James Alcorn (abt. 1700 - 1761)

Born about 1700 in Middleton, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Husband of Mary Ann (Stines) Alcorn — married 4 Feb 1755 in Amelia, Virginia

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Died Jul 1761 at about age 61 in Middleton, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

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James was born in 1700. James Alcorn ... He passed away in 1761.

From Cumberland County Pennsylvania Will Book -A- Pages 88 & 89

Will of James Alcorn Will written - 9 June 1761 Will proven - 5 August 1761 In the Name of God Amen , I James Alcoran of the Township of Middleton in the County of Cumberland and province of Pennsylvania being sick and in a weak condition but through the blessing of God of perfect and sound disposing mind and memory Do on this ninth day of June in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred and sixty one make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner following. Viz. Imprimis I allow and order that all my just debts be paid by my exor's herein after named and as to the residue I hereby give devise and bequeath to my son James Alcoran ---- plantation and tract of land lying and being in Canogothugue settlement adjoining the land of Samuel March and on - south side and by patent lands --- the --- mark being the same where I took up and granted to me by Warrant from the Honorable ---------

Together with all my right title and inheritance in the same ---- ---- him the said James Alcoran an his heirs and assigns for ever . Item. I give and bequeath to my eldest daughter Katherine the wife of David Steele the sum of five shillings pennsylvania currency and no more . Item. I give and bequeath to my second daughter Victoria and her husband William Rankin the sum of five shillings money as aforesaid and no more. Item. I give and bequeath to my third daughter Sarah and her husband Hugh McCormick the sum of five shillings pennsylvania currency and no more. Item I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary all the residue of my estate both real and personal including that part or mority of the whole tract on which I live thereon my house stands which said moiety of the whole tract some time since gave to my son in law Hugh McCormick but he having not complyed with the conditions mentioned in our agreement I give and devise the same to my wife Mary together with all my right and inheritance of in and the same where the said Mary her heirs and assigns forever ~ and further I constitute and appoint my dearly wife Mary and my only son James the executors of this my last will and Testament hereby Revoking and disannulling all & any manner of wills or writings importing the same allowing this and this only to be my last will and Testament In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the day and year above written , signed sealed published and declared as his last will and Testament in presence of us

Wm - Clay Samul Cuningham Abram Peoples James Alcoran { His mark }

Be it Remembered that on the 5th day of Aug. 1761 Letters Testamentary issued in common form to Mary & James Alcoran in said will named Inventory to be exhibited on or before the 5th day of September next & an acct. of the administration tendered when thereunto required Given under my hand and seal of office ~ Har---- Alrichs

From Find A Grave: Memorial #186192402: ^[1]

The family name possibly originated from Scotland, then fled to Ireland, immigrated around the same time, was part of the Londenderry siege, and all Presbyterians. (McCormick) (Alcorns) (McDowell). There are differences & variations to the roots on this family: how arrived & when. It was suggested that three brothers came together from County Armagh, Ireland & began journey in PA. John, James, & Robert Alcorn (Alcorne/Alcoran) later his brothers moved to VA.

James arrived to America, evidenced by passenger list. (No date given) Name James Alcorn Arrival Place America Family Members Wife Margaret McDowell Source Publication Code 9255.7 Primary Immigrant Alcorn, James

James Alcorn came here prior to organization of Lancaster County & formation of Paxtang township. W. H. Egle, Paxtung Notes & Queries, Historical PA Series 1 & 2 Vol 2 XXIV. Pg. 134. (Note: Lancaster once Chester Co.)

James made several land purchases, evidenced by land warrants, his earliest was March 16 1733. On 13 Oct 1758, James ALCORN senior, yeoman, and Mary his wife of Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., PA sold to Hugh McCORMICK, yeoman, and Sarah his wife (James ALCORN’s daughter) of Paxton Township, Lancaster (now Dauphin) Co., PA one half of a tract of land in Middleton Township that James & Mary lived on. Recorded: 29 Jan 1760. [Cumberland Co., PA Deed Book 2A:65-66).

On 20 Aug 1759, James ALCORN senior, yeoman, of Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., PA, sold to James ALCORN junior, yeoman, the other half of the tract of land in Middleton Township that James & Mary lived on. James Sr. reserved 5 acres of clear meadow land and 5 acres of wood land rent free for himself & his wife Mary during their lifetime with the land then owned outright to James Jr. after both have passed away. [Cumberland Co., PA Deed Book 2A:59.]

Based on the content of his will, we have an indication of his children and the order they were born. His 3 daughters; oldest, Katheryn (Steele), second Victoria (Rankin) and third Sarah (McCormick). HIs "only" son, James. His will made provisions to all four of his children and his wife, Mary. He appointed his wife, Mary, and "my only son James" to be executors of his last Will and Testament. His surname spelled as ALCORAN, and Will proved on Aug 5 1761, MIddleton, Cumberland County. Source: Chester Co PA Wills 1713-1825, A:88.

His final resting place has not been located in a formal cemetery.

Name: James Alcorn. ^{[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]}

Died Abt 1761. Middleton, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. ^[6]

Residence Chester, Pennsylvania. ^[8]

Baptism: 08 Mar 1685. Airth,Stirling,Scotland ^[7]

Probate: 5 Aug 1761. Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. ^[6]

File File: Media Format: jpg. James Alcorn cemetery. File: http:/trees.ancestry.comrd?f=document&guid=62cf76be-3711-43b1-a5b1-da1e9a0c6fbc&tid=102211802&pid=1518. Format: htm. Will of James Alcorn.

Sources

1. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/186192402/james-alcoran-alcorn : accessed 01 August 2021), memorial page for James Alcoran Alcorn (unknown–Jul 1761), Find A Grave: Memorial #186192402, ; Maintained by Dawn Gary Dickens (contributor 48208125) Non-Cemetery Burial.
2. ↑ Source: #S801889133 Source number: 931.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CGK Ancestry Record 7836 #805119
3. ↑ Source: #S801889133 Source number: 931.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CGK Ancestry Record 7836 #10624
4. ↑ Source: #S806076569 Book Title: Pennsylvania Genealogies : Index of Surnames Ancestry Record 61157 #1026242
5. ↑ Source: #S803863380 Volume: 161 Ancestry Record 2204 #382069
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2} Source: #S809293192 Copies of Wills, 1750-1803, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Taken From Volumes A-F; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania Ancestry Record 8802 #1670329
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} Source: #S802711830 Ancestry Record 60143 #25556253
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} Source: #S804029549 Ancestry Record 4895 #12818

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Acknowledgements

• WikiTree profile Alcorn-130 created through the import of My Ancerstors.ged on Jul 2, 2011 by Mike Snider.
• This person was created through the import of Sheppard_Duncan_Bickham_Stroud.ged on 01 February 2011.