The family name possibly originated from Scotland, then fled to Ireland, immigrated around the same time, was part of the Londenderry siege, and all Presbyterians. (McCormick) (Alcorns) (McDowell). There are differences & variations to the roots on this family: how arrived & when. It was suggested that three brothers came together from County Armagh, Ireland & began journey in PA. John, James, & Robert Alcorn (Alcorne/Alcoran) later his brothers moved to VA.
James arrived to America, evidenced by passenger list. (No date given)
Name James Alcorn
Arrival Place America
Family Members Wife Margaret McDowell
Source Publication Code 9255.7
Primary Immigrant Alcorn, James
James Alcorn came here prior to organization of Lancaster County & formation of Paxtang township. W. H. Egle, Paxtung Notes & Queries, Historical PA Series 1 & 2 Vol 2 XXIV. Pg. 134. (Note: Lancaster once Chester Co.)
James made several land purchases, evidenced by land warrants, his earliest
was March 16 1733.
On 13 Oct 1758, James ALCORN senior, yeoman, and Mary his wife of Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., PA sold to Hugh McCORMICK, yeoman, and Sarah his wife (James ALCORN’s daughter) of Paxton Township, Lancaster (now Dauphin) Co., PA one half of a tract of land in Middleton Township that James & Mary lived on. Recorded: 29 Jan 1760. [Cumberland Co., PA Deed Book 2A:65-66).
On 20 Aug 1759, James ALCORN senior, yeoman, of Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., PA, sold to James ALCORN junior, yeoman, the other half of the tract of land in Middleton Township that James & Mary lived on. James Sr. reserved 5 acres of clear meadow land and 5 acres of wood land rent free for himself & his wife Mary during their lifetime with the land then owned outright to James Jr. after both have passed away. [Cumberland Co., PA Deed Book 2A:59.]
Based on the content of his will, we have an indication of his children and the order they were born. His 3 daughters; oldest, Katheryn (Steele), second Victoria (Rankin) and third Sarah (McCormick). HIs "only" son, James. His will made provisions to all four of his children and his wife, Mary. He appointed his wife, Mary, and "my only son James" to be executors of his last Will and Testament.
His surname spelled as ALCORAN, and Will proved on Aug 5 1761, MIddleton, Cumberland County. Source: Chester Co PA Wills 1713-1825, A:88.
His final resting place has not been located in a formal cemetery.
James arrived to America, evidenced by passenger list. (No date given)
Name James Alcorn
Arrival Place America
Family Members Wife Margaret McDowell
Source Publication Code 9255.7
Primary Immigrant Alcorn, James
James Alcorn came here prior to organization of Lancaster County & formation of Paxtang township. W. H. Egle, Paxtung Notes & Queries, Historical PA Series 1 & 2 Vol 2 XXIV. Pg. 134. (Note: Lancaster once Chester Co.)
James made several land purchases, evidenced by land warrants, his earliest
was March 16 1733.
On 13 Oct 1758, James ALCORN senior, yeoman, and Mary his wife of Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., PA sold to Hugh McCORMICK, yeoman, and Sarah his wife (James ALCORN’s daughter) of Paxton Township, Lancaster (now Dauphin) Co., PA one half of a tract of land in Middleton Township that James & Mary lived on. Recorded: 29 Jan 1760. [Cumberland Co., PA Deed Book 2A:65-66).
On 20 Aug 1759, James ALCORN senior, yeoman, of Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., PA, sold to James ALCORN junior, yeoman, the other half of the tract of land in Middleton Township that James & Mary lived on. James Sr. reserved 5 acres of clear meadow land and 5 acres of wood land rent free for himself & his wife Mary during their lifetime with the land then owned outright to James Jr. after both have passed away. [Cumberland Co., PA Deed Book 2A:59.]
Based on the content of his will, we have an indication of his children and the order they were born. His 3 daughters; oldest, Katheryn (Steele), second Victoria (Rankin) and third Sarah (McCormick). HIs "only" son, James. His will made provisions to all four of his children and his wife, Mary. He appointed his wife, Mary, and "my only son James" to be executors of his last Will and Testament.
His surname spelled as ALCORAN, and Will proved on Aug 5 1761, MIddleton, Cumberland County. Source: Chester Co PA Wills 1713-1825, A:88.
His final resting place has not been located in a formal cemetery.
The family name possibly originated from Scotland, then fled to Ireland, immigrated around the same time, was part of the Londenderry siege, and all Presbyterians. (McCormick) (Alcorns) (McDowell). There are differences & variations to the roots on this family: how arrived & when. It was suggested that three brothers came together from County Armagh, Ireland & began journey in PA. John, James, & Robert Alcorn (Alcorne/Alcoran) later his brothers moved to VA.
James arrived to America, evidenced by passenger list. (No date given)
Name James Alcorn
Arrival Place America
Family Members Wife Margaret McDowell
Source Publication Code 9255.7
Primary Immigrant Alcorn, James
James Alcorn came here prior to organization of Lancaster County & formation of Paxtang township. W. H. Egle, Paxtung Notes & Queries, Historical PA Series 1 & 2 Vol 2 XXIV. Pg. 134. (Note: Lancaster once Chester Co.)
James made several land purchases, evidenced by land warrants, his earliest
was March 16 1733.
On 13 Oct 1758, James ALCORN senior, yeoman, and Mary his wife of Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., PA sold to Hugh McCORMICK, yeoman, and Sarah his wife (James ALCORN’s daughter) of Paxton Township, Lancaster (now Dauphin) Co., PA one half of a tract of land in Middleton Township that James & Mary lived on. Recorded: 29 Jan 1760. [Cumberland Co., PA Deed Book 2A:65-66).
On 20 Aug 1759, James ALCORN senior, yeoman, of Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., PA, sold to James ALCORN junior, yeoman, the other half of the tract of land in Middleton Township that James & Mary lived on. James Sr. reserved 5 acres of clear meadow land and 5 acres of wood land rent free for himself & his wife Mary during their lifetime with the land then owned outright to James Jr. after both have passed away. [Cumberland Co., PA Deed Book 2A:59.]
Based on the content of his will, we have an indication of his children and the order they were born. His 3 daughters; oldest, Katheryn (Steele), second Victoria (Rankin) and third Sarah (McCormick). HIs "only" son, James. His will made provisions to all four of his children and his wife, Mary. He appointed his wife, Mary, and "my only son James" to be executors of his last Will and Testament.
His surname spelled as ALCORAN, and Will proved on Aug 5 1761, MIddleton, Cumberland County. Source: Chester Co PA Wills 1713-1825, A:88.
His final resting place has not been located in a formal cemetery.
James arrived to America, evidenced by passenger list. (No date given)
Name James Alcorn
Arrival Place America
Family Members Wife Margaret McDowell
Source Publication Code 9255.7
Primary Immigrant Alcorn, James
James Alcorn came here prior to organization of Lancaster County & formation of Paxtang township. W. H. Egle, Paxtung Notes & Queries, Historical PA Series 1 & 2 Vol 2 XXIV. Pg. 134. (Note: Lancaster once Chester Co.)
James made several land purchases, evidenced by land warrants, his earliest
was March 16 1733.
On 13 Oct 1758, James ALCORN senior, yeoman, and Mary his wife of Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., PA sold to Hugh McCORMICK, yeoman, and Sarah his wife (James ALCORN’s daughter) of Paxton Township, Lancaster (now Dauphin) Co., PA one half of a tract of land in Middleton Township that James & Mary lived on. Recorded: 29 Jan 1760. [Cumberland Co., PA Deed Book 2A:65-66).
On 20 Aug 1759, James ALCORN senior, yeoman, of Middleton Township, Cumberland Co., PA, sold to James ALCORN junior, yeoman, the other half of the tract of land in Middleton Township that James & Mary lived on. James Sr. reserved 5 acres of clear meadow land and 5 acres of wood land rent free for himself & his wife Mary during their lifetime with the land then owned outright to James Jr. after both have passed away. [Cumberland Co., PA Deed Book 2A:59.]
Based on the content of his will, we have an indication of his children and the order they were born. His 3 daughters; oldest, Katheryn (Steele), second Victoria (Rankin) and third Sarah (McCormick). HIs "only" son, James. His will made provisions to all four of his children and his wife, Mary. He appointed his wife, Mary, and "my only son James" to be executors of his last Will and Testament.
His surname spelled as ALCORAN, and Will proved on Aug 5 1761, MIddleton, Cumberland County. Source: Chester Co PA Wills 1713-1825, A:88.
His final resting place has not been located in a formal cemetery.
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