Emigrated with his parents to America arriving on the ship "Eagle Wing" in Philadelphia PA 28 Sept 1734. Bucks Co., PA. 1752 Ordained at Faggs Manor, Chester Co., PA. Pastor of Rock [East Nottingham] Presb. Church, Cecil Co., MD where he lived on White Hall Farm. 1783-95 Pastor Rehoboth and Roundhill Churches in [then] Westmoreland Co.. In trips over the mountains acquired large, valuable tracts of land extending into Ohio, leaving the family well provided for. Was a politcal figure and executed many secret missions for Benjamin Franklin and the Committee of Safety in the west. The orginal draft of the Declaration of Independence was made in his Philadelphia home. In 1778 removed with family, slaves and stock to a large farm in Rostraver Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.
Will dated 13 Dec. 1794 Proved 20 Jan 1795 at Westmoreland Co., PA.
Executors Sons Joseph & William Finley
Witnesses James Stewart, Samuel Rannels, Mary Minteeth
married 1752 Hannah Evans
They had 9 children born at White Hall Farm. - John Evans, Margaret, Samuel Robert, Ebenezer, Hannah, Joseph, James, William, Michael
Stone Tablet Erected By Margaret Finley Brown 1974 2nd Great Grandaughter
ref: The Clan Finley by Herald Franklin Stout 1940 & 1956; Service Source: PA ARCH, COLONIAL REC, VOL 13, PP 481, 617 Service Description: 1) SPECIAL AGENT Bio by BluMoKitty
Emigrated with his parents to America arriving on the ship "Eagle Wing" in Philadelphia PA 28 Sept 1734. Bucks Co., PA. 1752 Ordained at Faggs Manor, Chester Co., PA. Pastor of Rock [East Nottingham] Presb. Church, Cecil Co., MD where he lived on White Hall Farm. 1783-95 Pastor Rehoboth and Roundhill Churches in [then] Westmoreland Co.. In trips over the mountains acquired large, valuable tracts of land extending into Ohio, leaving the family well provided for. Was a politcal figure and executed many secret missions for Benjamin Franklin and the Committee of Safety in the west. The orginal draft of the Declaration of Independence was made in his Philadelphia home. In 1778 removed with family, slaves and stock to a large farm in Rostraver Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.
Will dated 13 Dec. 1794 Proved 20 Jan 1795 at Westmoreland Co., PA.
Executors Sons Joseph & William Finley
Witnesses James Stewart, Samuel Rannels, Mary Minteeth
married 1752 Hannah Evans
They had 9 children born at White Hall Farm. - John Evans, Margaret, Samuel Robert, Ebenezer, Hannah, Joseph, James, William, Michael
Stone Tablet Erected By Margaret Finley Brown 1974 2nd Great Grandaughter
ref: The Clan Finley by Herald Franklin Stout 1940 & 1956; Service Source: PA ARCH, COLONIAL REC, VOL 13, PP 481, 617 Service Description: 1) SPECIAL AGENT Bio by BluMoKitty
Inscription
Here Lies The Body
Of The Rev. James Finley
A Sincere Christian
Who Departed This Life
On January 6th, 1795,
Age 69 Years.
46 Of Which He Spent Faithfully
In The Gospel Ministry.
His Singular Piety And Usefulness
Were Known
To The Age In Which He Lived.
Hark From His Tomb A Loud And Solemn Cry,
Sinners Repent And Turn To God Most High,
'Tis Fix'd More Sure You'll Soon Return To Dust,
And Die Forever, Or Repent You Must.
O Hear This Cry, And Every Sin Forsake,
Apply For Grace And Offer'd Mercy Take.
By Him Whose Body Lies Beneath This Stone,
This Truth Was Taught, You Ever Rightly Know.
Where He Is Gone, Ere Long You'll Also Go,
That Is, To Heaven Where Holy Angels Dwell,
In Richer Bliss Than Human Tongue Can Tell.
Erected By Margaret Finley Brown - 1974
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