William (c. 1740-1808) b. Glasgow, Scotland; r. Paxton Twp., Dauphin Co., PA (parents unknown)
Hannah Baird (1739-1812) b. Scotland; r. Mifflin Twp., Allegheny Co., PA (parents unknown, but had brothers Henry, a blacksmith, and Thomas, a minister) Believed to be buried, perhaps with other family at West Mifflin U.P. Church
Marriage: before 1760, probably Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland Emigration: before 1779 to Paxton, Lancaster (now Dauphin), Co., PA
Children*: exact dates and birth order unknown
1. James (1760-1823) b. Glasgow; r. Lancaster and the Allegheny Co. with brother John in 1799 (m. Nancy Agnes Wishart)
military: believed to have come to America as a British soldier but enlisted 1782, 10th Batallion of Lancaster Co., PA Militia, Cpt. George McMillin
2. John (1764-1834) b. Glasgow; Franklin Co. then Allegheny Co., PA 1799
3. Robert ( ) b. Glasgow? William’s will says he was “bonded” in lieu of inheritance. Had he received a portion of the family farm before the will was written?
4. Charles (1773-1859) b. Glasgow?; Mifflin Twp., Allegheny Co.
5. Elizabeth “Betsy” ( ) b. Glasgow?; Mifflin Twp. (m. William Allison, possibly brother to George who married sister Susannah)
6. Hannah Susanna (1775-1854) b. Glasgow?; r. Mifflin & Pine Twps., Allegheny Co. (m. George Allison, Sr. – our line)
*see William & Hannah’s Last Will & Testaments for clues: Robert was given a “bond,” while the rest, except Charles, were each given 1/4th parts of their father’s real estate. Hannah mentions “George.” Could “Charles” have been part of George’s name?
Documentation:
“James McRoberts.” National Society Sons of the American Revolution. Applications 1889-1970
William & Hannah McRoberts. Last Will & Testaments. Larry Pearce, ed. 10 Oct. 2019. Provided by James Paxton (Link)
Pennsylvania Land Warrants, 1733-1952
Pennsylvania Tax Lists, 1768-1801
Various Ancestry.com public member family trees & other documents
Last revised 10/15/19
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Hi Larry,
I have found a copy of the will of William McRoberts. In it he mentions his wife (Hannah), his sons (James, Robert, John), and his daughters, (Susanna Allison and Betsy Allison).
I am trying to find out which Allison his daughter Betsy married. So far no luck. Any ideas?
sincerely,
James T. Paxton
James, we’ve been in touch directly, but for the record, I’m still trying to decipher the old handwriting and “will” get back to you. As for Betsy, maybe a reader can help us out. Thanks for your keen interest.
Larry
Thank you, Larry. I have found information indicating that Betsy (Elizabeth) was married to William Allison. Is he possibly a brother of George Allison?
James T. Paxton
As per our conversations via e-mail, “We’re working on it.” Thanks again for your inspiration on this distant family.
Larry