Born Armagh, 30 Jun 1747, immigrated via Baltimore 1774 with wife Isabella McCullough, son William, dau Esther. William was a cabinet maker, coffin maker, etc. in Georgetown/Washington 1795-1854 > Shows on muster roll data sheet of Continental Army Captain Matthew Henderson Company, 9 PA Regiment, 2nd Division, 3rd PA Brigade as Private Rank and File. personal ID PA01038 > muster roll at Valley Forge > January 1778 name on roll without comment > February 1778 name on roll without comment > March 1778 name on roll without comment > April 1778 name on roll without comment > May 1778 Sick at French Creek Hospital > June 1778 name on roll without comment > > note from Paula King Thomas:This regiment was formerly commanded by Col. George Nagel > > Died 15 Sep 1784, in a military hospital near Carlisle, PA. (not verified)