Mark MCDERMOTT
Born: 21 December 1796, Mercer, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: 20 March 1871, Mifflin, Richland, Ohio, USA
Died: 20 March 1871, Mifflin, Richland, Ohio, USA
James
MCDERMOTT
Born
9 August 1758
,
Lancaster, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
Died
25 June 1859
,
Mansfield, Richland, Ohio, USA
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Born: 9 August 1758 in Lancaster, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
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James had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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James married Jane BELL . The couple had (at least) 5 children.
Jane BELL was born abt. 1772 in Robinson, Allegheny, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania. Jane died 8 May 1840 in Mifflin, Richland, Ohio, USA. Jane was the child of James BELL and Mary NEWKIRK.
James MCDERMOTT died 25 June 1859 in Mansfield, Richland, Ohio, USA.
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James MCDERMOTT married 
Jane BELL
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Jane BELL was the child of James BELL and Mary NEWKIRK
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Jane BELL was the child of James BELL and Mary NEWKIRK
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Jane MCDERMOTT
Born: 3 June 1799, , Pennsylvania, USA
Died: 24 October 1874, Sandusky, Crawford, Ohio, USA
Died: 24 October 1874, Sandusky, Crawford, Ohio, USA
Married: William HANDLEY
Rachel MCDERMOTT
Born: 11 April 1801, Mercer, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: 18 July 1825, Richland, Ohio, USA
Died: 18 July 1825, Richland, Ohio, USA
Hannah MCDERMOTT
Born: 17 January 1808, Mercer, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: 9 March 1877, Stanton, Stanton, Kansas, USA
Died: 9 March 1877, Stanton, Stanton, Kansas, USA
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Birth — 17589 August 1758
Lancaster, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
Revolutionary War
MCDERMOT, JAMES
Ancestor #: A076251
Notice: PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED WITH AT LEAST ONE PREVIOUSLY VERIFIED PAPER - SEE ANCESTOR’S FULL RECORD (WHY?)
Service: PENNSYLVANIA Rank(s): NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER
Birth: 8- -1758 MARYLAND
Death: 6-25-1859 MIFFLIN TWP RICHLAND CO OHIO
Pension Number: *S9014
Service Source: *S9014; BLWT #26082-160-55
Service Description: 1) ORDERLY SERGEANT FOR COL CRAIG; CAPTS GOODWIN, JOHNSON, PA LINE
COMMENTS(Overview)
1) AGNES BELL DAU OF JAMES BELL A008724 NOT THE WIFE OF JAMES MCDERMOT.12/ 2015
2) PATRIOT'S WIFE'S NAME WAS JANE BELL NOT AGNES JANE. DATACF. 4/ 2016.
RESIDENCE
1) City: EASTON-ENL - County: NORTHAMPTON CO - State: PENNSYLVANIA
SPOUSE
1) JANE BELL
Ancestor #: A076251
Notice: PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED WITH AT LEAST ONE PREVIOUSLY VERIFIED PAPER - SEE ANCESTOR’S FULL RECORD (WHY?)
Service: PENNSYLVANIA Rank(s): NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER
Birth: 8- -1758 MARYLAND
Death: 6-25-1859 MIFFLIN TWP RICHLAND CO OHIO
Pension Number: *S9014
Service Source: *S9014; BLWT #26082-160-55
Service Description: 1) ORDERLY SERGEANT FOR COL CRAIG; CAPTS GOODWIN, JOHNSON, PA LINE
COMMENTS(Overview)
1) AGNES BELL DAU OF JAMES BELL A008724 NOT THE WIFE OF JAMES MCDERMOT.12/ 2015
2) PATRIOT'S WIFE'S NAME WAS JANE BELL NOT AGNES JANE. DATACF. 4/ 2016.
RESIDENCE
1) City: EASTON-ENL - County: NORTHAMPTON CO - State: PENNSYLVANIA
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1) JANE BELL
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1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1796 Birth of ChildMark MCDERMOTT was born 21 December 1796, Mercer, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
James was 38 years old.
1798 Birth of ChildRobert MCDERMOTT was born 1 February 1798, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
James was 39 years old.
1799 Birth of ChildJane MCDERMOTT was born 3 June 1799, , Pennsylvania, USA
James was 40 years old.
1801 Birth of ChildRachel MCDERMOTT was born 11 April 1801, Mercer, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
James was 42 years old.
1808 Birth of ChildHannah MCDERMOTT was born 17 January 1808, Mercer, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
James was 49 years old.
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
1825 Death of ChildRachel MCDERMOTT died 18 July 1825, Richland, Ohio, USA
James was 66 years old.
From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.1840 Death of Spouse/PartnerJane BELL died 8 May 1840, Mifflin, Richland, Ohio, USA
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
Death — 185925 June 1859
Mansfield, Richland, Ohio, USA
He died at the age of 100.
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Koogle Cemetery Mifflin Township Richland County Ohio, USA
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Pennsylvania means 'Penn's woods' or 'Penn's land.' Quaker William Penn was granted the tract of land by King Charles II of England in 1681 as repayment of debt owed to Penn's father, Admiral William Penn. Originally, Penn suggested Sylvania (woodland) for his land. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1787 - Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
December 12, 1787 - Pennsylvania becomes 2nd U.S. state
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