James Bourland

Biography

James Bourland was born about 1723 (guess).

He marred Sarah Dean and had the following known children:

1. Rebecca Bourland, married Samuel McClung
2. Andrew Bourland
3. John Bourland, married Elizabeth Crawford
4. William Bourland, married Mary Dean

During the Revolutionary War, John, Andrew and William Bourland served in Capt. Vance's Company in 1779 in Augusta.[1]

James was killed by Thomas Murray on 3 December 1761.[2] As listed in the Chalkley's reference, on 12 December 1761, Thomas Murray was charged with the "felonious killing of James Boreland".[3]

https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:James_Bourland_%281%29

From "Botetourt County Heritage", by S. Grose, pg. 86:

The children of James and Sarah (Dean) Bourland, all born on the Jackson River (except Rebecca), in the Warm Springs area of Augusta County, Virginia were: Rebecca Bourland married Samuel McClung; Andrew Bourland married Elizabeth (NFD), William Bourland married first cousin Mary Dean; John Bourland married Elizabeth Crawford.

Excerpt from Annals of Bath County, Virginia:

"James Bourland came from Pennsylvania in 1752, and was murdered nine years later. One Thomas Murray was committed for the crime. Archibald seems to be a brother. His wife was Jean Jackson. James left a son named Andrew, and there were probably other sons."[5]

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References

1. McClung Bible (document attached)
2. https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bourland-377
3. https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:James_Bourland_%281%29