I am a Pyle by marriage, but have an interest in the line through my ex-husband's late uncle, George Pyle. Besides, these are my children's ancestors just as much as my own line. I'm a second-grade teacher, so I don't get to do much research (except over the net) after school starts. Anyway, here are the lines we have. There's a pretty weak link between Absalom and the rest of the line, but I'm hoping somebody has more information. --- 1st Generation --- 1. Jesse Marshall1 PYLE was born on NOV 1, 1910 at Kenton, Hardin, OH. He married Agnes Theresa DOWD, daughter of Bernard DOWD and Ida C. BOOKMYER, on JUL 15, 1944 at Kenton, Hardin, OH. --- 2nd Generation --- 2. William Vinton2 PYLE was railroad. He was born on NOV 20, 1864 at Lucasville, Scioto, OH. He married Jessie Alice SIGLIN, daughter of Jesse SIGLIN and Sarah Parks PYLE, on OCT 24, 1906 at Lima, Allen, OH. He died on NOV 27, 1924 at Kenton, Hardin, OH, at age 60. --- 3rd Generation --- 4. Jesse Marshall3 PYLE was Methodist. He was born on MAR 1, 1828 at Madison Twp., Scioto, OH. He married Elizabeth Ann COX, daughter of Charles Benjamin COX and Sarah BRANT, on FEB 27, 1850 at Scioto, OH. He began military service on MAY 4, 1864 at Gallopolis, Gallia, OH. He died on OCT 31, 1912 at Lucasville, Scioto, OH, at age 84. --- 4th Generation --- 8. Absalam4 PYLE was also known as Piles. He was born illegitimate in 1789 at Roanoke, VA. He was moved circa 1800 to at Scioto, OH. He married Sabina MARSHALL, daughter of Samuel MARSHALL Sr. and Nancy HAZELRIGG, on OCT 27, 1812 at Scioto, OH. He was in military service in JUL , 1813 at OH private in 2nd Ohio Militia. Was in Capt. John Lindsey's rifle company. His ensigns - Wm Rollins, Lt. Jesse Marshall and Lindsey were brothers-in-law. His unit would today be combat engineers. They built the road from Upper Sandusky to Ft. Ball (Tiffin) while protecting themselves from Indian attacks. He was involved in a land purchase in 1835 at Scioto, OH, 58 acres - W of SW qt - sec 18, twp 4, rng 20. He resided on APR 24, 1849 at Scioto, OH. He died on SEP 22, 1858 at Scioto, OH. --- 5th Generation --- 16. William5 PYLE the Younger was also known as Pile. He married _____- _____. He was born circa 1755 at Roanoke, VA. He and Ralph PYLE resided after 1755 at Deer Creek, Harford, MD. He was "is proved a certif for 878 lbs. hemp for John May Co on NOV 12, 1771 at Roanoke, Roanoke, VA. He was in military service in 1780 at VA He was a loyalist. Absalom says his family lived in the swamps to save their lives for 4 years. He died after AUG 22, 1791 at Roanoke, VA. --- 6th Generation --- 32. William6 PYLE was merchant. He was born in 1734 at Chester, PA. He married Cherokee INDIAN circa 1754. He left a will on AUG 22, 1791 at Antiqua. He died after AUG 22, 1791 at Antiqua. --- 7th Generation --- 64. William7 Pyle Sr was baptized on MAR 9, 1699 at Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, England. He married Betty CHADDS, daughter of Francis Chadsi and Grace STANFIELD, before FEB 6, 1724 at Chester, PA. He left a will on JAN 8, 1745/46 at Birmingham, Chester, PA. He died on JUN 1, 1746 at Birmingham, Chester, PA, at age 47. He was buried after JUN 1, 1746 at St. John's Cemetery, Chester, PA. The will of he was probated on JUN 24, 1746 at Chester, PA. --- 8th Generation --- 128. Ralph8 Pyle was Episcopal. He was baptized on JAN 31, 1671 at Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, England. He immigrated in 1682/83 to Philadelphia, PA. He was He returned to England to marry Eleanor before DEC 31, 1699 at Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, England. He married Elinor RAWLINGS on DEC 31, 1699 at Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, England. He and Elinor RAWLINGS resided circa 1700 at Concord Twp., Chester, PA. He was elected in 1720 at PA member of Provincial Assembly. He married Mary (--?--) after 1726 at Chester, PA. He left a will on JAN 1, 1739 at Concord Twp., Chester, PA. He died in 1741 at Concord Twp., Chester, PA. He was buried after 1741 at St. John's Cemetery, Chester, PA. The will of he was probated on SEP 1, 1741 at Concord Twp., Chester, PA. Second PYLE line --- 1st Generation --- 1. Jesse Marshall1 PYLE was born on NOV 1, 1910 at Kenton, Hardin, OH. He married Agnes Theresa DOWD, daughter of Bernard DOWD and Ida C. BOOKMYER, on JUL 15, 1944 at Kenton, Hardin, OH. --- 2nd Generation --- 3. Jessie Alice2 SIGLIN. Her married name was PYLE. She was Presbyterian. She was born on MAY 8, 1886 at Bradford, McKean, PA. She married William Vinton PYLE, son of Jesse Marshall PYLE and Elizabeth Ann COX, on OCT 24, 1906 at Lima, Allen, OH. She lived long enough to see Seth, the first male Pyle grandchild of this line. She was delighted when Fred married me since I was Presbyterian. She died on APR 18, 1975 at Kenton, Hardin, OH, at age 88. --- 3rd Generation --- 7. Sarah Parks3 PYLE. Her married name was SIGLIN. She was born on FEB 8, 1844 at Concord Twp., Delaware, PA. She married Jesse SIGLIN, son of Frederic SIGLIN Jr. and Susanna ZIEGENFUS, on JUN 5, 1873 at Williamsport, Lycoming, PA. She died on FEB 2, 1909 at Kenton, Hardin, OH, at age 64. --- 4th Generation --- 14. Reece4 PYLE was miller at Concord Twp., Delaware, PA. He was born on JUN 15, 1820 at Thornbury Twp., Delaware, PA. He married Isabella BRANNAN, daughter of John BRANNAN Jr. and Catherine WALLACE, on JUN 22, 1841 at Concord Twp., Delaware, PA. He married Sarah E. MEREDITH on MAY 1, 1866 at Concord Twp., Delaware, PA. He died in 1891 at West Chester, Chester, PA. --- 5th Generation --- 28. Aaron5 PYLE Sr was Quaker. He was born on MAR 10, 1787 at Thornbury Twp., Chester, PA. He married Sarah PARKS, daughter of Jacob PARKS and Joanna HATTON, on NOV 21, 1811 at Thornbury, Chester, PA. He died on OCT 9, 1823 at Thornbury, Delaware, PA, at age 36. He was buried after OCT 9, 1823 at Concord Meeting, Delaware, PA. --- 6th Generation --- 56. Caleb6 PYLE was Quaker. He was born on OCT 8, 1741 at Thornbury Twp., Chester, PA. He married Mary MATTHEWSON on APR 6, 1767 at Old Swede's Church, Wilmington, New Castle, DE. He was excommunicated on OCT 7, 1767 at Concord Meeting, Chester, PA. He was in military service in 1780 at PA private in 5th Co., 8th Battalion. He died in 1809 at Delaware, PA. The estate of he was probated on APR 24, 1809 at Delaware, PA. --- 7th Generation --- 112. Jacob7 Pyle Sr was Quaker. He was born in 1717 at Chester, PA. He married Jane SHARPLESS, daughter of Joseph SHARPLESS and Lydia LEWIS, on AUG 22, 1740 at Concord Meeting, Chester, PA. He was weaver. He was assessed as owning 15 acres, 1 mare & 1 cow. Not very prosperous even by standards of 1764 in 1764 at Thornbury Twp., Chester, PA. He died in 1785 at Thornburg Twp., Chester, PA. --- 8th Generation --- 224. John8 PYLE was Quaker. He was born on JUN 8, 1687 at Bethel Twp., Chester, PA. He married Lydia THOMAS in 1710 at Chester, PA. He married Susanna CHAMBERLAIN, daughter of Robert CHAMBERLAIN Jr. and Mary (--?--), on JUL 20, 1716 at Chester, PA. He left a will on APR 14, 1752 at Thornbury, Chester, PA. He died after APR 14, 1752 at Thornbury, Chester, PA. The will of he was probated on JUL 20, 1752 at Chester, PA. --- 9th Generation --- 448. Robert9 PYLE Sr was maltster. He and Ann STOVEY were Quaker. Member of Chichester or Chippenham Meeting. He was baptized on DEC 29, 1660 at Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, England. He married Ann STOVEY, daughter of William STOVEY and Sarah (--?--), on NOV 16, 1681 at Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire, England. He was involved in a land purchase on MAY 1, 1683 at Bethel Twp., Delaware, PA, Purchased land from Wm. Smith of Bromham House in Wiltshire. Land in Chester (now Delaware) Co., PA. This was part of a 1250 acre tract Smith purchased from Wm Penn. He was appointed on OCT 14, 1683 at Chester, PA, juror. He was elected between 1688 and 1705 at Chester, PA, member of Provincial Assembly of PA. He married Susannah Deeble on JAN 30, 1725 at Chester, PA. He left a will on JAN 2, 1729/30 at Bethel Twp., Chester, PA. He died on JAN 17, 1730 at Bethel Twp., Chester Co., PA, at age 69. The will of he was probated on AUG 29, 1730 at Chester, PA. Becky Kenton Pyle (becky@4you.net) 541 Bloomfield Ave.; Urbana, Champaign Co., OH 43078 BARBER BRATTAIN COLCLAZIER DE FOREST DILTZ FOX HEDGES HENDERSHOT HOUCK KENTON KENNARD SALZMAN SPENCER VAUSE