From Genealogical and Personal History of Western Pennsylvania:
He married, January 9, 1840, Esther Park, born at Osburn, Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, in 1819, daughter of James and Amanda Park, the Rev. Daniel Hearn performing the ceremony. James Park was one of the first settlers of Sewickley, Pennsylvania, and for many years was known to residents of and travelers in that vicinity as the proprietor of the tavern at Parks Hollow, now known as Osburn, where he died at an advanced age. James and Amanda Park had five children; four of whom were: James, John, Martha, Esther, who married George F. Rudisill.
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