Capt. William Guthrie was married to Elizabeth Guthrie at Hannastown, Pa., in July of 1784. They had 10-children William, James, Elizabeth (Betsy), Jane, Mary, Jennie, "Unknown", Nancy, Joanna and Joseph Brownlee. He fought in the Revolutionary War and earned the rank of Captain. He died falling from a moving wagon when the wheel ran over his neck, breaking it. William was the great-great-grandfather of Harry C. Guthrie.
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THANKS TO Al Haxton for the following information:

My name is Al Haxton, a 5th great-grandson of William. I just spent many hours looking for William in Derry. He is not buried in Derry.
Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery is now called Old Salem Community Church and Cemetery and is located in Derry Township and the address is 6500 Rte 982 Blairsville, PA 15717. This information came from the caretakers of the cemetery and from a church officer. I would like if possible to get this information added to William's Bio.
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THANKS TO Gloria for the following information:

Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-1999
Name: William Guthrie
Military Branch: Army
Veteran of Which War: Revolutionary War
Cemetery Name: Salem Church Cemetery
Cemetery Location:
Derry Township;Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

Location of Grave: Center Lot
Headstone: Marker & Stone - good
Information given by Wm Cowan 5 Jul 1934

Source Citation: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Archive Collection Number: Series 1-5; Folder Number: 176.

Also; William Guthrie was related to his wife Elizabeth Guthrie. They were 1st cousins 1 time removed. His parents were James & Jeanette (Wilson) Guthrie. Her parents were John & Jane (Reed) Guthrie.
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THANKS TO Jeannette for the following information:

The Clan Guthrie has William Guthrie :
1751: BIRTH of WILLIAM GUTHRIE, SON of JEANETTE WILSON GUTHRIE & JAMES GUTHRIE
William was born on 9 July 1751 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. He married his 1st cousin Elizabeth Guthrie Brownlee, the widow of Joseph Brownlee. 3 sons and 6 daughters. The harrowing story of Elizabeth Guthrie Brownlee's capture by indians is a well-documented event. William died 10 March 1828 in Armstrong County, PA. DNA Project Participant Norman Lester Guthrie is a descendant of William & Elizabeth.
http://www.guthriegenealogy.com/gjameswilson.htm
Guthrie Genealogy - March 2014
GENETIC GENEALOGY of GUTHRIE FAMILY GROUP 2A
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