Hello All, I am new to the list so I thought I would dive right in. I am related to John Gwin (died c 1830) of what is now of Altoona PA. He arrived in this country during the Rev. War, lived in Chester and Franklin County for a time and the moved to Huntingdon County Pa. He had 7 children: Lewis (1787), Thomas (c1780-1790), Alexander (1791), Dougal (1804), John (1800) and two girls yet to be identified. I do have sketchy evidence that he served in the Revolutionary War I believe he came from Scotland and his sister (Margaret) married my gggggrandfather (Dougal McCartney 1756-1822). Dougal was pressed into the Royal Navy and then deserted to join the colonists, perhaps John did the same. I am looking for any possible connections, as well as information about the Gwin name. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers, Sharon
My Gwinns came from Virginia. My first Gwinn ...Bartlett was born in Goochland Co., Virginia 1725...He married Catherine Sombrey. I think there may be a connection. but much further back than either you or I have researched. The name Gwinn would appear to be Welsh. Longistically, how far is Pennsylvania from Virginia? Sue----- Original Message ----- From: Joe Russell <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2001 9:12 AM Subject: PA Gwins > Hello All, > I am new to the list so I thought I would dive right in. I am related to John Gwin (died c 1830) of what is now of Altoona PA. He arrived in this country during the Rev. War, lived in Chester and Franklin County for a time and the moved to Huntingdon County Pa. He had 7 children: Lewis (1787), Thomas (c1780-1790), Alexander (1791), Dougal (1804), John (1800) and two girls yet to be identified. I do have sketchy evidence that he served in the Revolutionary War > > I believe he came from Scotland and his sister (Margaret) married my gggggrandfather (Dougal McCartney 1756-1822). Dougal was pressed into the Royal Navy and then deserted to join the colonists, perhaps John did the same. > > I am looking for any possible connections, as well as information about the Gwin name. Any help would be appreciated. > > Cheers, Sharon > > > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=702&sourceid=1237 >