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     Margaret Conner was born in 1735 at Frederick County, Maryland.¹ She died in 1760 at Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland.¹

     John Snyder was born on 11 July 1801 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of Conrad Snyder and Anna Mary Bryan.^1,3 John Snyder married Elizabeth Ralston, daughter of John Ralston and Elizabeth Sharp, in 1826.^1,3 John Snyder died on 28 March 1889 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at age 87.^1,2

     Elizabeth Snyder was born on 30 November 1807 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Conrad Snyder and Anna Mary Bryan.^1,3 Elizabeth Snyder married Zephaniah Double, son of John B. Double and Jennie Jane Bryan, on 20 January 1824 at Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^1,4,5 Elizabeth Snyder died on 1 October 1887 at Millerstown, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at age 79.¹

     Mary Snyder was born on 18 March 1805 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Conrad Snyder and Anna Mary Bryan.^1,2 Mary Snyder married Thomas Strain.^1,2 Mary Snyder died on 12 June 1839 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at age 34.¹ She was buried at Snyder Cemetery, Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Nancy Snyder was born in 1809 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Conrad Snyder and Anna Mary Bryan.^1,2 Nancy Snyder married Isaac Double, son of John B. Double and Jennie Jane Bryan, in 1829.^1,2,3 Nancy Snyder died at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Effie Jane Snyder was born in 1821 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Conrad Snyder and Anna Mary Bryan.^1,2 Effie Jane Snyder married Humes "Homer" Thompson, son of John Thompson and Martha Humes, in 1836 at Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.³ Effie Jane Snyder died on 29 April 1900 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.³

     Conrad Snyder was born on 2 November 1822 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of Conrad Snyder and Anna Mary Bryan.^1,3 Conrad Snyder married Nancy McCandless in February 1848 at Butler County, Pennsylvania.^1,4 Conrad Snyder married Isabelle u.⁵ Conrad Snyder died on 12 November 1910 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at age 88.¹ He was buried at Muddy Creek Presbyterian Cemetery, Clay Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Catherine Snyder was born on 23 October 1824 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was the daughter of Conrad Snyder and Anna Mary Bryan.^1,3 Catherine Snyder married John Jost Croll III, son of John Jost Croll II and Anna Katharina Ochse, on 29 September 1846.⁴ Catherine Snyder died on 25 April 1915 at West Liberty, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at age 90.² She was buried at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Prospect, Butler County, Pennsylvania.⁵

     Prudence Snyder was born on 31 January 1815 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Conrad Snyder and Anna Mary Bryan.^1,2 Prudence Snyder married John Webb, son of Edward S. Webb and Ruhama Minson, in 1841 at Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.³ Prudence Snyder died on 16 August 1888 at Clay Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at age 73.¹ She was buried at Webb Cemetery, Clay Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Zephaniah Bryan The DAR Application of Mary Jane Mains shows Zephaniah's birthdate as12-22-1794. Others show it as 1801. In a Guardianship in Highland County, Ohio, September 26, 1836: 'Philip McWilliams appointed Guardian of John T. Bryan, aged 11 years,James E. aged 6 years, Mariah E., aged 4 years, and Zephenia (sic) C.aged 1 year, children of Zephenia (sic) Bryan, dec'd. Sureties: Robert Waddle, John Anderson, Andrew Baskins. ' Could this be thisZephaniah's family? Copy of original certificate shows children as John T. Bryan, Thomas T.(F?) Bryan, Maria E. Bryan, Zephenia Bryan and James E. Bryan. Also.... 'July 18, 1845, Phillip McWilliams appointed Guardian of JamesE. Bryan aged 15 years and Miriah C. Bryan aged 12 years, children ofZepheniah Bryan, dec'd. Sureties: John Anderson, Andrew Baskins.' Also... 'August 6, 1850, Phillip McWilliams appointed Guardian ofZephaniah Bryan, Jr., aged 14 years, minor heir and legan representativeof Zephaniah Bryan, dec'd. Sureties: Richard Cherry, William Crispin.' ZEPHANIAH BRYAN State: OH County: Ross County Township: Concord Township Year: 1840 Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Page: 290 Database: OH 1840 Federal Census Index. He was born in 1801. He was the son of Zephaniah Bryan and Jane McLain Spear.

     Joseph DeVorss died circa 1794.

     James Mitchell was born circa 1809 at Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of William Mitchell and Mary J. Wilson.¹ James Mitchell married Mary S. Sample, daughter of Caldwell Sample and Nancy Ann McConaughy.² James Mitchell died before 1900.¹

     Mary S. Sample was born in March 1813 at Cincinnatti, Hamilton County, Ohio.² She was the daughter of Caldwell Sample and Nancy Ann McConaughy.¹ Mary S. Sample married James Mitchell, son of William Mitchell and Mary J. Wilson.² Mary S. Sample died on 25 April 1910 at age 97.³

     John Smith McKown was born on 18 January 1789 at Greene County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of James McKown and Pheobe Casto.¹ John Smith McKown married Sarah Stone in 1814 at Virginia.² John Smith McKown died in August 1878 at Mill Creek Township, Jackson County, West Virginia, at age 89.¹

     James McKown was born on 2 September 1758 at York, Chester County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Gilbert McKown and Lady Jane Crawford. James McKown married Pheobe Casto, daughter of David Casto Sr. and Phoebe Gandy, on 3 June 1782 at Winchester, Frederick County, New Jersey. James McKown died on 9 January 1845 at Angerona, Jackson County, Virginia, at age 86.¹ He was buried at Fairplain Cemetery, Fairplain, Jackson County, Virginia (now West Virginia).

     Pheobe Casto was born on 2 January 1755 at Diving Creek, Down Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey. She was born on 2 January 1755 at Greensburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of David Casto Sr. and Phoebe Gandy. Pheobe Casto married James McKown, son of Gilbert McKown and Lady Jane Crawford, on 3 June 1782 at Winchester, Frederick County, New Jersey. Pheobe Casto died on 2 January 1855 at Angerona, Jackson County, Virginia, at age 100. She was buried at Fairplain Cemetery, Fairplain, Jackson County, Virginia (now West Virginia).

     Gilbert McKown was born in 1736 at County Antrum, Ireland.¹ He was the son of Andrew McKown and Mary McEwan.¹ Gilbert McKown married Lady Jane Crawford in 1755 at York, York County, Pennsylvania. Gilbert McKown and Lady Jane Crawford immigrated to America due to parental objection to their marriage or religious persecution (or both). When Middletown (now Gerrardstown) was formed in 1787, Gilbert McKown (also spelled McKewan) was one of the town's first trustees. He was also a member of the Tuscarora Congregation (Presbyterian) of Berkley County, Virginia. A plaque has been placed in the Presbyterian Churchyard at Gerrardstown honoring Gilbert, his two wives, and his father, Andrew. He fought in the Revolutionary War and was present at Yorktown when General Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington. His son James also fought in the Revolutionary War. Gilbert McKown married an unknown person after 1764. He died on 6 November 1803 at Gerrardstown, Berkeley County, Virginia.¹

     Lady Jane Crawford was born at Ireland. She married Gilbert McKown, son of Andrew McKown and Mary McEwan, in 1755 at York, York County, Pennsylvania. Lady Jane Crawford and Gilbert McKown immigrated to America due to parental objection to their marriage or religious persecution (or both). When Middletown (now Gerrardstown) was formed in 1787, Gilbert McKown (also spelled McKewan) was one of the town's first trustees. He was also a member of the Tuscarora Congregation (Presbyterian) of Berkley County, Virginia. A plaque has been placed in the Presbyterian Churchyard at Gerrardstown honoring Gilbert, his two wives, and his father, Andrew. He fought in the Revolutionary War and was present at Yorktown when General Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington. His son James also fought in the Revolutionary War.

     James McKown was born on 5 July 1794 at Greensburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of James McKown and Pheobe Casto.¹ James McKown died on 22 May 1853 at Clinton City, Clinton County, Indiana, at age 58.¹

     Isaac McKown Sr. was born on 20 October 1772 at Greene County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of James McKown and Pheobe Casto.¹ Isaac McKown Sr. married Miriam Luce.¹ Isaac McKown Sr. died in September 1852 at Lawson, Ray County, Missouri, at age 79.¹

     Frances "Nancy" McKown was born in 1794 at Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of James McKown and Pheobe Casto.¹ Frances "Nancy" McKown married Aaron Teegarden, son of George Teegarden and Rachel Pribble, circa 1810 at Pennsylvania.¹ Frances "Nancy" McKown died before 1870 at Lawson, Ray County, Missouri.²

     Mary Polly McKown was born on 11 December 1783 at Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of James McKown and Pheobe Casto.¹

     Sarah McKown was born on 3 October 1785 at Greenburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of James McKown and Pheobe Casto.

     Gilbert McKown was born on 2 December 1787 at Greensburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania.^2,3,4,1 He was the son of James McKown and Pheobe Casto.¹ Gilbert McKown resided with his parents until the War of 1812 at which time he enlisted. Just as his company was called together at Point Pleasant, Virginia (now WV) to embark for Pittsburgh, word was received that the war was over and his company was disbanded.⁴ In the fall of 1814, he visited his brother Isaac, who had settled on Mill Creek, Jackson County, Virginia, and while there he, Elijah Tanner, and three others went south about fifty miles from the Ohio River on a bear hunt. They built their camp on a stream which later became known as McKown's Creek, near Walton, Roane County. At the end of seven days, they had killed nine black bears, which made them more meat than they could care for. On his return to the home of his brother Isaac, he made a trip up the Ohio River, stopping at Blennerhassette Island where he lodged with Andrew Flesher, a Dutchman and cooper by trade. Before Gilbert departed, he became acquainted with Lydia, Andrew's daughter.⁴ He married Lydia Flesher, daughter of Andrew S. Flesher and Elizabeth Bibbee, on 10 May 1819 at Mason County, Virginia. Gilbert McKown died on 8 July 1864 at Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia, at age 76.^3,4 He was buried at Boyce Cemetery, Union Township, Jackson County, West Virginia.³

     Lydia Flesher was born on 27 January 1802 at Clarksburg, Harrison County, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew S. Flesher and Elizabeth Bibbee. Lydia Flesher married Gilbert McKown, son of James McKown and Pheobe Casto, on 10 May 1819 at Mason County, Virginia. Lydia Flesher died on 8 July 1887 at Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia, at age 85.

     Andrew S. Flesher was born on 1 May 1771 at South branch of the Potomac, Pendleton County, Virginia. He was the son of Henry Flesher and Elizabeth Bush. Andrew S. Flesher married Elizabeth Bibbee, daughter of John Bibbee and Susannah u, on 21 February 1793 at Harrison County, Virginia. Andrew S. Flesher died on 14 October 1850 at Ravenswood, Jackson County, Virginia, at age 79.

     Elizabeth Bibbee was born on 4 August 1778 at Ravenswood, Jackson County, Virginia. She was the daughter of John Bibbee and Susannah u. Elizabeth Bibbee married Andrew S. Flesher, son of Henry Flesher and Elizabeth Bush, on 21 February 1793 at Harrison County, Virginia. Elizabeth Bibbee died on 9 January 1856 at Jackson County, West Virginia, at age 77. She was buried at Kings Cemetery, Ripley, Jackson County, West Virginia.

     Henry Flesher was born on 12 November 1734 at Ober-Seemen, Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany. He immigrated on 2 November 1752 to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania aboard the "Phoenix". He married Elizabeth Bush in 1759 at Virginia. Henry Flesher was a real frontiersman. It would not be unfair to liken him to Daniel Boone, for he lived the same kind of life. When he was middle aged he settled in present day Lewis County, West Virginia, on the site of the town of Weston. It was 1774 or 1776. He was one of the first handful of settlers in that wild country. These people lived in constant danger. Many settlers were killed or taken into captivity by the Indians during that period of time. In 1787, the Commonwealth of Virginia gave title to 400 acres of land to Henry Fleischer (for a short time it was called Fleshersville). The original copy of the land grant to Henry Fleischer hangs in the Lewis County courthouse today. According to "The History of Lewis County, West Virginia" by Edward Smith, the last Indian killed in that county was shot by Henry Fleischer in 1795. He was also known for his ability to make whiskey. He and his wife Elizabeth had at least 11 children. He died in February 1803 at Weston, Lewis County, Virginia, at age 68. His estate was probated on 22 February 1803 at Clarksburg, Harrison County, Virginia.

     Elizabeth Bush was born on 20 February 1740 at Hampshire County, Virginia. She married Henry Flesher in 1759 at Virginia. Elizabeth Bush died in 1807 at Weston, Lewis County, Virginia.