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CURRY of Westmoreland and Washington Counties, PA

Martha CURRY  b. 1811 Westmoreland County, PA died February 22, 1840 buried Grove Cemetary, W. Middleton, Washington County, PA. married Thompson White . Martha CURRY's son Hugh WHITE's biography state that Martha's father lived to be 106. He died in Ireland probably in Londonderry or Down Counties, Ireland. Her mother died in US. Perhaps she was born in Ireland and came over with her mother? I note said "Martha CURRY of Westmoreland County, PA" so it would seem likely that her siblings were in Westmoreland or Washington County, PA since part of Westmoreland became Washington County. It would be nice to check the cemetery listings for Grove Cemetery in West Middleton, Washington County, PA for possible relatives of hers.

Click here for more info on the family of Thompson and Martha (CURRY) WHITE.

 
See WHITE page for descendents. Their daughter Mary Margaret (WHITE) Odenbaugh m. Franklin ODENBAUGH and granddaughter Rosalind Elizabeth (ODENBAUGH) MALOWNEY m. Charles Raphael MALOWNEY 

GRANDFATHER CURRY CAME TO THIS COUNTRY FROM EITHER COUNTY LONDONDERRY OF COUNTY DOWN, IRELAND. HIS FATHER DIED ON THE EMERALD ISLE, BUT HIS MOTHER CAME TO AMERICA. HE WAS NINETEEN YEARS OF AGE, WHEN, DURING THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR, HE SAILED FROM BELFAST. THE VESSEL ON WHICH HE WAS A PASSENGER WAS CAPTURED BY THE ENGLISH FLEET, AND NEARLY ALL THE SAILORS, THE CABIN BOYS, AND ALL THE SINGLE MEN ON BOARD EXCEPT THOSE WHO HAD AGED PARENTS DEPENDING ON THEM, WERE PRESSED INTO THE BRITISH SERVICE. AFTER A VOYAGE OF 13 WEEKS AND THREE DAYS, MR. CURRY LANDED IN PHILADELPHIA, FOR MANY YEARS HE MADE HIS HOME AT FAGGS MANOR, CHESTER COUNTY, WHERE HIS MOTHER AND SISTER ARE BURIED, BUT ABOUT 1800 HE REMOVED TO WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PA, WHERE HE DIED AT THE EXTREME OLD AGE OF 106 YEARS.
NATIVE OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PA
BURIED GROVE CEMETERY, WEST MIDDLETOWN, PA.
"THERE US A GRAVESTONE STATING "CONSORT OF THOMPSON WHITE"

Curry, Robert 1754-1838, CROSS CREEK CEMETERY, (Washington County, PA) Revolutionary War Interments, http://www.chartiers.com/pages-new/articles/crossckcem.html 

369. Aug. 12, 1820 Died----William Curry of Amwell, soldier in Revolution Early Marriage Records from the Washington Reporter

http://www.chartiers.com/crumrine/twp-hopewell.html  (My CRAIG ancestors were also early settlers in Hopewell Twp, Washington County, PA) 

 Robert Caldwell was one of the earliest settlers of Hopewell township. On April 7, 1785, he bought four hundred and five acres of land, situated on the waters of Buffalo Creek, of Jesse Martin, it being the tract "Buffalo" previously mentioned in the account of Martin's settlement. Robert Caldwell was of Irish parentage. The property he owned and lived upon here is still in the family, being owned by Samuel Caldwell, a descendant. His family consisted of six children,-Robert, David, Nancy, Margaret, Jane, and Martha. Robert married Jane Caldwell, and lived and died in Armstrong County; David married Nancy Curry, and died in Washington County; Nancy became the wife of William Smiley; Margaret went with her husband, George Anderson, to St. Clairsville, Ohio, and died there; Jane married a Mr. Johnson; and Martha married William Nesbit. They removed to Beaver County, in this State, and died there.

http://www.chartiers.com/crumrine/twp-crosscreek.html

Robert Curry was a native of Scotland, who emigrated to America in 1782. On his voyage across the ocean he had for a fellow-passenger Miss Isabella McKenzie, who had left the Highlands of Scotland to find another home across the sea. From strangers they became acquaintances, and upon arrival in this country were married. They came at once to the Monongahela country, and lived for a time at Fort Pitt. Mr. Curry was a cooper. Thinking to improve the prospects of himself and family, they removed in 1790 to Wheeling, Va., settling near the fort then located there. Eventually they removed to Cross Creek village, where they lived many years, he dying June 25, 1838, aged eighty-four years, and she living until March 28, 1856, when she died at the great age of ninety-eight years. Their children were eight daughters and four sons. Robert Curry lived near Hanlan's Station, in Hanover township, where he died in 1866. The daughter Nancy became Mrs. David Caldwell, and lived in Mount Pleasant township. John Curry married and lived and died near Claysville. Archibald was a bachelor. He and Robert were in the army at Black Rock, N. Y., in 1814. These three brothers, John, Robert, and Archibald Curry, made several trips to New Orleans in flat-boats; on one occasion Archibald walking the entire distance home. Another and a fourth son of Robert Curry, Sr., was at one time deputy State superintendent of public instruction of Pennsylvania. In 1876 he was appointed superintendent of the State Normal School in Nebraska, an important position that he still holds. Two of the eight daughters of Robert Curry, Sr., are also still living, - Mrs. Sarah O. Stevenson, of Smith township, and Mrs. William Van Ostrand, of Cross Creek village.

Old Mars Hill Cemetery, Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County Pennsylvania
The Old Mars Hill Cemetery is located in Herminie, Pa. approx 1/8 mile north of Irwin-Herminie Road on Reservoir Road. As of April 6, 1999, many of the stones are too eroded to read and several are broken.
http://www.pa-roots.com/westmoreland/townships/sewickley/oldmars.html 

THOMPSON surname is interesting in that Martha CURRY was married to THOMPSON White. If these CURRY's are Martha's relatives, perhaps Thompson WHITE first name was for one of thes THOMPSONs?

Also numerous listing in this cemetery for DINSMORE. Probably related to Alvin DINSMORE WHITE.

1840 Census, Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County Pennsylvania
http://www.pa-roots.com/westmoreland/townships/fairfield/fairfield1840.html 
CURRY, Samuel -1---1-------/-1--1--------

George Henry CURRY and Clara E. ROBERTS Curry were the parents of Anna CURRY who married Charles Griffith MALONEY, son of Thomas Augusta MALO(W)NEY and Susan HILL Maloney, and grandson of John MALOWNEY and Bridget LAWLESS Malowney.

THE OLD AND NEW MONONGAHELA
Horse Shoe Bottom Church, Williamsport (Monongahela City.)
page 65
Dr. Ralston died Sept. 25th, 1851, being 94 years old, a [p.63] man of logical mind and good classical and scholarly attainments, of great faith and power. This church owes much gratitude, praise and love to the memory of this good man, and to the memory of those good elders who have long since gone to their reward for the labors and sacrifices in its behalf. Dr. Ralston was succeeded by Rev. Mr. Moore, a stated supply, who labored here about six months. On July 30th, 1835, at a congregational meeting, of which Aaron Kerr was chairman and Joseph Wilson secretary, it was unanimously resolved that a new church building should be erected, and a committee composed of James Gordan, Esq., James Manown, Esq., and Jesse Martin was appointed to procure a lot for the purpose. The committee appointed to take subscriptions for the new church was composed of Samuel Hill, Esq., Isaac Van Voorhis, James Mercer, Dr. Biddle and Jesse Applegate. The building committee was James Gordan, Esq., James McGrew, Esq., and Samuel Hill, Esq. Mr. Hill becoming the contractor for the building was, at his own request, removed and James Manown, Esq., substituted in his place. The cost of the building was $2.100. The dedication sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. Elliott, of the Western Theological Seminary. Rev. Geo. D. Porter began preaching to the congregation two-thirds of his time Oct. 15th, 1835. Feb. 12th, 1836, Mr. Aaron Kerr was installed, and Messrs. Isaac Van Voorhis and James Gordan were ordained and installed elders. Mr. Kerr afterwards removed to Cross Creek, and died June 1st, 1866, being 86 years old. Mr. Van Voorhis died June 4th, 1875, in the 82nd year of his age, known to us as a good man full of faith and the Holy Ghost. Mr. Porter ceased preaching here in February, 1838. The Rev. Mr. Chambers succeeded him as stated supply, remaining about six months. Oct. 28th, 1839, Rev. Jno. Kerr was invited to take the pastoral charge of the congregation two-thirds of his time. He was ordained and installed April 22nd, 1840, and remained until April, 1862, a period of 22 years. During this time the church grew from a membership of 90 to 205, the years of greatest increase being [p.64] in 1842 thirty-six members, in 1848 forty, in 1857 twenty-seven. In 1843 Mr. Henry Fulton was elected and installed elder. He afterwards removed to Washington, and died April 13th, 1869, aged 85 years. June 29th, 1857, the following persons were installed elders: Messrs. Jos. Kiddoo, John Power and James Dickey.
Mr. James Curry was ordained elder at the same time. Mr. Dickey died Sept. 9th, 1864, and Mr. Kiddoo Aug. 11th, 1870. April 7th, 1862, a call was made out for the services of Rev. S.G. Dunlap. He was installed Dec. 6th, 1862, and remained pastor until Sept. 29th, 1866, about four years. Under his ministrations fifty-five were added on examination in 1863 and twenty-eight in 1864. Mr. Dunlap died in 1871 at Orrville, Ohio. Dec. 6th, 1862, Mr. E. W. Tower was installed, and Messrs. John Wright, Francis I. Gardner and David Moore were ordained elders of the church. Mr. Tower was drowned in the Monongahela River Feb. 19th, 1869, and Mr. Moore died May 11th, 1867. Dec. 30th, 1866, the congregation voted a call to Rev. J. S. Stuchell, who was installed May 10th, 1867, and continued pastor until April 1st, 1870, a period of three years. Mr. Stuchell died Oct. 1875. Oct. 26th, 1867, Messrs. Wm. C. Shaw, D. D. Yohe and Samuel Hindman were ordained elders. Mr. Yohe died Aug. 7th, 1868. Oct. 1st, 1871, a call was made out for the present pastor. He began his labors as pastor elect Oct. 16th, was installed Nov. 6th, 1871. At a congregational meeting held January 20th, 1868, it was resolved to build a new house of worship, and committees were appointed to procure a site and solicit subscriptions. The building committee were Messrs. Aaron Brawdy, H. H. Finley, T. R. Hazzard, Esq., John Patterson, James Stockdale, Wm. J. Alexander, Jas. H. Van Voorhis and Francis I. Gardner. The present house of worship was built at a total cost of about $32,000.00. The lecture room was dedicated by divine service March 17th, 1872, the first sermon being in the text John 2, 19. The house was brought to its present state of completion the next year, and dedicated June 8th, 1873, the pastor [p.65] preaching the sermon from Is. 56, 7, and Mark 11, 17. He was assisted in the service by the other pastors of the town, also by his predecessor, Rev. J. S. Stuchell, who preached in the evening. Messrs. Jas. Van Voorhis and John Patterson were elected and ordained, and Mr. Hindman was installed elder January 21st, 1872. During the present pastorate the new church building has been built and dedicated to God, 50 members have been received on profession of faith and 83 on certificate, making a total of 133, an average of 22 each year; a Ladies' Foreign Missionary Society has been organized and maintained with a good degree of success; the contributions to the Boards of the church have been increasing, the greatest amount ever given by this church being that given last year, $755. The years which came nearest to that were 1853-'54 and '55. The contribution of 1853 was $680, that of '54 $535, that of '55 8736. The growth of the church in spirituality, in the knowledge of the truth, and in grace, in harmony and peace, in stability and strength, has, I think, been manifest; the attendance upon the Sabbath day is increased in numbers and regularity. While the prayer meeting is not at all what it should be, we have both reason to regret the poor progress we have made and we have reason to rejoice at the good progress made. We may bless God and go forward. When we think of the condition of the church as it was six years ago, its divisions, its despondency, its depressions, the poverty of its sanctuary, and look upon this church and congregation, its unity, its united strength, its increased powers of endurance, the every way improved aspect of its life, its increased interest in and attention to the word, its beautiful house of worship, why we can scarcely recognize our old selves. Yet our progress is not such as we should have made, and our ongoings are not so great as our short comings. But notwithstanding we have great reason for gratitude to God, and for encouragement for the future.

THE OLD AND NEW MONONGAHELA
Richard Stockdale.
Rev. Aaron Harvey Kerr (note Rev. KERR is related to the CRAIG line)
page 146
October 15th, 1815, on the Curry farm, Forward township. Allegheny county. His father moved to the farm on the pike, where James Stockdale lived, while Richard was yet a lad. The family consisted of five brothers: John; James, who lived on the home place; William and Robert, who were in the furniture and lumber business for many years, both now dead. There were five sisters: Sarah, widow of the late Captain Samuel Morgan, of Gastonville; Rachel, wife of James Porter, of Bloomington, Ill.; Margaret, wife of James Kerr, of this city; Eliza, widow of Robert Patton; and Forbes, wife of William Coulter, both of this city.