My ancestor William McElhenny died in Fannett tp. circa 1797. Evidence from a deed included below indicates that he resided in York County, PA, in 1791. The area where he likely resided is now Adams County, PA. I have been attempting to link William to other McElhenny/McIlhenny families. There appears to have been a migration from Southern Lancaster County to the area of Mt. Joy, Reading, and Straban townships, Adams County (then York), circa 1752. I have been compiling data; however, I don't have enough evidence to draw conclusions. From Lancaster County Deed L3-270, we can know that a Robert McElhenny and his brother William McElhenny resided--or at least owned property--in Drumore tp., Lancaster County. Immediately after each sold his part of the property, both names appear in Adams County, obtaining warrants for land. An Ezekiel McElhenny follows the same path with other land, although I can't determine whether there was one Ezekiel or two. The Robert McElhenny, resident of Straban tp., died testate in York County, leaving a son named William. There is only one William McElhenny found in tax records circa 1779 to 1783 and on the 1790 Federal Census in York/Adams County. That man certainly is my ancestor--but is he Robert's son or Robert's brother? Or someone else? Seeking assistance with men of these names. Below, I have included quite a bit of data I've culled to further the process. There is a separate McElhenny family in the Lancaster area (John McElhenny and his brother Alexander) whose descendants migrated to North Carolina. There is another John McElhenny of Chester County whose son William appears to have moved to North Carolina. If I have time, I will later post that information to the Lancaster group. NOTE: The data below excludes a Samuel McElhenny who appears linked with the names below. Samuel resided on property adjoining Ezekiel McElhenny in Mt. Joy tp. Previous researchers have suggested that Ezekiel, Samuel, William, and Robert might all be brothers. I see no reason to discount this belief; however, I have only direct evidence that William and Robert were brothers. Sincerely, Ed Wevodau Grapevine, TX McElhenny Family of Drumore Township 1745: Warrant to Robert McIlhenny, 160A (Lancaster Warrant M481) 1746: Survey to Robert McIlhenny, 273A (Survey B6-211) c1747: Robert McIlhenny to his brother William McIlhenny, one moiety of 273A (L3-270) 1747: William McIlhenny to David Hunter, his moiety of 273A (L3-270) 1750: David Hunter to William Brook, his moiety of 273A (L3-270) c1760: William Brook to David Cooper, his moiety of 273A (L3-270) 1764: Robert McIlhenny to Robert Clark, his moiety of 273A (L3-270; AA-186) 1779: Daniel Cooper to Nathaniel Kelley, his moiety of 273A (L3-270) 1784: Robert Clark to Thomas Clark, his moiety of 273A (AA-187) c1785: Nathaniel Kelley to James McElvain, his moiety of 273A (L3-270) 1793: James McElvain to Christopher Frevely, his moiety of 273A (L3-270) Lancaster Warrant M481: Robert McIlhainy, warrant to survey, 160A Drumore tp., 22 Oct 1745. Survey B6-211. 1. Return 30 Apr 1811: 97.130A to Isaac Prall. Patent H5-573. Survey A39-36. 2. Return 30 Aug 1811: 129.32A to Henry McCrabb. Patent H6-321. Survey C133-261. 3. Return 10 Mar 1813: 63.100A to Robert Clark. Patent H9-195. Survey C140-63 & 64. 4. Return 18 Mar 1788 (?): 22 ¼ A. to Thomas McConnell. Patent P14-157. Survey A44-148 (???). AA-186: Robert McElhenny, yeoman, of Drumore tp. gr.to Robert Clark, wheelwright, of same 200a Drumore tp.: HISTORY: Same tract warranted & later surveyed to Robert McElhenny. --27 Dec 1764: Robert Patterson & IS AA-187: Robert Clark & his wife Margaret of Drumore tp. enf-rel.to Thomas Clark of same 204a Drumore tp.: HISTORY: It being the same tract as given in the preceding indenture. --17 Aug 1784: John Clark & Samuel Turbett L3-270: James McElvain & his wife Lisley (or Cicly) of Drumore tp. rel.to Christopher Frevely of same 140a Drumore tp.: HISTORY: Part of a plantation war. 22 Oct 1745 to Robert McElhenny. Said Robert McElhenny granted one moiety to his brother William [no date]. On 12 June 1747, William McElhenny granted his moiety to David Hunter. On 22 Dec 1750, David Hunter assigned the same to William Brooke. Said William Brooke granted one half of his moiety to his son John [no date]. On 27 Feb 1771, father and son granted the full moiety to David Cooper. On 30 Jan 1779, Daniel Cooper granted the same moiety to Nathaniel Kellie. On 27 Dec 1764, the aforesaid Robert McElhenny granted the warrant right to the entire tract to Robert Clarke. On 25 Jan 1782, Robert Clarke released his right & title to the moiety in the possession of the said Nathaniel Kellie. The said Kellie has since granted 140a Drumore tp. to James McElvain, the party hereto. --30 Mar 1793 ---------------------- Robert McElhenny May 30, 1755      May 4, 1756 STEWART, JAMES       Wife. Bridget Stewart.  Child: Rebecca.       Ex. Robert McElhenney and Ezekiel McElhenney.  Drumore Twp. York County Warrant M154: Robert McIlhenny, warrant to survey, 150A Straban tp., 26 Feb 1763, return 8 Apr 1772, 450A (total acreage of three warrants) to Samuel Bell. Patent AA-13-85 (or 35?). Survey B8-215. (CHECK SURVEY: Located entirely within the Manor of Maske.) York County Deed C386: Walter Carson & his wife Agnes of Straban tp. enf-rel.to Robert Muckleheney, yeoman, of same 200A (location not given), adjoining Victor King, William King, along the Conewago Creek, John Care, William Carson, and John Blackburn: HISTORY: Same tract war. 26 Apr 1743 and thereafter surveyed unto John Steel, late of New London in Chester County. (Remaining history not compiled.) --2 Nov 1767 York County Will ????: Robert McIlheny of Straban tp., writ 5 Mar 1786, probated 29 Mar 1786 1. Wife Agnes. 2. Children: William, Violet (the wife of John McClure), Margaret (the wife of Samuel Moody), Anna (the wife of William King). 3. Granddaughter: Agnes Elliot (parents’ names not given). 4. Executors: William & Robert McIlheny. 5. NOT FULLY COMPILED. RECHECK. ---------------------- William McElhenny Lancaster Warrant M605: William Mucklehenny, warrant to survey, 40A Little Britain tp., 3 Jan 1748/49. 48.120A. No return. Survey H249. York County Warrant M82: William Mucklehenny, warrant to survey, 50A Reading tp., 26 Mar 1754, return 23 June 1810, 209.40A to Henry Myer. Patent H4-202. Survey C125-30. York County Warant M369: William McIlhenny, warrant to survey, 220A Mt. Joy tp., 31 Aug 1786, return 6 Sep 1790, 169A to William McIlhenny. Patent P15-410. Survey C152-4. York County Warrant M551: William McIlheney, warrant to survey, 400A, 24 Mar 1794. (No return; no indication of location. However, it appears with similar warrants, some identified as situate in Franklin County.) York County Deed F203: John Myer of Codorus tp. mort.to William MkElhenny, taylor, of Reading tp. 200A Reading tp.: HISTORY: Not compiled. --5 Nov 1774 --William MkElhenny ack.sat. 25 Aug 1791. Franklin Deed 2-373: John Elder, Sr., and David Elder of Fannett tp. enf-rel.to William McElhenny of York County, PA --Two tracts: (1.) 201A, 27P Fannett tp. and (2.) 86a Fannett tp.: HISTORY: Not compiled—need to recheck deed. --25 Jan 1791 Franklin Deed 6-171: William McElhenny, Philip Boland & his wife Margaret, and Mary Doyle of Fannett tp. rel.to James McElhenny of same --Their rights & title to two tracts: (1.) 201A, 27P Fannett tp. and (2.) 86a Fannett tp.: HISTORY: Same tract that John Elder & David Elder granted to William McElhenny, now deceased, the father of Mary Doyle, William McElhenny, Margaret Boland, and James McElhenny, all parties hereto. Before his decease, the father sold both tracts unto his son James; however, no deed for the same was executed. --9 Feb 1804 -------------------------- Ezekiel McElhenny Lancaster Warrant M601: Ezekial Macklehenny, warrant to survey, 22 ½ A. Drumore tp., 27 Dec 1748. 22.80A. No return. Survey B12-148. --NOTE: Checked survey. This property adjoins Ezekial Macklehenny’s old tract. Adjoining survey A55-285 indicates that Ezekial McIlhenny’s old tract was formerly in right of William Wright. Lancaster Warrant M605: William Mucklehenny, warrant to survey, 40A Little Britain tp., 3 Jan 1748/49. 48.120A. No return. Survey H249. York County Warrant M5: Ezekial Muckelhenny, warrant to survey, 300A Mt. Joy tp., 3 Jan 1749. See Survey B11-20 (or B11-80?). 1. Return of survey 4 Oct 1810 for 60.28A to Barbara & John Clutz, Patent H4-105, Survey C133-153. 2. Return of survey 25 Mar 1836 to James McIlhenny for 288.10A. Patent H36-10. Survey B11-22. York County Warrant M311: Ezekial McIlhenny, warrant to resurvey, 350A Mt. Joy tp.. (Same returns as above.) See Surveys B11-20 & 21. H3-304: John Witmer, yeoman, & his wife Fronica of Manor tp. enf-rel.to Henry Wesley, yeoman, of Strasburg tp. 100a Drumore tp.: HISTORY: Part of two tracts: (a.) 186a Drumore tp. war. 8 Jan 1738 to William Wright. On ___ 1743, he granted his right & title to Ezekial McElhenny. (b.) Two small adjoining parcels war. 27 Dec 1748 to the said Ezekial McElhenny. // On 23 Jan 1771, Ezekial McElhenny granted all above tracts, or 219a Drumore tp., to John Bowman. On 18 Sep 1773, John Bowman granted the same to Peter Hurst. Said Peter Hurst later devised the same to his son Christian. By his last will & testament, Christian Hurst ordered his executors, Henry Huber & Jacob Brubacher, to sell the property. On 24 Sep 1791, they granted 100a Drumore tp. to Fronica Hurst, a widow. The said Fronica has since married John Witmer, the first party hereto. --15 Dec 1796 Unrecorded York County Will: Ezekial McElheany, writ 28 Feb 1776, probated 1 May 1776 1. Wife Esther. 2. Children: James, Robert, Elizabeth, Gennet, and Samuel. 3. Grandchildren: Esther Logan, James Allen, and Ezekial Logan. 4. To his son James: One half of the testator’s real estate. 5. Daughter Elizabeth is a widow. 6. Child Gennet does not have any children yet. 7. Executor: Not yet compiled. 8. NOT FULLY COMPILED. RECHECK. York County Will ????: Robert McIlheny of Straban tp., writ 5 Mar 1786, probated 29 Mar 1786 1. Wife Agnes. 2. Children: William, Violet (the wife of John McClure), Margaret (the wife of Samuel Moody), Anna (the wife of William King). 3. Granddaughter: Agnes Elliot (parents’ names not given). 4. Executors: William & Robert McIlheny. 5. NOT FULLY COMPILED. RECHECK. York County Will ????: Esther McIlhenny of Mt. Joy tp., writ 10 May 1798, probated 21 May 1799 1. She is the widow of Ezekial McIlhenny. 2. Children: James, Robert, and Samuel. 3. Legatee: Esther Logan. 4. Grandchildren: Esther (the daughter of James); Sophia (the daughter of Robert); and Ezekial (the son of Samuel). 5. Executor: Samuel McIlhenny. 6. NOT FULLY COMPILED. RECHECK. -------------------------- TAX LISTS Drumore tp., 1751: Ezekial McElhiney Robert McElhiney (also present in 1756) Straban tp., York County, PA: 1779: Robert McElheney, 237A 1780: Robert McElhenny, 270A 1781: Robert McElhenny, 229A 1782: Robert McElhenny, 229A 1783: Robert McElhenny, 255A Reading tp., York County, PA: 1779: NONE 1780: NONE 1781: NONE 1782: NONE 1783: NONE Mt. Joy tp., York County, PA: 1779: James McElhenny, 200A; William McElhenny, 200A; Samuel McElhenny, 200A 1780: James McElhenny, 200A; William McElhenny, 200A; Samuel McElhenny, freeman 1781: James McElhenny, 200A; William McElhenny, 200A; Samuel McElhenny, 200A 1782: James McElhenny, 200A; William McElhenny, 200A; Samuel McElhenny, 200A 1783: James McElhenny, 200A; William McElhenny, 200A; Samuel McElhenny, 200A