I have a copy of the Butler Co, PA 8 April 1830 Orphan Court records stating that Thomas McCreery, son of Thomas Creery, (note surname difference) was an orphan above age 14 and prays court grant adoption of himself by John Zeigler, which was approved. So this Thomas McCreery would be born about 1816 or earlier. My missing Thomas McCreary (who might be this orphan) was born abt.1812PA per 1850 census for Wolf Creek,Mercer Co,PA where he lives with his wife Sarah (Gilmore), and kids Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Sarah Jane, Allis Pauline, Joseph, Vance. I can find only some members in 1860-not Thomas. Family story is that his McCreery ancestor at Fort Pitt PA had married a red headed Irish gal - that must have been abt 1770ish? Hope someone can help me move back on Thomas McCreary b.1812ish.
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