Jane Allen

d. before 1772
  • Birth*: Jane Allen was born at Ireland ( (an unknown value)).1
  • Marriage*: She married Henry Ewing, son of James Ewing and Anne (?), before 1725 at Ireland.2,3,4
  • Death*: Jane Allen probably died before 1772 at Chester Co, Pennsylvania.5
  • 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.6,5,7
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: It's presumed that she died prior to 1772 because she is not mentioned in her husband's 1772 Will.
  • 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 1783.4

Family: Henry Ewing b. b 11 Aug 1701, d. b 7 Jan 1782

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants: she was most likely born in Ireland, but possibly in Scotland.
  2. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants: the marriage possibly occured in Scotland.
  3. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch: provides name of wife.
  4. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 131.
  5. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.
  6. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch.
  7. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America.

Catherine Ewing

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  • Catherine Ewing was the daughter of Henry Ewing and Jane Allen.
  • Will: Catherine Ewing is the first 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].1,2,3,4,5
  • Comment: In 1776 Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania, her father 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 had died after her father's will was prepared and that she had a daughter named Eleanor.).5,1,6
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: This date range for Catherine's death is implied by her being cited in her father's 1772 Will but there being a 1776 Codicil that removes her legacy. (She may have been disinherited for other reasons, but death seems to be the likely.) That Catherine had a daughter, Eleanor b. in in the 1772/76 date range, is implied by the 1776 Codicil mentioning, immediately after the removal of Catherine's legacy, a grandaughter Eleanor.

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
  2. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 130: Chester Co, Pennsylvania, Will Book G page 200, #3531.
  3. [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."
  4. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395.
  5. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.
  6. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg 131. Chester Co Will Book G page 200 #3531.

Henry Ewing

d. 1809
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  • Henry Ewing was the son of Henry Ewing and Jane Allen.
  • Marriage*: Henry Ewing married Esther Armstrong.1
  • Death*: Henry Ewing died in 1809.1
  • Comment: He served in the Revolutionary War.1
  • Comment: Henry Ewing inherited part of his father's land. He eventually sold this land and moved to Cecil Co, Maryland.1
  • Will: Henry Ewing is the second son mentioned in his father's Will and received a bequest of land (Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania, 1772); 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].2,3,4,5,1
  • (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.").6
  • Will: Henry Ewing witnessed his brother's Will, made 17 March 1785. “To my beloved wife, Elinor, 1/3 of all my real estate during her natural life. To my four sons VIZ: Alexander, James, John and Moses, the sum of £5 each, two years after my decease. To my step-daughter, Elizabeth Auld, one English Guinea. To my loving daughter, Jean, one feather bed, bed cloathes and bed stead, side saddle worth £5, and £5 four years after my decease. To my loving sons, Matthew and Samuel the residue of my personal estate together with my real estate after legacy paid. My loving wife Elinor to be sold [sic] executor.” /witnesses/ Henry Ewing, John Ewing, Philip Scott /signed/ James Ewing [SEAL].7,8

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.
  2. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
  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. [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.”.
  7. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 131: Will Book 8 page 9, #3736.
  8. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 135.

John Ewing

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  • John Ewing was the son of Henry Ewing and Jane Allen.
  • Marriage*: John Ewing married Rebecca (?).1
  • Will: John Ewing is the third son mentioned in his father's Will and received a bequest of land (Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania, 1772); 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].2,3,4,5,1
  • (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.").6
  • Will: John Ewing witnessed his brother's Will, made 17 March 1785. “To my beloved wife, Elinor, 1/3 of all my real estate during her natural life. To my four sons VIZ: Alexander, James, John and Moses, the sum of £5 each, two years after my decease. To my step-daughter, Elizabeth Auld, one English Guinea. To my loving daughter, Jean, one feather bed, bed cloathes and bed stead, side saddle worth £5, and £5 four years after my decease. To my loving sons, Matthew and Samuel the residue of my personal estate together with my real estate after legacy paid. My loving wife Elinor to be sold [sic] executor.” /witnesses/ Henry Ewing, John Ewing, Philip Scott /signed/ James Ewing [SEAL].7,8

Family: Rebecca (?)

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.
  2. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
  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. [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.”.
  7. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 131: Will Book 8 page 9, #3736.
  8. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 135.

Martha Ewing

Martha Ewing||p55.htm#i1692|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|||||||
  • Martha Ewing was the daughter of Henry Ewing and Jane Allen.
  • Will: Martha Ewing is the second 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].1,2,3,4,5

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
  2. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 130: Chester Co, Pennsylvania, Will Book G page 200, #3531.
  3. [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."
  4. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395.
  5. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.

Esther Ewing

Esther Ewing||p55.htm#i1693|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|||||||
  • Esther Ewing was the daughter of Henry Ewing and Jane Allen.
  • Will: Esther Ewing is the fourth 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].1,2,3,4,5

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
  2. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 130: Chester Co, Pennsylvania, Will Book G page 200, #3531.
  3. [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."
  4. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395.
  5. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.

Eleanor Ewing

b. 1748
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  • Birth*: Eleanor Ewing was born in 1748.1
  • She was the daughter of Henry Ewing and Jane Allen.
  • Will: Eleanor Ewing is the third 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].2,3,4,5,6

Citations:

  1. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch.
  2. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
  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.

Margaret Ewing

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  • Margaret Ewing was the daughter of Henry Ewing and Jane Allen.
  • Will: Margaret Ewing is the fifth 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].1,2,3,4,5
  • Comment: In 1776 Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania, her father 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].5,1,6

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
  2. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 130: Chester Co, Pennsylvania, Will Book G page 200, #3531.
  3. [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."
  4. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395.
  5. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.
  6. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg 131. Chester Co Will Book G page 200 #3531.

James Ewing

b. circa 1725, d. between March 1785 and October 1785
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  • Birth*: James Ewing was born circa 1725 at Ireland.1,2,3,4
  • He was the son of Henry Ewing and Jane Allen.
  • Marriage*: James Ewing married Eleanor (?) at Chester Co, Pennsylvania.1,4
  • Burial*: James Ewing is buried in the Chester Co, Pennsylvania.1
  • Death*: He died between March 1785 and October 1785 at Lower Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania, (date range implied by the dates of the writing and filing of his Will).1,4
  • 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.5
  • Comment: James Ewing established his home on 46 acres given to him by his father. In 1759, he received warrants for two pieces of adjoining land, establishing an estate of 120 acres.1
  • Land Purchased: [Note concerning his brother 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.6,7
  • Will: James Ewing is the first son mentioned in his father's Will and received a bequest of land (Oxford Township, Chester Co, Pennsylvania, 1772); 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].8,9,10,11,1
  • Comment: He served in the Revolutionary War, with five of his sons, as a private in the Lower Oxford Co, Second Battalion, Chester Co Militia commanded by Col. Evan Evans.1,12
  • Will*: James Ewing prepared a Will on 17 March 1785. “To my beloved wife, Elinor, 1/3 of all my real estate during her natural life. To my four sons VIZ: Alexander, James, John and Moses, the sum of £5 each, two years after my decease. To my step-daughter, Elizabeth Auld, one English Guinea. To my loving daughter, Jean, one feather bed, bed cloathes and bed stead, side saddle worth £5, and £5 four years after my decease. To my loving sons, Matthew and Samuel the residue of my personal estate together with my real estate after legacy paid. My loving wife Elinor to be sold [sic] executor.” /witnesses/ Henry Ewing, John Ewing, Philip Scott /signed/ James Ewing [SEAL].13,12
  • Will-Filed*: James's Will was probated on 31 October 1785 by his wife Eleanor (?). The Administration Bond was signed by Eleanor and included “cash paid to John Ewing £15.1.0 and cash paid James McDowell as per legacy” (this was puzzling for it was not in the Will).5,12
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Information provided by Fife regarding the James and Eleanor (Auld) Ewing family comes from The Ewing Family of Racoon Township, Beaver Co., PA published by James Nelson Ewing in 1932.12
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: W.r.t. his Revolutionary War service, Fife says: "This James Ewing was not in the Revolutionary War. He was too old to serve being 51 or more by 1776. He may have been on a list of Militia expected by age 54 to report. His son is the one who served..."12

Family: Eleanor (?)

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.
  2. [S1103] Ewing, James G. - James of Inch.
  3. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 131: Applicants for D.A.R. and S.A.R. membership state he [James Ewing s/o Henry Ewing] was born in Ireland but we have not found this proof as we are not sure when Henry came to America.
  4. [S1180] Salter, John - Henry Ewing.
  5. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 131.
  6. [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.”.
  7. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 138.
  8. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 122.
  9. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 130: Chester Co, Pennsylvania, Will Book G page 200, #3531.
  10. [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."
  11. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 395.
  12. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 135.
  13. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 131: Will Book 8 page 9, #3736.

Esther Armstrong

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.

Robert Ewing

Robert Ewing||p55.htm#i1699|Henry Ewing|d. 1809|p55.htm#i1690|Esther Armstrong||p55.htm#i1698|Henry Ewing|b. b 11 Aug 1701\nd. b 7 Jan 1782|p1.htm#i17|Jane Allen|d. b 1772|p55.htm#i1688|||||||

Family: Isabella Lisey

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.

Isabella Lisey

Family: Robert Ewing

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.

Henry Ewing

Henry Ewing||p55.htm#i1701|Henry Ewing|d. 1809|p55.htm#i1690|Esther Armstrong||p55.htm#i1698|Henry Ewing|b. b 11 Aug 1701\nd. b 7 Jan 1782|p1.htm#i17|Jane Allen|d. b 1772|p55.htm#i1688|||||||

Family: Mary (?)

  • Marriage*: Henry Ewing married Mary (?).

Mary (?)

Family: Henry Ewing

John Ewing

John Ewing||p55.htm#i1703|Henry Ewing|d. 1809|p55.htm#i1690|Esther Armstrong||p55.htm#i1698|Henry Ewing|b. b 11 Aug 1701\nd. b 7 Jan 1782|p1.htm#i17|Jane Allen|d. b 1772|p55.htm#i1688|||||||

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.

Moses Ewing

Moses Ewing||p55.htm#i1704|Henry Ewing|d. 1809|p55.htm#i1690|Esther Armstrong||p55.htm#i1698|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

James Ewing||p55.htm#i1705|Henry Ewing|d. 1809|p55.htm#i1690|Esther Armstrong||p55.htm#i1698|Henry Ewing|b. b 11 Aug 1701\nd. b 7 Jan 1782|p1.htm#i17|Jane Allen|d. b 1772|p55.htm#i1688|||||||

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.

Susannah Ewing

Susannah Ewing||p55.htm#i1706|Henry Ewing|d. 1809|p55.htm#i1690|Esther Armstrong||p55.htm#i1698|Henry Ewing|b. b 11 Aug 1701\nd. b 7 Jan 1782|p1.htm#i17|Jane Allen|d. b 1772|p55.htm#i1688|||||||

Family: Elisha Catchell

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.

Elisha Catchell

Family: Susannah Ewing

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.

Nancy Ewing

Nancy Ewing||p55.htm#i1708|Henry Ewing|d. 1809|p55.htm#i1690|Esther Armstrong||p55.htm#i1698|Henry Ewing|b. b 11 Aug 1701\nd. b 7 Jan 1782|p1.htm#i17|Jane Allen|d. b 1772|p55.htm#i1688|||||||

Family: Thomas Scott

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.

Thomas Scott

Family: Nancy Ewing

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.

Polly Ewing

Polly Ewing||p55.htm#i1710|Henry Ewing|d. 1809|p55.htm#i1690|Esther Armstrong||p55.htm#i1698|Henry Ewing|b. b 11 Aug 1701\nd. b 7 Jan 1782|p1.htm#i17|Jane Allen|d. b 1772|p55.htm#i1688|||||||

Elizabeth Ewing

Elizabeth Ewing||p55.htm#i1711|Henry Ewing|d. 1809|p55.htm#i1690|Esther Armstrong||p55.htm#i1698|Henry Ewing|b. b 11 Aug 1701\nd. b 7 Jan 1782|p1.htm#i17|Jane Allen|d. b 1772|p55.htm#i1688|||||||

Family: Fred Ryland

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.

Fred Ryland

Family: Elizabeth Ewing

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.

Rebecca (?)

  • Marriage*: Rebecca (?) married John Ewing, son of Henry Ewing and Jane Allen.1
  • Comment: He is possibly the private in Lower Oxford Co of the Second Battalion of the Chester Co Militia.1

Family: John Ewing

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.

Eleanor (?)

  • Death*: Eleanor (?) died at Chester Co, Pennsylvania.1
  • Burial*: She is buried in the Chester Co, Pennsylvania.1
  • Birth*: She was born at Chester Co, Pennsylvania.1
  • Marriage*: She married (?) Auld.1
  • Marriage*: Eleanor (?) married James Ewing, son of Henry Ewing and Jane Allen, at Chester Co, Pennsylvania.1,2
  • Married Name: Her married name was Eleanor Auld.
  • GenName: Eleanor (?) is referred to as 'Elinor (?)' in some records.
  • Married Name: Her married name was Ewing.1,2
  • Will: Eleanor (?) is cited in her husband's Will, made D L. “To my beloved wife, Elinor, 1/3 of all my real estate during her natural life. To my four sons VIZ: Alexander, James, John and Moses, the sum of £5 each, two years after my decease. To my step-daughter, Elizabeth Auld, one English Guinea. To my loving daughter, Jean, one feather bed, bed cloathes and bed stead, side saddle worth £5, and £5 four years after my decease. To my loving sons, Matthew and Samuel the residue of my personal estate together with my real estate after legacy paid. My loving wife Elinor to be sold [sic] executor.” /witnesses/ Henry Ewing, John Ewing, Philip Scott /signed/ James Ewing [SEAL].3,4
  • Will-Filed*: Eleanor (?) probated the Will of her husband, James Ewing, on 31 October 1785. The Administration Bond was signed by Eleanor and included “cash paid to John Ewing £15.1.0 and cash paid James McDowell as per legacy” (this was puzzling for it was not in the Will).5,4
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Information provided by Fife regarding the James and Eleanor (Auld) Ewing family comes from The Ewing Family of Racoon Township, Beaver Co., PA published by James Nelson Ewing in 1932.4

Family 1: (?) Auld

  • Marriage*: Eleanor (?) married (?) Auld.1

Family 2: James Ewing b. c 1725, d. bt Mar 1785 - Oct 1785

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.
  2. [S1180] Salter, John - Henry Ewing.
  3. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 131: Will Book 8 page 9, #3736.
  4. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 135.
  5. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 131.

(?) Auld

Family: Eleanor (?)

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.

Elizabeth Auld

Elizabeth Auld||p55.htm#i1716|(?) Auld||p55.htm#i1715|Eleanor (?)||p55.htm#i1714|||||||||||||
  • Elizabeth Auld was the daughter of (?) Auld and Eleanor (?).
  • Will: Elizabeth Auld is cited in her stepfather's Will, made 17 March 1785. “To my beloved wife, Elinor, 1/3 of all my real estate during her natural life. To my four sons VIZ: Alexander, James, John and Moses, the sum of £5 each, two years after my decease. To my step-daughter, Elizabeth Auld, one English Guinea. To my loving daughter, Jean, one feather bed, bed cloathes and bed stead, side saddle worth £5, and £5 four years after my decease. To my loving sons, Matthew and Samuel the residue of my personal estate together with my real estate after legacy paid. My loving wife Elinor to be sold [sic] executor.” /witnesses/ Henry Ewing, John Ewing, Philip Scott /signed/ James Ewing [SEAL].1,2

Citations:

  1. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 131: Will Book 8 page 9, #3736.
  2. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 135.

Henry Ewing

b. 1760, d. 11 September 1777
Henry Ewing|b. 1760\nd. 11 Sep 1777|p55.htm#i1717|James Ewing|b. c 1725\nd. bt Mar 1785 - Oct 1785|p55.htm#i1697|Eleanor (?)||p55.htm#i1714|Henry Ewing|b. b 11 Aug 1701\nd. b 7 Jan 1782|p1.htm#i17|Jane Allen|d. b 1772|p55.htm#i1688|||||||
  • Birth*: Henry Ewing was born in 1760.1
  • He was the son of James Ewing and Eleanor (?).
  • Death*: Henry Ewing died on 11 September 1777 at Battle of the Brandywine, Kennett Square, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania.1,2
  • MarriedNever: Henry Ewing never married.2
  • Comment: Henry served in the Revolutionary War with his father and four of his brothers. He was killed at the Battle of Brandywine, 11 Sep 1777. His last letter home read: "Loving Father and Mother, I take this opportunity to write to you that I am in good health at present, blessed be to God for it. I hope these lines find you the same. Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am in East Jersey, lying at Smith's Farm in sight of the English but no fear of them coming over unto us. No more at present but my loving kindness unto all. Henry Ewing."1
  • Comment: In the 17 February 1846 Survivor Pension Application (#R3412, which was rejected) made by Henry Ewing's nephews, David B. and Jessie Ewing, they stated that their father James Ewing died 24 Feb 1843 at the age of about 93. They also stated that James Ewing’s brother, Henry Ewing, had been killed at the Battle of Trenton, N.J., that James served several terms and that his wife, Jane, died in 1835.. He appears on the Roll of Capt. James McDowell’s Co. of Militia 4th Batt. Chester Co, Pennsylvania. He wrote his parents on 28 Jul 1776 stating he was “in East Jersey in sight of the English but [with] no fear of them coming over.”.3,2
  • ResearchNote: Research Note: Fife cites (pg. 135) the Survivor Pension Application made by Henry Ewing nephews, David B. and Jesse Ewing (sons of Henry's brother James) as saying that Henry was killed at the Battle of Trenton, New Jersey. She later (pg. 136) says he was killed at the Battlr of the Brandywine. Since this laatter data agrees with that provided by Taylor, it is used.3,1

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.
  2. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 136.
  3. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 135.

Alexander Ewing

b. before 1750, d. between 1844 and 1845
Alexander Ewing|b. b 1750\nd. bt 1844 - 1845|p55.htm#i1718|James Ewing|b. c 1725\nd. bt Mar 1785 - Oct 1785|p55.htm#i1697|Eleanor (?)||p55.htm#i1714|Henry Ewing|b. b 11 Aug 1701\nd. b 7 Jan 1782|p1.htm#i17|Jane Allen|d. b 1772|p55.htm#i1688|||||||
  • Birth*: Alexander Ewing was born before 1750.1,2,3
  • He was the son of James Ewing and Eleanor (?).
  • Marriage*: Alexander Ewing married Margaret McConnell, daughter of Alexander McConnell, before 1785.2,3
  • Death*: Alexander Ewing died between 1844 and 1845 at Racoon Township, Beaver Co, Pennsylvania.2,3
  • Comment: In 1778, Alexander Ewing served during the Revolutionary War under under Capt Evans in the 2nd Battalion from Chester Co, Pennsylvania.2
  • Will: Alexander Ewing is cited in his father's Will, made 17 March 1785. “To my beloved wife, Elinor, 1/3 of all my real estate during her natural life. To my four sons VIZ: Alexander, James, John and Moses, the sum of £5 each, two years after my decease. To my step-daughter, Elizabeth Auld, one English Guinea. To my loving daughter, Jean, one feather bed, bed cloathes and bed stead, side saddle worth £5, and £5 four years after my decease. To my loving sons, Matthew and Samuel the residue of my personal estate together with my real estate after legacy paid. My loving wife Elinor to be sold [sic] executor.” /witnesses/ Henry Ewing, John Ewing, Philip Scott /signed/ James Ewing [SEAL].4,2

Family: Margaret McConnell b. 1752

Citations:

  1. [S1076] Irene Taylor - Henry Ewing Descendants.
  2. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 135.
  3. [S1180] Salter, John - Henry Ewing.
  4. [S1140] Fife - Ewing in Early America, pg. 131: Will Book 8 page 9, #3736.