Near Finleyville in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rev. Saml. Ralston D.D.
Born in Ireland 1756
— Died Sept. 25, 1851 —
He was educated in the University of Glasgow, Scotland; Emigrated to U.S.A. 1794; Ordained Pastor of the United Congregations of Mingo & Monongahela City, 1796.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Education • Immigration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 40° 13.776′ N, 79° 59.782′ W. Marker is near Finleyville, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from Mingo Church Road west of Pennsylvania Route 88, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located at Stop 2 of the Mingo Cemetery Walking Tour. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 561 Mingo Church Road, Finleyville PA 15332, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Captain James McFarlane (here, next to this marker); Revolutionary War Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Headstones of American History - The Whiskey Rebellion (within shouting distance of this marker); "Mingo Creek Meeting House" (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Oak Tree Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); Mingo Creek Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Cincinnati Mine Disaster (approx. 0.2 miles away); Honor Roll (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Finleyville.
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