Notes
Note for: John EWING, 1703 - 1735 Index
Note: [McNutt7.FTW]
The first record in America of this family seems to be that of John Ewing
in the 1730 Tax Record of London Britain Twp. where John is a "freeman"
and listed as over 21 and unmarried. He is shown as married on the 1732
tax list of London Britain Twp., Chester Co., PA.
Notes
Note for: Samuel B. EWING, 1719 - 24 AUG 1798 Index
Burial:
Date: 1798
Place: Ewing Cemetery, Stephens City, Frederick County, Virginia
Notes
Note for: Findley [Capt.] EWING, ABT 1655 - Index
Note: [McNutt7.FTW]
While in Ireland, worked for the Old Loch Lomond among the Clasgow
Clan.Findley Ewing moved from Glasgow, Scotland, to Londonderry, Ireland,
about 1685 and there married Jane Porter. He was a staunch Presbyterian
and an ardent advocate of liberty. The Battle of the Boyne was fought on
the river of that name in eastern Ireland, July 12, 1690. The contestants
were the forces of James II and William of Orange. The result of the
battle was the complete overthrow of James, thus forcing his abdication
and establishing the rule of William an Mary. The anniversary of this
battle is still celebrated by the Orangemen, or Irish Protestants.
Captain Findley( Finley/ Ffinlay) Ewing, (born about 1650) father of
Thomas Ewing Sr. was awarded a silver sword by his sovereign King William
in recognition of his bravery during the battle. It is not known what
act of valor for which he was honored. But the sword presented was
silver-handled and was in possession of the family in New Jersey when it
was stolen by a slave and the handle was melted for its metal. Before
its theft, it was worn during the American Revolution by Dr. Thomas
Ewing, an army surgeon and great grandson of its original owner. Findley
Ewing was a staunch Presbyterian and an ardent advocate of liberty. He
married Jane Porter in Londonderry, Ireland in 1694. Recent research
leads us to believe that their son, Thomas Ewing Sr. may have been born
in 1690 in Londonderry rather than 1695 as has been thought for many
years. He became the first American immigrant of this Ewing line.
There are several references to Captain Findley Ewing's father as being
James Ewing of Glasgow, Scotland, born about 1630; however, the proof of
this fact remains to be found. From the Burt Congragation records, we
also learn that Findley first lived in Inch Island in Lough Swilley, then
moved to Fahan on the east coast of Lough Swilley. Four of his children
were baptized on the 10th of the month--reflecting the many superstitions
of the time. The siege of Londonderry played a part in the movement of
some people during this time. When looking at the American records in New
Jersey, they indicate that besides Thomas Ewing coming to America, his
three brothers, William, James and Robert were also immigrants to
America. A very old genealogy chart in the Library of Congress,
Manuscripts Division, OV10, lists that Finley Ewing and Jane had four
children: William, Robert, Thomas, and a daughter.
Notes
Note for: Alexander EWING, 3 OCT 1678 - 7 MAY 1738 Index
Baptism:
Date: 18 JAN 1679/80
Place: Burt Congregation, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
Note: [McNutt7.FTW]
Came to America around 1727-Listed in Colonial Dames XVII
Text of the will and testament of Alexander Ewing, Cecil County, MD:
In the name of God Amen I Alexr. Ewing being sick of body at present but
perfect of mind and memory blessed be God therefor calling to mind that
it is appointed for all men to die Doeth make this day my last Will &
Testament in the manner as followeth.
1st. I Recommend my Soul to God who gave it & my Body to the Dust to be
buried in a Christian Like & decent manner at the discretion of my
Exects. & touching such worldly Estate as it hath pleased God to bless me
with I Bequeath in the method following2dly. I appoint all my just and
lawful debts to be discharged & paid as soon as it is possible as my
Exects. shall see cause.
3dly. My well beloved wife to have the one third of all Moveables after
the debts is paid with her proportion of the Plantation as the law
directs.
4ly. I appoint that my son James shall have half of the Plantation with
the Houses and Orchards & all Improvements belonging to that half and the
other half to my sons John & William equally. William husbands to make
the lines betwixt them.
5ly. I appoint that my son James shall Pay Twenty Pounds more or less to
my Daughter Margaret at the discretion of my Exects. when she arrives at
the age of Sixteen & that John and William shall pay unto my son Samuel
when he arrives at the age of Sixteen years the sum of twenty Pounds more
or less at the Discretion of my Exects.
6ly. I appoint that my Son in Law Andr. Porter shall have given him by my
Exects, the first day of November next the old brown horse & six sheep
together with what he hat already gotten.
7ly. If any of my sons incline to sell their part of the Land it shall be
to their Brother of Brothers he or they paying as much for the same as a
Stranger is willing to give.
8ly. I positively appoint that my sons James & John shall be bound to
trades at or against next fall at the discretion of my Exects. & that
William and Margaret be likewise bound out at the Exects. Discretion.
9ly. I appoint Andr. Barry Esq. James Porter Small. Ewing & Nathanl.
Ewing to be my Exects. & lastly I doe hereby Revoke Disallow & Disannull
all former Willa and Testaments made by me in any ways & doeth only
Confirm and ordain & appoint this to be my last Will and Testament as
Witness my hand and seal 18 day of April 1738.
Alex. Ewing seal
Witness Present her
Robert Gillispie Rachell X Ewing
William Mitchell mark
On the back of this will was written the following text-the discrepancy
in dates is noted by this author:
Vizt. Cecil County Pst. March ye 15, 1738. William Mitchell & Robert
Gillispie two of the subscribing Witnesses to the foregoing Will being
duly & solemnly sworn on the holy Evangels of Almighty God depose & say
that they saw the Testator Alexander Ewing sign the foregoing will &
heard him Publish and declare the same to be his last Will and Testament.
That at the time of his doing he was to the best of their apprehension of
sound & disposing mind & memory and that they subscribed their respective
names & Rachel Ewing her mark as Witnesses to the same Will in the
Presence of said Testator & at his request. Which oath was taken by the
said Witnesses in the presence of James Ewing Eldest son of the Deed. who
made no objection to the probate of said Will.
Sworn before me Wm Ramsey DComty.