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The Moore, Rankin, and Weir families petitioned in 1718 to the Governor of New England to come to America. Permission was granted and they and almost 100 families came to America, settling Nutfield under the impression that the lands were in Massachusetts, but in May 1719, the General Court decided that New Hampshire had jurisdiction over them. James Gregg and Robert Weir, in behalf of the Scotch-Irish in Nutfield, asked the court assembled at Portsmouth, New Hampshire for a township 10 miles square. Robert Weir was appointed as Sheriff during these proceedings. In 1722, Nutfield was incorporated as the town of Londonderry, New Hampshire. The people thrived and multiplied, they tilled the soil, fished at the Amoskeag Falls and made linens and hollands that became known far and wide.
Archibald Clendenin, John and Thomas Moore and Hugh Rankin were the first settlers of Londonderry, N.H. These families intermarried after coming to America.

MOORE
THOMAS MOORE married SARAH.  They had three Sons

1.	ANTHONY MOORE was born in Northampton County, Penn. near the Delaware River, in 1732. He received a primary education. Led a colony to the Wilderness, now known as Greeneville, Tenn., 1779. Anthony served as Private Fifth Class, Third Company, Sixth Battalion, Northampton County, Penn. Militia in 1778, under the following officers: Colonel Jacob Stroud, Major John Gaston, Lt. Abraham Miller, Adjutant Jacob Winans. (info, from Penn. Archives, Fifth Series, Vol. VIII, p. 430.) Served on first grand jury in Greene Co., Tenn. in 1783. Married MARGARET COPELAND who came from Ireland to Philadelphia, Penn. at age 16. Her parents were Jonathan Copeland (Captain), born November 11, 1724, and died 1786, and Mary Nichols. Margaret had one brother. She died July 13, 1820, at the age of 76, and Anthony died November 18, 1822, at the age of 90 years. Both are buried in Mount Bethel Cemetery in Greene County, Tenn. (Ref. DAR National No. 314884, 410086 and State Library, Nashville, Tenn. & Paxton Family book page 145). Anthony Moore Margaret Copeland Mount Bethel Cemetery
A.	SARAH MOORE was born, July 21, 1763, in Northampton County, Penn. near the Delaware River. Died October 9, 1850. Married WILLIAM RANKIN, August 29, 1787, in Greene County, Tenn. (see RANKIN).
B.	Mary Jane Moore was born May 16, 1767. Married Thomas Temple, June 13, 1791.
C.	Nellie Moore married Anthony Caldwell.
D.	Margaret Moore married Samuel Brewer, July 17, 1800.
E.	David Moore was born May 14, 1769. Married Elizabeth Smith, January 10,1795. Elizabeth was born Feb 14, 1771. Died May 22, 1853. Buried in Greenville, Tenn., Green Co.

RANKIN LINEAGE

More information on Alexander Rankin

.			Birth	Death
I.	Alexander Rankin	(Scotland to Ireland)	1628	12 Feb 1703
II.	William Rankin	(Scotland to Ireland to Pennsylvania)	1658	abt 1730
III.	John Rankin	(Ireland to Pennsylvania)	1690	1749
IV.	Thomas Rankin	(Ireland to PA to VA to Tenn.)	1724	1810 / 12
V.	William Rankin	(PA to VA to Tennessee)	1759	1833
VI.	Margaret Rankin (Married Hugh Weir II)		1790	1845

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In order to know our ancestors more particularly, it is necessary that we go back about 380 years and take a view of some of their personalities. First, there was ALEXANDER RANKIN. We do not seem to have any definite information back beyond him. He took part in that great contest between Protestants and Catholics at Londonderry.  We find that one of his sons was killed on the highway, another son, in making his escape from his enemies, was suffocated in a smokehouse where he had taken refuge. It seems that ALEXANDER RANKIN was in the siege of Londonderry. After the siege had gone on for 105 days, it was lifted by the forces of William of Orange in August 1689. ALEXANDER was evidently deeply religious. His name was signed to “Petition of thanks to Almighty God and William King of Orange” for ending that awful siege.

 

I.

WILLIAM, (son of ALEXANDER RANKIN), was born in Scotland and fled to Ireland with his father. He seems to have had a part in the siege of Londonderry. WILLIAM was married to Dorothy Black in 1687.  They had three sons, Adam, born in Scotland, JOHN and Hugh, born in Ireland. Adam and Hugh came to America in 1721 with their father, landed in Philadelphia, Pa. and settled in Chester County. Hugh was killed in a mill accident. Adam married Mary Steele.

A.	JOHN (son of WILLIAM RANKIN) was born 1690 in Derry County, Ireland. He married Jane McElwee and came to America in 1720 or 1727 and settled in Chester Co. Pennsylvania. They had two sons, THOMAS and Richard, and eight daughters, names unknown. (Magill Family Record, page 129)

(1).

THOMAS (son of JOHN RANKIN) was born in Derry County, Ireland, in 1724 and came to America with his parents, settling in Cumberland County, PA. In 1780, Thomas and his family moved to Augusta County, Virginia. Many people were leaving PA, in order to settle in Augusta County, Virginia.  During this period one hundred acres of land could be purchased in this part of Virginia for twenty-five dollars at this time.  This family remained in Augusta County, VA until 1784.  Then they moved on to Green County, Tennessee. Jefferson County was carved from Green County, Tenn. and the section near Dandridge and Jefferson City, Tenn. close to the French Broad River was chosen by Thomas for their home. Thomas died in 1810-12 in Jefferson County, Tenn. Thomas buried in Old Church Cem. between Jefferson City & Dandridge.  Married ISABELLE CLENDENEN (See Clendenen) of Cumberland County, PA, in 1753. The name of Thomas Rankin appeared on the muster rolls of the War of the Revolution as an officer (Captain) on a miscellaneous list of soldiers who received depreciation pay for their services - “Page 494, vol. 4- Pennsylvania Archives, 5th series”. Thomas signed petition in Cumberland County, PA. His place of residence during the Revolution was Cumberland County, PA. His four eldest sons served as privates in the Revolution and four of his grandsons were with Gen. Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans (Ref. Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C., Genealogy of Magill Family, record, published in Richmond, VA 1907, History of Tenn., p. 1002, Notable Southern Families, Vol. 2, p. 350, see supplement of John Wear). DAR 181774 & 577675

 

a.	John Rankin was born 1754, died 1825, married Martha Waugh. (Siege of York).
b.	Richard Rankin was born 1756, died 1827, married Jennet Steele. (Cowpens)
c.	Samuel was born 1758, died 1828, married Miss. Petty. (Cowpens)
d.	Thomas was born 1762, died 1821, married Jennet Bradshaw.
e.	James Rankin was born 1770, married Margaret Massey.
f.	Jane, married William Jillesple.
g.	Margaret, married Samuel Harris.
h.	Ann, married Lemual Lacey.
i.	Isabel, married Robert McQuisto
j.	Nancy, married Samuel White.
k.	Mary, married James Bradshaw.

 

V.

WILLIAM RANKIN  (Son of Thomas Rankin) in his petition for pension states he was born January 27, 1759, five miles below Carlisle, (Cumberland County) PA and was married August 29, 1787, to Sarah Moore (see MOORE) in Greene County, Tenn. She was the daughter of Anthony Moore and Margaret Copeland. In June 1760, Thomas Rankin and family moved to Augusta County, Virginia, near Staunton. a resident of Juniata, he enlisted, August 1779, and served two weeks as private under Ensign George Dicken in the Perma’Troops. One month later, he was drafted to serve as private, two months, under said Dickey to guard Frontier Settlements. in the fall of 1780, drafted for three months, served as teamster in Virginia Troops, returned Christmas Day to his home having served four months, three days. The summer of 1781, he enlisted, served twenty days, was at Battle of Hotwater and Jamestown. September 1, 1781, he was appointed Quartermaster under Quartermaster Hunter and Wagonmaster, General Stuart in Virginia Troops, was at the Siege of Yorktown. William died December 13, (buried Timber Ridge, Greene Co) 1833, in Greene County, Tenn. His wife was born July 23, 1763, and died October 9, 1850. “No. 7049. Jonesborough, Tennessee.  William Rankin. This document states William Rankin Foot Marker William Rankin's Head Marker Sarah Moore Rankin Margaret Rankin

“Extracted from Tennessee by Williams”

During the infancy of the settlements on Nollichucky, corn became scarce and, availing themselves of a short suspension of hostilities, Jeremiah Jack & WILLIAM RANKIN descended the river in a canoe to barter with the Indians for corn. They reached Coiatee (Kaia-a-tee) without interruption.  The warriors of that place refused to exchange or sell the corn and manifested other signs of suspicion, if not of open enmity. They entered the canoe and lifted up some wearing apparel lying in it and which covered some rifles. This discovery increased the unwillingness of the Indians to trade and they began to show a disposition to offer violence to their visitants. The Beloved Woman, Nancy Ward, happily was present, and was able by her commanding influence to appease their wrath and to bring about a friendlier feeling between the parties. Little Indians were soon clad in homemade vestments brought by the traders. The canoe was filled with corn, and the white men started on their return voyage well pleased with the exchange they had made and especially with the kind offices of the Beloved Woman. ********* William Rankin was a member of the first Constitutional Convention of Tennessee from Greene County and figured in the State of Franklin movement. Rankin is listed as a participant in the battle of King’s Mountain (White, King’s Mountain Men, 219) he was placed on the pension Roll of Tennessee at the rate of $45.88 per annul to commence on the 4th day of March 1831. Certificate issued 27th day of February 1833, and sent to Hon. James Blair, H. of Rep.” Arrears to 4th of March 1833 $91 .76 Semiannual, allowance ending Sept. 1833 22.94  $114.70 “Revolutionary Claim -Act June 7, 1832 Recorded by W. L. Williams, Clerk, Book E. Vol. 6, page 132.

William and Sarah’s children are:
 

1.	Thomas Rankin was born July 13, 1788. Married Jane Shields.
2.	MARGARET “Peggy” RANKIN was born January 1, 1790, probably in Greene County, Tenn., or Juanita County, PA. Married Hugh Weir (son of JONATHAN) about 1810. Margaret died, 1845, in Fayette County, Ill. (See Hugh Weir II).
3.	John Moore Rankin was born April 10, 1792. Married Polly Ann Weir, August 15, 1816. Moved to Missouri.
4.	Anthony Rankin was born August 23, 1794, married Morgaretta Gray.
5.	William Rankin was born March 23, 1799, married Lydia Bullard. Moved to New Jersey.
6.	Isabell Clendenen Rankin was born August 30, 1796, and died October 5, 1836, in Greene County, Tenn. Married John Weir Wilson, November 11, 1818.
7.	David Rankin was born February 10, 1804, and died September 28, 1833. Married Margaret Wilson, September 22, 1824.
8.	Jane Rankin was born November 17, 1801, and died November 30, 1883. Married Nathaniel Magill, June 24, 1824.

HUGH WEIR (2)died leaving minor children and no will. Names of his children were obtained from court records and other descendents. (Vol. M. p. 217) October 1835 - David M. Wear and Jonathan N. Wear sell our undivided interest in 74 acres on the Head of Pistol Creek, Tenn. being land of the late HUGH WEIR deed, selling to William R. Weir (Wear). (Vol. T-p.178 - 1843 -As heirs of Hugh Wear decd. we, Samuel B. Wear of Fayette Co., Illinois and John A. Wear of Blount Co., Tenn., sell land in 8th District on waters of Pistol Creek, Tenn. On August 28, 1846, Robert McReynolds signed some papers as administrator of the Estate of Hugh Weir. These papers were also signed by Margaret J. (or S.) Wear (widow of Hugh) or daughter of Hugh. After HUGH WEIR’s death, his widow MARGARET married Matthew Hannah, April 29, 1836. Matthew Hannah was the administrator of the estate of JONATHAN WEIR. (Book M, p.81) - William R. Wear to Margaret Hannah (formerly widow of Hugh Weir (Wear) V-221). To Andrew F. Hannah by Samuel B. Wear of Fayette Co., Illinois and John A. Wear. Vol. 2,p.155, 1827, Hugh Wear bought land of Samuel Houston, 389 acres on Pistol Creek, grt to Win Haines, he to Geo. Douglas, he to Wm& _______ Vol. 5, p.108, 1832 Win. Wear sells to Hugh Wear land left to said Win. by James Wear Sr. Hugh Weir lived 3 miles South of Maryville near 1/2 mile from Mt Vale Pike on head of Pistol Creek.

 
 

CLENDENIN ANCESTORS

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We will follow our Clendenin ancestors from Brittany in 841 through England, Scotland. & Ireland to America during feast & famine, war & peace, & numerous changing & spelling of the name; Glendonwyn, Glendinning, Glendinen, Clendining & Glendenin. In the early years men had only one name & as the population grew & records came into being, it became necessary to give men two names & now in todays world they have three or more. Quite often in the early years a man became known by the land. or title he had & that became his name. Let us start now & follow this family through some exciting times down through the generations.

“The following was taken from “The House of Glendonwyn” by Gerald Talbot Clindening, printed 1942 & is on file in the Library of Congress.”
 

I.	Noinenoe, King of Brittany in 841, died during a victorious campaign, March 7, 851 in France against King Charles. Nomenoe supported the Carlovingian Crown until Emperor Charlemagne died in 840. His queen was Argantael & they had three Sons.

A.	Herispoe became King of Brittany & was slew in 858.
B.	Gurwand. “see II”
C.	Pasquitain, Count of Vannes, slain in 877.

II.	Gurwand, Count of Rennes, joint ruler of Brittany with his brother Pasquitain in 874, died of exhaustion on the battle field in 877, leaving 2 sons.

A.	Judicael, Count of Rennes, died fighting the Viking, Rollo.
B.	Berenger “see III”

III.	Berenger, Count of Rennes in 890, leaving a son.

A.	Juhel “see IV”

IV.	Juhel, Count of Rennes in 931, engaged in civil war with the Count of Varines in 944, invaded France with Richard, Duke of Normandy in 962. Died in 970.

A.	Conan “see V”

V.	Conan, Count of Rennes succeeded his father in 970. Married in 970 to Ermengard.e, daughter of Geoffrey, Count of Anjou. Conan invaded Brittany in 992 & was slain on the plain of Conquercus. Had issue.

A.	Geoffrey see VI
B.	Judith married Richard II, Duke of Normandy.

VI.	Geoffrey, Duke of Brittany, succeeded his father as Count of Rennes in 992 & held Brittany as a duchy under the sceptre of Normandy. Slain while returning from a pilgrimage to Palestine in 1008. Married in 996 to Hewise, daughter of Richard I, Duke of Normandy.

A.	Alan, Duke of Brittany & guardian of his bastard kinman, WILLIAM, Duke of Normandy, Conqueror of England.. Alan was poisoned in 1040.
B.	Eudes “see VII”

VII.	Eudes, Count of Penthievre, Regent of Brittany for 27 years after his brother’s assassination. Married Agnes, daughter of Alan, Count of Cornouaille & died in 1079. “God gave him seven (7) sons, who became remarkable for the singular & changeable events of their lives.”

A.	Geoffrey, Count of Penthievre in Brittany, died 1093.
B.	Brian, Earl of Cornwall, died in 1075, he joined the Norman warriors in Italy.
C.	Alan the Red, 1st Lord of Richmond in Yorkshire, died in 1089.
D.	Alan the Black, 2nd Lord of Richmond, died. l093.
E.	Stephen, Count of Penthievre in 1093 & Earl of Richmond, died in 1137.
F.	Bardolf “see VIII”
G.	Ribald, Lord of Middleham in Yorkshire in 1086.

VIII.

Bardolf gave the churches of Kirby Ravensworth & Patrick Brumpton in Yorkshire to the Abbey of St. Mary, York.

A.	Akarias Fitz (son of) Bardolf “see IX”

ENGLAND
 

IX.	Akarias Fitz Bardolf, knight, succeeded to his father’s manor of Ravensworth & in 1138 fought at battle of The Standard or Northallerton.

A.	Hervey “see XI”
B.	Walter, of Hinton, in Cambridgeshire, before 1171.

X.	Hervey Fitz Akarias of Ravensworth. Before 1171 he became forester of the New Forest & Arkengarthdale by grant of Conan, Duke of Brittany. Hervey died in 1182, buried. in Jervaulx Abbey.

A.	Henry “see XI”
B.	Richard
C.	Hugh
D.	William, who held one-half knight’s fee in West Witton, 1199.
E.	Gilbert, who held one-tenth knight’s fee in 1201.

XI.

Henry Fitz Hervey Ravensworth, took the Cross & accompanied King RICHARD to Palestine in 1189-92. He entertained King JOHN at Ravensworth Castle in 1201 & with horses & arms joined the English army sent to aid William, King of Scots, in McWilliam’s rebellion, 1211. Died before May 16, 1212, leaving issue by his wife Alice, daughter of Ranulf Fitz Walter of Greystock.

A.	Ranulf “see XII”
B.	John, of Lartington

XII.	Ranulf Fitz Henry of Ravensworth, appointed a justice itenerant in 1234. Died shortly before 1238. Buried in Jervaulx Abbey. Married Alice, daughter & heiress of Adam de Staveley of Staveley, by Alice his wife, daughter of William de Percy of Kildale. Alice died before November II, 1253.

A.	Henry “see XIII”
B.	Adam, in Yorkshire, 1259.

XIII.

Henry Fitz Ranulf, of Ravensworth, knight, bore for arms a chief indented. Summoned for military duty in 1257-58, died in 1262, buried in Jervaulx Abbey.

A.	Ranulf, who succeeded to Ravensworth, but died with out issue about 1278.
B.	Hugh “see XIV”
C.	John Fitz Henry of Frernington in Yorkshire, did military service against the Scots in 1300.
E.	Thomas Fits Henry accompanied his brother to the Scots War & was slain, 1291-1300.
F.	Simon Fitz Henry of Lepton, Yorkshire, 1287.

XIV.

Hugh Fitz Henry of Ravensworth, knight, bore for arms “fretty a chief”. Summoned for military service against the Welsh in 1277 & 1282 & against the Scots from 1291 to 1300, summoned to military councils in 1287 & 1300. Died at Barwick-on-Tees March 12, 1304-05 & buried in his church of Romaldkirk, Yorkshire. Married Aubrey, widow of Sir William de Steyrigrave. Aubrey was buried in the Cistercian Abbey of Jervaulx Jan 25, 1302-03.

A.	Adam Fitz Hugh “see XV”

THE FOUNDER
 

XV.

Adam Fitz Hugh, Bailie of Westerker or Eskdale proper, with jurisdiction over all the lands of the lordship of Eskdale, for Sir John d.e Graham of Abercorn & Westterker, was the true founder of the “HOUSE OF GLENDONWYN”, hereditary Bailies of Eskdale. Adam first appeared on record in 1307. He arrived in Scotland at a time when the fortunes of her king were steadily ascending. Adam was a good friend of Sir John de Graham & King Robert Bruce of Scotland. The king, April 1320, bestowed upon him now styled of Glendonwyn, a grant of 20 shillings sterling from the ward duties of Roxburgh Castle. In 1363 Adam owned 13,000 acres, of which 4,160 acres was arable land. The tower or castle of’ Glendonwin at the confluence of Upper Meggot Water & Glendening Burn was built before 1391, remains seen in 1841, now gone. When the King of Scots died Adam & Douglas set forth on a mission to place the kings heart in the Holy Sepulchre at Jerusalem. On the way they engaged in the Holy War then being waged by Alfonso, King of Castile against the Moorish prince, Osinyn of Granada. Douglas was killed, Adam escaped & returned with the heart to Scotland. Adam died July 20, 1363, probable at his residence inRoxburgh. His wife was Agnes & she died Feb 3, 1326-27. Her father was Sir John de Towers of Adwick-le-Street in Yorkshire.

A.	Adam de Glendonewyn “see XVI”

XVI.

Adam de Glendonewyn occupied Glendonwyn in 1341-42.  About 1342 Adam married Margaret, daughter of Sir John Douglas of Lothian & wife Agnes Monfode; niece of Sir William Douglas of Lothian. Margaret born c.1325, died before Aug 1, 1377. (Her brother Sir James Douglas of Dalkeith, born c.l330, was beloved “kinsman” of Robert II, King of Scotland).

A.	Adam of Glendonwym Bailie of Eskdale “see XVII”
B.	Matthew, Bishop of Glasgow
C.	Simon, cousin of Robert II, King of Scotland, evidently on his mothers side.
D.	Thomas, 1st mentioned in 1395.
E.	A daughter, who married de Mundaville.
F.	A daughter, who married Thomas de Moffat.

XVII.

Sir Adam Glendonwyn, of Glendonwyn, holding also La Baly or Bailiehill, Eskdalemuir & the barony of Brecallow or Barntalloch as “consul supreme greatest vassal of the House of Douglas. Sir Adam was one of the principals “Border Barons” of Scotland. He married Alexander de Wauchope’s daughter, Margaret & gained the lands of Wauchope, because of no male heirs in the Wauchope family. Sir Adam died before April 26, 1407, had six Sons by his wife Margaret.

A.	John, fell at the battle of Homild.on Hill, 1402.
B.	Simon “see XVIII”
C.	William, born 1379
D.	Adam, born 1380
E.	Matthew, died before Dec 12, 1465
F.	Robert, in Annand.ale, a probable son

XVIII.

Sir Simon Glendonwyn of Glendonwyn, was born c.1378, severely wounded in battle, died early in 1437. In 1406-7 Sir Simon married Lady Mary Douglas, daughter of Archibald, 4th Earl of Douglas, Lord of Galloway, afterwards Duke of Touraine, & wife Margaret, eldest daughter of Robert III, King of Scotland. Mary born c.l390, elder legitimate daughter of the Earl & his Countess, as her dower or inheritance----the great barony of Parton of Gallway. Mary got more than her sister, Lady Buchan.

A.	Simon “see XIX”
B.	John, exiled to England, 1455
C.	Bartholomew, chaplin
D.	Janet, married Gilbert Grierson of the Lag
E.	Hawise, a probable daughter

XIX.	Sir Simon Glendonwyn of Glendonwyn & Parton was highly esteemed by King James II, of Scotland. He married 1st before Jan 3, 1436-7 to kinswoman, Agnes Helborn or Hepborn, 2nd another kinswoman, Lady Elizabeth Lindsay daughter of Alexander, 2nd Earl of Crawford, 3rd Marjory Johnstone, survived him.

A.	Simon died. in battle, May 1, 1455
B.	John “see XX”
C.	Alexander was in the French king’s Scottish Guard
D.	Archibald
E.	Matthew died before Feb 16, 1492
F.	Margaret married Robert Rutherford of’ Chatto

XX.	John G.lendonwyn of Glendonwyn & Parton, eldest-surviving son of Sir Simon & Lady Elizabeth Lindsey, succeeded to Parton in 1478. John married c.1460 Agnes, daughter of Robert 2nd Lord Maxwell & wife Janest, daughter of Sir John Forrester of Corstorphine. John died o.1510.

A.	Bartholomew, eldest son married before July 12, 1492, Margaret, daughter of Sir John Gordon of Lochinvar.
B.	Simon slain in the Kings service in 1504.
C.	Ninian (by John’s 2nd wife Elizabeth, daughter of William 2nd Lord Sinclair & wife Christian Leslie (daughter of George 1st Earl of’ Rothes.) “see XXI”
D.	Adam (by John’s 2nd wife)
E.	Janet (by John’s 2nd wife) married Gilbert Grierson.

XXI.

Ninian Glendonwyn of Glendonwyn & Parton, eldest-surviving son of John, received in 1512 the baronial lands of Glendonwyn in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Ninian married 1st, daughter of John, 4th Lord Maxwell, Katherine. 2nd Janet Dunbar before Dec 5, 1528, daughter of’ Sir John of’ Mochrum & Catherine Maclellan. Ninian died, in 1541.

A.	John (by Katherine) “see XXII”

XXII.

John Glendonwyn (Glendoning) of Parton was born 1510.  Married before Sep 6, 1531, Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Robert Gordon of Lochinvar & wife Marion, daughter of John Carsane.  John died 1560.

A.	Alexander  “see XXIII”
B.	William
C.	Simon

XXIII.

Alexander Glendoning of Parton succeeded on April 16, 1562. By birth a Catholic. Shortly before Dec 3, 1564, Alexander’s 1st marriage was to Alison, daughter of Alexander Gordon of Troquhain. She died before May 12, 1569. About 1584 he married 2nd Nicola, daughter of Robert Herries of Mabie. Alexander died early in 1616.

A.	John (by Alison) died before July 26, 1595.
B.	Robert (by Nicola) born 1585 married Margaret Maxwell.
C.	Simon, died young (by Nicola)
D.	William (by Nicola) “see XXIV”

XXIV.

William Glendining (Glendeinen) at Castle, youngest son of Alexander, born before 1614. Officer in Civil War of 1644-6. William was in the battle at Worcester & was defeated, by Cromwell of England. William has four Sons listed in baptismal reg. of Stapelgorton church.

A.	Andrew, baptized Apr 5, 1671
B.	John, baptized. Mar 30, 1673
C.	Thomas, baptized Apr 22, 1677
D.	William born 1680 in Scotland “see XXV”

XXV.

William Glendinirtg (Clendinen) of Quarterland.-Ireland, youngest son of William. Married Anne (Rosanne), sister to Robert Kirkpatrick of’ Glenkiln (ancestor of’ the Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III). He remained in Ireland & died 1764. His will proved Nov 16, 1764 in the diocesan court of Down.  William’s wife Anne was born at Garrel in Kirkmichael, shire of Dumfries.

A.	Elizabeth married John Morrow
B.	Jean, Mrs. Hanna was living in 1793
C.	Andrew Clendinen died 1793
D.	James Clendinen, born in Dumfriesshire, left Scotland with brother Charles for Ireland, after wreck of Jacobite cause in 1746. They accompanied by brothers Thomas, John & Archibald Clendinen, they immediately sailed for America, reaching Baltimore in 1746. James returned to Ireland before 1764 & died in 1788.
E.	William Clendinen was living in 1764
F.	Charles Clendinen, born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, settled in West Virginia c. 1746.
G.	Rose was living in 1764
H.	Alexander resided in Killyleagh
I.	Thomas Clendinen.
J.	John Clendinen “see XXVI”
K.	Archibald Clendinen Jr. was slain early on the frontier by Indians in West Va. c.1763

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“In an old Bible that was in the possession of John Waugh Clendinin of’ Wichita, Kansas, it is recorded that three brothers, JOHN, Charles & James, born in Dumfries, Scotland, came to America between 1730 & 1750. This recording ties the above generations with the following:”
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XXVI.

John Clendenin, the immigrant was born c.1704 in Dumfries, Scotland & his will was proved June 14, 1797 in Chester Co., Pennsylvania. Married Janet Huston, who died in 1797, within three weeks of her husband. Janet was a sister of Samuel Huston who died in 1784. Samuel was their neighbor. They attended Silver Spring Presbyterian Church. John & Janet’s remains are interred in the Pine Hill graveyard, on the farm, which was first owned by Samuel Huston. This burying ground was in its time famous. It is located in the western part of the farm, near the edge of a precipitous hill. In January 1743, some of the inhabitants of “ye township of Pennsborrow” petitioned the Court of Lancaster for a road, & among the names appended to this petition was that of JOHN CLENDENIN. Pennsborrow Township then included all of the valley lying between the Big Spring on the west & the Susqueharma River on the east. John was an inhabitant of that part of the Cumberland Valley as early as 1743. He may have been there earlier. Cumberland Co., Pa. was formed in January of 1750 & John Clendenin was on the list of taxables for that year. The name John Clendenin (probably his son) is recorded with those of Thomas Rankin & Richard Rankin as collectors for Pennsboro Township. East Pennsboro then included all of the county lying between the Stony Ridge on the West & the Susquehanna River on the east. After this, John Clendenin appears regularly among the Taxables of East Pennsboro. In 1762, East Pennsboro Township was partitioned & Allen Township was taken from it.  John Clendenin continued to appear on the East Pennsboro tax list, but Thomas & Richard Rankin were listed on the Allen Township tax register. When John Clendenin & his family lived in that part of the county, hostile Indians yet abounded. & at one time the settlers, for their protection, erected. a block house on John Dickey’s land, the tract that adjoined John Clendenin’s land on the South. This blockhouse is spoken of in the early annals as “Dickey’s Fort.” In the woods along the foot of the mountain, not far removed from the Clendenin home, there flowed a spring, which the young men of the neighborhood would salt & by that device would attract deer & make their capture easy. Upon one occasion, while they were lying in ambush waiting for the deer to come, they were discovered & fired upon by a roving band of Indians. William Clendenin, brother to our ancestries, isabella (MRS. THOMAS RANKIN) was one of the young men & was mortally wounded. When his comrades returned, reinforced & armed, to look for him, he was cold in death

A.	John Clendenin Jr. was born c.1755 & died Aug 1802. Married Elizabeth Caldwell. Served as a 2nd It. in the American Revolutionary War.
B.	William Clendenin killed by Indians.
C.	Margaret Clendenin died young.
D.	Jennie Clendenin died young.
E.	Annie Clendenin married Bradshaw.
F.	Mary Clendenin married Calhoon.
G.	Isabella Clendenin “see XXVII”
H.	Katie Clendenin died young.
I.	Samuel Clendenin died 1804. Married Mary McBeth.
J.	James Clendenin married Isabella Huston (first cousin) daughter of Samuel Huston & Isabella (Sharon) Huston, October 14, 1765.

XXVII.

Isabella Clendenin married Thomas Rankin. (See RANKINS)