William Ewing1
b. circa 1706/7, d. 30 November 1774
William Ewing|b. c 1706/7\nd. 30 Nov 1774|p2.htm#i33|James Ewing|b. c 1665\nd. a 1707|p1.htm#i14|Anne (?)||p91.htm#i2797|||||||||||||
- Father*: James Ewing b. c 1665, d. a 1707
- Mother*: Anne (?)
- Birth*: William Ewing was born circa 1706/7 at Ireland.2,3,4
- He was the son of James Ewing and Anne (?).
- Marriage*: William Ewing married Jane Gordon, daughter of James Gordon and Agness Douglas, in 1750.4
- Death*: William Ewing died on 30 November 1774 at Tyrone Township, Adams (then Cumberland) Co, Pennsylvania, day/month date of death comes from James G. Ewing.2,3,4
- Probate*: His Will was recorded on 5 December 1774 at Tyrone Township, Adams (then Cumberland) Co, Pennsylvania.4
- Emigration*: He emigrated before 1729 to Chester Township, Delaware Co, Pennsylvania.4
- Comment: He appears on the Tax Rolls for East Nottingham Township for 1729-1748. Then he appears on the 1754 Tax Roll for Londonderry Township (formed from East Nottingham). Then he appears briefly in records for Oxford Township. He's finally on records for Pennsboro Township, Cumberland Co, Pennsylvania, as of 1761.4
- 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.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
- 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
- Charts: James Ewing of Inch - Descendants (Brief), James Ewing of Inch - Descendants (Full), Samuel Ewing (1751-1805) - Ancestors
Family: Jane Gordon
- Marriage*: He married Jane Gordon, daughter of James Gordon and Agness Douglas, in 1750.4
- Samuel Ewing+ b. Feb 1750/51, d. 1805
- James Ewing+ b. 1754, d. 1831
- Alexander Ewing+ b. c 1756, d. Mar 1839
- Martha Ewing b. 1758
- Jane Ewing+ b. 1760, d. 4 May 1837
Findley Ewing1
b. circa 1655
- Birth*: Findley Ewing was born circa 1655.
- Marriage*: He married Jane Porter before 1674/75.2
- Name Variation: Findley Ewing was also known as Finley Ewing of Inch.3
- Residence: Findley Ewing lived before 1678 at Burt Parish, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.4
- Residence*: Between 1678 and 1681, Findley Ewing lived on Inch, Inch Island, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.5
- Residence: Findley Ewing lived after 1689 at Fahan, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.5
- ResearchNote: Research Note: His date of birth is based on the assumption that he was age 20 at the time his first (currently known) child was born.
Family 1:
- Findley Ewing Jr+ b. c 1674/75
Family 2: Jane Porter
- Marriage*: He married Jane Porter before 1674/75.2
- Jean Ewing b. 8 Apr 1677, d. a 8 Apr 1677
- Jean Ewing b. 10 Apr 1678
- William Ewing b. 10 Apr 1680
- James Ewing b. 10 May 1681
- Thomas Ewing b. 10 Oct 1690
- Robert Ewing b. 15 Jan 1692/93
- Mary Ewing b. 24 Feb 1694/95
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, Chapter VI.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 24: date of first child cited as about 1674/5.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 392.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, inferred from data in Burt Congregation register cited on pgs 15-17.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, inferred from citations in Burt Congregation Records cited on pgs 15-17.
John Ewing1
b. circa 1666
- Birth*: John Ewing was born circa 1666.
- Name Variation: John Ewing was also known as John Ewing of Inch.2
- Residence*: John Ewing lived on Inch, Inch Island, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.
- ResearchNote: Research Note: His date of birth is based on the assumption that he was age 20 at the time his first (currently known) child was born.
Family:
- Alexander Ewing b. c 1686, d. b 20 May 1764
Robert Ewing1
b. circa 1657
- Birth*: Robert Ewing was born circa 1657.
- Marriage*: He married Margaret Porter before 1676/77.2
- Name Variation: Robert Ewing was also known as Robert Ewing of Inch.
- Residence*: Robert Ewing lived on Inch, Inch Island, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.3
- ResearchNote: Research Note: His date of birth is based on the assumption that he was age 20 at the time his first (currently known) child was born.
Family: Margaret Porter
- Marriage*: He married Margaret Porter before 1676/77.2
- Alexander Ewing+ b. 1676/77, d. 1738
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 392.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 392: "In my original book, I had the [last name of the] wife of Robert Ewing as ... Porter but when questioned I could not find any source for that name."
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 392: "One Robert Ewing lived on Inch Island for a time but we have been unable to connect him to the others, thus far."
Margaret Porter1
- Marriage*: Margaret Porter married Robert Ewing before 1676/77.2
Family: Robert Ewing b. c 1657
- Marriage*: Margaret Porter married Robert Ewing before 1676/77.2
- Alexander Ewing+ b. 1676/77, d. 1738
John Ewing1
b. 27 August 1727, d. before 11 November 1754
John Ewing|b. 27 Aug 1727\nd. b 11 Nov 1754|p2.htm#i39|Thomas Ewing|b. c 1704|p1.htm#i18||||James Ewing|b. c 1665\nd. a 1707|p1.htm#i14|Anne (?)||p91.htm#i2797|||||||
- Father*: Thomas Ewing b. c 1704
- Birth*: John Ewing was born on 27 August 1727 at Chester Co, Pennsylvania.1
- He was the son of Thomas Ewing.
- Marriage*: John Ewing married Sarah Yeates, daughter of John Yeates and Elizabeth (?), circa 1750.1,2
- Death*: John Ewing died before 11 November 1754 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.1
- Went By: John Ewing was known as 'Captain John Ewing.1'
Family: Sarah Yeates b. 1731
- Marriage*: He married Sarah Yeates, daughter of John Yeates and Elizabeth (?), circa 1750.1,2
Sarah Yeates1
b. 1731
Sarah Yeates|b. 1731|p2.htm#i40|John Yeates||p2.htm#i41|Elizabeth (?)||p2.htm#i42|||||||||||||
- Father*: John Yeates1
- Mother*: Elizabeth (?)1
- Birth*: Sarah Yeates was born in 1731.1
- She was the daughter of John Yeates and Elizabeth (?).1
- Marriage*: Sarah Yeates married John Ewing, son of Thomas Ewing, circa 1750.1,2
Family: John Ewing b. 27 Aug 1727, d. b 11 Nov 1754
- Marriage*: Sarah Yeates married John Ewing, son of Thomas Ewing, circa 1750.1,2
John Yeates1
- Marriage*: John Yeates married Elizabeth (?).1
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395.
Elizabeth (?)1
- Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married John Yeates.1
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395.
Hester (?)1
- Marriage*: Hester (?) married Thomas Ewing, son of Alexander Ewing and Anne Joshua.1
Family: Thomas Ewing b. c 1739, d. a 4 Jan 1828
- Marriage*: Hester (?) married Thomas Ewing, son of Alexander Ewing and Anne Joshua.1
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 123.
James Ewing1
James Ewing||p2.htm#i44|Thomas Ewing|b. c 1739\nd. a 4 Jan 1828|p1.htm#i29|Hester (?)||p2.htm#i43|Alexander Ewing|b. c 1693/94\nd. 21 Jul 1752|p1.htm#i12|Anne Joshua||p1.htm#i19|||||||
- Father*: Thomas Ewing b. c 1739, d. a 4 Jan 1828
- Foster Mother*: Hester (?)
- Birth*: James Ewing was born.
- He was the son of Thomas Ewing and Hester (?).
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 123.
Hester Ewing1
Hester Ewing||p2.htm#i45|Thomas Ewing|b. c 1739\nd. a 4 Jan 1828|p1.htm#i29|Hester (?)||p2.htm#i43|Alexander Ewing|b. c 1693/94\nd. 21 Jul 1752|p1.htm#i12|Anne Joshua||p1.htm#i19|||||||
- Father*: Thomas Ewing b. c 1739, d. a 4 Jan 1828
- Foster Mother*: Hester (?)
- Marriage*: Hester Ewing married (?) Reyburn.
- Birth*: Hester Ewing was born.
- She was the daughter of Thomas Ewing and Hester (?).
- GenName: Hester Ewing is referred to as 'Ester Ewing' in some records.
Family: (?) Reyburn
- Marriage*: She married (?) Reyburn.
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 123.
William Ewing1
William Ewing||p2.htm#i46|Thomas Ewing|b. c 1739\nd. a 4 Jan 1828|p1.htm#i29|Hester (?)||p2.htm#i43|Alexander Ewing|b. c 1693/94\nd. 21 Jul 1752|p1.htm#i12|Anne Joshua||p1.htm#i19|||||||
- Father*: Thomas Ewing b. c 1739, d. a 4 Jan 1828
- Foster Mother*: Hester (?)
- Birth*: William Ewing was born.
- He was the son of Thomas Ewing and Hester (?).
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 123.
Mary Ewing1
Mary Ewing||p2.htm#i47|Thomas Ewing|b. c 1739\nd. a 4 Jan 1828|p1.htm#i29|Hester (?)||p2.htm#i43|Alexander Ewing|b. c 1693/94\nd. 21 Jul 1752|p1.htm#i12|Anne Joshua||p1.htm#i19|||||||
- Father*: Thomas Ewing b. c 1739, d. a 4 Jan 1828
- Foster Mother*: Hester (?)
- Birth*: Mary Ewing was born.
- She was the daughter of Thomas Ewing and Hester (?).
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 123.
Jane Ewing1
Jane Ewing||p2.htm#i48|Thomas Ewing|b. c 1739\nd. a 4 Jan 1828|p1.htm#i29|Hester (?)||p2.htm#i43|Alexander Ewing|b. c 1693/94\nd. 21 Jul 1752|p1.htm#i12|Anne Joshua||p1.htm#i19|||||||
- Father*: Thomas Ewing b. c 1739, d. a 4 Jan 1828
- Foster Mother*: Hester (?)
- Birth*: Jane Ewing was born.
- She was the daughter of Thomas Ewing and Hester (?).
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 123.
(?) Reyburn
- Marriage*: (?) Reyburn married Hester Ewing, daughter of Thomas Ewing and Hester (?).
Family: Hester Ewing
- Marriage*: (?) Reyburn married Hester Ewing, daughter of Thomas Ewing and Hester (?).
Alexander Ewing1
b. circa 1686, d. before 20 May 1764
Alexander Ewing|b. c 1686\nd. b 20 May 1764|p2.htm#i50|John Ewing|b. c 1666|p2.htm#i36||||||||||||||||
- Father*: John Ewing b. c 1666
- Birth*: Alexander Ewing was born circa 1686.1
- He was the son of John Ewing.
- Death*: Alexander Ewing died before 20 May 1764 at Frederick Co, Virginia.1
- Comment: He never married.1
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 120.
Alexander Ewing1
b. 1737, d. before 3 September 1829
Alexander Ewing|b. 1737\nd. b 3 Sep 1829|p2.htm#i51|John Ewing|b. bt 1713 - 1716\nd. b 5 Dec 1768|p1.htm#i20|Rachel (?)||p14.htm#i437|Alexander Ewing|b. c 1693/94\nd. 21 Jul 1752|p1.htm#i12|Anne Joshua||p1.htm#i19|||||||
- Father*: John Ewing b. bt 1713 - 1716, d. b 5 Dec 1768
- Mother*: Rachel (?)
- Birth*: Alexander Ewing was born in 1737 at Nottingham Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania, Whether the birth place was East or West Nottingham is not defined. As new townships were being formed frequently, boundaries were not definite.1,2,3,4,5
- He was the son of John Ewing and Rachel (?).
- Marriage*: Alexander Ewing married Frances Ewing, daughter of Henry Ewing and Jane Allen, on 7 January 1768 at (now), Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania, Rev. John Cuthbertson, Covenanter from Ireland, recorded in his diary that he “married Alexander Ewing and Frances Ewing on 7 January 1768 at Henry Ewing, Esq." (It is under “Middle Octoraro Society” listing in the Diary.).1,2
- Death*: Alexander Ewing died before 3 September 1829 at Mt Pleasant Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania.6,7
- Moved: Before 1750, his parents, John Ewing and Rachel (?), moved to Mt Pleasant Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania. Alexander Ewing, however, remained in Chester Co with relatives, maybe having been "bound out to trade," and did not move to York Co until 1771/2.1,8
- Land Purchased: Circa 1763, Alexander Ewing purchased land in (now), Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania. 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.9,10
- Comment: Alexander is probably the "Alexander Ewing" who appears on the 1765 Tax Roll of Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania with 130 acres.10
- Moved*: Between 1771 and 1772, Alexander Ewing and Frances Ewing moved to Mt Pleasant Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania. The move of Alexander and Francis (Ewing) Ewing to the Mt Pleasant Township area by 1771 is implied by their daughter, Mary, having been baptised by Rev. John Cuthbertson with his diary noting the baptism under a "Lower Chanceford Society" listing.2,10
- Will: Alexander Ewing witnessed the will of his father-in-law 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].11,12,13,14,15
- Misc: Unlike their brother Samuel, Alexander Ewing, Robert Ewing and Isaac Ewing did not serve during the Revolutionary War but rather paid their fine.2,16
- Will-Filed: Alexander Ewing swore to the signing of the will of his father-in-law 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.").15,17,18
- Census*: Alexander's 1790 census cites five males <16. Mary (#1), Rebecca, and Mary (#2), however, do not appear in this census.19
- Land Sold: After Alexander Ewing died (intestate), the interests in his land by his then living children were transfered to his son Alexander through a deed dated 3 Sep 1829. York Co, Pennsylvania, Deed 3-Z-268/9 dated 3 Sep 1829 states that: "On 3 Dec 1829 Thomas Ewing et al sold to Alexander Ewing ... land that had been purchased on 13 April 1771". The sellers had lived on the land before the Deed was executed. Thomas et al is specified to be: "Thomas Ewing, Eleanor Ewing, Martha Strawbridge, James Ewing and Nancy his wife, Henry Ewing and Ann his wife, Thomas Ewing and Rebecca his wife, John Ewing and Ann his wife all of the 1st part”. The Deed further specifies: “And, whereas Bennoi Sterrett and Mary his wife conveyed to Alexander Ewing a tract of land in Fawn twp., 155 acres and Alexander Ewing afterwards obtained a Patent from the land Office for 104 acres and 55 perches and died intestate do sell the land to Alexander Ewing for £50 to him in hand paid by the following ...”. The names of the sellers are then repeated and their signatures are witnessed. The separate signings are dated: Thomas, 3 Dec 1829; Martha Strawbridge 11 Feb. 1835; Henry Ewing 14 Feb 1835; John Ewing 31 May 1834; Eleanor Ewing and James Ewing on 15 Jan 1840 (or perhaps 1848; the handwriting is not clear). The Deed was not recorded until 8 Dec 1854.19
- ResearchNote: Research Note: On pg. 138, Fife indicates that Alexander and Francis (Ewing) Ewing moved to Fawn Township, York Co, prior to 13 Jan 1771. Elsewhere, Fife cites the location as Mt Pleasant Township, Adams (then York) Co. The relationship between these two location citations should be validated and some appropriate way to indicate their relationship should be developed and used.10
- ResearchNote: Research Note: From Fife: York Co., PA Deed 3-Z-268/9 dated 3 September 1829 and information Anne Kimball shared from DOW, BALL, EATON and ALLIED FAMILIES, 1947 pages 30-31 tell us the story of Thomas Ewing, son of Frances and Alexander Ewing. Evidences of the EWING Family in York Co., PA until 1850 printed by the York Co. Historical Society gave us other information about this couple.20
- ResearchNote: Research Note: Fife indicates (on page 140) that Alexander bought land in 1763 that was next to William Edmeston and Thmas Ewing (which Thomas had purchased in 1771). She hypothesizes that: "Thomas is, I believe, the youngest son of Alexander Ewing who died 1752 in East Nottingham twp. Chester Co. He [Thomas] would have been ... Alexander’s Uncle though, maybe, younger than his nephew!"21
Family: Frances Ewing d. b 3 Sep 1829
- Marriage*: Alexander Ewing married Frances Ewing, daughter of Henry Ewing and Jane Allen, on 7 January 1768 at (now), Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania, Rev. John Cuthbertson, Covenanter from Ireland, recorded in his diary that he “married Alexander Ewing and Frances Ewing on 7 January 1768 at Henry Ewing, Esq." (It is under “Middle Octoraro Society” listing in the Diary.).1,2
- Eleanor Ewing b. 22 Dec 1768
- Mary Ewing b. 13 Jan 1771, d. b 6 Jun 1784
- Martha Ewing b. b 2 May 1773
- James Ewing b. b 2 Apr 1775, d. 4 Jan 1855
- Rebecca Ewing b. b 16 Apr 1777, d. b 1790
- Henry Ewing b. b 22 Apr 1779, d. 24 Feb 1855
- Alexander Ewing b. c 1782, d. 24 Feb 1855
- Thomas Ewing+ b. b 24 Jul 1782, d. 20 Mar 1859
- Mary Ewing b. b 6 Jun 1784, d. bt 1819 - 1829
- John Ewing b. bt 1784 - 1790
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 120.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 325.
- [S1156] David Neal Ewing Lineage.
- [S1154] Ewing, David (database import, Mar 2008).
- [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com).
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 139. The wording of the 3 Sep 1829 Deed regarding Alexander's land implies that he and his wife Francis had both died prior to this date.
- [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com), Eric Ewing cites Fawn Township, New York Co, Pennsylvania, as the place of death.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 315.
- [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.”.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 138.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 130: Chester Co, Pennsylvania, Will Book G page 200, #3531.
- [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."
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395.
- [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 326.
- [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 131.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 139.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 139.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 140.
Frances Ewing
d. before 3 September 1829
Frances Ewing|d. b 3 Sep 1829|p2.htm#i52|Henry Ewing|b. b 11 Aug 1701\nd. b 7 Jan 1782|p1.htm#i17|Jane Allen|d. b 1772|p55.htm#i1688|James Ewing|b. c 1665\nd. a 1707|p1.htm#i14|Anne (?)||p91.htm#i2797|||||||
- Father*: Henry Ewing b. b 11 Aug 1701, d. b 7 Jan 1782
- Mother*: Jane Allen d. b 1772
- Frances Ewing was the daughter of Henry Ewing and Jane Allen.
- Marriage*: Frances Ewing married Alexander Ewing, son of John Ewing and Rachel (?), on 7 January 1768 at (now), Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania, Rev. John Cuthbertson, Covenanter from Ireland, recorded in his diary that he “married Alexander Ewing and Frances Ewing on 7 January 1768 at Henry Ewing, Esq." (It is under “Middle Octoraro Society” listing in the Diary.).1,2
- Death*: Frances Ewing died before 3 September 1829 at Mt Pleasant Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania.3
- Land Purchased: Circa 1763, her husband, Alexander Ewing purchased land in (now), Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania. 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.4,5
- Moved*: Between 1771 and 1772, Frances Ewing and Alexander Ewing moved to Mt Pleasant Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania. The move of Alexander and Francis (Ewing) Ewing to the Mt Pleasant Township area by 1771 is implied by their daughter, Mary, having been baptised by Rev. John Cuthbertson with his diary noting the baptism under a "Lower Chanceford Society" listing.2,5
- Will: Frances Ewing is the sixth and last daughter listed in her father's 1772 Will and received a monetary bequest (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].6,7,8,9,10
- ResearchNote: Research Note: From Fife: York Co., PA Deed 3-Z-268/9 dated 3 September 1829 and information Anne Kimball shared from DOW, BALL, EATON and ALLIED FAMILIES, 1947 pages 30-31 tell us the story of Thomas Ewing, son of Frances and Alexander Ewing. Evidences of the EWING Family in York Co., PA until 1850 printed by the York Co. Historical Society gave us other information about this couple.11
- ResearchNote: Research Note: On pg. 138, Fife indicates that Alexander and Francis (Ewing) Ewing moved to Fawn Township, York Co, prior to 13 Jan 1771. Elsewhere, Fife cites the location as Mt Pleasant Township, Adams (then York) Co. The relationship between these two location citations should be validated and some appropriate way to indicate their relationship should be developed and used.5
Family: Alexander Ewing b. 1737, d. b 3 Sep 1829
- Marriage*: She married Alexander Ewing, son of John Ewing and Rachel (?), on 7 January 1768 at (now), Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania, Rev. John Cuthbertson, Covenanter from Ireland, recorded in his diary that he “married Alexander Ewing and Frances Ewing on 7 January 1768 at Henry Ewing, Esq." (It is under “Middle Octoraro Society” listing in the Diary.).1,2
- Eleanor Ewing b. 22 Dec 1768
- Mary Ewing b. 13 Jan 1771, d. b 6 Jun 1784
- Martha Ewing b. b 2 May 1773
- James Ewing b. b 2 Apr 1775, d. 4 Jan 1855
- Rebecca Ewing b. b 16 Apr 1777, d. b 1790
- Henry Ewing b. b 22 Apr 1779, d. 24 Feb 1855
- Alexander Ewing b. c 1782, d. 24 Feb 1855
- Thomas Ewing+ b. b 24 Jul 1782, d. 20 Mar 1859
- Mary Ewing b. b 6 Jun 1784, d. bt 1819 - 1829
- John Ewing b. bt 1784 - 1790
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 120.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 325.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 139. The wording of the 3 Sep 1829 Deed regarding Alexander's land implies that he and his wife Francis had both died prior to this date.
- [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.”.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 138.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 130: Chester Co, Pennsylvania, Will Book G page 200, #3531.
- [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."
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395.
- [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 139.
Martha Ewing1
b. 1739
Martha Ewing|b. 1739|p2.htm#i53|John Ewing|b. bt 1713 - 1716\nd. b 5 Dec 1768|p1.htm#i20|Rachel (?)||p14.htm#i437|Alexander Ewing|b. c 1693/94\nd. 21 Jul 1752|p1.htm#i12|Anne Joshua||p1.htm#i19|||||||
- Father*: John Ewing b. bt 1713 - 1716, d. b 5 Dec 1768
- Mother*: Rachel (?)
- Birth*: Martha Ewing was born in 1739 at East Nottingham Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania.1,2,3,4,5
- She was the daughter of John Ewing and Rachel (?).
- Marriage*: Martha Ewing married Noble Osborn before 1755.1,2
- Death*: Martha Ewing died at York Co, Pennsylvania.5
- Residence*: Martha Ewing and Noble Osborn lived after 1755 at Mt Joy Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania.1
- Moved*: Before 1762, Martha Ewing and Noble Osborn disappeared from the tax rolls Mt Joy Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania.2
- Will: In his Will, prepared in 1791, her brother Robert gave all of his part of his Father's, John Ewing's, estate to his nephew Robert (son of his brother Samuel), left his sister Martha Osborne £3 gold, and left and £21 gold and silver to "[his brother Isaac] and his heirs".2
Family: Noble Osborn
- Marriage*: Martha Ewing married Noble Osborn before 1755.1,2
Noble Osborn1
- Marriage*: Noble Osborn married Martha Ewing, daughter of John Ewing and Rachel (?), before 1755.1,2
- Address*: When he was married, before 1755, Noble Osborn lived in Mt Joy Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania having been established there by 1751.
- Residence*: Noble Osborn and Martha Ewing lived after 1755 at Mt Joy Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania.1
- Moved*: Before 1762, Noble Osborn and Martha Ewing disappeared from the tax rolls Mt Joy Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania.2
Family: Martha Ewing b. 1739
- Marriage*: Noble Osborn married Martha Ewing, daughter of John Ewing and Rachel (?), before 1755.1,2
Isaac Ewing1
b. 1740, d. between 1800 and 1810
Isaac Ewing|b. 1740\nd. bt 1800 - 1810|p2.htm#i55|John Ewing|b. bt 1713 - 1716\nd. b 5 Dec 1768|p1.htm#i20|Rachel (?)||p14.htm#i437|Alexander Ewing|b. c 1693/94\nd. 21 Jul 1752|p1.htm#i12|Anne Joshua||p1.htm#i19|||||||
- Father*: John Ewing b. bt 1713 - 1716, d. b 5 Dec 1768
- Mother*: Rachel (?)
- Birth*: Isaac Ewing was born in 1740.1,2,3,4,5
- He was the son of John Ewing and Rachel (?).
- Marriage*: Isaac Ewing married an unknown person before 1762. The fact that Isaac's brother, Robert, left a legacy to "[Isaac] and his heirs" indicates that Issac probably had more than one child.6
- Death*: He died between 1800 and 1810 at York Co, Pennsylvania.7,5
- Comment: He was over 21, but still a freeman, and bought land in Mt Joy Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania in 1762.1
- Comment: He was married and living in Mt Pleasant Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania, in 1763.1
- Land Purchased*: In 1763, Isaac Ewing purchased land in Mt Joy Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania next to Noble Osbourne (his brother-in-law) but appears to have never lived on it.2
- Will: In his father's Will, dated before 5 December 1768, Isaac Ewing was left only 10 shillings so he must have been "well off".2
- Misc: Unlike their brother Samuel, Isaac Ewing, Alexander Ewing and Robert Ewing did not serve during the Revolutionary War but rather paid their fine.2,8
- Will: In his Will, prepared in 1791, his brother Robert Ewing gave all of his part of his Father's, John Ewing's, estate to his nephew Robert (son of his brother Samuel), left his sister Martha Osborne £3 gold, and left and £21 gold and silver to "[his brother Isaac] and his heirs".2
- Misc*: Isaac Ewing was on the tax list in 1800 at Mt Joy Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania.2
Family:
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 121.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 325.
- [S1156] David Neal Ewing Lineage.
- [S1154] Ewing, David (database import, Mar 2008).
- [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com).
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 325. Col. Wm. A. Ewing's Chart, fraught with known errors, shows Isaac with a son James and another child unnamed.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 325. "In 1800 William Ewing is on the tax of Mt. Joy twp. Isaac is not on the 1810 Census of York/Adams Co., Pa." [It's presumed that "William" should be "Isaac".]
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 326.
Robert Ewing1
b. 1742, d. 1791
Robert Ewing|b. 1742\nd. 1791|p2.htm#i56|John Ewing|b. bt 1713 - 1716\nd. b 5 Dec 1768|p1.htm#i20|Rachel (?)||p14.htm#i437|Alexander Ewing|b. c 1693/94\nd. 21 Jul 1752|p1.htm#i12|Anne Joshua||p1.htm#i19|||||||
- Father*: John Ewing b. bt 1713 - 1716, d. b 5 Dec 1768
- Mother*: Rachel (?)
- Birth*: Robert Ewing was born in 1742.1,2,3,4
- He was the son of John Ewing and Rachel (?).
- Death: Robert Ewing died in 1791.5,1
- Death*: He died in 1791 at York Co, Pennsylvania.1,4
- MarriedNever: Robert Ewing never married.6
- Misc: Unlike their brother Samuel, Robert Ewing, Alexander Ewing and Isaac Ewing did not serve during the Revolutionary War but rather paid their fine.6,7
- Will*: In his Will, prepared in 1791, Robert Ewing gave all of his part of his Father's, John Ewing's, estate to his nephew Robert (son of his brother Samuel), left his sister Martha Osborne £3 gold, and left and £21 gold and silver to "[his brother Isaac] and his heirs".6
- (Resident) Administration Bond: His Estate, as well as that of his Uncle Robert, was administered by another Robert Ewing, possibly his eldest son.7
- ResearchNote: Research Note: On page 121, Fife says that Robert willed his land to "John Ewing, son of my brother Samuel Ewing". Robert's brother Samuel did not have a son named John. On page 325, Fife says that the land was willed to Robert's nephew Robert, son of Robert's brother Samuel.1
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 121.
- [S1154] Ewing, David (database import, Mar 2008).
- [S1156] David Neal Ewing Lineage.
- [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com).
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 325. [>1791 date of death is implied by data given by Fife.].
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 325.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 326.
Samuel Ewing1
b. circa 1743/44, d. before 11 October 1793
Samuel Ewing|b. c 1743/44\nd. b 11 Oct 1793|p2.htm#i57|John Ewing|b. bt 1713 - 1716\nd. b 5 Dec 1768|p1.htm#i20|Rachel (?)||p14.htm#i437|Alexander Ewing|b. c 1693/94\nd. 21 Jul 1752|p1.htm#i12|Anne Joshua||p1.htm#i19|||||||
- Father*: John Ewing b. bt 1713 - 1716, d. b 5 Dec 1768
- Mother*: Rachel (?)
- Birth*: Samuel Ewing was born circa 1743/44.1,2
- He was the son of John Ewing and Rachel (?).
- Marriage*: Samuel Ewing married Rachel (?) circa 1767 (he may have had two wives; Rachel was his wife when he died).1,2
- Death*: Samuel Ewing died before 11 October 1793 at Mt Pleasant Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania.1,3
- Administration Bond: An Administration Bond # H-505 was filed 11 October 1793 in the Orphan's Court Reports and the Sales of Land. Son-in-law Ninian Chamberlain and widow Rachel were Administrators of the Estate.4
- Burial*: He is buried in the Mt Pleasant Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania.5
- Misc*: Samuel served, as a Captain, in the Revolutionary but his brothers (Alexander Ewing, Robert Ewing and Isaac Ewing) did not serve and rather paid their fine.2,6
- Residence*: Samuel Ewing lived at Mt Pleasant Township, Adams (then York) Co, Pennsylvania.1
- ResearchNote: Research Note: Fife says: Records in Ohio gave us valuable information which was located and shared by Anne Kimball and Georgia Ewing Morgan and Dorothy Fulhage. It concerned the 1789 History of Cayuga Co., N.Y. by Elliot G. Storke, Syracuse, 1879.2
- ResearchNote: Research Note: On page 121, Fife cites 1743/44 as Samuel's date of birth. On page 325, however, she cites the date of birth as 1745/46. Both are plausible (i.e., neither leads to contradictions or implausibilities). This needs to be resolved.7
- ResearchNote: Research Note: On page 121, Fife says that Robert willed his land to "John Ewing, son of my brother Samuel Ewing". Robert's brother Samuel did not have a son named John. On page 325, Fife says that the land was willed to Robert's nephew Robert, son of Robert's brother Samuel.1
- ResearchNote: Research Note: DNE cites birth date as c 1743-44 or 1745-46.8
- ResearchNote: Research Note: Eric Ewing says he was born 1737 in Mt Pleasant, York Co, Pennsylvania, and died 24 Jun 1794 in York Co, Pennsylvania. He does not provide anything, like a list of children, which would help clarify the conflict.9
Family: Rachel (?) b. b 1745
- Marriage*: He married Rachel (?) circa 1767 (he may have had two wives; Rachel was his wife when he died).1,2
- John Ewing+ b. c 1760, d. 1803
- Elizabeth Ewing b. 1768, d. 15 Mar 1855
- Rachel Ewing b. 1772
- Jane Ewing+ b. 1774, d. c 1792
- Robert Ewing b. 1776, d. 1813
- Sarah Ewing b. c 1782
- Margaret Ewing b. 3 Jun 1785
- Martha Ewing b. 1787
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 121.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 325.
- [S1154] Ewing, David (database import, Mar 2008); DNE says Mt Pleasant Township was "probably" the death location.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pgs 325/326.
- [S1156] David Neal Ewing Lineage.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 326.
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America.
- [S1154] Ewing, David (database import, Mar 2008).
- [S1179] Ewing Family Tree (Ancestry.com).
Rachel (?)1
b. before 1745
- Birth*: Rachel (?) was born before 1745.2
- Marriage*: She married Samuel Ewing, son of John Ewing and Rachel (?), circa 1767 (he may have had two wives; Rachel was his wife when he died).1,3
- Marriage*: Rachel (?) married Chennian Covalt after 1793.4
Family 1: Samuel Ewing b. c 1743/44, d. b 11 Oct 1793
- Marriage*: Rachel (?) married Samuel Ewing, son of John Ewing and Rachel (?), circa 1767 (he may have had two wives; Rachel was his wife when he died).1,3
- John Ewing+ b. c 1760, d. 1803
- Elizabeth Ewing b. 1768, d. 15 Mar 1855
- Rachel Ewing b. 1772
- Jane Ewing+ b. 1774, d. c 1792
- Robert Ewing b. 1776, d. 1813
- Sarah Ewing b. c 1782
- Margaret Ewing b. 3 Jun 1785
- Martha Ewing b. 1787
Family 2: Chennian Covalt
- Marriage*: Rachel (?) married Chennian Covalt after 1793.4
William Ewing1
b. circa 1755, d. 1825
William Ewing|b. c 1755\nd. 1825|p2.htm#i59|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|||||||
- Father*: Alexander Ewing b. 1731, d. 1799
- Foster Mother*: Jane Kirkpatrick1
- Birth*: William Ewing was born circa 1755.1
- Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Billingsley at Hartford Co, Maryland.1
- William Ewing was the son of Alexander Ewing and Jane Kirkpatrick.1
- Death*: William Ewing died in 1825 at Ohio.2
- Misc*: William Ewing served in the military at Harford Co, Maryland, during the Revolutionary War.1
Family: Elizabeth Billingsley
- Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Billingsley at Hartford Co, Maryland.1
- Alexander Ewing+ b. 1788, d. 1820
Elizabeth Billingsley1
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Billingsley married William Ewing, son of Alexander Ewing and Jane Kirkpatrick, at Hartford Co, Maryland.1
- Married Name: Her married name was Ewing.1
Family: William Ewing b. c 1755, d. 1825
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Billingsley married William Ewing, son of Alexander Ewing and Jane Kirkpatrick, at Hartford Co, Maryland.1
- Alexander Ewing+ b. 1788, d. 1820
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
Joseph Ewing1
b. 1758
Joseph Ewing|b. 1758|p2.htm#i61|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|||||||
- Father*: Alexander Ewing b. 1731, d. 1799
- Foster Mother*: Jane Kirkpatrick1
- Birth*: Joseph Ewing was born in 1758.1
- He was the son of Alexander Ewing and Jane Kirkpatrick.1
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
James Ewing1
b. 1765
James Ewing|b. 1765|p2.htm#i62|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|||||||
- Father*: Alexander Ewing b. 1731, d. 1799
- Foster Mother*: Jane Kirkpatrick1
- Birth*: James Ewing was born in 1765.1
- He was the son of Alexander Ewing and Jane Kirkpatrick.1
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
John Ewing1
b. 1766
John Ewing|b. 1766|p2.htm#i63|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|||||||
- Father*: Alexander Ewing b. 1731, d. 1799
- Foster Mother*: Jane Kirkpatrick1
- Birth*: John Ewing was born in 1766.1
- He was the son of Alexander Ewing and Jane Kirkpatrick.1
Citations:
- [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.