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Maj. James McMahan

Maj. James McMahan

Male Abt 1734 - 1823  (89 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Maj. James McMahanMaj. James McMahan was born about 1734 in Northern Ireland; died on 28 Feb 1823 in Potts Grove, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 31 Mar 1823 in Chillisquaque Cemetery.

    Maj. married Mary Murray about 1765 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. Mary (daughter of James Murray, I and Janet "Jennet") was born in 1739 in Shermans Dale, Perry, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1818 in Potts Grove, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1818 in Chillisquaque Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. John McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1766 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; and died.
    2. 3. Jane McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Nov 1766 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 30 Jul 1846 in Potts Grove, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Chillisquaque Cemetery.
    3. 4. James McMahan, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1768 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Dec 1846 in Westfield, Chautauqua, New York, USA; was buried in Westfield Cemetery.
    4. 5. Thomas McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1776 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died about 1822 in Albany County, New York, USA.
    5. 6. Samuel McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Sep 1779 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 11 Jun 1854 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 13 Jun 1854 in Chillisquaque Cemetery.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maj.1) was born about 1766 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; and died.

    John married Rebecca Reynolds about 1786 in Pennsylvania, USA. Rebecca was born about 1770; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Jane McMahanJane McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maj.1) was born on 10 Nov 1766 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 30 Jul 1846 in Potts Grove, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Chillisquaque Cemetery.

    Jane married Thomas Murray about 1790 in Pennsylvania, USA. Thomas (son of Col. James Murray, II and Mary Ann Fisher) was born about 1766 in Shermans Dale, Perry, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1838 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  James McMahan, II Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maj.1) was born in Mar 1768 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Dec 1846 in Westfield, Chautauqua, New York, USA; was buried in Westfield Cemetery.

    Family/Spouse: Mary McCord. Mary was born about 1780; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Thomas McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maj.1) was born about 1776 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died about 1822 in Albany County, New York, USA.

    Thomas married Mary Ann about 1796 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Samuel McMahanSamuel McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maj.1) was born on 8 Sep 1779 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 11 Jun 1854 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 13 Jun 1854 in Chillisquaque Cemetery.

    Samuel married Jane "Jennie" Reed on 17 Mar 1803 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. Jane (daughter of William Reed, II and Mary Murray) was born about 1783 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Jul 1875 in Vineland, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Polly Mary McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1804 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 25 Dec 1866 in Vineland, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA; was buried in Siloam Cemetery.
    2. 8. Jennie Murray "Jane" McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Oct 1805 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 17 Nov 1861 in Union County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Lewisburg Cemetery.
    3. 9. Rebecca McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1807 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; and died.
    4. 10. James McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1810 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Oct 1900 in Vineland, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA; was buried in Siloam Cemetery.
    5. 11. Margaret McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Feb 1812 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Sep 1899 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Chillisquaque Cemetery.
    6. 12. William Reed McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 May 1814 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Dec 1901 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 31 Dec 1901 in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).
    7. 13. Samuel McMahan, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1818 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Jul 1906 in Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 29 Jul 1906 in Milton Cemetery.
    8. 14. Eliza Ann McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1821 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Dec 1885 in Vineland, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA.
    9. 15. John McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1823 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 25 Dec 1900 in Vineland, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA; was buried in Siloam Cemetery.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Polly Mary McMahanPolly Mary McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.Maj.1) was born about 1804 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 25 Dec 1866 in Vineland, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA; was buried in Siloam Cemetery.

  2. 8.  Jennie Murray "Jane" McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.Maj.1) was born on 30 Oct 1805 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 17 Nov 1861 in Union County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Lewisburg Cemetery.

    Jennie married James Blair about 1823 in Pennsylvania, USA. James was born on 16 Apr 1801 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 2 Oct 1878 in Union County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Lewisburg Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 9.  Rebecca McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.Maj.1) was born about 1807 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; and died.

    Rebecca married Samuel Blair about 1830 in Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. Samuel was born about 1799 in Pennsylvania, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 10.  James McMahanJames McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.Maj.1) was born in Jan 1810 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Oct 1900 in Vineland, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA; was buried in Siloam Cemetery.

  5. 11.  Margaret McMahanMargaret McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.Maj.1) was born on 26 Feb 1812 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Sep 1899 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Chillisquaque Cemetery.

    Margaret married John Giffen about 1834 in Pennsylvania, USA. John was born on 23 Nov 1805 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Mar 1885 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Chillisquaque Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 12.  William Reed McMahanWilliam Reed McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.Maj.1) was born on 17 May 1814 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Dec 1901 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 31 Dec 1901 in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).

    William married Sarah Clark on 19 May 1840 in Potts Grove, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. Sarah (daughter of John Clark, II and Margaret Maxwell) was born on 13 Jul 1819 in Liberty, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Jan 1884 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 16 Jan 1884 in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Samuel McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1841 in Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; and died.
    2. 17. John Clark McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Nov 1842 in Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Oct 1904 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 29 Dec 1904 in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).
    3. 18. Robert A. McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1845 in Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Sep 1918 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 8 Sep 1918 in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).
    4. 19. Margaret Louise McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Sep 1848 in Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 28 Jan 1926 in Canton, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Park Cemetery (Pennsylvania).
    5. 20. Emily Alice McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Feb 1852 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Apr 1936 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 15 Apr 1936 in Crown Hill Cemetery.
    6. 21. William Hurley McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Feb 1855 in Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 Apr 1915 in Springfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).
    7. 22. Thomas James McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jul 1856 in Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 Jun 1936 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery.
    8. 23. David Elwood McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1859 in Washingtonville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Mar 1940 in Athens, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Tioga Point Cemetery.
    9. 24. Sarah Ann "Sally" McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Dec 1862 in Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 11 Feb 1952 in Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery.

  7. 13.  Samuel McMahan, Jr.Samuel McMahan, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.Maj.1) was born on 24 Jul 1818 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Jul 1906 in Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 29 Jul 1906 in Milton Cemetery.

    Samuel married Margaret A. Diefenbach about 1841 in Pennsylvania, USA. Margaret was born about 1815 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 31 Aug 1893 in Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Milton Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 14.  Eliza Ann McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.Maj.1) was born in 1821 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Dec 1885 in Vineland, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA.

  9. 15.  John McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.Maj.1) was born in 1823 in West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 25 Dec 1900 in Vineland, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA; was buried in Siloam Cemetery.

    John married Elizabeth Davidson on 5 Oct 1847 in Pennsylvania, USA. Elizabeth was born in Jan 1826 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 21 Sep 1902; was buried in Siloam Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 16.  Samuel McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (12.William3, 6.Samuel2, 1.Maj.1) was born about 1841 in Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; and died.

  2. 17.  John Clark McMahanJohn Clark McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (12.William3, 6.Samuel2, 1.Maj.1) was born on 8 Nov 1842 in Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Oct 1904 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 29 Dec 1904 in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).

    John married Lucy A. Williams in 1865. Lucy was born on 20 Mar 1845 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 May 1911 in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. William McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1867 in Pennsylvania, USA; and died.
    2. 26. Alice E. McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Oct 1873 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Mar 1951 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Pennsdale Cemetery.

  3. 18.  Robert A. McMahanRobert A. McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (12.William3, 6.Samuel2, 1.Maj.1) was born on 12 Mar 1845 in Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Sep 1918 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 8 Sep 1918 in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).

    Robert married Mary Elizabeth Sears in 1866 in Pennsylvania, USA. Mary was born on 30 Mar 1847 in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died on 4 Jan 1934 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Harriet May "Hattie" McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jun 1868 in Vineland, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA; died on 31 May 1941 in Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).
    2. 28. Sadie C. McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1872 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 25 Mar 1921 in District of Columbia, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).
    3. 29. Robert H McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1877 in New Jersey, USA; and died.
    4. 30. James Howard McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jul 1882 in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Dec 1972 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).

  4. 19.  Margaret Louise McMahanMargaret Louise McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (12.William3, 6.Samuel2, 1.Maj.1) was born on 1 Sep 1848 in Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 28 Jan 1926 in Canton, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Park Cemetery (Pennsylvania).

    Margaret married Melville Rockwell in 1870 in Pennsylvania, USA. Melville was born in Jun 1846 in Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1925 in Canton, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Park Cemetery (Pennsylvania). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Harry P Rockwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1871 in Pennsylvania, USA; and died.
    2. 32. Robert Rockwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1874 in Pennsylvania, USA; and died.
    3. 33. Minnie L Rockwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1878 in Pennsylvania, USA; and died.
    4. 34. Mabel Rockwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1881 in Pennsylvania, USA; and died.
    5. 35. Mary E Rockwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1884 in Pennsylvania, USA; and died.
    6. 36. Clara B Rockwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1887 in Pennsylvania, USA; and died.
    7. 37. Sarah Rockwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1891 in Pennsylvania, USA; and died.

  5. 20.  Emily Alice McMahanEmily Alice McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (12.William3, 6.Samuel2, 1.Maj.1) was born on 29 Feb 1852 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Apr 1936 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 15 Apr 1936 in Crown Hill Cemetery.

    Emily married Sylvester Adams Sherman in 1875 in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA. Sylvester (son of Nathan Tilchner Sherman and Lucy G. Leonard) was born on 6 May 1852 in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Jun 1938 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 4 Jun 1938 in Crown Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Ada Belle Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Aug 1876 in Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Sep 1956 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery.
    2. 39. Fred Leonard Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1878 in Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Nov 1885 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).
    3. 40. Bessie Lucille Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Dec 1882 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Dec 1963 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried on 27 Dec 1963 in Crown Hill Cemetery.
    4. 41. Emily Louisa Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Nov 1886 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Nov 1965 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery.
    5. 42. Walter Reed Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 May 1893 in Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 May 1894 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).

  6. 21.  William Hurley McMahanWilliam Hurley McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (12.William3, 6.Samuel2, 1.Maj.1) was born on 6 Feb 1855 in Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 Apr 1915 in Springfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery (Pennsylvania).

    William married Ruth R. Woodword about 1882 in Pennsylvania, USA. Ruth was born on 29 Nov 1841 in Orange County, New York, USA; died on 30 Sep 1922 in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 22.  Thomas James McMahanThomas James McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (12.William3, 6.Samuel2, 1.Maj.1) was born on 22 Jul 1856 in Turbot, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 Jun 1936 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery.

    Thomas married Delphene "Jeannie" Loomis in 1879. Delphene was born on 9 Nov 1857 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 11 Jan 1951 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 43. Arthur Reed McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1881 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Sep 1930 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery.
    2. 44. Fannie McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Sep 1886 in Pennsylvania, USA; died in Jul 1977; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery.

  8. 23.  David Elwood McMahanDavid Elwood McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (12.William3, 6.Samuel2, 1.Maj.1) was born on 10 Mar 1859 in Washingtonville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Mar 1940 in Athens, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Tioga Point Cemetery.

    David married Lucy Angeline Sherman about 1884 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA. Lucy (daughter of Nathan Tilchner Sherman and Lucy G. Leonard) was born on 17 Jul 1857 in Armenia, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Aug 1929 in Athens, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Tioga Point Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Margaret B. McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Nov 1898 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 31 Jul 1983 in Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, USA.

  9. 24.  Sarah Ann "Sally" McMahanSarah Ann "Sally" McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (12.William3, 6.Samuel2, 1.Maj.1) was born on 13 Dec 1862 in Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 11 Feb 1952 in Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery.

    Sarah married Alonzo E. Pierce about 1884 in Pennsylvania, USA. Alonzo was born on 19 Oct 1852 in New York City, New York, USA; died on 28 Nov 1921 in Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Hurley Josiah Pierce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Feb 1884 in Waverly, Tioga, New York, USA; died on 25 Feb 1956 in Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.



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