Margaret Croyle

Brief Life History of Margaret

When Margaret Croyle was born in 1798, in Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States, her father, Thomas Croyle Jr., was 39 and her mother, Maria Barbara Garn, was 25. She married Joseph William Reynolds in 1819, in Cambria, Pennsylvania, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 5 daughters. She lived in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States in 1860. She died on 14 November 1859, in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 61.

Photos and Memories (5)

Do you know Margaret? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Joseph William Reynolds
1794–1857
Margaret Croyle
1798–1859
Marriage: 1819
Joseph B Reynolds
from January 1820 to December 1820–1899
Abraham Reynolds
1822–1870
Sarah Reynolds
1824–1865
Joshua Reynolds
1825–1884
Esther B Reynolds
1826–1880
Mary Ann Reynolds
1826–1900
William Harrison Reynolds
1830–1910
Susan Reynolds
1833–
Catherine Reynolds
1835–1877

Sources (1)

  • Pennsylvania Probate Records, 1683-1994

World Events (6)

1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.

1812 · Harrisburg Becomes the State Capital

Harrisburg had important parts with migration, the Civil War, and the Industrial Revolution. 

1819 · Panic! of 1819

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Criel-sur-Mer, in Seine-Maritime, France.

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

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.