Martha Harvie

b. 15 November 1764, d. after May 1821
FatherJames Harvie1
MotherCatherine Galbreath1
Birth15 Nov 1764 Martha Harvie was born on 15 Nov 1764 and baptized on 18 November 1764 in Campbeltown, County of Argyll, Scotland.2 
Residence  At the time of her marriage Martha's residence was listed as Bealachantr__.3 
Marriage27 Aug 1790 She married Robert Clark, son of James Clark and Agnes Galbreath, on 27 Aug 1790 in Campbeltown, Scotland.3 
Residence Martha and Robert spent the bulk of their married lives in the county of Argyll (Argyllshire) Scotland. Their children's births or baptisms were recorded in the church registers for the parishes of Campbeltown and Killean & Killchenzie. Robert's place of residence was entered as Glenramskill through 1796 and then Tangy. 
Migration1817 In 1817 Martha and Robert and their children migrated from Scotland to Washington County, Virginia.4 
Deathafter May 1821 Martha died after May 1821 as she was remembered in Robert's will which was written at that time. 

Research Comment:

An undated family history, dictated by William Hayter Clark, (a grandson of Robert's) for an unnamed family member, stated that Robert left Argyllshire, Scotland with his wife and four boys and spent three months on the sea before reaching the Eastern shores of America. The story goes on to say that Robert and his sons Robert Jr. and John H. settled in Washington Co. Virginia on 1,000 acres which remained in the family until 1930. It adds that sons James and Ketron did not want to settle in Virginia, so they went on westward, and never were heard from again. One boy and two girls were stated to have been left behind in Scotland. This report names and includes birthdates for 7 children for Robert and Martha: James, Ketron, Agnes, Martha, Mary, Robert and John. 5

However, this disagrees with the Campbeltown birth records which do not list a child Ketron, but do include a birth record for a child Katherin. Ketron may have actually been a misreading of the name Katrin, a short form of Katherin. It should also be noted that Robert named Catherine in his will, but there is no mention of a Ketron. And it is also of interest that the date of birth given by William Hayter Clark for Katron (27 Jul 1794) is exactly one year off from the date recorded in the Campbeltown parish records for Katherin. Catherine/Katherin did come to America with her siblings and died in Washington County in 1847. Documents generated during the settlement of her estate establish the names of her siblings. Her brother James did not "head west", but died in Washington County about 1821.

Unfortunately, "Ketron" or "Keton" is listed as a son of Robert and Martha Clark on a memorial stone placed by descendants in Old Glade Spring Cemetery. A conversation with these family members reveals that they used William Hayter Clark's notes for their information and did not have any other evidence of a son named Ketron.

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Memorial marker in Old Glade Cemetery (see comment above about "son Keton")

Family

Robert Clark b. Jul 1756, d. May 1821
Children
Last Edited12 Feb 2012

Citations

  1. [S14] Old Parochial Register, Co. of Argyll, Parish of Campbeltown, Scotland; births/baptisms 1659-1774, marriages 1681-1771 (transcribed records), FHL microfilm 1041003, item 8. Notes for this entry: Martha Harvie b. 15 Nov. 1764, christened 18 Nov. 1764, parents James Harvie and C/Katherine Galbreath.
  2. [S99] Old Parochial Register, Co. of Argyll, Parish of Campbeltown, Scotland; 1682-1770, FHL microfilm 1041004, item 1. Notes for this entry: "James Harvie & Catharine Galbraith had a daughter born 15th & bapt the 18th of November called Martha [1764]."
  3. [S100] Old Parochial Register, Co. of Argyll, Parish of Campbeltown, Scotland; births/baptisms 1771-1822, marriages 1771-1798, burials 1773-1819, FHL microfilm 1041004, item 2. Notes for this entry: Robert Clark of this Parish and Martha Harvey of Bealachantr__ contracted 27 Aug 1790 and were married.
  4. [S1198] Virgil Lewis, "Residents of Washington County," in Virginia and Virginians, p. 710.
  5. [S120] William Hayter Clark document, recorded after 1892 and before 1936.
  6. [S100] Old Parochial Register, Co. of Argyll, Parish of Campbeltown, Scotland; births/baptisms 1771-1822, marriages 1771-1798, burials 1773-1819, FHL microfilm 1041004, item 2. Notes for this entry: "James, lawfull son to Robt Clark in Glenramskill & Martha Harvie was born 27th & bapt 28th Aug 1791."
  7. [S106] Old Parochial Register, Co. of Argyll, Parish of Campbeltown, Scotland; births/baptisms 1776-1819, FHL microfilm 1041005, item 1. Notes for this entry: "Katherin, Lawful dau to Robert Clark & Martha Harvie in Glen__y [?] 27 Jul 1793" [cannot tell if this is a birth or baptism date].
  8. [S106] Old Parochial Register, Co. of Argyll, Parish of Campbeltown, Scotland; births/baptisms 1776-1819, FHL microfilm 1041005, item 1. Notes for this entry: "Agnes Lawfull dau to Robert Clark & Martha Harvy in Glenramskill 2_ [Feb 1796]". There was no indication in the record if this was a birth or baptism record.
  9. [S110] Old Parochial Register, Co. of Argyll, Parish of Killean & Killchenzie, Scotland; FHL microfilm 1041070, item 1. Notes for this entry: "Martha Lawful daughter to Robt Clark & Martha Harvey in Tangy Aug 22 [1798]". Entry does not clarify if it is a birth or baptism record, but the page is titled "Registration of Baptisms.
  10. [S110] Old Parochial Register, Co. of Argyll, Parish of Killean & Killchenzie, Scotland; FHL microfilm 1041070, item 1. Notes for this entry: "Mary Lawful daughter to Robt Clark Tenant & Martha Harvey in Tangy 16 Nov [1800]". Entry does not clarify if it is a birth or baptism record, but the page is titled "Registration of Baptisms.
  11. [S100] Old Parochial Register, Co. of Argyll, Parish of Campbeltown, Scotland; births/baptisms 1771-1822, marriages 1771-1798, burials 1773-1819, FHL microfilm 1041004, item 2. Notes for this entry: "John lawful son to Robert Clark Tenant in Tangy & Martha Harvie Born 21st & Baptised 25th Feb 1808."