McClelland Family
Descendants of Unknown McClelland
Generation No. 1
1. UNKNOWN1 MCCLELLAND was born in Ireland, and died in Westmoreland Co, PA.
More About UNKNOWN MCCLELLAND:
Immigration: 1771, Ireland
Children of UNKNOWN MCCLELLAND are:
i. JAMES2 MCCLELLAND, b. Abt. 1755, Ireland; d. Bet. 1830 - 1840, Salem, Westmoreland Co, PA.
ii. ANNA MCCLELLAND, b. Abt. 1758, Scotch-Irish descent; d. August 25, 1851, Buffalo Twp, Butler Co, PA.
Generation No. 2
2. JAMES2 MCCLELLAND (UNKNOWN1) was born Abt. 1755 in Ireland, and died Bet. 1830 - 1840 in Salem, Westmoreland Co, PA. He married UNKNOWN. She died Bet. 1830 - 1840 in Salem, Westmoreland Co, PA.
Children of JAMES MCCLELLAND and UNKNOWN are:
i. DANIEL3 MCCLELLAND, b. Bet. 1770 - 1780, Salem, Westmoreland Co, PA.
ii. WILLIAM MCCLELLAND, b. Abt. 1780, Salem, Westmoreland Co, PA.
iii. JOHN MCCLELLAND, b. Abt. 1782, Salem, Westmoreland Co, PA; d. Bet. 1850 - 1860, Salem, Westmoreland Co, PA; m. ELIZABETH RIDDLE, Salem, Westmoreland Co, PA; b. Bet. 1765 - 1784, Salem, Westmoreland Co, PA; d. Bet. 1870 - 1880, Salem, Westmoreland Co, PA.
3. ANNA2 MCCLELLAND (UNKNOWN1) was born Abt. 1758 in Scotch-Irish descent, and died August 25, 1851 in Buffalo Twp, Butler Co, PA. She married ROBERT RIDDLE, son of WILLIAM RIDDELL and MARGARET UNKNOWN. He was born 1769 in Westmoreland Co, PA, and died January 25, 1853 in Buffalo Twp, Butler Co, PA.
Notes for ANNA MCCLELLAND:
The following is quoted from the Encyclopedia of Pennsylvania Biography, Volume XV, published in New York by the Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1924.
The name McClelland, in its original form of Maclellan, is of great antiquity in the south of Scotland, where in ancient times members of the family served as sheriffs or Galloway. This province is peculiarly picturesque, storied and romantic, appealing alike to the lover of wild nature and the student of British history. Kirkcudbright, with its harbor at the head of the estuary carries volumes of romantic story in its streets and in its ivy-mantled castle. The town of Kirkcudbright is the "Kippletringan" of Scott's imperishable tale of the "Guy Mannering." For many centuries the race of the Maclellans has been distinguished in the history of Scotland.
Sir Robert Maclellan, on May 25, 1633, was created a peer by King Charles, the First, by the title of Lord Kirkcudbright to him and his male heirs, bearing his name and arms.
The arms granted to Lord Kirkcudbright were the following:
Arms-- Argent, two chevrons sable.
Crest-- A naked hand, supporting on the point of a sword a Moor's head.
Supporters-- Dexter, a man armed at all points, holding a baton in his hand; sinister, a horse furnished.
Motto-- Think On.
The families in the United States bearing the names of Maclellan, McLellan, McClellan, and McClelland doubtless all sprang from one original stock in the Southwestern part of Scotland, and are entitled to display the escutcheon.
William McClelland, founder of the Pennsylvania branch of the family, was born in Ireland, as was his wife, Ruth (Carlo) McClelland. He emigrated to the American colonies, and after Path Valley, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, was opened for settlement he made entry for land there, June 3, 1762.
Another account is from Encyclopedia of Pennsylvania, Biography, by John W. Jordan, LL.D., Vol. III, New York, Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1914, page 872.
It is thought that all the families in the United States bearing the name of McClellan, McLellan, Maclellan and McClelland are derived from one original stock having its home in the southwestern part of Scotland. About 1646, during the religious war, many families of the name removed from Scotland to Ireland, the migration being probably known in Ireland as the "Ulster Plantation," the settlements being made near Belfast and Dungannon. About 1760-70 numerous families, both from Scotland and Ireland, emigrated to the American colonies, settling in Nova Scotia, New England, New York, Pennsylvania, and the Carolinas. Theologically, the McClellans inclined toward Calvinism. Politically, they were largely Federalists and Whig and are now principally Republican. In Scotland they were loyal to the king, in Ireland they wore the "Orange."
"Laird" McClellan, founder of the Chester county (Pennsylvania) branch of the family, was of Bannagachen, Ireland, and in 1685 was banished to the American colonies on account of the part he had taken in the wars. He was accompanied by three of his children and the family settled in the New Jersey Neighborhood, where they remained until 1689, when news of a favorable change in affairs at home caused the "Laird" to resolve to return. On the voyage he was taken prisoner by the French, but finally arrived at home on the last day of October, 1691. The children remained in America and became the progenitors of the Chester county branch of the family.
The following excerpt is from The Surnames of Scotland by George F. Black, Ph.D., The New York Public Library and Readex Books, first printed in 1946, fourth printing in 1974, LOC #A47-1716.
MACCLELLAN, Macclelland, Macleland, Maclalland, Maclellan, and Maclelland. G. Mac Gill' Fhaolain (the Gillafaelan of the genealogical ms. of 1467), "son of the servant of (S.)Fillan." Fillan, EIr. Faelan, OIr. Failan, is a reduced form of faelchu, from fail, now faol, "a wolf." Maclellans were numerous in Galloway in the latter end of the fourteenth century, and they gave name to Balmaclellan (i.e. Maclellan's town) in the Stewartry. M'Kerlie (III, p. 62) says the lands were granted to John Maclellan by James III in February, 1466, when his name was given to the lands on his bestowing a site for a new church, but I have found no record of this. The lands are mentioned in 1457, in which year Sir Alexander Boyd had sasine of them (ER., vi, p. 347). John M'Lelane filius Dungalli Johnsone had a charter of the lands of Balmaclelane from Vedastus Greresone, dominus de Lag, which received the royal confirmation in August, 1466 (RMS., ii, 907). The earliest record of the surname is in 1305-6 when Patrick, son of Gilbert M'Lolane, with several others took the Castle of Dumfries from
More About ANNA MCCLELLAND:
Burial: Clinton Twp Cem, Clinton, Westmoreland Co, PA
Emigration: Was 13 years old when she emmigrated
Notes for ROBERT RIDDLE:
BUTLER COUNTY
NAME AGE RESIDED WITH JUNE 1, 1840
BUFFALO
Robert Riddle 72 Robert Riddle
William Coleman 67 William Coleman
Abraham Leasure 77 Abraham Leasure
Daniel Malarkey 68 Daniel Malarkey
from "The History of Butler Co, 1883"
Robert and Hugh RIDDLE, brothers, came from Westmoreland County and settled in this township about the year 1798. Their descendants still remain here. Robert, who was about a year and a half older than Hugh, died in 1853. He was the father of six children, all of whom are dead. His son William lived upon the homestead farm. Hugh and Mary (GORDON) RIDDLE had eleven children, of whom three are still living -- Betsey (ELLIOTT), Buffalo Township; Robert and Polly, on the old farm. Hugh RIDDLE died in 1851, in his eighty-first year.
More About ROBERT RIDDLE:
Burial: Clinton Twp Cem, Clinton, Westmoreland Co, PA
Children of ANNA MCCLELLAND and ROBERT RIDDLE are:
i. NANCY3 RIDDLE, b. Buffalo, Butler Co, PA; d. Moved west; m. WILLIAM MCQUEARY; d. Moved west.
ii. BETSY RIDDLE, b. Bet. 1790 - 1800, Buffalo Twp, Butler Co, PA; d. Bet. 1840 - 1850, Etna, Fillmore Co, MN; m. JOHN DUFFY; b. 1809, Pennsylvania; d. Etna, Fillmore Co, MN.
iii. SUSAN RIDDLE, b. January 04, 1794, Buffalo Twp, Butler Co, PA; d. October 01, 1863, Coe Twp, Rock Island Co, IL; m. JOHN MCCALL, May 22, 1817, Butler Co, PA; b. July 30, 1791, Salem Twp, Westmoreland Co, PA; d. November 23, 1881, Coe Twp, Rock Island Co, IL.
More About SUSAN RIDDLE:
Burial: 1863, Pleasant Point Cem, Coe Twp, Rock Island Co, IL
Misc: Died from typhoid fever
Notes for JOHN MCCALL:
John McCall was a farmer in Rock Island Co, IL. He fought in the War of 1812 & was in the battle of Lake Erie in a Pennsylvania regiment with General Scott. His captain's name was Harbison. He received a pension of $100.00 a year for the rest of his life.
Above info from a journal written by Sarah Ellen McCall Doke, great granddaughter of John McCall.
John McCall served in the Army. War of 1812. He was in the Second Regiment of Infantry, commanded by Col. John Purviance. He was in Capt James Thompson's company. He received a $100.00 a month pension. [info per war records]
According the the July 3, 1858 United Presbyterian Church records of Port Byron, the following McCalls were members: Thomas McCall, Sr (Chairman), Sarah, John, Susan, David, Elizabeth, Isabella, William, M. B., Martha F., Elizabeth, Thomas Y., & Margaret.
John was listed in the 1877 directory as being retired and owning a farm in sec 27.
THOMPSON's Company.-- Captain: Robert THOMPSON
Lieutenant: Thomas PEARCE
Ensign: Charles HUNTER
Sergeants: William BEATTY, David PEARCE, Robert HARKINS, and E. T. STONE
Corporals: James GOLD, James BALPH, John MECHLING, and John CRITCHLOW
Privates: Charles O'DONNELL, John HARBISON, William ELLIOTT, Andrew SMITH, John MCCALL, Allen FLEMMING, William GRAY, Joseph KIRKER, James MORROW, Robert STEWART, Peter GRUCY, Robert KENNEDY, James JOHNSTON, Allen BAILS, James WATSON, Henry HESS, Thomas CLEELAND, John MAIDEN, Malachai SUTTON, John SHIRA, David STRAWICK, Richard MARTIN, and Robert FLEMMING
More About JOHN MCCALL:
Burial: 1881, Pleasant Point Cem, Coe Twp, Rock Island Co, IL
Military service: War of 1812-received pension
Misc: Married by Rev Abraham Boyd
Residence: 1880, living with son, Hugh
iv. WILLIAM RIDDLE, b. 1796, Buffalo Twp, Butler Co, PA; d. February 17, 1841, Clinton Twp, Butler Co, PA; m. (1) MARY CUNNINGHAM, Clinton Twp, Butler Co, PA; d. Aft. 1836, Clinton Twp, Butler Co, PA; m. (2) MARGARET RIDDLE.
More About WILLIAM RIDDLE:
Burial: Clinton Twp Cem
More About MARY CUNNINGHAM:
Burial: Clinton Twp Cem
Misc: Had 7 children by Mary
More About MARGARET RIDDLE:
Misc: Had 2 children by Margaret
v. ESTER RIDDLE, b. December 20, 1797, Buffalo, Butler Co, PA; d. May 04, 1845, Winfield Twp, Butler Co, PA; m. WILLIAM GALBREATH, December 31, 1818; b. November 24, 1791, Indiana Co, PA; d. October 03, 1857, Winfield Twp, Butler Co, PA.
More About ESTER RIDDLE:
Burial: Slatelick Cem, South Buffalo Twp, Armstrong Co, PA
Notes for WILLIAM GALBREATH:
ROBERT GALBREATH, SR., came to Butler county in company with his four brothers, from Indiana county, Pennsylvania, about the close of the last century, [p. 852] and settled in Buffalo (now Winfield) township. It is said that three of his brothers settled in the southeast part of the county and one in the northern part. Robert took up a tract of 400 acres, cleared a farm and resided thereon up to his death. He was one of the early justices of what is now Winfield township, in which part the family settled. His children are as follows: Robert; William; and Joseph, all of whom died in this county; Samuel, who died in Allegheny county; Mrs. Mary RALSTON, all of whom are dead. William and Joseph resided upon the homestead until their decease, and it is now the property of their descendants.
WILLIAM GALBREATH, second son of Robert GALBREATH, was born in Indiana county, Pennsylvania, and came with his parents to Butler county. He married Esther RIDDLE, and their children were: Robert; Mary, wife of Thomas WATSON, and Anne, who married William McCLUNG, all of whom are dead, excepting Mrs. McCLUNG, who resides in Oakland township. The father died about 1857. He was prominent in the Whig party, and was a member of the Covenanter church.
ROBERT GALBREATH, only son of William GALBREATH, was born on the homestead in what is now Winfield township, in 1819. He followed farming throughout his life, and died in his native township. He was active in the Whig and Republican parties, and was recognized as a worthy citizen. For many years he was an elder in the United Presbyterian church. He married Isabella, daughter of James McCAFFERTY of Buffalo township, to which union were born nine children, six of whom grew to maturity: Annie, deceased wife of James THOMPSON; Henry, who resides on a part of the old homestead; Caroline, wife of Dr. McKEE of Armstring county; Mary, wife of R.B. IVORY, an attorney of Pittsburg; Belle, who resides at home, and James M., a practicing attorney of the Butler bar.
More About WILLIAM GALBREATH:
Burial: Slatelick Cem, South Buffalo Twp, Armstrong Co, PA
vi. JANE C RIDDLE, b. 1805, Buffalo, Butler Co, PA; d. Aft. 1880, Brady, Butler Co, PA; m. JOHN THOMPSON, Abt. 1822, Buffalo, Butler Co, PA; b. 1797, Pennsylvania; d. Bet. 1860 - 1870, Brady, Butler Co, PA.