Husband Capt. Henry Neely 1 2 3
Born: 20 Aug 1779 - Westmoreland Co, PA 1
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Died: 30 Jul 1864 - Richland Twp, Clarion Co, PA 1
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Father: Paul Neely ( - ) 2 3
Mother: Frances Shupe ( - ) 2
Marriage: 1804 - Westmoreland Co, PA 4
Wife Barbara Fry 1 3
AKA: Bevy Fry 5
Born: 15 May 1781 - Baltimore, MD
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Died: 22 Nov 1879
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• Note: This may be the same person as : [Unk] Fry.
Children
1 M Paul Neely 5 6 7
Born: 1805 - Westmoreland Co, PA 7
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Died: Nov 1880 or 1883 - St. Petersburg, Richland Twp, Clarion Co, PA 6 7
Buried: - St. Petersburg Cemetery, St. Petersburg, Richland Twp, Clarion Co, PA
Spouse: Elizabeth Morrie Myer (1792-1871/1875) 5
Marr: 1827 - Alum Rock, Richland Twp, Clarion Co, PA 7
2 F Mary "Polly" Neely 1 3
Born: 1807
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Died: 1868
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Spouse: Samuel Moore ( - ) 3 8
Marr: 1825 - Pennsylvania 8
3 M Samuel Neely 9
Born: 1809 9
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Died: 1837 9
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Spouse: Polly Heasley ( - ) 9
Marr: 1829 9
4 F Frances "Fannie" Neely 3 10
Born: Abt 1809
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Died: 1903 10
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Spouse: John Henlen Sigworth (1811-1866) 3 11
Marr: 10 Mar 1836
5 F Sara Neely 1
Born:
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Died: in infancy
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Spouse: Did Not Marry
6 M Jesse Neely 3 12
Born: 1811 12
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Died: 1886 - Perryville, Clarion Co, PA 12
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Spouse: Mary Sigworth (1815-1878) 12
Marr: 1835 12
7 M Jacob Neely 1
Born: 1812 1
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Died: 1837 1
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Spouse: Did Not Marry
8 M William H. Neely 3 13
Born: 18 Sep 1816 - Richland Twp, Clarion Co, PA 13 14
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Died: 1896 - Richland Twp, Clarion Co, PA 13 14
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Spouse: Nancy Addleberger (1818-1898) 14
Marr: 1838 - Alum Rock, Richland Twp, Clarion Co, PA 13
9 M Isaac Neely 3 15 16
Born: 1818 - Alum Rock, Richland Twp, Clarion Co, PA 16
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Died: 1904 - Alum Rock, Richland Twp, Clarion Co, PA 16
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Spouse: Elizabeth Miller ( -1917) 15 16
Marr: 1846 16
10 M Hiram Neely 3 17 18
Born: 20 May 1820 - Richland Twp, Clarion Co, PA 17 18
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Died: 13 May 1898 17 18
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Spouse: Judith Fink ( -1870) 18
Marr: 1844 17
Spouse: Mary Smith ( - ) 17
Marr: Sep 1873 17 18
11 F Mahala Neely 19 20
Born: 1822 19
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Died: 1860 or 1861 19
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Spouse: Samuel Heeter (1817-1879) 19 20 21
Marr: 1843 19
12 M Henry Neely 1
Born: 1825 1
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Died: 1845 1
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Spouse: Did Not Marry
13 M John Neely 3
Born:
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Died: - Iowa
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General Notes: Husband - Capt. Henry Neely
He came from Westmoreland County, PA, to what was then Venango County, in 1808, and settled north of Edenburg, now Knox. He bought a fine, large tract of woodland bordering on the Clarion river (then known as Stump Creek) located his "Penates" on the road leading to Davis Mill which seems to have been a business center at that time-later this center changed to Bostaphs Corner, where Dan Bostaph was squire, advisor and general factotum of the community. This was a goodly part of the country and when Clarion County was carved off of Venango County, it was named Richland Township.
In time the log house gave way to a large stone house, which stands today [1921] seemingly as good as when erected 75 years ago. On the edge of this farm next the Clarion river was a wonderful rock formation at least 500 feet wide and 200 feet deep, 600 or 700 feet back from the river. It was almost perpendicular, and from its craggy and irregular side exuded a substance which had the appearance and taste of alum. It was called Alum Rock and gave name to the postoffice near there.
He, his sons and grandsons, have occupied a conspicuous place in their community, holding offices as County Sheriff, County Auditor, County Commissioner, Member Pennsylvania Legislature and Senate. They are and have been from first to last Democrats.
He wore a large Roman nose which followed his descendants to the 3d and 4th generations. Grandmother Neely was a short, well built, dark skinned, black eyed woman with a peculiar voice, and that voice, like grandfather's nose, follows her posterity. She said grace at table in German as did grandfather Sigworth.
His Commission by Gov. Snyder, and company roll, and experiences as on record. Miss Luella Neely (Uncle Isaac's daughter) had his commission and O. C. Neely (Uncle Hiram's son) had his sword.
PENNSYLVANIA, SS.
SIMON SNYDER:
In the name and by the authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Simon Snyder, Governor of the said commonwealth, Henry Neligh of the County of Venango, Greetings: Knows, that you the said Henry Neligh (being duly elected and returned) are hereby commissioned Captain of the Fourth Company of the One Hundred and Thirty Second Regiment of the Militia of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the first Brigade of the Sixteenth Division composed of the Militia of the Counties of Beaver, Butler, Mercer, Crawford, Erie, Venango and Warren, to have and to hold this commission, exercising all the powers, and discharging all the duties thereto lawfully belonging and attached for the term of four years to be computed from the third day of August, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eleven, if you shall so long behave yourself well.
IN TESTIMONY whereof, 1 have set my hand and caused the Lefs Seal of the State to be affixed to these presents at Lancaster, the Third Day of August in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eleven, and of the Commonwealth the Thirty Sixth.
BY THE GOVERNOR.
N. B. BOILRARO, SECY.
In July, 1813, a company was drafted for three months from Southern Venango, then populated only by the Beaver, Richland settlement. Henry Neely was chosen Captain; he had come from Westmoreland County in 1808, and settled north of Edenburg, on the spot later occupied by the Mony Farm; here he exercised the local agency of the Huidekoper lands.
On the 25th, in the midst of the harvest, the summons came to march to the defense of the lake shore. Instantly everything was dropped; bullets were moulded, old flintlocks and rifles furbished up and the primitive community was the scene of excitement unprecedented in its annals. Their destination was Erie and the men set off through the woods to join their regiment at Franklin. The wives and daughters took the places of the departed ones-cradled the wheat and finished the harvesting. The company mustered twenty-seven men, these comprised nearly all the able-bodied young men in the community, and resided, with perhaps one or two exceptions, in the Clarion part of Venango County. At Franklin they joined their regiment, the One Hundred and Thirty Second under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Dale, which was attached to the Sixteenth Division, General Mead.
The company arrived at Erie, then a mere village, after a march of three days from home. There was not sufficient provision for housing them at first, and Captain Neely took possession of a large barn, which he occupied till the barracks were completed. The troops had been mustered at Erie to cover the construction of Perry fleet, then almost completed, and to guard against the threatened descent of the British under Captain Barclay, whose ships hovered about in the offing. There were occasional alarms when they approached the mount of the harbor and the men would be ordered out under arms. Some random shots were exchanged, but there were no fatalities. Captain Neely used to narrate the ludicrous trepidation of P- and K- of his company, who, when they were turned out on these occasions, were scarcely able to stand from fright.
Commodore Perry was a familiar figure to the troops; Captain Neely was several times on board his flagship, Lawrence. On the third of August the squadron moved down the bay, and the work of getting the vessels over the bar began. They were buoyed over by large scows called "camels." The task was both a heavy and hazardous one, as it was carried on almost under the guns of the British; every precaution was taken to ward off an attack. The work was safely and successfully accomplished in two days. Captain Neely's men assisted in it.
On the 8th Perry sailed in pursuit of the enemy, and returned on the 12th without having encountered him. On that day the necessity of their presence having expired, the militia were discharged, and Neely's company returned home after a service of eighteen days. The bloodless diversion stimulated the warlike spirit of the settlement. The company had gone out destitute of uniform and regular arms. The uniformed militia, in picturesque attire which he had seen in Erie, inspired Captain Neely with the idea of organizing a company after their pattern. A band of volunteer riflemen was raised and equipped. Their uniform was blue belted hunting shirt, fringed with white, red leggings of the same style and a flop wool hat with cockade. They were styled "Minute-men," and always held themselves ready for service.
On January 3rd, 1814, Captain Neely's men were called again to the defense of Erie by General Mead, in anticipation of an attack on the fleet, then building and collecting (Erie had become a naval station), by the British, who were moving on the opposite shore. Nothing of interest transpired, however, the troops were only employed in guard duty and drill. February 11th, they were relieved by a contingent from Cumberland, Adams and York Counties, numbering a thousand men.
General Notes: Wife - Barbara Fry
Another source states that she was born in Westmoreland Co, PA.