Born in Ireland but of Scottish ancestry. Joseph married Jennet Stewart in Ireland. Their first son, John was born in Fivemile Town, Fermangah, Ireland.
They came to Pennsylvania in 1731 according to passenger lists. Known children include Katherine Mary, John, Thomas, Joseph, James, Margaret & William.
He is my 7th ggrandfather.
Captain Joseph Armstrong was captain of the Militia and his son, Col. Joseph Armstrong was a Rev. War Colonel.
Abstract Graves of Revolutionary Patriots shows son, Col. Joseph Armstrong is buried here at Rocky Springs Presby. Church Cemetery 6 miles from Chambersburg PA
It is believed he Capt Joseph is buried where he died, in Carlisle, Hamilton Township, Cumberland County, PA. (part of which in 1784 became Franklin Co PA)
Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills - gives us this:
Joseph Armstrong of Hamilton. 3 Sep 1760. (date the will was written)
John Armstrong Description: Son
Prove Date:
25 Jan 1761
Book/Page:
A:79
Remarks:
Wife Jennet. Eldest son John Armstrong, plantation in Orange Co., North Carolina. Son Thomas Armstrong, land between Robert Elliot's and Wilm. Rankin's. Sons Joseph and James Armstrong, land purchased from Chapman. Son William Armstrong, land purchased from James Veley. Dau. Katherine Armstrong, otherwise Kathrine Correy. Dau. Margret, if she contracts marriage with consent of executors, she is to receive 50 lbs. Exs., sons John, Thomas and Joseph.
They came to Pennsylvania in 1731 according to passenger lists. Known children include Katherine Mary, John, Thomas, Joseph, James, Margaret & William.
He is my 7th ggrandfather.
Captain Joseph Armstrong was captain of the Militia and his son, Col. Joseph Armstrong was a Rev. War Colonel.
Abstract Graves of Revolutionary Patriots shows son, Col. Joseph Armstrong is buried here at Rocky Springs Presby. Church Cemetery 6 miles from Chambersburg PA
It is believed he Capt Joseph is buried where he died, in Carlisle, Hamilton Township, Cumberland County, PA. (part of which in 1784 became Franklin Co PA)
Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills - gives us this:
Joseph Armstrong of Hamilton. 3 Sep 1760. (date the will was written)
John Armstrong Description: Son
Prove Date:
25 Jan 1761
Book/Page:
A:79
Remarks:
Wife Jennet. Eldest son John Armstrong, plantation in Orange Co., North Carolina. Son Thomas Armstrong, land between Robert Elliot's and Wilm. Rankin's. Sons Joseph and James Armstrong, land purchased from Chapman. Son William Armstrong, land purchased from James Veley. Dau. Katherine Armstrong, otherwise Kathrine Correy. Dau. Margret, if she contracts marriage with consent of executors, she is to receive 50 lbs. Exs., sons John, Thomas and Joseph.
Born in Ireland but of Scottish ancestry. Joseph married Jennet Stewart in Ireland. Their first son, John was born in Fivemile Town, Fermangah, Ireland.
They came to Pennsylvania in 1731 according to passenger lists. Known children include Katherine Mary, John, Thomas, Joseph, James, Margaret & William.
He is my 7th ggrandfather.
Captain Joseph Armstrong was captain of the Militia and his son, Col. Joseph Armstrong was a Rev. War Colonel.
Abstract Graves of Revolutionary Patriots shows son, Col. Joseph Armstrong is buried here at Rocky Springs Presby. Church Cemetery 6 miles from Chambersburg PA
It is believed he Capt Joseph is buried where he died, in Carlisle, Hamilton Township, Cumberland County, PA. (part of which in 1784 became Franklin Co PA)
Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills - gives us this:
Joseph Armstrong of Hamilton. 3 Sep 1760. (date the will was written)
John Armstrong Description: Son
Prove Date:
25 Jan 1761
Book/Page:
A:79
Remarks:
Wife Jennet. Eldest son John Armstrong, plantation in Orange Co., North Carolina. Son Thomas Armstrong, land between Robert Elliot's and Wilm. Rankin's. Sons Joseph and James Armstrong, land purchased from Chapman. Son William Armstrong, land purchased from James Veley. Dau. Katherine Armstrong, otherwise Kathrine Correy. Dau. Margret, if she contracts marriage with consent of executors, she is to receive 50 lbs. Exs., sons John, Thomas and Joseph.
They came to Pennsylvania in 1731 according to passenger lists. Known children include Katherine Mary, John, Thomas, Joseph, James, Margaret & William.
He is my 7th ggrandfather.
Captain Joseph Armstrong was captain of the Militia and his son, Col. Joseph Armstrong was a Rev. War Colonel.
Abstract Graves of Revolutionary Patriots shows son, Col. Joseph Armstrong is buried here at Rocky Springs Presby. Church Cemetery 6 miles from Chambersburg PA
It is believed he Capt Joseph is buried where he died, in Carlisle, Hamilton Township, Cumberland County, PA. (part of which in 1784 became Franklin Co PA)
Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills - gives us this:
Joseph Armstrong of Hamilton. 3 Sep 1760. (date the will was written)
John Armstrong Description: Son
Prove Date:
25 Jan 1761
Book/Page:
A:79
Remarks:
Wife Jennet. Eldest son John Armstrong, plantation in Orange Co., North Carolina. Son Thomas Armstrong, land between Robert Elliot's and Wilm. Rankin's. Sons Joseph and James Armstrong, land purchased from Chapman. Son William Armstrong, land purchased from James Veley. Dau. Katherine Armstrong, otherwise Kathrine Correy. Dau. Margret, if she contracts marriage with consent of executors, she is to receive 50 lbs. Exs., sons John, Thomas and Joseph.
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