| Home Surname List Name Index Sources GEDCOM File Email Us | Ann FINLEY was born about 1728 in , , , Scotland. Parents: Robert FINLEY and Catherine WILKES. Catherine FINLEY was born about 1726 in , , , Scotland. Parents: Robert FINLEY and Catherine WILKES. Eliza Hughley FINLEY986,2162 was born on 20 December 1801 in Hillsboro,Newmarket,Highland,Ohio. She was born on 20 December 1801 in , Highland, Ohio. She died on 28 September 1863 at the age of 61 in Eaton,Preble,Ohio. Eliza died on 28 September 1863 at the age of 61 in , Preble, Ohio. She was also known as Elizabeth Hughey "Eliza" FINLEY. She was buried in Union Cemetery, Eaton, Preble, Ohio. Eliza has reference number 1058. !CONFLICT: 1850 Census indicates Eliza was 39 years old. Tombstone birth date was 1801 which would make her 49 years old. The later looks more plausible in that at 39 she would be 19 years younger then her husband. Spouse: John Carrington BROOKE. Eliza Hughley FINLEY and John Carrington BROOKE were married on 20 July 1819 in Cincinnati,Hamilton,Ohio. They were married on 20 July 1819 in , Jefferson, Ohio.988 Children were: Sarah Ann BROOKE, James B. BROOKE, Charles F. BROOKE Sr., Catherine R. BROOKE, Hannah M. BROOKE, Eliza Jane BROOKE, William M. BROOKE, Clifford N. BROOKE, John C. BROOKE Jr, Thomas M. BROOKE, Asbury V. BROOKE, Nancy BROOKE. Elizabeth FINLEY was born about 1732 in , , , Scotland. Parents: Robert FINLEY and Catherine WILKES. George FINLEY was born about 1727 in , , , Scotland. Parents: Robert FINLEY and Catherine WILKES. George FINLEY was born about 1758 in of, Bucks, Pennsylvania. Parents: James FINLEY Sr. and Mary PATTERSON. Hannah C. FINLEY2163,2164 was born on 4 December 1787 in Salisbury Dist., Mecklenburg, North Carolina. She died on 2 December 1877 at the age of 89 in Fremont, Mahaska, Iowa.810 !COMMENTS: Children listing may not be complete. Parents: Robert Wilkes FINLEY Sr. and Rebecca BRADLEY. James FINLEY Sr.2165,2166 was born on 31 August 1730 in of Glasgow, , Scotland. He died on 10 October 1809 at the age of 79 in Of, Augusta, Virginia. He has reference number 1066. !CENSUS: In the 1790 Census there was a James Finley in Bucks Co., PA. Listed as 1-1-3 1+16age, 1-16age, and 3 females. Probably this was James Jr. !RESIDENCE: New Britain Twp. Bucks Co., PA. Parents: Robert FINLEY and Catherine WILKES. Spouse: Mary PATTERSON. Mary PATTERSON and James FINLEY Sr.2167 were married on 31 August 1749 in Probably, , Pennsylvania. !CONFLICT: Stout indicates marriage date as 1 Aug 1749. Children were: Robert Wilkes FINLEY Sr., John FINLEY, Samuel FINLEY, Alexander FINLEY, George FINLEY, Mary FINLEY, James FINLEY Jr.. James FINLEY Jr. was born about 1762 in of, Bucks, Pennsylvania. !BIOGRAPHICAL: Ref. THE HILLS OF HIGHLAND (County,) Ohio by Ayres Page 52....1 Apr 1796, Massie, assisted by Duncan McArthur, Rev. Robert Finley, his sons John and James B., James, brother of Rev. Robert Finley .... Parents: James FINLEY Sr. and Mary PATTERSON. James Bradley FINLEY Rev.2168,2169,2170,2171,2172,2173,2174 was born on 14 July 1781 in , Mecklenburg , North Carolina. He died on 6 September 1857 at the age of 76 in Eaton, Preble, Ohio. He was buried in Mount Hill Cemetery, Washington Twp., , Preble, Ohio. James has reference number 41. !OCCUPATION: Became a Methodist Missionary to the indians at the Wyandot Mission.Also served as Chaplin for the Ohio Penitentiary and other Methodist Churches. Autobiography and 2d ref: "Lion of theForest" James B. Finley Frontier Reformer are located in the State ofOhio Library. Was known as the "New Market Devil" !PERSONAL: Was the author of 5 books, one an autobiography. 1840 - HISTORY OF THE WYANDOTT MISSION AT UPPER SANDUSKY, 1850 - MEMORIALS OF PRISON LIFE, 1853 - AUTOBIOGRAPHY - PIONEER LIFE IN THE WEST, 1854 - SKETCHES OF WESTERN METHODISM. !PAPERS: James B. Finley papers are stored at the following locations: Hayes Library, Fremont, Ohio, Ohio Histosrical Society Archives, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio, and Beeghly Library, United Methodist Archives Center. !CONFLICT: Based on the cemetery records in Preble Co., Ohio there is no doubt that James' wife was named Hannah and date of birth is on the grave marker. The question is - who's daughter was she. A Thomas Strain died in their home with James being the administrator of his estate. Mistake or not James spelled his wife's name STRANE in his autobiography. Further research is needed to determine the parentage of HANNAH STRAIN (STRANE) FINLEY. !FAMILY: Had eleven Grandchildren and six Greatgrand children at the time of his death. In the 1850 Census James Finley indicated he was born in Kentucky. Records show he was born in North Carolina. Parents: Robert Wilkes FINLEY Sr. and Rebecca BRADLEY. Spouse: Hannah STRAIN. Hannah STRAIN and James Bradley FINLEY Rev.2175 were married on 3 March 1801 in Scioto Valley, , Ohio.2176 !CONFLICT: Spelled his wife's name STRANE in his autobiography. John FINLEY2177 was born on 16 April 1722 in Glasgow, , Scotland. He died about 1784 at the age of 62. !BIOGRAPHICAL: Inherited the "Finley Manor" near Paisley, Scotland Parents: Robert FINLEY and Catherine WILKES. John FINLEY2160 was born on 10 May 1752 in of, Bucks, Pennsylvania. He died about 1792 at the age of 40.2161 !BIOGRAPHICAL: Lived in Mechlinburg Co.,NC Served Militia in 1790 Census. Parents: James FINLEY Sr. and Mary PATTERSON. John Patterson FINLEY Sr.811,2178,2179,2180 was born on 13 June 1783 in , Mecklenburg, North Carolina. He died on 8 May 1825 at the age of 41 in Augusta, Bracken, Kentucky. He was also known as Reverend. John was buried in Augusta College, Augusta, Bracken, Kentucky.2181 He has Ancestral File Number 1L9M-7VD. He has reference number 1060. !OCCUPATION: Was a educator and Master of several educational academies in Ohio and at Augusta College was President and Professor of Languages. Bishop Asbury ordained John a Deacon in the Methodist Church 17 Sep 1825 (Date looks wrong - research) and on 2 Jul 1820 was made a Elder by Bishop Roberts. !RESIDENCES: 1811 Highland Co.,OH, Union,.,Greene Co.,OH, 1817+/_ Dayton,,OH, Steubenville, OH., Piqua,OH. <1822, Augusta,KY probably from 1822 to 1825 at the time of his death. !CONFLICT: Birth date in year 1784 also indicated. !BOGRAPHICAL: John Sr. held an elective office in Miami Co., Ohio while living in Piqua, Miami, Ohio. He resigned his post in 1822. This was probably when he accepted the teaching position in Augusta, Kentucky. !REAL ESTATE: 14 Jan 1818 John P. Finley bought from Enos Manning Bk 03 Page 356 Lots 52 and 53, Miami Co., Ohio. Parents: Robert Wilkes FINLEY Sr. and Rebecca BRADLEY. Spouse: Sarah STRAIN. Sarah STRAIN and John Patterson FINLEY Sr.2182,2183 were married on 7 February 1803 in Chillicothe, Ross, Ohio.988 ! REFERENCE: Vol. GHA Page 030 Marriage Records Ross Co., OH 1798-1849 State of Ohi o Library. Mary FINLEY was born about 1760 in of, Bucks, Pennsylvania. Parents: James FINLEY Sr. and Mary PATTERSON. Mary Polly FINLEY was born on 9 June 1797 in , Garrard, Kentucky. She died on 4 October 1842 at the age of 45 in ,Orange,Indiana. Sources: www.uftree.com (Karen Savage web page) Ancestry.com Gene Pool Database (births) gives birth info
Spouse: Joseph MAXWELL. Mary Polly FINLEY and Joseph MAXWELL were married before 15 August 1817 in ,Orange, Indiana. Children were: Louiza MAXWELL. Robert FINLEY2184 was born about 1700 in , , , Scotland.2184 !BIOGRAPHICAL: Robert Finley owned the FINLEY MANOR at Paisley nr Glasgow,Scotland. He was a wooltrader and stock breeder. Spouse: Catherine WILKES. Catherine WILKES and Robert FINLEY were married on 20 June 1721. Children were: John FINLEY, Robert FINLEY Jr., Catherine FINLEY, George FINLEY, Ann FINLEY, Samuel FINLEY, James FINLEY Sr., William FINLEY, Elizabeth FINLEY. Robert FINLEY Jr.2167 was born on 20 March 1724 in Glasgow, , Scotland. !BIOGRAPHICAL: Professor at Glasgow University. Parents: Robert FINLEY and Catherine WILKES. Robert (Wilkes) FINLEY Jr.[xUpline] (private). Parents: Robert Wilkes FINLEY Sr. and Rebecca BRADLEY. Robert Wilkes FINLEY Sr.810,2163,2174,2180,2185,2186,2187,2188 was born on 17 June 1750 in , Bucks, Pennsylvania. He died on 8 December 1840 at the age of 90 in Germantown (Dayton), Montgomery, Ohio. He has Ancestral File Number 1QMW-B2C. Robert has reference number 1055. !OCCUPATION: Was ordained as a Presbyterian Minister and served in NC, SC, GA, KY. Eventually became a Methodist Minister because he did not agree with the Presbyterian doctrine regarding the "CHOSEN FEW". His son James was very instrumental in changing his beliefs. !RESIDENCE: 1786 crossed the mountains and came to Georges Creek nr Geneva, KY. Purchased land near Flemingsburg, KY and Cane Ridge, KY. in 1790. In 1796 released his slaves and became one of the first settlers of Chillicothe,Ross,Ohio. Eventually purchased land in New Market, Highland Co., OH on White Oak Creek. Settled there with his sons. !EDUCATION: Princeton College, New Jersey per James B. Finley's autobiography. Princeton University Mudd Library can not find any records to support ROBERT W. FINLEY as attending Princeton College. They do have records for another ROBERT FINLEY who lived a similar life style to this Robert Finley several years later. !PERSONAL: "Personally acquainted with with Colonel (Daniel) Boone. In the spring of 1784 travelled with Colonel Boone to explore Kentucky. !MILITARY: "Enlisted May 1,1777, for the war, a private, Captain Christian Staddel's Company, Second Pennsylvania Regiment, commanded by Colonel James Irvine: transferred, Morristown, N. J., March 20, 1780, to the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, commanded by Major Caleb Bibbs: at battle of Connecticut Farms, N. J., June 7, 1780: skirmish at King's Bridge, N. Y., July 3, 1781: battle of Yorktown, Va., October 19, 1781: furloughed thirty days, January 8, 1783: furloughed, Newburgh, N. Y., June 6, 1783, until the ratification of the definite treaty of peace: discharged November 3, 1783". SOURCE: The Commander-in-Chief Guard Revolutionary War by Godfrey - Saginaw, Michigan City Library. R973.3 Go !CONFLICT: Robert Stout indicates birth date as 9 June 1750.Reference is made to a Colonel Finley's Regiment in a Highland County, Ohio Transcribed Deed Book 4 page 51.(May not be this Robert Finley.) !ANCESTORS: Father was an immigrant from Scotland. !BIOGRAPHICAL: Robert W. Finley was one of the organizers of the Great Revival at the Cane Ridge, Ky. Meeting house nr. Paris, Bourbon, Ky. Aug 7-12, 1801. It was at this meeting that his son was converted and became Methodist Circuit Rider and church leader. !RESEARCH: Ancestor file indicates another son in this family FRANCIS b. abt. 1782 (1QMW-B50) Parents: James FINLEY Sr. and Mary PATTERSON. Spouse: Rebecca BRADLEY. Rebecca BRADLEY and Robert Wilkes FINLEY Sr.821,822 were married about 1780 in , Mecklenburg, North Carolina. Line in Record @F361@ (MRIN 297) from GEDCOM file not recognized: Samuel FINLEY was born about 1729 in , , , Scotland. Parents: Robert FINLEY and Catherine WILKES. Samuel FINLEY was born about 1754 in of, Bucks, Pennsylvania. He died about 1818 at the age of 64 in Fairview, Belmont, Ohio.2167 Parents: James FINLEY Sr. and Mary PATTERSON. Samuel FINLEY2164 was born on 10 February 1785 in Waxhaw, , North Carolina. He died about 1858 at the age of 73 in , Highland, Ohio.2189 He has reference number 1062. !BIOGRAPHICAL: Married 3 times. Page 193 of Historical Collections of Adams Co., an entry is made of a Samuel S. Finley marrying Rhoda (Polly) Glasgow on 1808 who d. 1810 in Adams Co. They had a daughter named Polly Finley. Further research is needed to determine whether or not this is the same Samuel. Parents: Robert Wilkes FINLEY Sr. and Rebecca BRADLEY. William FINLEY was born about 1731 in , , , Scotland. Parents: Robert FINLEY and Catherine WILKES. William P. FINLEY Rev.2174,2190 was born about 1787 in Probably, , North Carolina. He died Bfr 26 Jul 1822 in of, Highland, Ohio.2191 He has Ancestral File Number 1QMW-B4R. William has reference number 1061. !BIOGRAPHICAL: William P. fell from a horse on to his head. He suffered from mental deterioration and died at an early age. !ESTATE: 26 Jul 1822 Saml. Findley and Hiram McQuitty appointed Administrators of the estate of William Findley, Dec'd. Sureties: Samuel Boyd, Saml. McQuitty. Appraisers: John McQuitty, Abraham Medsker, John Eakins. Jane (McQuitty) Findley, the widow, relinquished her right to administer the estate. !BIOGRAPHICAL: Pastor of the Ebenezer Methodist Church in 1822. Parents: Robert Wilkes FINLEY Sr. and Rebecca BRADLEY. Catherine "Caty" FINN[xUpline] (private). Spouse: Squire B DEAN. Children were: Martha Ann DEAN. Elizabeth FINN[xUpline] (private). Spouse: Sheldon BREWSTER. Katherine D FINN was born on 1 October 1895 in Trenton,Mercer,New Jersey. She died on 9 October 1985 at the age of 90 in Trenton,Mercer,New Jersey. Spouse: Francis W RYEL. Katherine D FINN and Francis W RYEL were married about 1912 in ,,New Jersey. Children were: Dorothy RYEL, Raymond Joseph RYEL. Mildred FINNEGAN[xUpline] (private). Spouse: Jesse Oscar SMITH. Esther FINNEY was born on 5 May 1693 in Bristol,Bristol,Rhode Island. She died on 26 May 1754 at the age of 61 in Bristol,Bristol,Rhode Island. Parents: Jeremiah FINNEY and Esther LEWIS. Spouse: Joseph JOY. Esther FINNEY and Joseph JOY were married on 31 October 1719 in Bristol,Bristol,Rhode Island. Children were: Esther JOY. Jeremiah FINNEY was born on 15 August 1662 in Barnstable,Barnstable,Massachusetts. He died on 18 February 1748 at the age of 85 in Bristol,Bristol,Rhode Island. Spouse: Esther LEWIS. Children were: Esther FINNEY. Ingibiorg FINNSDOTTIR , "Earls' Mother"20,21 was born about 1021 in Osteraat, Yrje, Norway, Norway.21 She was born about 1032 in Osteraat, Yrje, Norway.20 She died about 1064 at the age of 32.20,21 Parents: . Spouse: Máel Coluim III CAENNMOR , King of Scotland. Children were: DONNCHAD II, King of Scotland, Æthelred HETH , 1st Earl of Fife, Máel Coluim of SCOTLAND, Domnall of SCOTLAND. Johann FISCHBACH was born after 1475. He died about 1546 at the age of 71. Parents: Johann VAN FISCHBACH. Spouse: UNKNOWN NESSA. Children were: Theiss FISCHBACH. Johann FISCHBACH was born after 1563. He died before 1649 at the age of 86. Parents: Theiss FISCHBACH and UNKNOWN TREINA. Spouse: Unknown LUECK. Children were: Johann FISCHBACH. Johann FISCHBACH was born about 1605. He died about 1671 at the age of 66. Parents: Johann FISCHBACH and Unknown LUECK. Spouse: UNKNOWN GELA. Children were: Maria Catherina FISCHBACH. Maria Catherina FISCHBACH was born before 21 October 1640 in ,,,Germany. She died about 1676 at the age of 36 in Seelbach,Nassau-Siegen,Germany. Parents: Johann FISCHBACH and UNKNOWN GELA. Spouse: Phillippi HEIMBACH. Maria Catherina FISCHBACH and Phillippi HEIMBACH were married in 1660 in Seelbach,Nassau-Siegen,Germany. Children were: Elizabeth "Elspeth" HEIMBACH. Theiss FISCHBACH was born about 1515. He died before 16 August 1566 at the age of 51. Parents: Johann FISCHBACH and UNKNOWN NESSA. Spouse: UNKNOWN TREINA. Children were: Johann FISCHBACH. Elizabeth FISCHER was born about 1584/5 in England. She died between 1640 and 1644 at the age of 55 in Plymouth, Ma. She has reference number 10904. Spouse: Stephen HOPKINS. Elizabeth FISCHER and Stephen HOPKINS were married on 19 February 1617/8 in Whitechapel, London England. Children were: Ruth HOPKINS, Elizabeth HOPKINS, Damaris HOPKINS, Oceanus HOPKINS, Caleb HOPKINS, Deborah HOPKINS, Damaris HOPKINS. Deborah FISCUS was born in 1826 in ,Harrison,Kentucky. Parents: George FISCUS and Peggy POWELL. Elizabeth FISCUS was born in 1807 in ,Harrison,Kentucky. Parents: George FISCUS and Peggy POWELL. George FISCUS was born in 1776 in ,Harrison,Kentucky. He died in 1855 at the age of 79 in ,Putnam,Indiana. Spouse: Peggy POWELL. Peggy POWELL and George FISCUS were married on 1 January 1797 in ,Harrison,Kentucky. Children were: Elizabeth FISCUS, Deborah FISCUS. Alice FISH was born on 3 July 1702. She died after 1756 at the age of 54. She has reference number 24838. Parents: Lieutenant Robert FISH and Mary HALL. Alice FISH was born on 3 July 1702 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island. She was born on 3 July 1702 in Portsmouth, Newport Co., RI. She died after 1756 at the age of 54. Parents: Lieutenant Robert FISH and Mary HALL. Allen FISH was born about 1767 in ,,Massachusetts. Parents: William FISH and Hannah ALLEN. Spouse: Mrs. Sally FISH. Children were: Sarah Ann FISH. Alvaro Allan FISH was born on 4 October 1835 in Ellisburg, Jefferson , New York. He died on 29 April 1914 at the age of 78 in Greenwood, Cass, Nebraska. He was buried in Chester Cemetery, Chester, Nebraska. Parents: Jonas Warren FISH and Sarah Ann FISH. Ann FISH13 was born on 6 December 1818 in Hurst Brook, Lanc., Eng.. She has Ancestral File Number 2GPX-8F. Parents: Samuel FISH and Mary HADFIELS. Benjaman FISH was born on 4 October 1739 in Portsmouth, Newport Co., RI. Parents: Daniel FISH and Mary TALLMAN. Benjamin FISH was born on 4 October 1739 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island. He was born on 4 October 1739. He was born on 4 October 1739 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Benjamin has reference number Round, Kezi. Parents: Daniel FISH and Mary TALLMAN. Betsy FISH[xUpline] (private). Parents: William FISH and Hannah ALLEN. Calvin FISH was born on 14 July 1786 in New Ashford, Berkshire, Massachusetts. He died in 1845 at the age of 59 in Ellisburgh, Jefferson, New York. He has reference number 64806. Parents: Jonathan FISH and Lilas MASON. Spouse: Betsy WARREN. Betsy WARREN and Calvin FISH were married in 1806 in Ellisburg,Jefferson,New York. Children were: Jonas Warren FISH. Daniel FISH was born on 17 May 1707. He was born on 17 May 1707 in Newport, Newport Co., RI. He died in 1786 at the age of 79 in New Ashford, Berkshire, Massachusetts. Daniel died in 1786 at the age of 79 in New Ashford, Berkshire Co., MA. He has reference number 24840. Parents: Lieutenant Robert FISH and Mary HALL. Spouse: Mary TALLMAN. Mary TALLMAN and Daniel FISH were married on 22 October 1730 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island. Children were: Robert FISH, George FISH, Daniel FISH, Isaac FISH, Benjamin FISH, William FISH, Matthew FISH, Mary FISH, Preserved FISH, Elizabeth FISH, David FISH, Olive FISH, Jonathan FISH. Spouse: Mary TALLMAN. Mary TALLMAN and Daniel FISH were married on 22 October 1730 in Portsmouth, Newport Co., RI. Children were: Benjaman FISH, William FISH, Elizabeth FISH, William FISH. |