McElroy of Oglethorpe County
Archibald McElroy Sr. was born before 1720 and died 1760 in Johnson County, North Carolina where he left his Last Will and Testament. Wife, Catherine. Issue:
- Andrew McElroy, born 1740/1750, Revolutionary War Soldier, Pension R6783, married (1) Johannah Handcock (2) Phoebe Meadows (1786-1868-1863) whom he married in Oglethorpe County, Georgia in 5 June 1817. Phoebe died in Shelby County, Georgia, Andrew died 16 Feb 1865 in Madison County, Alabama.
- Salley McElroy.
- John McElroy married Marjorie and resided on the Little River in Oglethorpe County.
- Avington McElroy died in Oglethorpe County, Georgia in 1797, married Sarah, a daughter of William and Martha Dawson on 7 Mar 1770 in Johnston County, North Carolina.
- Frances McElroy married in 1771 Wake County, North Carolina, John Baptist Shaw.
- Archibald McElroy Jr. married Sarah Lynn.
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