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| − | | '''Birth''' ||bet. 1790-1800 || PA; <br>possibly Center Twp, Butler Co. ||See source notes || <sup class="reference">[1][ | + | | '''Birth''' ||bet. 1790-1800 || PA; <br>possibly Center Twp, Butler Co. ||See source notes || <sup class="reference">[1][4][8]</sup> |
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| − | | '''Marriage''' || || ||to [[Eleanor Wright]] || <sup class="reference">[ | + | | '''Marriage''' || || ||to [[Eleanor Wright]] || <sup class="reference">[4]</sup> |
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| − | | '''Death''' ||before 1850 || || || <sup class="reference">[ | + | | '''Death''' ||before 1850 || || || <sup class="reference">[3]</sup> |
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! Name || Gender || Date of Birth || Birthplace || Spouse || Notes || Sources | ! Name || Gender || Date of Birth || Birthplace || Spouse || Notes || Sources | ||
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| − | | Mary Suzanah St. Clair || F || || PA || || || <sup class="reference">[ | + | | Mary Suzanah St. Clair || F || || PA || || || <sup class="reference">[3][6]</sup> |
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| − | | Jane St. Clair || F || || PA || || || <sup class="reference">[ | + | | Jane St. Clair || F || || PA || || || <sup class="reference">[3][6]</sup> |
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| − | | David St. Clair || M || ~1827 || PA|| || || <sup class="reference">[ | + | | David St. Clair || M || ~1827 || PA|| || || <sup class="reference">[3][6]</sup> |
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| − | | Margaret St. Clair || F ||~1829 || PA || ||resided with brother Robert || <sup class="reference">[ | + | | Margaret St. Clair || F ||~1829 || PA || ||resided with brother Robert || <sup class="reference">[3][5][6]</sup> |
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| − | | Ann St. Clair || F || || PA || || || <sup class="reference">[ | + | | Ann St. Clair || F || || PA || || || <sup class="reference">[3][6]</sup> |
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| − | | Rachael St. Clair || F ||~1832 || PA || || || <sup class="reference">[ | + | | Rachael St. Clair || F ||~1832 || PA || || || <sup class="reference">[3][6]</sup> |
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| − | | Ellenor St. Clair || F || ~1833 || PA || || || <sup class="reference">[ | + | | Ellenor St. Clair || F || ~1833 || PA || || || <sup class="reference">[3][6]</sup> |
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| − | | Robert St. Clair || M ||~1835 || PA || ||inherited the David Wright farm || <sup class="reference">[ | + | | Robert St. Clair || M ||~1835 || PA || ||inherited the David Wright farm || <sup class="reference">[3][5][6]</sup> |
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| + | | '''1840 United States Federal Census''', Centre Twp, Butler Co, PA, page 17. Census is not dated.<br>Family headed by Mrs. Sinclair: 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 2 females 5-10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 30-40, 1 female 70-80.<br>The children correspond to Robert (age 5), David (age 13), Ellenor (7), Rachel (8), Margaret (11) and either Mary, Ann, or Jane (birthdates unknown). The two adults are Eleanor Wright, widow of '''Robert''' and possibly the widow of [[Archibald St. Clair]] | ||
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| + | !'''3''' | ||
| '''[[Source:_1850_United_States_Federal_Census|1850 United States Federal Census]]''', North Butler Township, Butler County, PA, Page 174, lists Ellenor St. Clair, age 49; David age 23, farmer, listed as head of household; Margaret age 21; Racheal age 18; Ellenor age 17; Robert age 19. All born in PA. Children Ellenor & Robert in school. | | '''[[Source:_1850_United_States_Federal_Census|1850 United States Federal Census]]''', North Butler Township, Butler County, PA, Page 174, lists Ellenor St. Clair, age 49; David age 23, farmer, listed as head of household; Margaret age 21; Racheal age 18; Ellenor age 17; Robert age 19. All born in PA. Children Ellenor & Robert in school. | ||
|[[Image:1850 census pa butler no butler pg 174.jpg|50px|left]] | |[[Image:1850 census pa butler no butler pg 174.jpg|50px|left]] | ||
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|'''1883 History of Butler Co.''' by Waterman, p.340<br>"Archibald St. Clair, of Irish birth, settled one mile west of Unionville, about the year 1801. His children were John, Robert, Joseph, Archibald, Margaret (Hoag), Jane (McDavitt), Mary (Thompson), Rachel (Matthews), Elizabeth (McMichael). Mrs Hoag is the only survivor. '''Robert St. Clair''' married [[Eleanor Wright]], and lived on the old Wright homestead. | |'''1883 History of Butler Co.''' by Waterman, p.340<br>"Archibald St. Clair, of Irish birth, settled one mile west of Unionville, about the year 1801. His children were John, Robert, Joseph, Archibald, Margaret (Hoag), Jane (McDavitt), Mary (Thompson), Rachel (Matthews), Elizabeth (McMichael). Mrs Hoag is the only survivor. '''Robert St. Clair''' married [[Eleanor Wright]], and lived on the old Wright homestead. | ||
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|'''1883 History of Butler Co.''' by Waterman, p.340<br>"About 1803, David Wright, a native of Ireland, moved from the vicinity of Baltimore, and settled where Robert St. Clair now lives. He was the father of the following children: Samuel, Margaret (Stevenson), Nancy and Sarah. None are now living. Samuel was an 1812 soldier. <br>p. 341 "The name of David Wright appeared among the first settlers His death occurred in 1823; the farm is now owned by his grandson, Robert St. Clair, with whom his sister Margaret resides. Robert's father, also named Robert, purchased it of his father-in-law, David Wright, so the property has been in the famiy ever since its purchase, in 1804, of Philip and Peter Fryer, at what then seemed an extravagant price $8 per acre. <br>Robert St. Clair, Sr. , was the son of Archibald St. Clair, previously noticed." | |'''1883 History of Butler Co.''' by Waterman, p.340<br>"About 1803, David Wright, a native of Ireland, moved from the vicinity of Baltimore, and settled where Robert St. Clair now lives. He was the father of the following children: Samuel, Margaret (Stevenson), Nancy and Sarah. None are now living. Samuel was an 1812 soldier. <br>p. 341 "The name of David Wright appeared among the first settlers His death occurred in 1823; the farm is now owned by his grandson, Robert St. Clair, with whom his sister Margaret resides. Robert's father, also named Robert, purchased it of his father-in-law, David Wright, so the property has been in the famiy ever since its purchase, in 1804, of Philip and Peter Fryer, at what then seemed an extravagant price $8 per acre. <br>Robert St. Clair, Sr. , was the son of Archibald St. Clair, previously noticed." | ||
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|'''Will of Robert St. Clair''' Centre Twp., Butler Co.Pa 1833. Abstract from microfilm, Butler Public Library.<br>Lists wife Eleanor, children Mary Suzanah, Jane, David, Margaret, Anne, Rachel, Eleanor, and Robert. Executors [[James Irvin Hogue|James I. Hoge]] of Slippery Rock, & Andrew Sprowl of Butler. Signed June 4, 1833 with signature of Robert St. Claire.<br>Note: [[James Irvin Hogue|James I. Hoge]] was brother-in-law of Robert St. Clair | |'''Will of Robert St. Clair''' Centre Twp., Butler Co.Pa 1833. Abstract from microfilm, Butler Public Library.<br>Lists wife Eleanor, children Mary Suzanah, Jane, David, Margaret, Anne, Rachel, Eleanor, and Robert. Executors [[James Irvin Hogue|James I. Hoge]] of Slippery Rock, & Andrew Sprowl of Butler. Signed June 4, 1833 with signature of Robert St. Claire.<br>Note: [[James Irvin Hogue|James I. Hoge]] was brother-in-law of Robert St. Clair | ||
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| − | ! ''' | + | ! '''7''' |
| '''Personal correspondence''' from [[Elizabeth Ann Wilson|Elizabeth Wilson Williams]]] | | '''Personal correspondence''' from [[Elizabeth Ann Wilson|Elizabeth Wilson Williams]]] | ||
| <div width="*" style="text-align: center">'''N/A'''</div> | | <div width="*" style="text-align: center">'''N/A'''</div> | ||
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| '''1880 United States Federal Census''', District 35, Centre Twp, Butler Co, PA, page 9. Census dated 9 June, 1880.<br>Lines 18-20: Robert St. Clair, 45, farmer, single; Margaret A., 50, sister, keeping house, single; Emma J., 16, niece, at home, single, attended school. All and all parents b. PA.<br>This indicates that '''Robert St. Clair''' the father of this Robert, was born in Pennsylvania. | | '''1880 United States Federal Census''', District 35, Centre Twp, Butler Co, PA, page 9. Census dated 9 June, 1880.<br>Lines 18-20: Robert St. Clair, 45, farmer, single; Margaret A., 50, sister, keeping house, single; Emma J., 16, niece, at home, single, attended school. All and all parents b. PA.<br>This indicates that '''Robert St. Clair''' the father of this Robert, was born in Pennsylvania. | ||
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* Our only basis for birth date of Robert St. Clair is the 1830 census, which provides a ten year range of 1790 - 1800. The birthplace of Robert St. Clair is listed as PA by his son Robert, Jr. in the 1880 census. Robert St. Clair's father, [[Archibald St. Clair]], arrived in Center Twp., Butler Co. PA in 1796, so if Robert were born after that date, then we assume Center Twp. as the place. We don't know where Archibald St. Clair lived in the America prior 1796., possibly eastern PA, or possibly the PA citation in 1880 is faulty knowledge/memory on Robert, Jr.'s part. In any case, if Robert, Sr. had been born in Ireland, Robert St. Clair, Jr. would surely have known that. ''We can assume an American birthplace, probably PA, for Robert St. Clair, and thus an immigration date for Archibald St. Clair of by at least 1790.'' | * Our only basis for birth date of Robert St. Clair is the 1830 census, which provides a ten year range of 1790 - 1800. The birthplace of Robert St. Clair is listed as PA by his son Robert, Jr. in the 1880 census. Robert St. Clair's father, [[Archibald St. Clair]], arrived in Center Twp., Butler Co. PA in 1796, so if Robert were born after that date, then we assume Center Twp. as the place. We don't know where Archibald St. Clair lived in the America prior 1796., possibly eastern PA, or possibly the PA citation in 1880 is faulty knowledge/memory on Robert, Jr.'s part. In any case, if Robert, Sr. had been born in Ireland, Robert St. Clair, Jr. would surely have known that. ''We can assume an American birthplace, probably PA, for Robert St. Clair, and thus an immigration date for Archibald St. Clair of by at least 1790.'' | ||
* The biobraphical sketch from the 1895 History of Butler County, p. 340, of David Wright does not list Eleanor Wright as his daughter, although it does say that his homestead is now the residence of Eleanor & Robert St. Clair. Eleanor was in fact his daughter, as is clarified in the second entry re. David Wrighton p. 341 . | * The biobraphical sketch from the 1895 History of Butler County, p. 340, of David Wright does not list Eleanor Wright as his daughter, although it does say that his homestead is now the residence of Eleanor & Robert St. Clair. Eleanor was in fact his daughter, as is clarified in the second entry re. David Wrighton p. 341 . | ||
| − | + | * The 1840 census fits well for Eleanor Wright St. Clair but is speculative for the widow of Archibald. | |
=Conjecture= | =Conjecture= | ||
==Research Wish List== | ==Research Wish List== | ||
* Where was the David Wright farm? | * Where was the David Wright farm? | ||
* Was Robert St. Clair born in Ireland? find 1900 census of one of his children. Implications for date of immigration of Archibald St. Clair. | * Was Robert St. Clair born in Ireland? find 1900 census of one of his children. Implications for date of immigration of Archibald St. Clair. | ||
Revision as of 12:33, 13 April 2008
| Date | Location | Notes | Sources | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | bet. 1790-1800 | PA; possibly Center Twp, Butler Co. |
See source notes | [1][4][8] |
| Marriage | to Eleanor Wright | [4] | ||
| Death | before 1850 | [3] |
Ancestry chart segment
Generation 6 Generation 7
+-- Archibald St. Clair
| (????-???)
+--Robert St. Clair --+
| (????-????) |
| +-- Unknown
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| +-- David Wright
| |
+--Eleanor Wright ----+
|
+-- Unknown
Sources: [4] [5][6]
Children
(children with Eleanor Wright
| Name | Gender | Date of Birth | Birthplace | Spouse | Notes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Suzanah St. Clair | F | PA | [3][6] | |||
| Jane St. Clair | F | PA | [3][6] | |||
| David St. Clair | M | ~1827 | PA | [3][6] | ||
| Margaret St. Clair | F | ~1829 | PA | resided with brother Robert | [3][5][6] | |
| Ann St. Clair | F | PA | [3][6] | |||
| Rachael St. Clair | F | ~1832 | PA | [3][6] | ||
| Ellenor St. Clair | F | ~1833 | PA | [3][6] | ||
| Robert St. Clair | M | ~1835 | PA | inherited the David Wright farm | [3][5][6] |
Places of Residence
| Location | Dates | Notes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Twp., Butler Co. PA | by 1830 | [1] |
Sources
| Ref. Num. | Description | Image of original |
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| 1 | 1830 United States Federal Census, Center Township, Butler County, PA, pg.(No.4)-16 lists Robert St. Clair as head of family, with 1 M under 5 yrs, 1 M 30-40 yrs, 2 F under 5 yrs, 2 F 5-10 yrs, 1 F 20-30 yrs, 1 F 60-70 yrs. | -16.jpg){kind=small} |
| 2 | 1840 United States Federal Census, Centre Twp, Butler Co, PA, page 17. Census is not dated. Family headed by Mrs. Sinclair: 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 2 females 5-10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 30-40, 1 female 70-80. The children correspond to Robert (age 5), David (age 13), Ellenor (7), Rachel (8), Margaret (11) and either Mary, Ann, or Jane (birthdates unknown). The two adults are Eleanor Wright, widow of Robert and possibly the widow of Archibald St. Clair |
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| 3 | 1850 United States Federal Census, North Butler Township, Butler County, PA, Page 174, lists Ellenor St. Clair, age 49; David age 23, farmer, listed as head of household; Margaret age 21; Racheal age 18; Ellenor age 17; Robert age 19. All born in PA. Children Ellenor & Robert in school. |  |
| 4 | 1883 History of Butler Co. by Waterman, p.340 "Archibald St. Clair, of Irish birth, settled one mile west of Unionville, about the year 1801. His children were John, Robert, Joseph, Archibald, Margaret (Hoag), Jane (McDavitt), Mary (Thompson), Rachel (Matthews), Elizabeth (McMichael). Mrs Hoag is the only survivor. Robert St. Clair married Eleanor Wright, and lived on the old Wright homestead. | |
| 5 | 1883 History of Butler Co. by Waterman, p.340 "About 1803, David Wright, a native of Ireland, moved from the vicinity of Baltimore, and settled where Robert St. Clair now lives. He was the father of the following children: Samuel, Margaret (Stevenson), Nancy and Sarah. None are now living. Samuel was an 1812 soldier. p. 341 "The name of David Wright appeared among the first settlers His death occurred in 1823; the farm is now owned by his grandson, Robert St. Clair, with whom his sister Margaret resides. Robert's father, also named Robert, purchased it of his father-in-law, David Wright, so the property has been in the famiy ever since its purchase, in 1804, of Philip and Peter Fryer, at what then seemed an extravagant price $8 per acre. Robert St. Clair, Sr. , was the son of Archibald St. Clair, previously noticed." | |
| 6 | Will of Robert St. Clair Centre Twp., Butler Co.Pa 1833. Abstract from microfilm, Butler Public Library. Lists wife Eleanor, children Mary Suzanah, Jane, David, Margaret, Anne, Rachel, Eleanor, and Robert. Executors James I. Hoge of Slippery Rock, & Andrew Sprowl of Butler. Signed June 4, 1833 with signature of Robert St. Claire. Note: James I. Hoge was brother-in-law of Robert St. Clair | |
| 7 | Personal correspondence from Elizabeth Wilson Williams] | N/A
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| 8 | 1880 United States Federal Census, District 35, Centre Twp, Butler Co, PA, page 9. Census dated 9 June, 1880. Lines 18-20: Robert St. Clair, 45, farmer, single; Margaret A., 50, sister, keeping house, single; Emma J., 16, niece, at home, single, attended school. All and all parents b. PA. This indicates that Robert St. Clair the father of this Robert, was born in Pennsylvania. |
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Source notes
- Our only basis for birth date of Robert St. Clair is the 1830 census, which provides a ten year range of 1790 - 1800. The birthplace of Robert St. Clair is listed as PA by his son Robert, Jr. in the 1880 census. Robert St. Clair's father, Archibald St. Clair, arrived in Center Twp., Butler Co. PA in 1796, so if Robert were born after that date, then we assume Center Twp. as the place. We don't know where Archibald St. Clair lived in the America prior 1796., possibly eastern PA, or possibly the PA citation in 1880 is faulty knowledge/memory on Robert, Jr.'s part. In any case, if Robert, Sr. had been born in Ireland, Robert St. Clair, Jr. would surely have known that. We can assume an American birthplace, probably PA, for Robert St. Clair, and thus an immigration date for Archibald St. Clair of by at least 1790.
- The biobraphical sketch from the 1895 History of Butler County, p. 340, of David Wright does not list Eleanor Wright as his daughter, although it does say that his homestead is now the residence of Eleanor & Robert St. Clair. Eleanor was in fact his daughter, as is clarified in the second entry re. David Wrighton p. 341 .
- The 1840 census fits well for Eleanor Wright St. Clair but is speculative for the widow of Archibald.
Conjecture
Research Wish List
- Where was the David Wright farm?
- Was Robert St. Clair born in Ireland? find 1900 census of one of his children. Implications for date of immigration of Archibald St. Clair.
