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William Oney (b. November 11, 1733, d. date unknown)
Notes for William Oney:
William Owney was christenedon 24 Oct 1733 at the First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. His father was listed as Benjamin. Source is IGI call number 974.8 B2P vol. 19.
A William Oney is listed in the muster roll of New York provincial troops for 1762.At this time he gave his age as 25.This indicates a birth year of 1737.If this is the same man, however, the christening date of 1733 is obviously more likely to be correct than the date he gave 25 years later. He gave his occupation as "cordwinder", i.e. cordwainer, a leather worker or shoemaker.In the same muster roll he gave his birthplace as Philadelphia