Jane Strain

Brief Life History of Jane

When Jane Strain was born in 1731, in Pennsylvania, United States, her father, John Strain, was 35 and her mother, Mary Strain, was 31. She married John Strain Jr. about 1754, in Pennsylvania, British Colonial America. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters. She died on 17 June 1787, at the age of 56, and was buried in Old Hanover Presbyterian Churchyard, Grantville, East Hanover Township, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Family Time Line

James Andrews
1730–1784
Jane Strain
1731–1787
Marriage: 3 March 1761
Unknown
1764–1811
John Andrew
1768–1795
Elizabeth Andrew
1769–1827

Sources (2)

  • Jane Andrews, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Jane Andrews, "Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950"

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World Events (3)

1749

Oldest grave seen in the memorials list

1776

The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. The liberty bell was first rung here to Celebrate this important document.

1785

Historical Boundaries 1785: Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States

Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish (Glasgow): shortened and altered form of Strachan .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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