Abraham (1718-1781) and Mary Parker Tegarden from Frederick County, Virginia 1753, made an 'improvement' opposite mouth of Tenmile Creek, Fayette County; Abraham, sutler for Colonel Bouquet 1759, fought in French and Indian War, Captain Virginia Militia 1775, American Revolutionary record, Valley Forge Bell Tower; had first Washington County deed 1757. Son George (1744-1815) had 1768 deed to "Indian Altar" 900 a. home place, now Pitt Gas. Son William (1746-1813) operated Monongahela ferry at Tenmile Creek 1774, Captain Virginia Militia 1775, Revolutionary soldier and Pennsylvania Militia 1792, buried near Ackley Bridge site, Greene County, Pennsylvania.
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