Muhlenberg County Kentucky

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Family Group Records C

Alexander & Margaret Culbertson

Capt. Alexander Culbertson
Born: May 17, 1714(?) in Ballymoney, Antrim Co., Ireland
Died: April 2, 1756 near McCord's Fort at the Battle of Sideling Hill, known as the Battle of Bloody Run, during the French & Indian War

Spouse: Margaret, surname unknown, possibly Duncan

Capt. Alexander Culbertson was born in May 17, 1714(?) in Ballymoney, Antrim Co., Ireland and immigrated to the Colonies between 1730-35, settled near Chambersburg, PA, and established a farm with his brothers (he had two brothers Samuel and Robert) and a cousin, called “Culbertson Row” in Lurgan/Greene Twp. in Franklin County. Alexander was killed April 2, 1756 near McCord's Fort at the Battle of Sideling Hill, known as the Battle of Bloody Run, during the French & Indian War.

Capt. Alexander Culbertson and his wife Margaret had the following children:

  1. Samuel, born 1741, married 1) Margaret Henderson and 2) Elizabeth McClay.
  2. Robert, born 174?, married but wife's name is unknown.
  3. Elizabeth, born 1747, married Col. Charles Cessna March 4, 1770, son of John Cessna and wife, name unknown, of Shippensburg, PA.
  4. James, married but wife's name is unknown.
  5. Alexander, born 1750, married to Mary Sharpe, daughter of Capt. James Sharp and wife, Margery McConnell.
  6. John, born 1753, married to Mary last name unknown.
  7. Joseph, born 1755-56, died March, 1776, Three Rivers, Canada.

All of Alexander & Margaret's sons served in the Revolutionary War.

Sources: Research submitted by Cheryl Cessna of Fresno, California. References include all available materials within Muhlenberg archives and the “Genealogy of the Culbertson Family” by Dr. L.R. Culbertson, 1923, & “History of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky” by Otta A. Rothert, 1913. Any new or amended research and/or information regarding the above family is greatly welcomed!!
Contributed by Cheryl Cessna

Updated July 23, 2017