When I originally catalogued this cemetery in the early 1980s, I noted the death date "April 1841" on my form. Unfortunately, I did not photograph this stone at the time the date was partially legible.
Possible background information, to be confirmed when possible:
George Shrum b. abt 1765, d. 11 Feb 1818, and his wife Catherine Marchand Shrum, b. 8 May, 1767, d. 14 Apr 1841 had six children, according to records. Child No. 4 was GEORGE SHRUM, b. 10 May, 1791, in Westmoreland Co., PA. He died after 3 Jan 1860 in Ligonier Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA. His wife was SARAH CLIFFORD, whom he married Aug, 1816.
GEORGE SHRUM, (b. 10 May 1791) had a will probated 14 Feb 1860, in Westmoreland Co. He had two daughters Mary Ann and Rebecka. Will mentions land in Kansas, which was to be sold, and proceeds to sons George, James and Daniel. Wife mentioned, but not named in will.
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Abstract of will of Dr. David Marchand, father of Catherine (Marchand) Shrum:
Westmoreland County, PA
Will Docket 1, pp. 238-240.
Abstract.
Will of Doctor David Marchand.
Hempfield Township, Physician.
To my son Daniel Marchand the tract of land in Hempfield Township now in possession of John Smith, adjoining land of Mathias Ringold and others, containing 300 acres, with the saw mill erected thereon.
To my son David Marchand the tract of land where I now live containing about 400 acres.
After the death of his mother, my son David is to have the two slaves Dot and Peg and the servant boy named Kimmel.
To my son Lewis Marchand the plantation on the east side of the Monongahela River opposite to the mouth of Pike Run, adjoining land of Dickson and others, containing 330 acres.
To my daughter Catherine Shrum the lands in Ligonier Township whereon she and her husband George Shrum now live, along with the grist mill and saw mill. Also to my daughter Catherine 500 acres of land in the state of Ohio to be divided and struck off to her from a tract of 2000 acres which I own on the waters of Licking Creek about 24 miles north of New Lancaster.
To Elizabeth Kuhns, wife of John Kuhns Esquire the lot in Greensburg now in the tenure of my son David and Robert Williams together with the buildings thereon. Also to Elizabeth a tract of land on Kiskiminetas River containing 390 acres and 500 acres from the tract in Ohio above described.
To Susanna Rodibaugh my daughter, wife of Adam Rodibaugh, four lots in the borough of Greensburg adjoining to each other, where Joseph Hostetter now lives. And also so my daughter Susanna 100 acres of unimproved land adjoining George Mayer and others in Hempfield Township.
To Judith Loutzenheizer, wife of Henry Loutzenheizer, a tract of land containing 140 acres including 20 acres to be taken off the tract devised to Daniel Marchand adjoining and also 500 acres of the tract in the state of Ohio above described.
To Esther Brenneman, wife of Christian Brenneman, a tract of land in the state of Tennessee, containing 640 acres called "Blooming Grove" on Blooming Grove Creek, and also 500 acres from the tract in the state of Ohio.
To Elizabeth, my wife, I bequeath 100 acres from the mansion estate, including the house and premises whereon Williard now lives. Alto my said wife, two milk cows, the grey mare, her beds and bedding and household furniture she may choose. My executors are to pay her $800 in case after my decease.
All medicines and shop furniture to be divided between my two sons David and Lewis.
My library to my son Lewis.
All the remainder to be distributed among my children to wit: Lewis, Catharine Shrum, Susanna Rodibaugh, Judith Loutzenheiser and Elizabeth Kuhns.
I appoint my two sons Daniel Marchand and David Marchant and my son-in-law John Kuhns to be my executors.
Signed 4 July 1809.
David Marchand {Seal}
Witnesses: Henry Keifer, Thomas Douglass, Jno. B. Alexander.
Probated 25 July 1809.
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Abstract of will of Elizabeth Marchand, wife of Dr. David Marchand and mother of Catherine (Marchand) Shrum:
Westmoreland County, PA
Will Docket 1, p. 416.
Abstract.
Will of Elizabeth Marchand.
To my son David Marchand a plantation adjoining David Marchand whereon Adam Croushore now lives.
He is to pay each of his brothers and sisters $100 per annum beginning at the eldest until the youngest until each has received $100.
To my daughter Judith Lautenheisor my mare, saddle, bridle and whip.
To my grand-daughter Juliet Marchand one bed and bedding.
I devise my money to be collected and an equal dividend to be made among my children.
The rest of my personal property to be divided equally among them.
I appoint my sons Daniel and David Marchand and my son-in-law John Kuntz to be my executors.
Signed 30 January 1815.
Witnesses: Robert K. Scott, Peter Gross.
Probated 27 June 1817.
Letters testamentary issued to Daniel Marchand and Jno. Kuntz, Esq. on 15 January 1818.
Family Members
Parents
David Marchand
1746–1809
Elizabeth Kemerer Marchand
1744–1817
Siblings
Elizabeth Marchand Kuhns
1768–1830
Judith Marchand Loutsenhizer
1770–1829
Susanna Marchand Rodabaugh
1770–1844
Daniel Marchand
1773–1822
Esther Marchand Breneman
1775–1830
David Marchand
1776–1832
Louis Marchand
1782–1857
Children
David Shrum
1788–1839
George W. Shrum
1790–1860
