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searching for Redstone Township history

Marietta (69.153.50.196) -

looking for sources to find out about Redstone Township history and genealogical information. Thanks. Marietta

Reply #1 Jeff Linn (56.0.84.24) -

I am searching for my past and found this bit you might be interested in.

"One hundred and fifty or more years ago, Fayette County, Pa., was little more than a vast forest. The Indians were numberous and quite troublesome. Wild beasts inhabited the forests.

Among the early pioneers that came to Fayette County, known then as Cumberland county, was Andrew Lynn, Jr., later known in Fayette County as Colonel Andrew Lynn, Jr. and his brother William Lynn. They emigrated from Town Creek, Allegheny County, Maryland, to Redstone Creek, two and one-half miles east of Redstone Old Fort or Fort Burd, now Brownsville, Pa. The exact date that Col. Andrew Lynn, Jr. (great-grandfather of the writer) made his first settlement on Redstone Creek is not known, but from history and other reliable sources that can be obtained, it was shortly after the year, 1761. He had a claim to a large tract of land on both sides of the Redstone Creek, known now as Redstone and Jefferson townships. This tract of land was later known as Crabtree Bottom. In the New Purchase, the number of this tract is 2851, granted 1769.

He was driven away by the Indians a number of times. In the spring, he cleared some ground, prepared the soil and planted corn, also, built himself a log cabin on the Jefferson township side of Redstone Creek. Soon he perceived that the Indians were becoming numerous, so he fled back across the mountains to his former home in Maryland. In the fall, rightly thinking, he returned to his claim with his wife and small family. With much relief of mind and great rejoicing of heart, they found their possessions unmolested and the corn ready to be gathered."

(See Ellis' History of Fayette County, Pa, page 614)

I am only now seeing this information for the first time as i am tracking my roots back to Scotland and/or Ireland. My full name is Arthur Jefferson Linn, III and Col. Andrew Lynn, I believe, was my Great Great Grandfather. Please feel free to E-Mail me if you can aid my search...any help you can provide is greatly appreciated. Jeff Linn, E-Mail: Itsherewego@http://hotmail.com

Reply #2 jeff linn (56.0.84.24) -

More about Redstone County and Col. Andrew Lynn.

Tradition tells us, at the time that Col. Andrew Lynn Jr was building his log cabin, he lived in the trunk of a hollow sycamore tree, which stood near the shores of Big Redstone Creek.

In April, 1769, Col. Andrew Lynn, Jr, applied to the Commonwealth to have his tract of land, known as Crabtree Bottom ,in the New Purchase, surveyed. In August 22 of that year, the survey was made. That was the first survey made under the laws of 1769 within the present limits of Fayette County.

Reply #3 Eva from Florida (Contact Member) -

I, too, am searching for Redstone History. My great-great grandmother whose name was Mary Taylor, was born In October 1809.

Redstone, Pennsylvania was either the family home or the debarkation point for her trip she took when quite young with her family down the Ohio River to Lawrence County, Ohio.

There is said to be a close connection with the Davidson family from the same area.

She married in 1832 to Augustin Hibbard Kimball, a riverboat man from Burlington, Lawrence County, Ohio.

There is thought to be a "Dutch" connection. I assume this means German connection.

Reply #4 Karen Self (75.85.1.7) -

I am a descendant of Colonel Andrew Lynn. My Great Grandmother Eliza Jane Henderson Mead's mother was a Lynn. My Grandmother was born in 1873 in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania and died in 1956 in Burlington Iowa. I have all of her DAR papers, lineage and writings on Col Andrew Lynn. Her father was David Henderson born in Vanderbilt, Pennsylavania. Her mother Mary S. Lynn was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania.

Reply #5 frank chiovitti (71.182.169.122) -

I AM THE PRESENT OWNER OF COL ANDREW LINN'S FARM. IT IS STILL A VERY SPECIAL PLACE.I HAVE MADE IT MY LIFE'S WORK TO RESTORE IT TO ITS FORMER BEAUTY. I ALSO HAVE CAPT. ISSAC LINN'S TOMBSTONE BUT THE LOCATION OF THE GRAVE IS LOST DUE TO ILLEGAL COAL STRIP MINING. FRANK CHIOVITTI EMAIL FRANKAC2@VERIZON.NET

Reply #6 Karen Self (75.85.1.7) -

Frank,

What a wonderful legacy to own and restore such a historic piece of land. I only wish my mother were still living, she would have been so pleased to read all the information available on Andrew Lynn. My Grandmothers and my mother were so proud of their ancestor and their affiliation with the DAR.

Karen Self Email kself1999@yahoo.com

Reply #7 Joseph Allegra (70.88.128.61) -

my mother is Sarah Lynn, my grandfather (94 yrs old) Harper Sammuel Lynn is still alive we live in westmoreland co. andrew is my great great grandfather. the other Lynn family farm dating back to mid 1800 is one of the grand Children. my mom and aunt have followed the geneology back to scotland.

Reply #8 pmc (71.61.4.117) -

Looking for any info regarding the Shipley Farm, The Ritson Family and the Fairview United Methodist Church cemetary.

Reply #9 brenda Sheehan (71.82.11.58) -

i'm excited about all the lynn information - please anyone that has information to share about the lynn line email me and let me know

i'm related to colonel andrew lynn and i'm trying to document my line to become a member of the DAR

thanks, brenda

Reply #10 Diana Pence (68.250.128.208) -

looking for any info on my fathers family ( father robert burless) jerry, vince brothers, do not know much, would like to know more.

Reply #11 Carole Owen (205.188.117.202) -

My ancestor Abner Woodruff and wife Catherine Roll Woodruff lived in the Redstone area before they settled in Washington County, Ohio. They had come from New Jersey, and they moved to Ohio by sometime in the 1790s. Can anyone tell me where Abner's family lived? And anthing about their time in the Redstone area? Thank you. Carole Owen

Reply #12 Jerry (153.2.246.30) -

I am researching My Moore Zornes Pratt llewelyn family history. I have found information that has these ancesters passing thru Redstone Pa 1780~ Thanks Jerry Moore

Reply #13 jeff linn from CWinchester, ohio (Contact Member) -

i am pleased to see the replies regarding Col. Andrew Lynn.

I am most excited to see replys from Karen Self , Frank Chiovitti the present owner of The Linn's Farm (I have a photo copy of the deed which was signed by Benjamin Franklin.) and Joseph Allegra and Brenda Sheehan who are of great interest with regard to our family history.

I have much to tell you regarding the history of the land and the Lynn family. I have writings from the Revolutionary War time i would like to share with you describing dealings with the indians and the War effort. Truly amazing history. Please lets stay in touch.

Reply #14 Sandymento from Sacramento, CA (Contact Member) -

I'm tracking 1 of the several DAVIDSON families out of Redstone. Mainly my focus is the Moses Davidson who dies in 1822 in Redstone and I've acquired numerous documents that also include surnames of JOHNSTON, HENDRICKS, LYNN, GRUBB, MIKESELL...I would like to learn more about the era of 1830-1840 as I believe Moses' only son, Samuel dies approx. then. Touch base, please? - sandymento@comcast.net

Reply #15 Tom Glass (4.240.117.178) -

I'm writing a novel about this area entitled JACOB"S LANDING. It will be finished sometime this year.

The Brownsville/Redstone region has a fascinating history that I couldn't resist. I used the French and Indian War as a backdrop, and the charectors, all from other places, I wove into this tumultuos era.

This area, due to the invention of the flatboad, became the jumping off point for the thousands of people seeking their fortunes farther west. Just doing the researce proved to be a joy.

Tom Glass

Reply #16 Sandymento (98.244.8.155) -

I would very much like to correspond with anyone tracking the Davison or Davidson lines out of Redstone...specifically still the Moses (c1740-1822) as I believe his only son was Samuel (c1774-?) and I need to find where he went. -Sandy

Reply #17 Brock Robertson (98.166.88.215) - 09/01/09 19:35

My ancestors are believed to have been born in/at Fort Redstone (Brownsville, Faytette Co, Pa) about or before 1770.

Sarah Edwards and siblings and James or William Robertson supposedly were born in or near Ft Redstone. Both moved to Canada and at least Sarah died in Michigan. Some of their children are attributed to being born at Ft Redstone. Other references believe they were born in Detroit Michigan.

I was unable to find any information at the Brownsville Library or the Westmoreland Co Library.

Reply #18 A. Patterson (96.39.175.129) - 11/15/09 17:57

"Searching Redstone Old Fort area"

My ancestor, Nancy STANTON, was born 1799 "Redstone Old Fort" (Source: her obit). I am researching Stanton and Davis. She married Wm. Davis in Muskigum Co., OH in 1817. Does anyone know if soldiers "stationed" at this fort were included or excluded from the early Federal Census records?

There is the HST. of FAYETTE CO. PA with biographical sketches of pioneers on line through the University of Pittsburgh Digital Research Library. I am willing to share information if these two surnames appear in your research.

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