horses, & two cows], James, his brother is also taxed as a resident, in 1770 [Hugh is taxed with livestock, James, his brother, is also on the tax roll]. In 1770, he is also on the tax rolls in Fannett Township on 200 acres adjoining Mr. Potts (he is a non-resident here). In 1771 Hugh appears for the last time on Allen Twp. tax roles, James is also on the 1771 tax role as a resident. Hugh moved back to Fannett Township in 1771 and became involved in a conflict with John and Elizabeth Potts that found him indicted for assault on October 30th and 31st respectfully. The dispute continues as on 15 May 1772, Hugh files suit against Thomas Fleming with Elizabeth Potts posting 40 pounds to assure his appearence in court. Hugh's brother-in-law, John Glass posted 20 pounds to assure Hugh's appearence. On 21 March 1772, Hugh furthur established himself in Fannett Twp. having sold the Lowther Manor property to John Sands [his brother-in-law] of Allen Township. It was witnessed by George Stevenson & James Hutton. [Deed Book 1 D, page 198]. With the coming of the Revolution, Hugh joined the effort serving as a private with Captain Noah Abraham in 1777, 1779, 1781, & 1782. He is also shown signing two petitions in May & June of 1778. His brother James served with Captain Abraham & Patrick Jack in 1781 & 1782. [Pennsylvania Archives 5th J Series, Vol. 6 page 120, 128, 384, 516]. Inspite of the war, the dispute in Fannett Twp. raged on resulting in John Potts the younger being indicted for assault and battery on Hugh McCurdy on 10 July 1780. Alexander Potts is to appear. On 15 June 1791, an ad appears in The Carlisle Gazette for the sale of land and a mill in Fannett Township belonging to James Potts (propterty adjacent to Hugh McCurdy's). In August of 1791, Hugh ordered another survey of his property which was completed and recorded 12 November 1792. About this same time, Hugh purchased another piece of propterty in Metal Twp. on 1 October 1792. On 6 March 1795, Hugh sold Lot #10 in Carlisle to Joseph Rose Postlethwaite of Carlisle for 50 pounds. The fight with the Potts continued as can be seen in Hugh's dispersal of his land in 1801, he gives instructions to pursue the suit against the Potts in the Supreme Court. Hugh's dispersal of land was an act of giving his children their inheritence before entering into a second marriage. As well as dividing the land among his sons, James was to pay Nancy 150 pounds over eight years and John was to pay Jean (Jane) 125 pounds over eight years as well. The 1790 U.S. Federal Census enumerates at Path Valley, Fannett Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, the family of Hugh McCurdie [31:3].9 Hugh's wife, an unknown person , died before 1800 in Path Valley, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, leaving him a widower. The 1800 U.S. Federal Census enumerates at Path Valley, Fannett Township the family of Hugh McCurdey [00111:001000].10 Hugh married Catherine (?) circa 1801 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Hugh made his will on 23 May 1808 at Path Valley, Fannett Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
In the name of God Amen. I, Hugh McCurdy of Fannett Township, Franklin County and State of Pennsylvania, being advanced in age, but of sound memory and judgement and knowing it is appointed unto all men once to die, do make this my last will and testament. Viz: First, I bequeath to Catherine McCurdy, my beloved wife, a small parcel thirty acres more or less, bounded by lands of James McCurdy, Martin Hammon, John Brown, Robert Alexander and John McCurdy. Also, a small strip of land between James and John McCurdy, from the above described tract to the Conoacheage Creek, including the part of the orchard and the small parcel of land between it and the creek now in my possession., together with a part of my mountain tract adjoining lands of William Whilben, Michael Dunhal, and others. thirty-six acres more or less from the southwest side of said tract which is as yet undivided with James and John McCurdy, my sons - Also the whole of my interest in the land now in dispute with Potts all during her widowhood but if she marry then the one third of the rent of the above property during her life - Next I bequeath to my son Hugh McCurdy all the above described lands to be his at his mother's death - I desire that he be raised educated at the expense of the same - I likewise bequeath to my wife Catherine McCurdy one ______, her saddle, her beading and the property she brought with her after our marriage undivided - Likewise the one holf of my remaining personal property after my lawful debts shall be paid; to be used in and disposed of she pleases and the remaining half to be disposed of at the discretion of my executors for the use of my son Hugh. It is more over my decision in case my son Hugh should die in nonage that the above property shall belong to my daughter Jane Johnston what I consider a sufficient share of my property I now will that they shall have but one dollar each [except in the case above mentioned] to be paid to them by my executor in one year after my dicease. The above is my will provided it be sound in the opinion of my executors, to promote the best interest of my wife Catherine and my son Hugh, but in case they should find it necessary to sell a part of the whole of the above property I hereby impower them to do so and to manage and distribute the product as I have so far desired. The property to be managed and distributed - And last of all I appoint Catherine McCurdy, James Dangal, andHugh James McCurdy, son of my brother James to be my lawful executors as witnessed my hand and seal this twenty third day of May anno domini eighteen hundred and eight. Hugh McCurdy [Pennsylvania Wills - Volume C: page 113].
The 1810 U.S. Federal Census enumerates at Path Valley, Fannett Township the family of Hugh McCurdy [10001:00101].11 Hugh departed this life in Path Valley, Fannett Township. His will was probated on 14 April 1813.
Family 1 | Jane Cooke d. b 1800 |
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Family 2 | Catherine (?) d. c 1825 |
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Citations
- [S415] LEGAL DOCUMENT: CUMBERLAND COUNTY PETITION
FANNET TOWNSHIP
"PATH VALLEY"
MEMORIAL OF INHABITANTS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
June 29th, 1778
To his Excellency the Vice President of the executive council of the
State of Pennsylvania:
The petition of the Inhabitants of Fannet Township, commonly called Path
Valley, in the County of Cumberland and state of Pennsylvania, humbly
sheweth:
That the Indians have penetrated almost to the Borders of the county
afs'd and done damage, & we, your petitioners, live on the verge of said
County, and all people beyond us are either fled or forted, so that we
lie exposed to immediate Danger. We have repeated alarms of the Indians
heading towards us, which has put the Settlement in great fear. We are
making dispositions for our Defence such as we can at present. Our
harvest is hastening, and we are not able to Man the forts we intend to
build and reap the Grain at the same time. If we are oblidged to loose
our Crops, we cannot subsist in Forts. If we leave the Valley, all we can
take with us will not long sustain us, especially as markets are so
extravagant at present and the settlement or Valley in which Carlisle is
situated will then be the frontiers, which will be highly detrimental to
the State. We have an ardent desire to maintain our Ground, and think we
could if we have had Guards sent to us to join our people, either to reap
the grain, Guard our forts or scout the woods beyond us. We greatfully
acknowledge the Favour which the Executive Council has already done us,
in sending us some arms and ammunition on our former petition by Capt.
Abraham, and now we pray the honourable Council to send us more arms,
ammunition and two companies of men, and then, we think, through the
divine assistance, we may be able to preserve the settlement from being
laid wast, and your petitioners, as in duty bound, shall ever pray.
SAMUEL DOUGAL JOHN GIRVIN
RANDLE ALEXANDER JAMES BRYAN
JAMES HARVEY JOHN NELSON
HUGH McCURDY NATH'L BRYAN
JOHN McCLEAN JOHN YOUNG, Jun'r.
WILLIAM McKIBBON VALENTINE CONGER
WM. McCLELLAND JOHN ADAMS - WILLIAM ADAMS NOAH ABRAHAM, Capt.
ROB'T WILSON, Junior DAVID NEELS, JAMES McCLELLAN, JAMES MITCHELL, ANDREW WILLS, ANDREW MILLER, SAMUEL MEARS, BENSON LECKY, JAS. WALLACE, HENDERSON HERVEY,
JOHN JAMISON, JOHN McCLELLAN, RICHARD COULTER, Lieu't WILLIAM CARTY, THOM'S ASKEY, Capt. JAMES McNEELY, SAMUEL BEAKER, PATRICK McGEE, JOHN ELDER, JAMES HALL, DAVID ELDER, Junior, DAVID ELDER, ALEX'R BLAIR, ROBERT ANDERSON, ENOS McMULLEN , JAMES ARDERY , JOHN HOCKENBERRY, ROBERT ELDER, JAMES FEGAN DANIEL, McMULLEN, BENJAMIN RIGGS , PHILIP HUTCHESON, [JAMES TURK, THE END
This is to sertify that ye Inhabetens of Fannet township has Intrusted
this pittishen to ye bearer, DAVID ELDER.
JAMES ARDERY
ROBERT ELDER
RICHARD COULTER, L't.
[Replete with spelling errors]
Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, Vol. III, pp 185-186; E. K. Meyers,
State Printer, Harrisburg, 1890. - [S415] LEGAL DOCUMENT.
- [S205] Rachel Hughey Larimer Mellon, The Larimer, McMasters and Allied Families
, pages 58-59 - Notes Hugh McCurdy of Franklin County as son of James McCurdy of Salisbury Township. - [S507] Diane E. Greene, Cumberland County PA Quarter Session Dockets, 1750-1785, page 181 - The King vs Hugh McCurdy
Assualt and battery on John Potts. April Term 1772 Jury: Robert Urie, Andrew McBeath, William Carrothers, Walter Denny, William Clark, James McCullough, thomas Craighead, Robert Denny, James Kenny, Matthew Kenny, George Sanderson, and James Elliot say that the defendant Hugh McCurdy is guilty. Judgement he pay a fine of six pence, pay costs of prosecution, stand committed until the whole be complied.
page 182 - The King vs Hugh McCurdy
April 1772 jury: Robert Urie, Andrew McBeath, William Carrothers, Walter Denny, William Clark, James McCullough, Thomas Craighead, Robert Denny, James Kenny, Matthew Kenny, George Sanderson, and James Elliot say that the defendant Hugh McCurdy is not guilty.
The King va Hugh McCurdy
Elizabeth Potts £40. James Elder £20, conditioned for the appearance of elizabeth Potts at the next Court then and there to testify on his majesties behalf and not depart the court without license.
page 183 - The King vs Hugh McCurdy
James Elder £40, conditioned for the appearance of John Potts at the next Court then and there to testify on his majesties behalf and not depart the court without license.
The King vs Hugh McCurdy
Hugh McCurdy £50, James McCurdy £25, conditioned for the appearance of Hugh McCurdy at the next Court then and there to answer such things as shall be objected against him on his majesties behalf.
The King vs Hugh McCurdy
Hugh McCurdy £50, James McCurdy £25 (same as above)
The King vs Rebecca Wallace
John Harvey £30, Hugh McCurdy £15 conditioned for the appearance of John Harvey at the next Court then and there to answer such things as shall be objected against him on his majesties behalf, not depart the court without license.
page 191 - The King vs Hugh McCurdy, April Sessions 1772
Assualt and battery on John Potts the younger. January 1773 (sic) the defendant retracts his plea and submits to the Court protesting his Innocence. Judgement that the defendant Hugh McCurdy is fined 2 shillings and six pence and pay costs of prosecution.
This is repeated two more times, but in place of John Potts, is (1) Elizabeth Potts & (2) Alexander Potts
page 193 - The King vs Hugh McCurdy (April 1772)
Hugh McCurdy £40, Hugh Cook £20, conditioned for the appearance of Hugh McCurdy at the next General Court of Quarter Sessions to be held at Carlisle for the County of Cumberland then and there to answer such things as shall be objected against him on his Majesties behalf and not depart the court without license.
page 200 - The King vs Hugh McCurdy (July 1772)
Elizabeth Potts £40m Samuel Kearsley £20, conditioned for the appearance of Elizabeth Potts at the next Court and then and there to testify on his Majesties behalf and not depart the Court without license.
page 201 - July 1772
Hugh McCurdy being three times solemnly called to appear appeareth not forfeits his recognizance.
Hugh Cook being three times solemnly called to bring forth the body of Hugh McCurdy bringeth not forth forfeits his recognizance.
page 262 - 24 Jan 1775
Upon the petition of the inhabitants of Lurgan Twp setting forth that they are shut up from carrying their produce to market except by going around by Louden which is at least thirty or forty miles round, and find from ocular demonstration that there can be a wagon road from James McCarrolls through the Gap of the North Mountain commonly called McAllaster's, with a great deal less trouble than is or was imagined, for ten men in one day hath already cut and cleared out one and one half miles of road sufficiently side (sic) for a wagon to carry 2000 weight in as bad a part as there is to cut, and that a wagon road at said gap would be of great benefit to them, and to the county in general, and praying the Court ot appoint proper men to view and if they see cause to lay out a wagon road from McCarrolls mill into the Amberson's Valley and down said valley into the Path Valley. The court appointed John Maclay Sr, Samuel Colter, Francis Graham, Hugh McCurdy, James McKibben, and Thomas Askey to view the premises and if they see cause to lay out the road.
page 265 - Jan 1775 - same info as above is repeated, word of word. - [S423] Land Record: Sep 1765 ..... Recorded 25 Jan 1772 From Ralph Whitesides to Hugh McCurdy plantation in Allen Twp. bounded by the Yellow Beeches Creek on the east & adjacent to properties of Thomas Stewart , Hugh Laird, Moses Starr & Alexander Fraser containing 100 acres for 107 pounds Witnessed by: George Stevenson & George Steale, Jr.
[Volume 10: page 196 - Cumberland County]
Mar 1772 ..... From Hugh McCurdy of Fannett Twp. to John Sands of Allen Twp. plantation purchased 27 Sep 1765 [Volume 10: page 198 - Cumberland County]
1 Oct 1792 ..... Hugh McCurdy 100 acres [ ????? page 31]
Mar 1795 ..... Hugh McCurdy obtained ticket from John Armstrong [1-L-251], - Hugh McCurdy of Fannett Twp., Franklin County. Penn. selling to Joseph Rose Postlethwaite of Carlisle for fifty pounds Lot no.10 [blank on original map] in Lother Manor, Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania [A History and Genealogy of Carlisle, Cumberland County, Penn., 1771 - 1835, page 34]
Apr 1801 ..... From Hugh McCurdy to Thomas McCurdy (son), 300 acres of land situated near the Kintanny Mountains on the southeast bank of the Conococheague Creek near the property of Sabastian Kerr. This property originally purchased by Jonathon Kearsly and wife Jane, 2 Jun 1762 in Fannett Twp. Then to John Long and John Kerr; Hugh McCurdy owned the property by 1779. Thomas McCurdy paid 200 Pounds, deed recorded 9 Mar 1805.
Witnessed: John Moore & William Taylor [Volume 6: page 412 - Franklin County]
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]
Apr 1801 .....From Hugh McCurdy of Fannett Twp. to James McCurdy (son) of Fannett Twp. for certain considerations including payment of 100 pounds to sister Nancy Moore, wife of John Moore, in the course of eight years. a parcel of land containing 86 acres in Fannett Twp. bearing survey date of 27 Jan 1767 Recorded 22 Feb 1805. Witnessed: John Moore & Thomas McCurdy [Volume 6: pages 411-412 - Franklin County]
..... survey of 27 Jan 1767 of Hugh McCurdy indicates 167 acres 97 perches plus allowances
..... survey of August 1791 of Hugh McCurdy indicated 171 acres 96 perches - includes
additional land that goes down to the creek
Apr 1801 ..... From Hugh McCurdy to James McCurdy both of Fannett Twp. for the sum of Pounds, 40 acres of Mountain Tract in Metal Twp. also includes other lands invoved in a court battle. part of a tract of land surveyed to Hugh Mc Curdy 1 Oct 1792 Recorded 9 Mar 1805. Witnessed: John Moore & Thomas McCurdy [Volume 6: pages 410-411 - Franklin County]
Dec 1812 ..... From Hugh McCurdy & Catherine, his wife of Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., Penn. to James McCurdy of Metal Twp., Franklin Co. land situate in Metal Twp. containing 37 2/4 acres 61 perches, part of a larger tract surveyed November 11, 1792 in pursuance of a warrant granted to said Hugh McCurdy, dated Oct. 1, 1792 Witnessed: R. Childerstone & Abigail Johnson [Volume 10: page 84 - Franklin County]
Jan 1813 ..... From Hugh McCurdy & Catherine [his wife] to Martin Hammon of the same place a parcel containing 29 acres 74 perches, part of a larger tract surveyed to Hugh McCurdy in pursuance of application no. 2581 dated 27 Jan 1767 Witnessed by : James McCurdy & Amos A. McGinley [Volume 10: page 84 - Franklin County]. - [S509] Orphans Court Records, Franklin County, Pennsylvania: Mar 1814 ..... Richard Childerstone, Esq. appointed guardian of minor child, Hugh McCurdy [under 14 years]. son of Hugh McCurdy, late of Fannett Twp. [Volume B: page 57 - Franklin County]
- [S511] Harry E. Foreman, The Conocoheague Headwaters of Amberson Valley, page 86 - Kearsley: Jonathan obtained in 1762 ... Margaret Henderson took out a new warrant in 1785. This land was divided into three tracts. A 55 acres warrant in the name of Matthew Henderson, 64 acres warranted by Hugh McCurdy, and 37 warranted by Henderson. [Note: no date is given for the division-klm]
pages 101-102 - McCurdy: This well known early family belongs to Path Valley. The McCurdy lands were mainly in the vacinity of Spring Run, some of which run as far south as Knob Mountain. Some of the early Kearsley land of 1752, a sixty four acre plot was warranted later by the Henderson's of Shippensburg and seemly was owned prior to 1789 by Hugh McCurdy. A McCurdy lived early in Amberson & by the Civil War era there were two McCurdy polaces near Laurel Grove.
page 105 - ... Matthew Henderson soild 37 1/2 acres to John McQuad, weaver, June 16, 1789 at this date the land was bounded on the north by Hugh McCurdy. [Note: Hugh owned his land prior to this date-klm] - [S934] Pennsylvania Archives [Footnote.com]: Series V, Volume VI: pages 127-128 - Muster Rolls for County Cumberland - A class roll of Captain Noah Abraham's company - August 5th 1782 -4th class includes Hugh McCurdy: James McCurdy.
- [S668] 1790 United States Federal Census: Franklin County, Pennsylvania - page 296 [Note: John Moore listed next to Hugh McCurdy on the census] - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
- [S669] 1800 United States Federal Census: Franklin County, Pennsylvania - page 52 [John Moore is listed right after Hugh-klm] - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
- [S670] 1810 United States Federal Census: Franklin County, Pennsylvania - page 910 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.