John Finley (Finleyville)
| John Finley | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 2, 1759 Cecil County, Maryland |
| Died | March 25, 1846 (aged 86) |
Resting place | South Park, Pennsylvania, corner of Broughton Rd. and Linhart Rd.[1] |
| Occupation | farmer |
| Known for | nameaske of Finleyville, Pennsylvania |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Rolland |
| Parent(s) | Robert Finley |
John Finley was a pioneer settler of western Pennsylvania. He was born in Cecil County, Maryland and served in the American Revolution. After the war, he moved to Pennsylvania, and in 1788, purchased a land grant known as "Mount Pleasant" from James Barclay.[2]
References
- ↑ "The South Park Historian" 6 (3). 1 July 2002. Retrieved 2009-02-02.
- ↑ Fleming, George T (1922). History of Pittsburgh and environs, from prehistoric days to the beginning of the American Revolution. New York, Chicago: American Historical Society. pp. 30–32. OCLC 19808084. Retrieved 2009-03-02.