David Gemmill (1750 - 1795)

Born 1750 in Shrewsbury, York, Pennsylvania

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Died 23 Jan 1795 at about age 45 in Hopewell, York, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Private David Gemmill served with Pennsylvania Militia during the American Revolution.

David Gemmill served as a Private for the Pennsylvania Militia under Captain Isaac McIsaac. ^[1]

David Gemmill was born in 1750 and married Jane Hepburn. Their children were: ^[2][3]

1. William,
2. Jennette,
3. George,
4. John Margaret,
5. Mary,
6. Thomas
7. Ann.

David was the son of William Gemmil and Jeanett Hepburn. David was included in his father's will. ^[4]

Research Notes

When profiles were merged, there were different death dates that need sources

• 23 Jan 1795 ^{[citation needed]}
• 25 Dec 1839 is the death date of David's wife Janet, based on the source ^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ SAR https://sarpatriots.sar.org/patriot/display/165194
2. ↑ Powell, G.S., History of York County, Pennsylvania, Vol. II, p. 145 on Google Book
3. ↑ Gemmill, T.L. (1995) Part II, The Gemmills of America. The Origin of the Name GEMMILL and the Genealogical Progenitors of Scotland and York County, PA. Red Lion, York County, PA. p. 18-19.
4. ↑ Pennsylvania, York, Will Book G, page 366 Penn Will Book G at family search
5. ↑ Gemmill, W.N. (1917) Chapter V, William and Jannett. A Genealogy of Six Generations of Gemmills in America: With Notes on Their Scottish Ancestry. Hammersmith-Kortmeyer Co., Chicago, IL. Page 31-32 Gravestone states "in memory of David Gambel and Janet, his wife, who died Dec 25 1839, in the 87 year of her life. This David Gemmill (also spelled Gambel) was a soldier in the Revolution.