Information on Capt. Alexander Culbertson

This Alexander Culbertson is identified by some sources as a son of Joseph Culbertson or an un-named sibling (Irish), more research is necessary:

http://users.bergen.org/dondew/Bio/DEWITT/CulbertsonHistory.html#williamculbertson

Alexander

Migrated from County Antrim, Ireland around 1735 with brothers Samuel and Robert to form area in Greene Township, Franklin Co, PA called "Culbertson's Row" which was located 7 miles north of Chambersburg, 4 miles from Rocky Spring, and 6 miles from Middle Spring, PA

Note: Some references for locations mentions Lurgan Township.

[In 1751, Lurgan Township, Cumberland County would have included Fannett, Metal, Letterkenny, and part of Southampton Townships, i.e. covering the entire northern third of present day Franklin County.] (ref)

b. 17 May 1714 or Abt 1721, Ballygan, Antrim Co., Ireland, d. 17 Apr 1756 Capt Alexander Culbertson was killed at Sidling Hill near Fort McCord, PA near Chambersburg, during the French and Indian War.

Captain Alexander m. Margaret Duncan? * b. 15 Mar 1725, Lurgan, Franklin, PA d. 3 Aug 1794, Amberson Valley, Franklin, PA

married John Stewart in 1757 after Alexander's death and had 6 more children

• A different REF lists Margaret's maiden name as Boyd. She was d/o Robert and Elizabeth Boyd.

married 4 Nov 1740, Lancaster Co, PA

Children:

1. Samuel, b. 21 Dec 1741, d. 1817

2. Elizabeth, b. 1747, d. 1831

3. James, b. Abt 1748, d.1805

4. Alexander, b. Abt 1750, d. 1822

5. John, b. Abt 1750, d.1800

6. Robert, b. 23 Jul 1755, d.1801

7. Joseph, b. Abt 1756, d. 1776

Info

History of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, 1887, Chicago, Warner, Beers & Co., Publisher and John Morris Co., Printer, Part II, Chapter III, Indian War.

"April 5, 1756, McCord's Fort was burned and many inhabitants killed and captured by the Indians. Immediately upon receipt of the news, Captain Alexander CULBERTSON, with a company of fifty men, set out in pursuit, and overtook them at Sidling Hill, where a serious contest ensued, in which Capt. CULBERTSON was slain. So many were wounded, that a surgeon, living in Carlisle, was sent for, and even then much inconvenience was experienced. Following is a list of killed and wounded: KILLED: Alexander CULBERTSON, Captain; John REYNOLDS, Ensign, Capt. CHAMBERS' Co.; William KERR; James BLAIR; John LAYSON; William DENNY; Francis SCOTT; William BOYD; Jacob PAYNTER; Jacob JONES; Robert KERR; William CHAMBERS; Daniel MCCOY; James ROBERTSON, tailor; James ROBERTSON, weaver; James PEACE; John BLAIR; Henry JONES; John MCCARTY; John KELLY; James LOWDER; WOUNDED: Abraham JONES; Francis CAMPBELL; William REYNOLDS; John BARNET; Benjamin BLYTH; John MCDONALD; Isaac MILLER, Ensign JAMIESON; William HUNTER; Matthias GANSHORN; William SWAILES."