Descendants of William Galbreath

William Galbreath (Galbraith)

This forum is to bring together the family of William Galbreath who was born in Staban Township, York County, Pennsylvania. A Patriot who served in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War for seven years.

Married Phebe Foreman after meeting her at a party held in Philadelphia for General George Washington. Married at the Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia.

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Bringing together the descendants of William Galbreath. Construction in process of building a genealogical web site devoted to the Galbreath family.

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Please join us on Saturday July 19th at 1100 for the ceremony by the Daughters of the American Revolution at the grave sites of Patriot William Galbreath and his wife Phebe Foreman Galbreath.

The ceremony will be held at Mitchell Cemetery NE of Ashmore in Coles County, Illinois. Please RSVP to frances@carr.org

On Sunday July 20th, the 102nd Galbreath reunion will be held by the descendants of James Galbreath and Martha Houston Mitchell Galbreath. It will take place at Walnut Point State Park, 4 miles north of Oakand Illinois, from 11am-4pm at the main pavillion. "Throw in" potluck dinner, $5 for adults and childern over 12. Please RSVP by Juy 4th to cscoon@consolidated.net

Read about the 101st Galbreath Reunion in the Charleston Courier

http://www.jg-tc.com/articles/2007/07/24/news/doc46a567aee3d94058206984.txt

JOHN ADAMS ON HBO

I just wanted to see if you are all watching John Adams on HBO. It makes you understand better the life of William Galbreath during those times.

A interesting fact, The Old Pine Street Church in Philadelphia where William and Phebe were married in 1788 was where John Adams attended and was a member during his time at the Continental Congress. The Rev. George Duffield whom married William and Phebe was the Pastor. The church was also the church of the Continental Congress and Duffield the chaplain of the Congress.

We continue to wonder why William and Phebe and Andrew Galbreath and Elizabeth Foreman chose this church. A great possibility is that the Foreman's were members. After all, Phebe remembered sitting on George Washington lap when she was 6, which would  of been 1776. Washington was also attended the Continental Congress at the time.

It is fascinating how our humble ancestors lives mingled with such famous American Patriots. But then we feel like William was also a wonderful American Patriot.