Our ancestor is Hon. John Speer of Lawrence KS, PA, KY & CO. (1817 to 1906)
He is supposedly descended from
Rev. Donald Cargill the Covenanter Martyr
Birth 15 Apr 1610 inRattray
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Death 27JUL1681 inEdinburgh
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Here is part of an old article from the Denver paper with the incorrect
beheading date: "Hon. John Speer, father of Mrs. DuBois, was born in
Armstrong County, Pa., December 27, 1817, of Scotch descent on both sides.
One of the ancestors, Donald Cargill, was a leader of the last struggle
against Charles II, and was beheaded in 1661." (Correct date was 1681)
We have traced our Speers back to Ireland and the Covenanters. They first
arrived in USA in SC; then removed to PA. Would like some help proving this
descent from Cargill. Anne in AZ hilts(a)comcast.net