John Achor (b. December 14, 1758, d. August 24, 1840)
John Achor was born December 14, 1758 in Pennsylvania51, and died August 24, 1840 in Clinton County, Ohio51. He married Catherine Fetterling on September 08, 1789 in Frederick County, Virginia52.
Notes for John Achor: In early records, (including marriage) he is called John Acre.
He married in Frederick Co. VA, left there sometime in 1805, went to PA and then on to OH.
Revolutionary War solder according to OH DAR; came to OH in 1811 and settled land in 1815. Founded Achor Cemetery in Clinton Co. OH.
Will probated in Clinton Co. OH 10/19/1840.
Obituary-Democrat and Herald, Wilmington OH Friday, Sept. 4, 1840 One more gone-Died at his residence on the 24th John Achor, of Clinton County. The deceased was a veteran soldier of the Revolutionary War who fought for the liberties of his country and lived to enjoy its blessings. His age was 82 years--he has left a large family to deplore their loss.
More About John Achor: Burial: Unknown, Achor Cemetery, Clinton County, Ohio.53
More About John Achor and Catherine Fetterling: Marriage: September 08, 1789, Frederick County, Virginia.54
Children of John Achor and Catherine Fetterling are:
+George Achor, b. February 07, 1796, Pennsylvania or Virginia, d. August 11, 1866, Highland County, Ohio55.