Boyle and Berrier Genealogy - Person Sheet
Boyle and Berrier Genealogy - Person Sheet
NameHugh McCRARY 
Birthca 1720, Isle of McGhee, Ireland
DeathFeb 14, 1785, Davidson County, NC Age: 65
BurialJersey Baptist Church Cemetery, Linwood, Davidson Cty, NC
OccupationFarmer, Storekeeper.
FatherMcCRARY
Misc. Notes
With brothers, came to America and settled in Pennsylvania.
Hugh and Susannah moved to North Carolina around 1749-50, settling in Rowan County. He was one of the first settlers in Lexington.
Fought in the Revolutionary War, reaching the rank of Captain; received a land grant for 640 acres for his service.
By 1778, owned 2205 acres of land.
Hugh and Susannah moved to North Carolina around 1749-50, settling in Rowan County. He was one of the first settlers in Lexington.
Fought in the Revolutionary War, reaching the rank of Captain; received a land grant for 640 acres for his service.
By 1778, owned 2205 acres of land.
Spouses
Birth1727, PA
DeathOct 20, 1800, Davidson County, NC Age: 73
BurialJersey Baptist Church Cemetery, Linwood, Davidson Cty, NC
FatherWilliam WHITAKER Sr (1701-)
MotherElizabeth CARLETON
Misc. Notes
As Hugh was not a Quaker, she was removed from the church for marrying him.
Marriageca 1748, Chester County, PA