East Bethlehem Township near Clarksville in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Abraham Tegarden Family
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 30, 2012
1. The Abraham Tegarden Family Marker
Inscription.
The Abraham Tegarden Family. . Abraham (1718-1781) and Mary Parker Tegarden from Frederick County, Virginia 1753, made an 'improvement' opposite mouth of Tenmile Creek, Fayette County; Abraham, sutler for Colonel Bouquet 1759, fought in French and Indian War, Captain Virginia Militia 1775, American Revolutionary record, Valley Forge Bell Tower; had first Washington County deed 1757. Son George (1744-1815) had 1768 deed to "Indian Altar" 900 a. home place, now Pitt Gas. Son William (1746-1813) operated Monongahela ferry at Tenmile Creek 1774, Captain Virginia Militia 1775, Revolutionary soldier and Pennsylvania Militia 1792, buried near Ackley Bridge site, Greene County, Pennsylvania.
Abraham (1718-1781) and Mary Parker Tegarden from Frederick County, Virginia 1753, made an 'improvement' opposite mouth of Tenmile Creek, Fayette County; Abraham, sutler for Colonel Bouquet 1759, fought in French and Indian War, Captain Virginia Militia 1775, American Revolutionary record, Valley Forge Bell Tower; had first Washington County deed 1757. Son George (1744-1815) had 1768 deed to "Indian Altar" 900 a. home place, now Pitt Gas. Son William (1746-1813) operated Monongahela ferry at Tenmile Creek 1774, Captain Virginia Militia 1775, Revolutionary soldier and Pennsylvania Militia 1792, buried near Ackley Bridge site, Greene County, Pennsylvania.
Location. 39° 58.853′ N, 80° 0.997′ W. Marker is near Clarksville, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It is in East Bethlehem Township. Marker is at the intersection of 10 Mile Street and County Park Road, on the right when traveling east on 10 Mile Street. Located at the entrance to Ten Mile Creek County Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 10 Mile St, Clarksville PA 15322, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,249 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.