Person:Christopher Irvine (2)

Will Abstract

Will of Christopher Ervin, 1793, Rowan Co., NC, Will Book C, pg. 7

Names Jane Graham, Sarah Ervin, William Erwin, Margaret McClewen, Sarah Brown, Andrew Erwin, Christopher Erwin, Mary Erwin, George Erwin, James Erwin, Thomas Erwin.

[Rowan County Will Index]

1.   Find A Grave.

   Christopher Irvin
   BIRTH
   1730
   Castlederg, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
   DEATH
   1791 (aged 60–61)
   Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
   BURIAL
   Third Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery
   Cleveland, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
   
   Christopher Irvin was born near Derg Bridge (Castle Derg), County Tyrone, Ireland around 1725-30. He was a son of John Irvin, Jr. (d. circa 1762) and his first wife, name unknown. John Irvin was blacksmith, married twice, and fathered 15 children. The only names of the children known to me are Christopher, John and James (youngest son of the second marriage born in 1761).
   
   Christopher came to this country sometime around 1750, and began aquiring tracts of land in Rowan County, North Carolina. He also pursued the family occupation of being a blacksmith. He acquired 690 acres in 1760.
   
   Christopher was twice married. His first wife was probably Jane McDowell, and they were married around 1756. His second wife was Mary, widow of Thomas Lyall, whom he married in February 1786. (Some sources say 17 Feb. others 26 Feb.) There were seven children born of the first marriage and four born of the second.
   
   Christopher was too old to serve in the Army during the Revolution, but he was the blacksmith for the local forces. A big flat field beside the Third Creek Presbyterian Church was used as a muster ground for the army, and Christopher kept the horses shod and furnished materials and labor to the army.
   
   The children of Christopher Irvin and his first wife (probably Jane McDowell) were Jane Irvin (1757-1803, m. Richard Graham), John Irvin (c. 1759-1809, m. Margaret Young, buried here), Margaret Irvin (1761-1822, m. Lieut. David McEwen, went to Tennessee), William Irvin (c. 1762, lived in Iredell County), Sarah Irvin (c. 1765, m. Mr. Brown), Christopher Irvin, Jr. (c. 1768-1823, m. Naomi Allison, went to Tennessee), Andrew Irvin (d. 1801 unmarried).
   
   The children of Christopher Irvin and Mary (Mrs.) Lyall were Mary Irvin (c. 1783), George W. Irvin (c. 1785-1863, m. Rachel DeWeese)*, Thomas Irvin/Erwin (c. 1787-1845, m. Sarah DeWeese)* and Robert Irvin (c. 1789).
   
   https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170653764/christopher-irvin

2.   U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, 1660-1820: [database on-line].

   Name: Christopher Erwin
   Gender: M (Male)
   State: North Carolina
   County: Rowan County
   Residence Year: 1780
   Household Remarks: Capt Calldwell's District

3.   United States. 1790 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M637).

   Name: Christopher Erwin
   Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Rowan, North Carolina
   Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 3
   Free White Persons - Males - Under 16: 3
   Free White Persons - Females: 4
   Number of Slaves: 8
   Number of Household Members: 18

4.   North Carolina, Land Grant Files, 1693-1960: [database on-line]. (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., ,2016).

   Name: Christopher Erwin
   Issue Date: 19 Feb 1760
   Residence Place: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
   Certificate Number Range: 1-770
   Description: Rowan 1-770
   Acres: 690
   Grant No.: 169
   Book No.: 6, Page No.: 144
   Location: Both sides of Third Creek