Both Philadelphia and Cumberland are included:
CUMBERLAND (townships of Adams/York that became Cumberland/Franklin)
1. John Carson (Tyrone Twp)
b.
d. 1789 (probate May 12, l789; written Aug 3, l788
m. Margaret ???
o John Carson identified as pew holder Big Spring Presby Ch
1786
CDR: (in will)
1. James Carson
b 1750 .
d.
m.
o there is a James Carson age 29 in 1789
listed as a communicant in the
Big Spring Presby Church different
district than rest of Carsons
o Mary Carson age 31 in 1789 is listed
below him in same district along
with janet Carson age 9
CDR:
2. William Carson
b.
d.
m.
CDR:
3. Jean Carson
b.
d.
m.
CDR:
4. Jennet Carson
b.
d.
m.
CDR:
5. Martha Carson
b.
d.
m.
CDR:
6. Margaret Carson
b.
d.
m.
CDR:
o Son-in-law Archibald London in will where Jean,
Jennet and Margaret are identified with surname
Carson so probably husband of Martha
2. James Forster Carson
b.
d.
m. Sarah Reyanth Apr 12, 1764 Cumberland Ct.
CDR:
3. John Carson
b.
d 1800 (will probated May 6, l800)
m.
o the following are established as siblings by will of John
Carson probated Aug 7, l820
in Cumberland Ct. and in will of father
o will of Elisha Hamill Chester Ct. Probated 1803, Sep 3,
identifies a John Carson as
his son-in-law and John's daughter Priscilla when she is 18
CDR: (will of father)
1. Elisha Carson
b. 1769
d.
m. 1st Margaret Eager Mar 29, 1791
2nd ?? Shannon
o listed as a communicant in Big Spring
Presby Ch, age 20
CDR:
2. John Carson
b.
d.
m.
CDR:
3. Hannah Carson
b. 1774
d. 1844 Apr 5 (buried Big Spring Presby Church)
m,. Never married
CDR: None
4. Ruth Carson
b.
d.
m. James Ralston
CDR:
5. Priscilla Carson
b. 1791
d. 1864 (buried Big Spring Presby Church)
m. Never married
CDR: None
6. Martha Carson
b.
d.
m.
CDR:
7. Elizabeth Carson
b.
d.
m.
CDR:
4. Priscella Carson
b. 1754
d.
m.
o listed as a communicant in Big Spring Presby Ch, age 35;
this entry followed by
listing for Elisha age 20, John age 18 and Hannah age
16. Priscilla cannot be mother of Elisha. Quite possibly
this is the second wife of John above.
o Hannah, Elisha, Priscilla, and John are established as
siblings by will of John Carson
probated Aug 7, l820 in Cumberland Ct.
- there is a Priscella Carson b. 1791 died 1864
buried at Big Spring Presby Church,
probably daughter of John Carson above and
Priscilla ???
- there is a Hannah Carson b. 1774 died 1844 buried
Big Springs Presby Church
5. David Carson
b.
d.
m.
o on Tax List Lurgan Twp 1751
6. Adam Carson
b.
d.
m.
o on Tax List Hamilton Twp 1752
MISC RECORDS:
o Thomas Aspy will probated Cumberland Ct. PA 1755 states
James Carson is his son-in-
law
PHILADELPHIA
1. John Carson
b.
d 1756 Jun 28
m.
o death record of Philadelphia Church Records 1709-1760
CDR:
2. Samuel Carson (Merchant)
b.
d. 1778 (probated Dec 23, 1778; written May 4, 1771)
m.
o executor are nephews Samuel and Robert Carson; mentions
brother
Andrew Carson in Strabane Ireland
o executor of will of Seth Drummond written Nov 24, 1739;
mentioned as
friend in a number of wills
CDR:
3. Robert Carson
b.
d. 1759 Sep 15
m.
o record of Philadelphia, Penn Church Records 1709-1750
o states father's name is Robert
CDR:
4. Andrew Carson
b
d.
m.
o witness of will of George McCall written Jul 19, 1754
CDR:
5. William Carson (peruke maker)
b.
d.
m.
o executor of estates of John Blackwood 1762; James Godfrey
1763
CDR:
6. William Carson (tavern keeper)
b.
d. 1786 (will probated Mar 21, l786; written Feb 23, 1786)
m. Mary ??
o will refers to son-in-law Christian Febiger and James O'Hara
CDR: (in will)
1 John Carson
b.
d.
m.
CDR:
2. James Carson
b.
d.
m.
CDR:
3. Mary Carson
b.
d.
m.
CDR:
4. Elizabeth Carson
b.
d.
m.
CDR:
MISC RECORDS:
o will of George Cunningham (peruke maker) refers to niece Margaret
Carson,
will written Jun 23, 1758
o will of Margaret Duncan probated 1802 mentions Sarah Carson,
manuta maker
daughter of James Carson, taylor, deceased
o marriage records 1st Presby Church Philadelphia:
Margaret Carson m. James Kelly Aug 6, 1736
Alexander Carson m. Grace Middleton Oct 24, l741
John Miller Carson m. Elizabeth Worel Apr 17, 1788
o marriage records 2nd Presby Church Philadelphia
David Carson m. Elizabeth Beathhy Mar 30, 1784
Rachel (Rebecca) Carson m. Alexander Blair Nov 29, 1774
Andrew Carson m. Jane Hall Mar 1, 1769
Elizabeth Carson m. Christian Ferbecker Aug 14, 1777
o marriage records 3rd Presby Church Philadelphia
David Carson m. Sarah Wood Aug 19, 1785
o St. Michael's and Zion Lutheran Church Philadelphia marriage records
William Carson and Mary Hamilton Mar 21, 1770
John Henry Carson m. Martha Fish Dec 3, 1770
James Carson m. Mary McCallmeck Jul 21 1775
Sarah Carson m. Thomas Bedotha May 2, 1776
Sarah Carson m. Andrew Nelson May 19, 1777
Agnesa Carson m. James Hopkins Jan 1, 1784