McKinstry - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Alexander McKinstry and Sarah??

bkbarraclough — 2009-11-06 15:55:24Z

Sarah's maiden name was Ross. I found it in a book (hand prepared notebook)at the Mifflin Co. Historical Society in Lewistown, PA.
The book was a large volume on the Ross family of McVeytown, Mifflin County, prepared by two Ross sisters.

Re: Josie + Leota McKinstry

KKingsley192 — 2009-11-04 22:05:50Z

Is Lela the daughter of Julius?

Re: Josie + Leota McKinstry

jlmckinstry — 2009-11-02 23:37:12Z

In my aunt's pass-down information, I have Leota Kingsley who married Josie William McKinstry. They had two children: Julius Melvin McKinstry born March 19, 1924, and Gertrude Mae (Sept 8 - 1927 - March 16, 1936).

Josie William was born Oct 20, 1901. Josie William was the second child of Julius McKinstry and Lillian M. Ingraham (Ingram?). Lillian was Julius' 2nd wife, and she was a Mohawk Indian.

NFI on Leota.

Re: Josie + Leota McKinstry

KKingsley192 — 2009-11-02 20:04:49Z

Do you have any information on Leota's family? I believe her father was a Kingsley and the uncle of my great-grandfather.

McKinstry's from Nashville, Davidson County, TN

gjehjms7 — 2009-10-15 05:17:19Z

Looking for info on Noah McKinstry who was born in Nashville,Davidson County,TN and burried in Nashville,Davidson County, TN. Date of his death was 6/7/1982. His Father was Frank E McKinstry and his mother was Mary K. His Grandmother was Bridget McTeague. The family was of Irish decent. I believe Noah was a Postal worker in Nashville.

Anyone know of this family or related to them? Anyinfo would be appreciated. Thanks.

Gloria

Noah McKinstry/Frank McKinstry

gjehjms7 — 2009-10-13 04:16:16Z

Searching for info for a family member.

Noah Lived in Nashville TN and also Detroit, MI. His father was Frank E McKinstry and his mother was Mary K. from Nashville, TN.

Have checked 1880, 1920 and 1930 census records on the family.

Interested in finding out more about Noah McKinstry, his life,occupation,family, etc. Death 6/7/1982 Buried in Nashville, TN.

Any other McKinstry's that were related to him?

Thanks for any info you may have.

Re: GEORGE COUPER

robertshields901 — 2009-09-06 21:38:34Z

Hi Billy

I have not follwed the Coupers too much, George married one of my relatives (a sister of my great grandmother)-but htere is a large interest in the Couper family from Doug Walmsley (he is married to George Coupers granddaughter)-also on ancestry-and there seem to be a lot of Coupers in Canada. I have written to Doug asking if he will communicate with you direct

Robert

Re: GEORGE COUPER

billycouper1974 — 2009-09-06 21:03:42Z

Hello Robert,
I noticed while researching my Couper ancestors on ancestry.com that you have a George Couper who happens to be a brother to a direct ancestor of mine Aitken Couper born in Culross. If you get in touch with me on billycouper@yahoo.com I'd like to learn more on George Couper and family and I could supply info on my connection to him.

Regards,
Billy Couper

Re: Mckinstry in ''Scotland & England''

LewisMckinstry42 — 2009-07-03 16:35:29Z

Susan this Lewis Mckinstry of Auburn,Al.. Like you I have been following Amanda story do you know if Amanada used the
phone book to find any of her kin?

Re: Mckinstry Family

LewisMckinstry42 — 2009-07-03 16:23:53Z

Hi Amanda my name is Lewis McKinstry from Auburn,Alabama and I have been looking at your messages. I am glad that Alastair replied. Have you two been keeping in contact with
other I hope so! Please let me know how things are going
with you two.

Your Friend

Lewis W. McKinstry

Re: Sister's Looking For Brother

LewisMckinstry42 — 2009-07-03 16:05:33Z

Did you find your brother. I am Lewis McKinstry in Auburn, Al.. Please let me know if I can help!!!

Re: South Carolina McKinstrys

LewisMckinstry42 — 2009-07-03 15:36:45Z

These names are my ancestry my line of McKinstry comes from
Thomas McKinstry. His father and mother are John and Jane
they should be buried in Richland, sc

Rachel Mckinstry married Postlethwaite

bkbarraclough — 2009-06-22 15:44:15Z

Seeking info on Rachel McKinstry who married Thomas Postlethwait, both of Wayne Twp, Mifflin Co., PA. Marriage notice found in "Lewistown Gazette" dated 5/4/1842.

Re: GEDCOM and Willis book

sperong — 2009-04-24 04:03:33Z

I do not know about on Line but the Family History Centers have access to Willis and other McKinstry books on tape.

Re: GEDCOM and Willis book

LindaMcKinstry448 — 2009-04-17 01:32:26Z

Where do I find this book on line?
Thanks

Re: GEDCOM and Willis book

nikkir54 — 2009-04-14 12:20:32Z

There is a third McKinstry book written by Richard Wright McKinstry.

Re: John Mckinstry

ccchain — 2009-04-13 00:22:09Z

John L. McKinstry was my gg grandfather and I have been researching the family. I show that his first wife was Adelia Northrup and they had 7 children: Hellen L., George K.( died at 1 1/2 yr of age), Delocia (died at 1m 9 days old),Charles N., Mary E., George, and Bessie. Adelia died March 17, 1879.I am trying to find out if she died due to childbirth complications as Bess was born March 2, 1879. I do not find reference to the Grandmother you named- Clara Emes. I also believe that John's father was Horace K. and his mother was Delocia E. Carpenter. Can you clarify any of this?

Re: McKinstry/MifflinCo, PA -McKinstry,Samuels,Harshbarger,Miller,

TomGeorge29 — 2009-03-21 01:07:35Z

I must apologize that I had confused Carrie L. McKinstry d/o Cecil and Eva McKinstry with her niece Carrie Lavinia McKinstry who is recorded as Lovonia McKinstry in my database.

There is a good reference in the Mifflin County Historical Society - "McKinstry and Ross Family History" by Roy Leech who proved himself into the Sons of the American Revolution through Alexander McKinstry and James Ross. Mr. Leech was a McKinstry family historian and his work over a lifetime is well documented.

Re: Della Leone McKinstry

CMcKinstry8673 — 2009-02-04 02:30:17Z

I know this reply is very old, but do you still need info on Dela Leone McKinstrys parents, etc.

Cliff/Aol74@aol.com

Re: Temp McKinstry

CMcKinstry8673 — 2008-10-26 21:52:52Z

For those interested, Perilla Clementine McKinstry born August 31, 1849, was the daughter of Thomas Wesley McKinstry and Perilla Ann Easter Mobley. She is the sister of Oscar Leonidas McKinstry all of Pickens County, Alabama.

Cliff McKinstry

AFR74@aol.com

Re: McKinstry/MifflinCo, PA -McKinstry,Samuels,Harshbarger,Miller,

80441 — 2009-02-14 16:49:03Z

That is the person I am looking for information on. You can contact me at jschultz001@centurytel.net I would appreciate any information you can provide, thank you. Ruth

Re: McKinstry/MifflinCo, PA -McKinstry,Samuels,Harshbarger,Miller,

80441 — 2009-02-14 16:45:10Z

That is the person I am looking for information on. You can contact me at jschultz001@centurytel.com I would appreciate any information you can provide, thank you. Ruth

Re: McKinstry/MifflinCo, PA -McKinstry,Samuels,Harshbarger,Miller,

80441 — 2009-02-13 22:03:21Z

Do you have a listing of the McKinstry burials with dates beginning with Alexander born in 1738. Am looking for documentation on his family. Thank you. Ruth

Re: Mckinstrys

brianswartz13 — 2009-02-22 21:27:33Z

Virgina,
This is Brian Swartz from Pittsburgh. My Grandmother was Susan Lucas Kuhn. I'm informed you are in Kansas near Lana & Bob Best. My folks have been to the reunions out there in the past. Contact me when you can. Lana has my personal email as well.

Re: McKinstry(Bradford, Ontario)

ricmckinstry — 2008-12-19 19:32:22Z

Hi,
Just caught up with some facts. Do you have relations in Bradford?? My family is all original from Bradford / Ireland / Scotland circa 1858?. Have done a lot of searching, Linda from Alberta is 3rd cousin. She and I talke every year or so. Who are you and how are you related?

Ric

Re: Temp McKinstry

clarwrath — 2008-10-26 19:45:40Z

I believe you are off a generation. Clementine may have been O.L.'s brother. In fact, I am almost sure of it. I have a historical piece from a biographical collection that mentions O.L. and the names of his children. Clementine is not listed. Besides, her DOB is wrong as well. The piece does mention O.L.'s father, Thomas McKinstry. This is who I have in my files as Clementine's father. Feel free to e-mail me privately and I send it your way.

C

Re: McKinstry/MifflinCo, PA -McKinstry,Samuels,Harshbarger,Miller,

TomGeorge29 — 2009-02-14 15:28:22Z

Burial dates are hard to come by in the time period you are talking about. I have information going back to Alexander McKinstry and Mary Samuels in Bucks County PA, but no one in the database has a birthday of 1738, the closest being Alexander McKinstry 1752-1813 who lived in Ryde Twp.in Mifflin County, PA and fought in the Revolutionary War. He was the son of Alexander and Mary Samuel McKinstry and married Sarah (?) and had a large family.

Re: McKinstry/MifflinCo, PA -McKinstry,Samuels,Harshbarger,Miller,

TomGeorge29 — 2009-02-26 23:24:27Z

My records show Ruth McKinstry (b. 24 Dec 1810 in Bratton Twp., PA d. after 10 Jul 1866 in Bureau County, IL) married to Robert Corbett ( no dates so far), son of William Corbett. They were part of the McKinstry families who moved from central PA to Bureau County, IL sometime around 1850. I do not have any information on the children of Robert and Ruth.

Ruth's parents were Alexander McKinstry (b. c 1770 E. Pennsboro, Cumberland, PA - d. 27 Nov 1828 and buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery in McVeytown, Miflin, PA) and Sarah McDonald (b. c 1787 - d. c 1866).

Alexander's parents were James McKinstry (b. c 1722 - d. c 1814) and Sarah Huston ( b. c 1732 - d. c 1822) and James's parents were Alexander McKinstry ( b. before 1722 - d. after 1769, probably in Bucks County, PA) and Mary Samuels (b. before 1722 - ?).

I do not have any information on the Corbett family and would appreciate anything you could furnish. Ruth McKinstry's sister, Mary, was married to a Samuel Corbett, any relation to Robert?

A photo of Alexander McKinstry's grave in the Presbyterian Cemetery in McVeytown is attached.

Re: McKinstry/MifflinCo, PA -McKinstry,Samuels,Harshbarger,Miller,

TomGeorge29 — 2009-03-20 11:49:49Z

I have a Cecil Joseph McKinstry (1886-1954) who married Eva N. Marshman (1893-1978) on 28 Oct 1915, both are buried in the Ryde Cemetery. Cecil descends from Thomas and Arabella Bard back to James and Barbara Hashbarger back to Alexander and Elizabeth Orr back to Alexander and Sarah (?).

Alexander and Sarah McKinstry's son Alexander (1770-1822), who married Elizabeth Orr (? -1822) lived in the Wayne Twp. area. Is he one of the Alexanders you mention?

Which Alexander McKinstry is which can be confusing, but they come from two lines, Alexander (1752-1813), who married Sarah ? and settled in Wayne Twp. and is buried in Ryde Cemetery and his brother James (1722-1814), who married Sarah Jane Huston and settled in Cumberland County. Both had sons and grandsons named Alexander.

To add to the confusion the Cumberland County James McKinstry's son, Alexander (1770-1828) who married Sarah McDonald (1787-1866) moved to Oliver Twp. from Cumberland County and is buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery in McVeytown.

If you can give some dates on the other Alexanders in question, I would be happy to attempt to sort it out.

Your message is the first information I had on Cary Lavinia McKinstry's (1889-1947) marriage to Edward Witmer, would appreciate some additional information. I show her buried with her parents in the Ryde Cemetery with no other information other than the tombstone inscription.

Re: McKinstry/MifflinCo, PA -McKinstry,Samuels,Harshbarger,Miller,

TomGeorge29 — 2009-03-03 14:37:52Z

Kelley, Glad to help out. I do not have any additional information on the Corbett family, but am planning to research the McKinstrys in Bureau County IL this summer and something my come up there. My line descends from James McKinstry's brother Alexander, but both lines went to Bureau County, IL. Thanks for the information on the Corbetts which filled in gaps in my research.

Re: McKinstry/MifflinCo, PA -McKinstry,Samuels,Harshbarger,Miller,

TomGeorge29 — 2009-02-15 18:37:49Z

Genealogy of the McKinstry Family by William Willis (1858)traces Roger McKinstry and Mary Wilson from Scotland to Northern Ireland around 1669 and later their son, John McKinstry emigrated to Boston from County Antrim in 1718. The earliest mention of Alexander McKinstry in Bucks County, PA is in the History of Bucks County by W.W.H. Davis Chapt. 17, mentions an A. McKinstry owning about 327 acres in Buckingham in a 1727 survey. There is no specific reference that states Alexander McKinstry came from County Antrim, but the other McKinstry lines that I have researched, John in New England, Robert in Athens Co., OH, William in Franklin Co., PA and Rodney in Huntingdon Co., PA (very close to Alexander's son Alexander) all come from County Antrim. So I have concluded that Alexander McKinstry must belong to the same general family and come from the same area in Northern Ireland. I have other information and would be glad to share, my email is george97@bellsouth.net.

Re: Correction - typo! James McKinstry d. 8 Dec. 1889

bkbarraclough — 2009-02-15 18:33:14Z

After the name Samuel Corbett in my first reply above, I forgot to enter to drop down to the next line, which should read "Alexander Huston McKinstry . . . "

Sorry!

Re: James McKinstry d. 8 Dec. 1889

bkbarraclough — 2009-02-15 18:28:39Z

Ruth: James McKinstry b. 4/2/1813 in Bratton Twp, Mifflin Co., PA., died 12/8/1869 in Bureau Co., Ill. was a brother to your Ruth (McKinstry)Corbett. They were the children of Alexander and Sarah (McDonald) McKinstry.
Other children of Alexander and Sarah were:
Sarah(1805-1880),
William M. (1807-1874)
Lydia (1808-1885)
Elizabeth (1815-1873) married in 1842 to her cousin Alexander McKinstry (1811-1863)
Mary (b.1817 d. after 6/1880)married Samuel Corbett Alexander Huston McKinstry (1820-1878) married a cousin Rachel Bratton McKinstry
Samuel Fulton Mckinstry (b. 1823)
John Campbell McKinstry (b.1823, d. after 1850)
Keziah (b. 1823)
In the 1850's Alexander Huston McKinstry and wife Rachel Bratton (McKinstry) McKinstry, along with both of their entire immediate families (including all those mentioned above) moved from Mifflin Co., PA. to Bureau Co., Illinois.

Re: Lookup: John Mckinstry of Antrim

nhall121 — 2008-09-12 15:55:34Z

Linda; From my family’s documents I think the Robert McKinstry (1802) you mentioned was my ggggrandfather’s youngest brother.
John McKinstry (Jr) born 1782, died 1837; he was the eldest son and therefore inherited the farm, still owned today by a McKinstry, near Ballyclare.
John Jr. and his wife Ann Wilson had 7 children, all born on the farm in County Antrim.
Hugh b. 2/2/1805
John b. 1807
Jane b. 1810
Archibald b. 1812
Mary b. 1814
Anne b. 1817
Robert b. 1819 - his ggrandson, Brian, lives in the farmhouse, still raising cows & sheep.

I am descended from Archy. Hugh, John & Archy came to the US in 1832, same year their mother died. I have lots of info on Hugh & Archy, would love to hear about the family in Lisburn & Dunmurry (I have never been that far south of Belfast). I am also interested in the family that came to Canada.

Jan janraemac@yahoo.com

Lookup: John Mckinstry of Antrim

nhall121 — 2008-09-08 13:11:22Z

Any information on John McKinstry and Mary Wilson. Born around 1800 and buried at Glenwerry Cemetery

Any cousins out there?

Norm Hall for Janet MacDonald

Re: Tracing my grandfather ancestry Temp McKinstry of Aliceville Al.

LewisMckinstry42 — 2009-01-04 23:30:18Z

John Oscar McKinstry is my uncle. I have book that my cousin
jimmy leroy mckinstry has starting with thomas wesley mckinstry. But,also done work on the mckinstry's myself going back to john mckinstry and his wife jane they were
both born in Ireland

Williard D. McKinstry m. Mary A Lawyer, 1895

xd22577 — 2009-01-10 01:47:49Z

Fredonia Censor
Chautauqua Co, NY
May 1, 1895

MARRIED
In Watertown [Jefferson county], NY, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Thursday afternoon, April 25, [1895] Mr. Willard D. McKINSTRY to Miss. Mary A. LAWYER.
The Daily Times says: [this copy is not complete]
The guests were received by Col. and Mrs. J. Addison LAWYER and daughter and Mr. McKINSTRY, and charming informality prevailed until the moment for the ceremony arrived, when the wedding party formed a group, with Rev. S.A. Hayt, D. D. pastor of Stone street Presbyterian church, and Rev. F. P. Winne, assistant minister of Trinity Episcopal church, as the officiating [cut off here]

Re: Lookup: John Mckinstry of Antrim

pmckinstry161 — 2008-11-17 19:32:48Z

I am a Mckinstry for Antrim and have a feeling that a second cousin was called John will get back to you

Re: Wood/McKinstry headstone Oregon

pmckinstry161 — 2008-11-17 19:30:31Z

Hi my father has the same initials as this grave stone are there many other mckinstrys in that area

Newbee; James Mckinstry

dutchessgreen — 2009-03-14 18:41:49Z

B. Paterson, NJ. Twelve Brothers and Sisters. Born name was Eugene McKinstry, changed for military purposes.

I'm very new at this and would appreciate ANY assistance locating relations.

Re: McKinstry/MifflinCo, PA -McKinstry,Samuels,Harshbarger,Miller,

Kish1967 — 2009-03-19 19:55:15Z

My wife is granddaughter of Cecil McKinstry of Ryde. Her mother was Cary Lavinia McKinstry (F+Dean who married Edward Witmer.

Celic goes Back Thomas and Bella (Arabella} Bard, back to James McKinstry and Barbara HarshbargerHis wife was descended from the Casner's of Casner's store. Her line runs back to James the captain McKinstry. At that point I got lost in the 3 Alexander's who were in Ryde area. I have not been able to separate the lineage at that point, never mind getting back to Ireland. I think we are talking about some of the same people.

Would really appreciate hearing from you.

I have the information in the Mifflin County Historical Library but there is not much in the way of source citing. Would love to hear from you.

Re: Lookup: John Mckinstry of Antrim

LindaMcKinstry448 — 2008-11-18 02:18:42Z

Oh I'm excited. I will look forward to your reply and info.
Thanks Linda

Re: Lookup: John Mckinstry of Antrim

LindaMcKinstry448 — 2008-09-09 01:05:13Z

Been thinking
I don't have a connection right now but I'm thinking we would be related for sure.
My Robert McKinstry was born in Antrim around 1802 and married Jane Waring in 1838.
They had 6 children two of which stayed in Lisburn Ireland when the rest went to Ontario Canada.
Henry married Mary Smylie the second one which stayed in Ireland. They had 7 kids the fourth child was a John born 22 Mar 1871 in Lisburn Dunmurry Antrim Ireland. Apparently he died 1954 but I don't have a marriage for him.
I would love to know more of my family. Thanks for writing. Linda

Re: McKinstry/MifflinCo, PA -McKinstry,Samuels,Harshbarger,Miller,

golfjim — 2009-02-14 15:38:10Z

What is your information source for his coming from Co. Antrim to Bucks County? Would you be willing to share? Jim

James McKinstry d. 8 Dec. 1889

KelleyAlwood — 2009-02-09 18:07:11Z

Does anyone have any information on a James McKinstry who died on Dec. 8, 1889. I have a photocopy from my great aunt of a "rememberance" sheet from his funeral I assume. But I am not sure how he is related to the family. I do know that my great great grandmother was Ruth (McKinstry) Corbett. But that's all I know. Any help in solving this mystery would be greatly appreciated.

Ruth McKinstry

KelleyAlwood — 2009-02-06 22:52:58Z

I am looking for information on Ruth McKinstry who was born abt. 1811 (maybe in PA). She married Robert Corbett. Robert and Ruth (McKinstry) Corbett are listed in the 1860 IL Census with their children and a David McKinstry (b. 1851, Ireland). I believe David is the son of William McKinstry (b. 1820, Antrim Ireland) and Agnes Smith (b. 1824, Antrim Ireland). David married Mary Rogers. I belive Ruth McKinstry may have been a close relative of William McKinstry and that is why his son was given to her. Anyone have any information?

Re: David McKINSTRY md Mary ROGERS > IL

KelleyAlwood — 2009-02-06 00:26:59Z

Are you refering to the David McKinstry who is listed on the 1860 Illinois Census with Robert and Ruth Corbett? At that time he is 8 years old. He is also found on the 1870 census with them (age 18).

I believe Ruth's maiden name was McKinstry and I am trying to find information on her. I am wondering if she was a relative of David's and that her and Robert took David in.

Do you have any information on David's parents or siblings?

Re: McKinstry/MifflinCo, PA -McKinstry,Samuels,Harshbarger,Miller,

KelleyAlwood — 2009-03-02 18:00:28Z

Wow! Great information. Thanks!

Here's what I have on the family of Robert and Ruth Corbett:
Children:
William A. COrbett (b. abt 1838)
James Stewart Corbett (b. May 20, 1839 in Mcveytown, Mifflin, PA; d. abt 1918) married Cecelia Mails
Armus S. Corbett (b. 1842) (not sure of this one)
John N. Corbett (b. 1844) married Jennie/Jane Patterson
Frank R.P. Corbett (b. 1846)
Sarah Clarissa R. Corbett (b. Nov 11, 1849 in Malden, IL; d. Jun 20 1936 in Macon, GA). married Anderson Quay Clark. (this is my line)

Ruth and Robert (and family) can be found in the following censuses:
1860 Berlin Twp., IL
1870 Bureau, Berlin, IL
1890 Manhattan, KS

I have no idea if Samuel Corbett is related to Robert Corbett. As far as I can tell Robert had a sister names Amelia Sophia Corbett (b. Jul 19, 1819) who married a George Outman and may have had a brother names Joseph Corbett. Robert's parents were William W Corbett (b. abt 1891) and Sarah Roberts (b. abt 1795).

Do you have any more information or pictures on this family?

Thanks!
Kelley

Re: McKinstry/MifflinCo, PA -McKinstry,Samuels,Harshbarger,Miller,

KelleyAlwood — 2009-02-22 19:30:30Z

I believe Anexander McKinstry is my gggg grandfather. My line goes through his daughter Ruth who married Robert Corbett. Can you send me any information you have on his ancestors or other descendants. The only information I have is that he was likely born in PA. I believe his daughter Ruth (my ggg grandmother) was born in 1811.
Thanks for your help!

Re: James McKinstry d. 8 Dec. 1889

KelleyAlwood — 2009-02-19 20:01:48Z

Thanks for all the information! Do you have any info on the grandchildren of Alexander and Sarah (McDonald) McKinstry? Or on the parents of Rachel McKinstry and Alexander McKinstry who married their cousins? Also, do you know if Samuel Corbett who married Mary McKinstry is a relative of Robert Corbett who married Ruth? Any idea who the David McKinstry (B. 1851) that Ruth McKinstry and Robert Corbett may have adopted is the child of?

Thanks!