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Hillbillies & Vikings
This site is focused broadly on all descendants of John Denboe, an indentured servant who came to the Crown Colony of Maryland in about the year 1664. Also, it maintains a special emphasis on the descendants of John Denbow (1797-1862) and his brother Bazeleel (1795-1857), early pioneers in the hills of Southeastern Ohio, as well as the descendants of Jón Jónsson (1841-1934) of Dalasýsla, Iceland, who was an Icelandic immigrant to Canada and now has progeny throughout North America.
Andrew McGurk

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Name Andrew McGurk Birth 8 Oct 1833 Dunfermline, County Fife, Scotland, UK Gender Male Military-Begin 9 May 1864 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA Address:
at Camp ChaseMilitary-End 2 Sep 1864 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA Address:
at Camp ChaseDeath 16 May 1907 Summerfield, Noble, Ohio, USA Person ID I6482 Hillbillies & Vikings Last Modified 27 Oct 2022
Family Margaret Ann Oliver, b. 1840 d. 1925 (Age 85 years) Marriage 7 Dec 1866 Children + 1. Mary Emily McGurk, b. 25 Dec 1868 d. 31 Jan 1928 (Age 59 years) Family ID F1950 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 27 Oct 2022
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Photos Andrew McGurk Mug (1833-1907)
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Documents Andrew McGurk Pension Card
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Headstones Andrew McGurk Tombstone (1833-1907)
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Notes - From Find-A-Grave: "Andrew McGurk was born October 8, 1833 in Dunfermline, County Fife, Scotland, the son and oldest known child of James and Emily (BROWN) McGurk. Andrew, his mother Emily and sister Jane emigrated to the United States in Fall 1860. Upon arrival in the States, they settled in Pleasant City, Ohio.
During the Civil War, Andrew McGurk was mustered into a federalized National Guard Unit, Company "C" of the 161st Ohio Regiment. His appearance was described as 5 feet 6 3/4 inches tall, light complexion, blue eyes, and sandy hair.
Andrew was married on December 7, 1866 Summerfield, Ohio to Margaret Ann Oliver. They had seven children.
Andrew was engaged in his trade of weaving after coming to the U.S., and was a master weaver. He wove jacquard coverlets, and later carpets."
- From Find-A-Grave: "Andrew McGurk was born October 8, 1833 in Dunfermline, County Fife, Scotland, the son and oldest known child of James and Emily (BROWN) McGurk. Andrew, his mother Emily and sister Jane emigrated to the United States in Fall 1860. Upon arrival in the States, they settled in Pleasant City, Ohio.
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Reference Your Name Here. "Andrew McGurk". Hillbillies & Vikings. https://jonandjohn.org/getperson.php?personID=I6482&tree=tree1 (accessed March 14, 2025).