John Finley | |
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Born |
Cecil County, Maryland |
June 2, 1759
Died | March 25, 1846 | (aged 86)
Resting place | South Park, Pennsylvania, corner of Broughton Rd. and Linhart Rd. |
Occupation | farmer |
Known for | nameaske of Finleyville, Pennsylvania |
Spouse(s) | Margaret Rolland |
Parent(s) | Robert Finley |
John Finley was a pioneer settler of western Pennsylvania. He was born in Cecil County, Maryland and served in the American Revolution. After the war, he moved to Pennsylvania, and in 1788, purchased a land grant known as "Mount Pleasant" from James Barclay.