Andrew Creveling (1743 - 1814)

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Andrew was born 28 Feb 1743, the son of Johannes Creveling and Eva Christine Loecher. He married Margaret Patrick Jun 17, 1771 (by Rev Hanna (this was John Andre Hanna, Hanna-1729 a physician and minister, b. in mid-ocean/ Ireland, 1731; d. Nov 4, 1801 Pittstown (Hunterdon Co), NJ; m. about 1760, Mary Graham McCrea, b Abt 1742 in Flemington, Cape May, NJ, daughter of Rev. James and Mary Graham McCrea; served as minister of the Presbyterian churches of Bethlehem, Kingwood, NJ).

Andrew entered the Continental Army from Bethlehem Twp, Hunterdon Co, New Jersey at the outbreak of the Rev War- 1775 - and served until the end - 1783. He was at the Battle of Monmouth, June 28, 1778 (see page of 437 of History of Columbia and Montour Counties, PA by J H Battle, 1887). He was a Pvt of the NJ Continental Line. Moved to PA as he was given land grant for service as a soldier. Land grant behind Mifflinville according to Merle Strauser or possibly where halfway house located across from Elam Mem Park cemetery, Almedia, PA. Resided in Afton, Columbia Co, PA after 1790. Deeded land to build the Hidlay church and cemetery. A farmer and fishery owner. He belonged to the Society of Friends (Quakers) and trustee of UN Pres Congreg of Briar Creek, Nov 18, 1796. He drew up a will in 1813, but lost it. His son Samuel, swore that his heirs were: 2nd wife; sons: John, Samuel, Andrew Jr, Alexander, Thomas, Isaac; and dau: Mary - wife of Henry Smith, Margaret - wife of Benjamin Boone III, and children of dec dau Martha - wife of George Hunt. Buried with 2nd wife in Afton cemetery, Almedia, near Bloomburg, a private Creveling cemetery. He is also listed in the DAR Patriot Index - Ancestor # A027777. Family history had his furlough signed by Gen Washington.

DAR patriot index - Ancestor: A027777 Birth: 2-28-1743 HOLLAND Death: 2- -1814 COLUMBIA CO PENNSYLVANIA. Service Source: NJ REV WAR RECS, ROLL #17.3 Service Description: 1) FURNISHED SUPPLIES

1800 census recorded in Bloom, Northumberland, Pennsylvania: Andrew `Criveland`` and his six males (assume his sons), wife and 3 younger females. Next door assume his married son John with his family. ^[1]

After death of his first wife Margaret, Andrew married Mrs Hannah (?) Waters. Prenuptial agreement, docket K245, dated Jul 20, 1798, county court house, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA.

Sources

1. ↑ US Federal Census Pennsylvania 1800 and Pennsylvania, U.S., Septennial Census, 1779-1863 for Andrew Creveling

• Ancestry Family Trees (http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=1152390&pid=-120354470) <-- This link does not work
• Creveling Family History And Genealogy, 2nd Edition, pgs 5, 6, 10
• DAR Patriot Index (1966) pg 163
• "Biographical Sketch of Lewis M Creveling" in The History of Columbia and Montour Counties, Pennsylvania, Fishingcreek Township Biographies; p 437 (https://www.google.com/books/edition/History_of_Columbia_and_Montour_Counties/CMwwAQAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq) Google Books (Free)
• Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/53560161/andrew-creveling : accessed 19 July 2021), memorial page for Pvt Andrew Creveling Sr. (28 Feb 1743–1813), Find a Grave Memorial ID 53560161, citing Hidlay Cemetery, North Centre, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Terry T (contributor 47154391) .

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