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     Sgt. William Grant was born circa 1725 in Colony of Virginia. He may have been born in Scotland.^1,2 He married Mary Morris before 1755 This is an estimated date.^1,2 Sgt. William Grant died in January 1795 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^1,2
     Military service included He enilsted in Captain Robert Porter's Tryon Couonty company with his sons Alexander and William. They served in this comany for 71 days. It is unknown if they served further in other companies. on 21 October 1777.² He left a will on 9 October 1794 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Mary Morris was born circa 1730.² She married Sgt. William Grant before 1755 This is an estimated date.^2,3 Mary Morris died between 1800 and 1817.^2,3
     Mary also went by the nickname Polly.³

     Edward Jessup was born circa 1624 in Leiden, South Holland, Holland.¹ He was the son of John Jessup and Joanna Kerrich.¹ Edward Jessup married Elizabeth Burroughs circa 1650 estimated.¹ Edward Jessup died between 6 August 1666 and 14 November 1666 in Connecticut Colony.¹

     Elizabeth Burroughs was born circa 1625 in England.¹ She married Edward Jessup, son of John Jessup and Joanna Kerrich, circa 1650 estimated.¹ Her death date has not been found.

     Hannah Jessup was born circa 1626.¹ She was the daughter of John Jessup and Joanna Kerrich.¹ Her death date has not been found.

     John Jessup was born circa 1631 in Leiden, South Holland, Holland.¹ He was the son of John Jessup and Joanna Kerrich.¹ His death date has not been found.

     Isabella Currie was born on 22 March 1795.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Currie and Isabella Wilson.³ Isabella Currie married John Beveridge, son of (?) Beveridge, on 24 September 1823 in Associated Reformed Church, Newburgh, Orange County, New York, witnessed by John Currie and John Forsyth.^1,4 Isabella Currie died on 2 July 1870 in New York, New York County, New York, at age 75. She died at the residence of Henry Drury Noyes per obituary. Headstone says Feb. 7th 1870.^1,2 She was buried in Old Town Cemetery, Newburgh, Orange County, New York, Tombstone inscription: Present with the Lord.^5,6,7

     John Currie was born on 15 March 1764 in Ayrshire, Scotland.¹ He married Isabella Wilson in 1788.¹ John Currie died on 19 July 1838 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York, at age 74.^1,2 He was buried in Old Town Cemetery, Newburgh, Orange County, New York, Tombstone inscription: He served the Church of Christ for about a half a Century, in the capacity of Ruling Elder, & by a consistent lif & conversation exemplified the doctrine of that Gospel which he loved."^2,3,4
     He immigrated in 1791.^1,2 He appeared on the census of 1820 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York.⁵ He appeared on the census of 1830 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York. In addition to John, the household included 1 female 20-30, 1 female 60-70 and 1 female 80-90.⁶

     Isabella Wilson was born in 1767 in Johnson Parish, Scotland. She was the daughter of Mr. Wilson and Jean Burgess.¹ She married John Currie in 1788.¹ Isabella Wilson died on 14 January 1848 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York.¹
     Isabella was also known as Burgess.¹

     Jane Currie was born on 9 February 1790 in Scotland.² She was the daughter of John Currie and Isabella Wilson.² Jane Currie married John Forsyth, son of John Forsyth and Isabella Sparks, on 11 January 1810 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York.^2,1 Jane Currie died on 11 March 1825 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York, at age 35. She died in childbed, about 24 hours after delivery. Her child died also.^2,1 She was buried in Old Town Cemetery, Newburgh, Orange County, New York, Tombstone inscription: I know that my Redeemer liveth, I have found him whom my soul loveth.^1,3,4

     Mary Currie was born on 14 May 1804.¹ She was the daughter of John Currie and Isabella Wilson.¹ Her death date has not been found.

     John Currie was born on 2 May 1807 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York.¹ He was the son of John Currie and Isabella Wilson.¹ His death date has not been found.

     James Currie was born on 12 June 1809.¹ He was the son of John Currie and Isabella Wilson.¹ His death date has not been found.

     John Forsyth was born on 10 September 1784 in Old Meldrum, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.^2,1 He was the son of John Forsyth and Isabella Sparks.² John Forsyth married as his first wife Jane Currie, daughter of John Currie and Isabella Wilson, on 11 January 1810 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York.^2,1 John Forsyth married as his second wife Anna Jane Brown on 7 December 1826 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York.¹ John Forsyth died on 21 April 1854 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York, at age 69.^2,1 He was buried in Old Town Cemetery, Newburgh, Orange County, New York, Tombstone inscription: Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace.^1,3,4
     He immigrated in 1805.² He was a carpenter.² He appeared on the census of 1830 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York. also 1840, 1850.⁵

     Maria Hackney was born in 1804 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Aaron A. Hackney and Mary Klans.¹ Her death date has not been found.

     Ariadua Hackney was born in 1806 in Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Aaron A. Hackney and Mary Klans.¹ Her death date has not been found.

     Susan Hackney was born circa 1812 in Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Aaron A. Hackney and Mary Klans.³ Susan Hackney married James S. Thomas on 27 November 1837 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri.^1,4 Susan Hackney died on 12 April 1881.³
     She and James S. Thomas appeared on the 1850 Federal census of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, enumerated 9 October 1850 He and his family were living 4 houses away from Louis Benoist..² Susan Hackney and James S. Thomas appeared on the 1860 Federal census of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, enumerated 11 August 1860.⁵ Susan Hackney and James S. Thomas appeared on the 1870 Federal census of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, enumerated 17 September 1870.⁶

     Aaron H. Hackney was born circa 1817 in Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Aaron A. Hackney and Mary Klans.² His death date has not been found.
     Aaron H. Hackney appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Carondelet Township, St. Louis County, Missouri, enumerated 1860.¹

     Mary Jane Hackney was born in 1814 in St. Louis, Missouri Territory.¹ She was the daughter of Aaron A. Hackney and Mary Klans.¹ Her death date has not been found.

     Anne Hackney was born in 1815 in Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Aaron A. Hackney and Mary Klans.³ Anne Hackney married Samuel Hamill on 6 May 1847 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri.² Her death date has not been found.
     Anne Hackney and Samuel Hamill appeared on the 1850 Federal census of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, enumerated 2 November 1850 along with her mother Mary Klans.⁴ Anne Hackney and Samuel Hamill appeared on the 1860 Federal census of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, enumerated 26 July 1860. Their children Aaron H., Samuel and Joseph were listed as living with them.² Anne Hackney appeared on the 1870 Federal census of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, enumerated 9 July 1870. Her children Samuel and Joseph were listed as living with her. She was enumerated as Samuel but her sex and age make it clear that this was actually Anne and an enumeration error.⁵

     Aaron Hackney was born on 12 August 1738 in Delaware Colony.¹ He was the son of Joseph Hackney and Charity Harlan.¹ Aaron Hackney married as his first wife Lydia Rees on 6 November 1764 in Old Swedes Church, Wilmington, Delaware Colony.¹ Aaron Hackney married as his second wife Hannah Gregg on 31 March 1768 in Colony of Virginia.¹ Aaron Hackney died on 8 August 1806 at age 67.¹

     Hannah Gregg was born circa 1747 in Colony of Virginia, now Loudoun County.¹ She married Aaron Hackney , son of Joseph Hackney and Charity Harlan, on 31 March 1768 in Colony of Virginia.¹ Hannah Gregg died before 1807 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Joseph Hackney was born on 19 September 1700 in Delaware Colony.¹ He was the son of Joseph Hackney and Elizabeth Jennings.¹ Joseph Hackney married Charity Harlan, daughter of Aaron Harlan and Sarah Heald, in 1731 in Old Swedes Church, Wilmington, Delaware Colony.¹ Joseph Hackney died in 1745 in Delaware Colony.¹

     Charity Harlan was born in 1713/14 in Kennett Township, Province of Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Aaron Harlan and Sarah Heald.¹ Charity Harlan married Joseph Hackney, son of Joseph Hackney and Elizabeth Jennings, in 1731 in Old Swedes Church, Wilmington, Delaware Colony.¹ Charity Harlan died in 1764 in Colony of Virginia, now Berkley County.¹

     Aaron Harlan was born on 24 October 1685 in Donnahlong Down, Ulster, Northern Ireland.¹ He was the son of George Harlan and Elizabeth Duck.¹ Aaron Harlan married Sarah Heald, daughter of Samuel Heald and Mary Bancroft, on 2 November 1713 in Newark Meeting, New Castle County, Delaware Colony.¹ Aaron Harlan died in September 1732 in Kennett, Province of Pennsylvania, at age 46.¹