Mrs married James GRAY about 1694 in of Carluke, Lanark, Scotland. James was born about 1669 in of Carluke, Lanark, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Sir Robert William "True" CURRY, IV about Jan 1717 in , County Antrim, Ireland. Sir was born on 15 Jun 1690 in Belfast, Antrim, Ireland.; died on 13 Mar 1748 in Rockingham, Augusta, Surry County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert Curry is listed as part of the Civil Service in the Revolutionary War from Augusta Co., Virginia in the DAR PATRIOT INDEX, VOL I., p.170. (CL-171,175) (CL-270)

Birth Order of Robert's children is not in any way in order on my family group sheet. The order has been conjectured as similar to how Robert lists his children in his will. Ann and Samuel's birth dates are the only ones known with some certainty. His will lists them in this order: Samuel, Margaret, Mary, Ann, William, James, Robert, Alexander and Isaiah. I personally suspect that the daughter’s birth order should be intermixed throughout the order of the sons because of some calculations I did from war records. Sons James and Robert were enlisted with their father, Robert, in 1783. That makes their likely birth order before their sister Ann's of 1768, not after.

Doris Rawlings received a letter second hand that stated Dr. Robert Curry was from Antrim, Ireland. Dr. Frey, a competent researcher in this family, states that he was born in Londonderry, Ulster Co., Ireland instead. This fits with the fact that he was of Scotch/Irish descent. The Scotch Irish were mostly from Ulster, Northern Ireland, across from Scotland who traveled to America, staying a brief time in Pennsylvania before settling in Augusta Co., Virginia. They were usually Presbyterians. They were participants in many wars of the area, first the French, the Indians, then finally the British. The Indian Wars were from 1753-1764 and the Revolution was from 1775-1781 with peace not formally concluded until 1783. (CL-188)

He immigrated from Londonderry, Ireland to Pennsylvania late in the year of 1736 arriving in the Port of Philadelphia. According to the book "Men of Mark in Virginia", he was also born in Londonderry. He traveled with possibly 3 brothers. He and his brother, William purchased 200 acres in Lancaster Co., PA on Jan 16, 1737. Both of them removed to Augusta Co., VA in late 1747 or early 1748 though the Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy by Virkus, c. 1928 stated that he arrived in Augusta Co., VA in 1753.

He married first in Pennsylvania and possibly twice from some second-hand sources like "My Augusta.". The only wife that has been verified is Ann Currie. He and his wife, Ann, are listed as cousins in a letter from Donna Lewis dated 1993. This is supported by research from Dr. Frey. Dr. Robert Curry purchased 200 acres on Naked Creek near John Young's and friend, George Glenn's land in Augusta Co., VA on Mar 10, 1748/49. He was the progenitor of the Currys living on Naked Creek. In 1750, Robert and William were joined by their brothers, Nathan, David and Isaiah. (CL-468)

Robert Curry farmed his land, but he had also studied medicine and taught fencing for several years. (CL-568) In 1753, he had 135 of these acres on Naked Creek surveyed by Tomas Lewis. In 1780 he surveyed an adjoining 50 acres also on Naked Creek. His possible father-in-law, Andrew McCombe, seems to have helped him purchase 130 of these acres. Robert Curry is listed in the military service throughout this extensive amount of time. Robert Curry qualified as Ensign of Militia on Sept. 21 1763, Captain of Militia on August 16, 1774 and Major of Militia by 1776. He was listed as Capt. in the French and Indian Wars and as Capt. of the Home Guard in the Revolutionary War. For his service in the French and Indian Wars, he was granted a tract of land in Highland Co., Ohio named "Crab Bottom". This is possibly the land that later Curry and Glenn descendants moved to. (CL-568)

He was appointed road overseer from Skidmore's Camp up the North River to the first main Fork above the Great Lick on Mar. 18, 1783. He is also listed with sons James and Robert in Capt. Given's and Campbell's Companies in 1783. (CL-194b,c) He was living in Greenbrier Co., VA from 1783-1786. That is now in West Virginia, slightly S.E. of Augusta Co., VA. (CL-172) In record after record for Augusta Co., Virginia he is listed as the "Teste" or Witness for many legal proceedings. In Deed Book 26, pg. 344 he was issued a Patent, 1st Sept., 1780. (The item in patent was not mentioned.) He was an elder in the "Old Stone Church" in Augusta Co., Virginia. It can easily be surmised that he was a well-respected citizen from these court records. (CL-194d).

This Robert Curry has been confused with Robert (b. 1730) who was the son of Robert and Jane Seawright Curry from Pennsylvania. It is said that he married an Ann also (though this simply could be a mix-up with our Dr. Robert who was born in 1717). (CL-305,306, 391) Proof that our Dr. Robert, father of our Ann Glenn, was born in 1717 first comes from a Vol. I, D.A.R. record. The D.A.R. information is supported in Dr. Robert Curry's Tombstone Inscription taken by an unknown reader from Old Fort Defiance, August Co., VA. On that he was born Nov. 10, 1717 and died Jan. 5, 1800 and was buried with wife Ann Curry of Ulster Co., Ireland. (CL-270) The death date does not match when he wrote his will in 1803. The tombstone was erected by his descendent, Charles Curry around 1898. The unknown reader described it as a large new stone erected by children of Robert Addison and Hanna Anderson Curry. According to researcher, Linda Baker, the person simply transcribed the tombstone incorrectly. It clearly states that he died Jan. 5, 1804.

After the Charles who had erected the tombstone, died in 1941, the Curry family home that had been lived in by six generations of Currys was finally sold in 1946. His tombstone states: "Dr. Curry was Captn in French and Indian War Captn of Home Guards during the Revolutionary War. Elder of Augusta Church. Robert and Ann are Natives of Ulster, Ireland and were amoung the Pioneers and Nation Builders of this Country."

In the book, "From Corner to Corner with John Curry Sr.," it states, the first Currys in the Shenandoah Valley are reported to have been Dr. Robert Curry and his brothers, Nathaniel, David and Isaiah who reached Augustus Co. in 1747-48. (CL-207). These brothers names fit with the children of William Curry and Sally Young from Antrim, IRE. (CL-275) Following is Robert Curry's Will, transcribed as written 29 Dec 1803 - Augusta Co. Court Will Book, Vol. VIII, pg. 417: "In the name of God amen I Robert Curry of the State of Virginia and County of Augusta being of advanced years but of perfect mind and memory Thanks to God for it and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die and after death the judgment I do hereby make this my last Will and testament in names and form following and first I recommend my Soul to go to Who gave it and my body to the earth from where it was taken to be buried in a Cristian and decent like maner at the discresion of my Executors here named and as for what worldly goods it hath pleased God to bestow on me in this life it is my will and desire they be disposed of as followeth and first I leave and bequeath unto my beloved wife Ann my dwelling house with all the furniture belonging to it and likewise my Negro wench China to be for her own use during her natural life and to be disposed of her at her decease as she sees proper her and her issue together with two cows & two sheep all to disposed of by her as she sees proper at her decease and as for my real Estate to with my lands I alow my son Samuel the benefit of my lands during my wife Ann life time and at her decease I alow him to keep the land or sell it at the rate of eight dollars an acre if sold to be divided as follows to wit 35 to be divided among them my Daughter Margaret Nickel 5A and my Daughter Mary Erwin 25A and my Daughter Ann Glen the sum of 5A to be taken out of the whole price of the the land I alow my son Samuel to Keep if he sees proper providing he pay to his five brothers William Curry James Curry Robert Curry Alexander and Isah at the rate of eight dollars an acre and provided my son Samuel Should see cause to keep the land he is to pay each of the Legatees in Six years after my wifes decease and I do constitute and appoint my two beloved sons Robert & William (crossed out) Samuel Curry Executors of this my last Will and testament and I do hereby revoke and ___ al former Wills either by word or wrighting ratifying this to be my last Will and testament in ___ I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th Day of December the year one thousand eight hundred 3 -- Witnesses present James Young Sen. (his mother's gr. nephew?), Hugh Brown - Andrew Young (His mother's gr.gr. nephew?). Proved 24th December, 1804. Samuel qualifies." (CL-185, 468)

He died near Staunton in Augusta Co., VA after this writing in 1804. The family home that his son Samuel was bequeathed is located "six miles northwest of Augusta Stone Presbyterian Church and five miles west of Mt. Sidney in the "hills of Judea" on the waters of Naked Creek." (CL-391d) As for his sons, there are two Samuel Curry's living in Augusta Co, Virginia from at least 1800-1811 who married at similar times. Samuel Curry is listed as marrying Mary Glenn, d. of George Glenn, on Mar. 25 1800. (This disagrees with info. on Mary Glenn Curry's tombstone that says she was the daughter of James Glenn). There is also a Samuel Curry listed with wife Polly in the 1811 settlement of the Seawright estate who lived outside Augusta Co., VA. It does mention three Curry's in this will. Robert Curry and Jane (possible son of Dr. Robert, William or John Curry Sr.), Samuel Curry and Polly (possible son of Dr. Robert Curry) and Nicolas Curry and Sarah, (possible son of John Curry, Sr.) and Samuel Curry and Polly. It does state that all of the listed Curry's no longer live in Virginia (CL-194c)

The 1810 Federal Census Records for Augusta Co., VA list the following Curry's as living in Augusta Co., VA. Five of these are possible sons of Robert Curry. There is also a Benjamin Curry, probably the son of William who was a likely cousin of our Dr. Robert Curry in the same area. (I deduce that William and Robert were cousins instead of brothers because of a possible marriage between their children: Elizabeth Curry and Alexander Curry on Oct. 6, 1795. Elizabeth was of age, the d. of William Curry. I presume that Alexander Curry, son of Robert was the spouse, as he is the right age and the only other known Alexander Curry in Augusta County besides Elizabeth's brother also named Alexander.) These are the only Curry's listed as living in Augusta Co., VA in 1810 and they all live in close proximity. The categories are: Males, age 0-10, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45 & up. Females, ages 0-10, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45 & up. (CL-181) Alexander, pg 325; 20001-10010-00 Benjamin, pg.325; 00010-00011-00 Isaiah, pg 325; 20010-20010-00 * James, pg 325; 40201-22010-00 * Robert, Curry: pg. 326: 00001-42201-00 * Samuel, pg 325; 20110-30010-00 * Samuel, pg 325; 21010-20011-10 William, pg 325; 12301-00001-00 * Of these: Isaiah, James, Robert, Samuel and William are possibly Dr. Robert Curry's sons or even grandsons.

Dr. married Elizabeth "Ann" MCCOMBE about 1750. Elizabeth (daughter of Andrew MCCOMBE and Rebecca YOUNG, daughter of James CURRIE, daughter of Andrew MCCOMBE and Jane REABURN) was born on 25 Sep 1727 in Londonderry, Ulster, Ireland; died on 15 May 1819 in Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America; was buried about 18 May 1819. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James, Sr. came from Warwick, Ireland in 1761 on the "Good Return" with 7 children. Four of them died at sea. After they settled in Virginia they had one more son and three daughters. (CL-300) Their children are thought to be James, Susanna, Rebecca, Polly, John, Samuel (b. 1748?) and Robert.

James married Rebecca WARWICK after 1736. Rebecca was born before 1735 in Ireland; died in 1820-1830 in Paris, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Event Description: LWT written 7-6-1816; probated 7-13-1816

Notes:

Some sources list Margaret Curry with a marriage to a James Bell on Sept. 14, 1785 in Augusta Co, VA. This is likely to belong to another Margaret, because Robert's daughter Margaret married Isaac Nickell about 1775, having children with him starting in 1776. She is still listed as Margaret Nickell in her father's will dated 1803 written after the 1785 marriage date to a James Bell. Margaret and Isaac Nickell moved to Monroe Co., VA (WV).

Margaret married Isaac NICKELL in 1775. Isaac (son of Unknown LEWIS) was born on 31 Mar 1752 in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, Colonial, America; died on 2 Oct 1839 in , Monroe, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margaret BLAIR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

We know that Mary married an Erwin from her father's will. According to the "History of Monore Co., WV," they were one of three Curry families who moved to that county who were children of Dr. Robert Curry. (CL-468) I can see two possibilities for her husband's first name. I personally conjectured that she is the Mary Curry that married Samuel Erwin in 1770 and had two sons. They lived in the Shenandoah Valley where Samuel died. Mary and her sons moved to Ohio afterwards. (CL-323, 468)

The second theory is presented by Paul Glick in a family history in Wanesboro Library. In it, he repeats info from the "History of Pocahantas West Virginia" by Price which states that an Edward Ervine IV, b. 1790 was the husband of a Mary Curry (gr.daughter to Dr. Robert Curry), he was the son of a Mary Curry (daughter to Dr. Robert Curry) and his grandmother was the sister to Dr. Robert Curry. Paul Glick further theorizes that Edward Ervine III, has to have married Mary Curry, d. of Dr. Robert Curry for all of these facts to be true. I personally don't see where he gets his final conclusion, but am considering it. In any case, this source is suggesting that Mary and this unknown Erwin were first cousins by the relationships it gives. (CL-490)

Then to complicate matters even further, according to one researcher named Freeman, Robert Curry possibly had two daughters named Mary. We know from her grandfather's will, Andrew McCombe, that he definitely had a daughter Mary by Elizabeth McCombe. Freeman believes he has a second daughter named Mary by wife Anne.

Family/Spouse: Samuel ERWIN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was in the service also with his father and brother in 1783. (CL-468) He might only have had one wife nicknamed "Scottie" Young or this was the nickname for either one of his wives.

Family/Spouse: Margaret ANDERSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sarah Jane YOUNG. Sarah was born in 1765; died in 1820. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Alexander migrated to Kentucky in Dec. of 1787. His marriage and death date usually given in Augusta Co., VA should be in question. (CL-391)

Alexander married Mary Elizabeth CURRY on 9 Oct 1795 in , Augusta, VA. Mary (daughter of William CURRY and Frances IRWIN\ERWIN) was born in 1770 in Virginia, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

There is a Curry cemetery just north of Gallia County that could have relatives of Anne buried there. The Curry's lived between Vinton and Wilkesville. The Curry Church Cemetery is located in Section 22, 3 miles west of Wilkesville on Rt. 124, then one half mile south on Township Rt. 4. The Curry graves are surrounded by a terrace. (CL-306)

Ann is referred to as Amy in an abstracted copy of William's will. This might simply be a misinterpretation of the original or her nickname. I suspect it's a misspelling of a possible nickname, "Anny". (CL-451)

This Ann is the half sibling of her currently listed brother James Albert McComb via an autosomal DNA match. Ann is not listed as the daughter of Elizabeth McCombe and Robert Curry in Andrew McCombe's will. Therefore, it appears that Robert Curry had 3 wives. His 3rd wife if suggested to be Andrew McCombe's daughter Jane, also deceased. He does not name the children of Jane McCombe and Robert Curry.

Ann married William GLENN on 15 Jun 1791 in , Augusta, VA. William (son of George GLENN and Mary YOUNG, (Half sister to Martha via Thru-Lines)) was born on 22 Jun 1767 in Naked Creek, Augusta, VA; died on 31 May 1832 in , Gallia, OH, USA; was buried about 1 Jun 1832 in Vinton, Gallia, OH, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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According to Jerry Curry, this Mary was born 1771 and married a Thomas Harrison. (CL-347)

Family/Spouse: Thomas HARRISON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Catherine TRUMP. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margaret LEEPER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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It is the theory of Billie Curry Steeley that this Samuel's parents are James and Rebecca Warwick Curry. Samuel purchased land in1771 in Augusta Co, VA which estimates his birth date at before 1750. By timing and name, he would fit into this family. He sold this land in 1776 to Robert Young and moved to Hawkins Co., Tennessee. (CL-391) His will is in Hawkins County, Tennessee and it is dated February 22, 1812. "Considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound and perfect memory, blessed be Almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following. (Viz) after all my legal debts are paid. First, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Mary Curry, the third of my Estate both real and personal. I do also give and bequeath unto my two younger sons, George and Samuel Curry, the plantation whereon I now live. I do also give and bequeath unto my three daughters vs: Rebecca, Ann and Margaret Curry, three cows and calves and four sheep, a feather bed and bed clothes to each, likewise, a horse and saddle, the horse not exceeding eight years old, not under fourteen hands high. I do also give and bequeath unto John McPheeters, Arch'd Simpson, John and James Curry and Reuben Skelton, the sum of one dollar to each. And Lastly, as to all the rest and residue and remainder of my personal estate goods and chattels of what kind and nature soever, I give and bequeath the same to myh said beloved wife Mary Curry whom together with Samuel McPHeeters - Executor and Executrix of this my last will and testament' hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty second day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eighty hundred and twelve. Signed, sealed, published and declared. Samuel Curry { Seal} By the above named Samuel Curry to be his last will and testament, in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses to the same. Thomas Connilly John Marshall" (CL-469)

Samuel married Mary (Polly) SEAWRIGHT in Dec 1776. Mary died in 1830. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]