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Ancestors of Christina Marie Wise Brown

3353. Isabella Finley, born 1675; died in York Co., Pennsylvania.

Notes for Robert McGrew:
1 NOTE THE MCGREW FAMILY
NOTE THE MCGREW FAMILY Information from James Vandermark Fitzsimmons Hathaway, Biggs -McGrew and Allied lines; 1720 - 1900; page 171. Relationship: Sixth Great-grandparents, Robert and Isabella Finley McGrew. Comment: Graham: The family was an off-shoot of the Clan Macgregor which was a distinct clan in the Scottish Highlands as early as 1296. The family McGrew moved from Scotland to Ireland when they refused to fight and they were ordered to take another name. Most settled in County Tyrone. Residences: Family is originally from Scots Highlands near Anstruther, County Fife on the Firth of Fourth, 15 miles Southeast of Cupar, according to Thomas Dixon Graham.

Comment: Hathaway says best source of materials on early family is W. A. K. Johnstons Clan Histories and the Clan Macgregor: The Nameless Clan by W. R. Kermack (1953, Edina Works, Edinburgh Scotland). The listings of the families in the Clan include the name McGrewer which was shortened to McGrew when the families moved to Ireland. "The MacGregors were a hardy lot and resented having their lands taken by the King, and when they rose in rebellion he ordered the clan disbanded and banished and the name not to be spoken in Scotland again. This went on for some time, and eventually some lands were restored, but in the meantime many had been driven out and the clan scattered. The Clan is of Royal descent. The genealogy in the Deans Book by Duncan is stated to have been written in 1512,and to have been taken " from the book of the genealogies of the Kings." It traces the descent through Hugh of Urchy from Alpin, who ruled about 787, the father of Kenneth, "High King of Scotland. The suppression of the name was annulled by Parliament in 1774, but that of course, was after our McGrews were settled over here. At the time of the suppression of the clan many young children were taken to Ireland also at about that time England sent many of the hardy Scots to Ireland to control the Irish. The Scots were not happy in Ireland and after a generation or two emigrated to America. Where, under Penn's rules, they could have freedom of religion. Comment: Legend says that King Edward banished MacGregors because he believed they were "too patriotic for the safety of his throne."

========================================================================== === McGREW The following is an excerpt from the Introduction to a book called "The Southern McGrews/Grews" by Everette L. McGrew, his book and the gedcom files he gave me from his research are what comprise most of the Information in this page. The Southern McGrews/Grew: The name McGrew is Celtic and most likely was MacGrew in Scotland. There are several theories about the origin of the name with a few examples as follows: came from Buchanan Clan,was MacGruer sept of fraser Clan, came from MacGregor name, was first MacGruder, came from MacGrewer, or Mulgrew. The tale that seemes to be most accepted pertains to the Scottish clans who were fighters. The MacGregor Clan was in the Highlands, near Anstruther (county Fife on Firth of Forth, ca 13 miles southwest of Cupar) and the lairds got the advantage of another clan and misused them. For this the crown of England confiscated their lands, declared them outlaws,and refused to allow them to use the name MacGregor. Therefore, several new names started to be used by this clan and one of them turned out to be McGrew. Many of these former MacGregor people left Scotland and went into Northern Ireland where they primarily rented property to farm or work for others. The McGrew family probably went to Ireland in early to mid 1600'sand settled in or near Omagh, County Tyrone, where we first find record of them on a church list signed by a William and a Robert McGrew in 1694 (it is supposed that all McGrews who came to America were Williams's relatives or descendants, and Robert did come to America 30 years after the signing). Not much is known of all the happenings of the 16th and early 17th century because all records were shipped from Scotland to England and the ship was lost at sea.

James C. McGrew, born in Pennsylvania, in 1761(later lived in Kingwood, VA) was one of the first known McGrew historians, and he wrote 'There is no doubt that the McGrews who migrated from Ireland to America were native Scots or descendants of Scotch immigrants who left Scotland to avoid religious persecution. (this was found in 'History of the McGrew family' prepared for a McGrew reunion that was held at Olympia Park near McKeesport, PA on August 15, 1912). James C. also stated that his grandfather (Robert McGrew) came to America from Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland wearing a blue scotch bonnet. Effie McGrew Materi wrote the following in a letter in 1983, 'Did a bit of research in Scotland and Ireland this summer. There were MacGruer, MacGrewer, in Boleshire, Inverness. There are still McGrews in Northern Ireland, Protestants, and refered to as 'Scots'. The first McGrew of definite record was Robert (undoubtedly the same who signed the above mentioned church record.) Robert was born ca 1675 in Scotland or Ireland and brought his family consisting of wife, 5 sons, wife of the eldest son and their two children to the colony of Pennsylvania from Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland ca 1726. They were Episcopalians when they came over and eventually settled in what is now Adams County, and they named the Township, Tyrone (data obtained from a book, Boyd family.

More About Robert McGrew:
Immigration: 1726

Children of Robert McGrew and Isabella Finley are:

1676	i.	William McGrew, born Abt. 1705; married Esther.
	ii.	John McGrew
	iii.	Finley McGrew
	iv.	Alexander McGrew
	v.	James McGrew

      3520. Hugh Montgomery, born Abt. 1640 in Ulster, County Donegal, Ireland; died Abt. 1702. He married 3521. Jane Patrick Abt. 1682 in Ireland.

      3521. Jane Patrick, born Abt. 1665 in Dublin, Ireland; died Abt. 1745.

Children of Hugh Montgomery and Jane Patrick are:

1760	i.	James Montgomery, born Abt. 1690 in County Donegal, Ireland; died 1756 in Fort Jackson, Augusta Co., Virginia; married Ann Thompson Abt. 1715 in Ireland.
	ii.	Catherine Mary Montgomery
	iii.	Mary Montgomery

      3532. James Crockett, born November 20, 1674 in Bantry Bay, Kerry, Ireland. He married 3533. Martha Montgomery.

      3533. Martha Montgomery, born Abt. 1675 in Bantry Bay, Kerry, Ireland. She was the daughter of 7066. Thomas Montgomery.

Child of James Crockett and Martha Montgomery is:

1766

Samuel Crockett, born Abt. 1690 in Ireland; died in Augusta Co., Virginia; married Esther Thompson in Wythe Co., Virginia.

3534. John Thompson, born in County Down, Ireland.

Child of John Thompson is:

1767

Esther Thompson, born Bet. 1695 - 1705 in Ireland; died November 19, 1770 in Augusta Co., Virginia; married Samuel Crockett in Wythe Co., Virginia.

      3588. William Medley, born 1653 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland; died Bef. April 30, 1695 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland. He was the son of 7176. John Medley and 7177. Elizabeth Thompson. He married 3589. Ann Reynolds 1674 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland.

      3589. Ann Reynolds, born 1650 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland; died Abt. 1701. She was the daughter of 7178. George Reynolds and 7179. Dorothy.

Notes for William Medley:
MD Calendar of Wills abstract - Vol 5, pg 205

William Medley - written, 9/22/1725, probated 11/30/1725.

"To cousin George and hrs, plantation and 3 yrs of time of Lawrence Whelch,
indentured servant.; To bro. John, Mr Francis Loyd, cousin John John and his
son John, cousins William, Thos;, James and Ann and William Daft, John
Anderson, John Far and Lewis Moor, personality; James Tull, on condition he
remains with George Medley until he is 18 years of age, personality; Bro
John and his son George, exs and residuary legatees. Testator directs that
he be buried at the Old Chaple, Clements Town. Test. Stephen Martin, William
Sword, Sary Hammond, Clements Hammond

More About William Medley:
Land Purchase: 1665, Acre of Bretton's Way and mill at Hd of Brittain's Bay

More About Ann Reynolds:
Cause of Death: Died shortly after birth of Ann

Children of William Medley and Ann Reynolds are:

1794	i.	John Medley, born Abt. 1676 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland; died Bef. April 05, 1748; married (1) Ann Ford Abt. 1700; married (2) Sarah Aft. 1730 in St. Martin of the Fields Church, London, England.
	ii.	William Medley, born 1681 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland.
	iii.	Barbara Medley, born Abt. 1680; married John Hammond.
	iv.	Rebecca Medley, born Abt. 1682 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland; married George Thompson; born Abt. 1687 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland; died Abt. 1749 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland.

      3592. John Baptist Cecil, born Bef. 1658 in England; died June 06, 1698 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland. He married 3593. Mary Abt. 1683 in Virginia.

      3593. Mary, born Abt. 1662 in Virginia.

Child of John Cecil and Mary is:

1796

James Cissell, born Abt. 1696 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland; died in St. Mary's Co., Maryland.

      3606. Robert Green, born 1646. He was the son of 7212. Thomas Green and 7213. Millicent Brown. He married 3607. Mary Boarman.

      3607. Mary Boarman, born 1660 in Maryland. She was the daughter of 7214. Major William Boarman and 7215. Sarah Linle.

Children of Robert Green and Mary Boarman are:

	i.	Thomas Green, born Abt. 1683; married Telca Sherfcliff.
	ii.	Elizabeth Green, married Alexander Hamilton.
	iii.	Sarah Green, born in Charles Co., Maryland; married Patrick McAtee Bef. 1718; born 1698; died 1749.
	iv.	Ann Green, married John Clark.
	v.	William Green, born December 28, 1694.
	vi.	Robert Green, died 1749.
	vii.	James Green, married Charity Hagan; born Abt. 1678.
1803	viii.	Mary Greene, married John Thompson.

      3616. Thomas Spalding, born 1640 in Fornham All Saints Parish, Suffolk Co., England; died 1713 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland. He was the son of 7232. John Spalding. He married 3617. Catherine Hall Abt. 1673 in Maryland.

      3617. Catherine Hall, born 1651 in Dijon, France; died Abt. 1750 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland.

Notes for Thomas Spalding:
Thomas Spalding was born in Fornham All Saints Parish, Suffolk, England, around 1640. He came to Maryland about 1657/1658 as a young man seventeen/eighteen old. He was transported into the colony by his cousin: John Shercliffe. There is no record of any person by the name of Spalding in Maryland prior to June 21, 1659. On that date, John Shercliffe demanded one hundred acres of land for having brought Thomas Spalding into the province. Thomas Spalding was the founder of the Maryland Spalding family in St. Mary's County.
John Shercliffe of St. Mary's Co made his will on December 2, 1661. Among bequests, he left 50 acres of land to his "cousin," Thomas Spalding. It can be surmised a close relationship existed between Thomas and John because Thomas continued to reside with the widow, Ann Shercliffe, after the death of her husband.

St. Giles was surveyed by Thomas Spalding on March 22, 1667 for 116 acres. He married Catherine Hall before July 27, 1674, because Catherine proved on that date her right to 50 acres of land for "service" under Lt. Col. John Jarboe. Thomas & Catherine were married abt. 1763. We know her name was Hall because on Jan 14, 1668, Jarboe had her age judged in the provincial Court as follows:

"The age of Catherine Hall, servant to Lt. Col. John Jarboe, was judged that she serve the said Jarboe or his assigns until she arrive at age 22 years." [Md. Archive No. 57, p. 232. Prov. Court Proceedings, 1667-1668]

Thomas & Catherine prospered in their new home. Thomas had already obtained 250 acres of land before he received 50 a. awarded to Catherine. In addition to 116 a. called "St. Giles," Thomas acquired 109 additional acres called "William's Hermitage" in 1688.

There is no record of the death of Thomas and Catherine. Thomas witnessed the will of John Davis Feb 2, 1690. On July 28, 1698, he appeared in court to prove the will of Davis. In March, 1710, he sold 42 a. of "Spaliding addition" to his son, William Spalding. No wife signed the deed, so Catherine must have died before 1710. This is the last record of Thomas Spalding. He probably died c1713. Since he died Intestate (without a will), his five sons are named through court proceedings: John, William, Thomas Jr., Peter, and Edward.

Reference: http://w3.one.net/~ddoster/lineage.htm

More About Thomas Spalding:
Burial: 1713, St. Mary's Co., Maryland

Children of Thomas Spalding and Catherine Hall are:

1808	i.	Peter Spalding, born Abt. 1694 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland; died 1740 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland; married Elizabeth Bellwood.
	ii.	John Spalding
	iii.	William Spalding, born Abt. 1678; died Abt. January 01, 1740/41; married Ann Jenkins Abt. 1704; died Abt. February 1761.
	iv.	Thomas Spalding
	v.	Charles Spalding

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