Person:James Findlay (1)
James Findlay
b.12 Oct 1770 Mercersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
d.28 Dec 1835 Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United States
Parents and Siblings
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  • F.  Samuel Findlay (add)
  • M.  Jane Smith (add)
  1. William Findlay1768 - 1846
  2. James Findlay1770 - 1835
  3. John Findlay1776 - 1838
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  James Findlay1770 - 1835
  • W.  Jane Irwin1769 - 1850
m. 15 Jun 1797
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Facts and Events
Name James Findlay
Gender Male
Birth[1] 12 Oct 1770 Mercersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Christening[2] 4 Nov 1770 Mercersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Marriage 15 Jun 1797 Mercersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United Statesto Jane Irwin
Death[1] 28 Dec 1835 Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United States
Burial[1] Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United States


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James Findlay (October 12, 1770December 28, 1835) was an American merchant, politician and veteran of the War of 1812, having served with both the state militia and the United States Army. He was based in Cincinnati, Ohio after migrating there as a young man. He was elected as mayor of Cincinnati to two non-successive terms.

For defenses in the War of 1812, he supervised construction of Fort Findlay, which was named for him. In 1824 he was elected to multiple terms in the US House of Representatives, serving from 1825-1833.

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References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Find A Grave: Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, OH, in Find A Grave
    James Findlay.

    GEN JAMES FINDLAY
    WAS BORN
    IN FRANKLIN CO. PA.
    OCT. 12, 1770.
    REMOVED TO CINCINNATI
    A.D. 17[95?]
    DIED
    DEC. 28, 1835.

  2. ↑ Pennsylvania, United States. Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950. (FamilySearch Record Search)
    [1].

    Name James Finley
    Gender Male
    Event Type Christening
    Event Date 04 Nov 1770
    Event Place UPPER WEST CONOCOCHEAGUE PRESBYTERIAN,MERCERSBURG,FRANKLIN,PENNSYLVANIA
    Father's Name Samuel Finley
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number C50713-1
    System Origin Pennsylvania-ODM
    GS Film number 974.8 B2P V.15
    [Note: the indicated call number is "Publications of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania - v. 15 (1945)"]

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