Person Sheet


Name Michael Moorhead8
Birth ca 1732, Ireland8
Death Jun 1817, Pennsylvania8
Burial Presbyterian Graveyard, Falling Springs Church, Cambersburg, Penna.8
Occupation Linen weaver in Ireland; Indian Trader, blanket weaver & farmer in Pennsylvania8
Misc. Notes
In 1776 lived in County Antrim, Ireland, about 12 miles from Belfast.8

Immigrated with his wife & children. The first known record in America is when he bought land in Franklin Co. in 1789. In 1800 was living at what is now Leechburg, Armstrong Co.8 May have been in Chambersburg before moving to Westmoreland Co.
Spouses
1 Sarah Law8
Birth ca 1750, Ireland8
Death Pennsylvania
Burial Presbyterian Graveyard, Falling Springs Church, Cambersburg, Penna.8
Children William (1769-1853)
John (ca1770-)
David (ca1770-)
Rosanna (ca1770-)
James (ca1775-)
Martha (ca1775-)
Michael (1776-1858)
Last Modified 28 Oct 2001 Created 9 Dec 2005 by Reunion for Macintosh

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