Person:Charles Torrance (7)

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64. Charles Torrance3 (James2 Sergeant Hugh1), of Baltimore, Maryland, was born in 1745, died July 18, 1822. It is stated that he came from the Parish of Clogher, Tyrone County, Ireland. He is buried in the family vault in Westminster Church, Baltimore, Maryland, his funeral services having been conducted by the Reverend William Nevins, a close friend of the family. The family Bible records of this branch, are preserved by the Maryland Historical Society, and have been very helpful in collecting this data. The exact date of the arrival of Charles Torrance in this country is not known, but judging from the records which follow, it must have been prior to 1767.

"Feb.19, 1779, James Torrence of Letterkenny Township, Cumberland County, Pa., farmer, sold land to Thomas and John Hope. Order of survey to Charles Torrence, who on Feb.25, 1769, sold the same land to James Torrence." Note 121-1

"Charles Torrence and his wife Elizabeth, of Baltimore, Md., sold a tract of 1800 acres to Thomas Grubb in 1804. They also sold a tract to James Galbraith. This latter was signed by the Mayor of Baltimore, Md., 'Thoroughgood'." Note 121-2

The U. S. Census of 1790 lists Charles Torrence, of Baltimore, Maryland, as having 2 white males over 16, 2 under 16, 5 females, and four slaves.

"Charles Torrence, in 1778, was one of 20 gentlemen, who came to Baltimore as residents, and by their wealth, credit and energy, did much to improve the affairs at that time." Note 121-3

Charles Torrance assessed in Peters Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in 1777; 270 acres, 1 horse, 1 cattle, and 1 slave. About the same for 1778; 300 acres in 1781; none thereafter. The names of Aaron and Samuel Torrence also appear on these lists at these same times. Note 121-4

March, 1767, Charles Torrence returned, August, 1789, to Joseph Wedner, 250 acres of land on the south side of Conococheagne Creek, 121 adjoining land of Albert Torrence and Benjamin Chambers, in Letterkenny Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Note 122-1

In these records, we find that Charles Torrance, who came to America much later than Albert Torrence and his family, is occupying lands adjoining those of his cousins, Aaron, Samuel, and Albert Torrence. Charles Torrance's name occurs in these early Pennsylvania records spelled with an e, whereas, he signed his will Torrance.

Charles Torrance, in the year 1777, married Elizabeth Galbraith, born 1758, in Deny, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and died May 24, 1829, in Baltimore, Maryland. (See Galbraith Chapter).

From land records previously quoted, it appears that Charles Torrance was in Letterkenny Township and Peters Township, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, as early as 1767; that he disposed of his properties there, and removed to Baltimore, Maryland, in 1778, where he died.

His will is recorded in Baltimore, Maryland, and was probated August 3, 1822. He left his large estate to his wife, Elizabeth (Galbraith) Torrance, in trust for their children. Note 122-2

The will of Elizabeth (Galbraith) Torrance, probated June 12, 1829, is also recorded in Baltimore, Maryland. In it, she leaves her interests to her children, as named: Elizabeth, married to Alexander Mitchell; Ann, who married Andrew Clopper; Dorcas, Mary, Louisa, John, Charles Jr., and George Torrance. Note 122-3 Children of Charles and Elizabeth (Galbraith) Torrance were eleven:

i. Elizabeth Torrance4 born July 11,1778, died November 7, 1848; married, December 19, 1799, Alexander Mitchell, born December 20,1776, died November 20, 1859. Issue, twelve: 1. Eliza Maitland Mitchell5 2. Charles Jeffrey Mitchell5 3. Alexander Mitchell, Jr5 4. Stephen Walker Mitchell5 5. Jane Ann Mitchell5 6. Margarett Mitchell5 7. William Maitland Mitchell5 8. George Torrance Mitchell5 9. Marie Chamberlain Mitchell5 10. Edmund Mitchell5 11. Laura Mitchell5 12. Patrick Henry Mitchell5 ii. James Torrance4 born July 26, 1780, died an infant. iii. Ann Torrance4 born February 23, 1782, died January 28, 1850; married Andrew Clopper, born September 18, 1771, died June 23, 1824. Issue, 122 eleven: 1. Elizabeth Clopper5 2. Cornelius Clopper5 3. Charles T. Clopper5 4. Benjamin Clopper5 5. Mary Clopper5 6. Rachael Clopper5 7. Ann Clopper5 8. Andrew Clopper5 9. George Washington Clopper5 10. Amelia Clopper5 11. William Lorman Clopper5 iv. Dorcas Torrance4 born November 24, 1783, died December 2, 1848. v. Mary Torrance4 born October 16, 1785, died January 14, 1865. vi. Charles Torrance4 born April 20, 1788, died September 22,1847. vii. George Torrance4 born January 9, 1790, died November 27, 1846; married, June 30, 1829, Eleanor Fulford, daughter of William Fulford, Esq., and Mary Frances Patterson, born 1812, died April 26, 1876. Issue, seven: 1. Elizabeth Galbraith Torrance5 married Charles Galbraith Hall. Issue, four: i. Anna Galbraith Hall6 ii. George Duffield Hall6 iii. Charles Galbraith Hall, Jr6 iv. Elizabeth Galbraith Hall6 2. William Henry Torrance5 3. Mary Frances Torrance5 4. Eleanor Fulford Torrance5 married James A. Connor. 5. Georgianna Torrance5 6. Louisa Victoria Torrance5 married John S. Mooday. 7. George Torrance, Jr5 viii. Harriet Torrance4 born May 24, 1791, died an infant. ix. James Torrance4 born May 11, 1793; unmarried. x. John Torrance4 born November 24,1794, died March 14, 1832; is buried In Westminster Churchyard, Baltimore, Maryland. His name is on a bronze tablet, with others, marked "A Defender of Baltimore in 1812." He married Rebecca Abbott. Issue, One: 1. Charles A. Torrance5 born March 10, 1831, died October 24, 1879. xi. Louisa Torrance4 born May 15, 1797, died, unmarried, May 5,1878.

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} Fetters, Thomas Torrence - e-mail: tfedders@@mediaone.net.