1. WILLIAM^{1 S}PARKS died Unknown. He married MARY. She died Unknown.

Child of WILLIAM SPARKS and MARY is:

2. JOSEPH^{2 S}PARKS (WILLIAM^{1) died Unknown. He married M}ARY MCDANIEL, daughter of JAMES MCDANIEL and REBECCA. She died Unknown.

Child of JOSEPH SPARKS and MARY MCDANIEL is:

3. SARAH^{3 S}PARKS (JOSEPH^{2, WILLIAM1) was born April 06, 1767 in Frederick Co. Maryland, and died July 23, 1848 in Bedford County, Pa.. She married P}ETER O'NEAL 1785, son of JOHN O'NEALE and MARGARET BARTON. He was born 1754 in St. Mary's, Frederick Co. Maryland, and died October 05, 1832 in Clearville, Bedford County, Pa. (Source: Wills: O Surname Will Abstracts, Bedford County, PA, The will of Peter O'Neal1832 v. 3 p. 20 Providence Twp. To my wife Sarah Solomon O¹Neal my son, I give him nothing, as he has been otherwiseprovided for my son Joseph O¹Neal an equal share with the rest of mychildren of the tract of land I n.).

Notes for SARAH SPARKS:

There are some records showing different birth & death dates for Sarah. The dates being used here are from Sarah's headstone, found on their first homestead, located about three and a half miles from Clearville, Pa. It is about 1 mile from the Old Frame Church. Kenneth O'Neal has seen this stone and can verify these dates.

Notes for PETER O'NEAL:

The Will of Peter O'Neal

Peter O'Neal Providence twp 1832 Posted by Scott Troutman <smtroutman@home.com> on Tue, 25 Jul 2000

Will Book 3, Page 20 Bedford Courthouse

In the name of God, I PETER O'NEAL of Providence township, Bedford County, being sound in mind, memory and understand do make and

publish this my last will & testament as follows - I desire after by decease all my just debts to be paid and my body desently[sic] buried - and my wife Sarah should she survive me to have all my Estate, both real and personal during her natural life - and after the decease of myself and my wife Sarah I give all my real Estate and personal Estate to be equally devided amongst all my children, except SOLOMON O'NEAL, my son. I give him nothing, as he has been otherwise provided for. And my son JOSEPH O'NEAL, I give him an equal share with the rest of my children of the tract of land I live on and my personal estate, but any of my other lands I give him no part. I give my two sons DAVID and SAMUEL O'NEAL fifty dollars more than any of my other children (each one of them) as they have continued to live with me. I desire my Executors hereafter mentioned to sell all my Real Estate to the best advantage and as soon as convenient after myself and my wife's decease, and convey the same in fee simple - As I have sold a tract of land to my son WILLIAM if I should die before I convey the same to him, I hereby empower my Executors to convey the same to him agreeable to the agreement between us. I appoint my two sons JOHN and JAMES O'NEAL executors of this my last will and testament to carry the same in effect. Witness my hand and seal the 11th day of April 1832.

hand and Seal this 11th day of April 1832

Witness Sealed & Delivery in hands of Charles Ashcom Peter O Neal(e?)

William Barton

Probate: Charles Ashcom and William Barton appeared 10/5/1832

Inventory taken by Joseph Sparks and David Fletcher 11/3/1832

8th Co. Mont. Co. Fred Co. Lutheran Marriages & Burials by Weiser, p. 14: Ap 10, 1777 Peter & John & Margreth Neil witness wedding of Joseph McDonald and Anna Neil

Page 24: Sept 15, 1779 Peter Neil wit for Michael Craemer & Marion Windbuglan?

Administration Account by James O'Neal surviving executor

Payments made to Joseph, William, Margaret, David, Samuel, John, Chloe, Mary Hixon (no husband), Susannah, James, Elizabeth, filed 8/4/1854 (Solomon has been taken care of)
 
 
 
 
 
 

Below by Kenneth O'Neal, Internet Addy: kon@hhs.net :

September 2, 1776 Peter was living in Fredrick Co. Maryland on Sugar Land Hundred Plantation. Peter and three of his brothers left Southern Maryland at the time of the Revolutionary War. They were born in St. Mary's Co.

1749-1766. The family moved to'' Sugar Land Hundred '' west of present day Rockville, MD. Peter went to Bedford Co. PA about 1779 where he is listed in a Return of Property for Colerain Twp. as a '' single freeman'' And a "single freeman in Providence Twp. in 1783, he paid One pound , 18 shillings '' Federal supply Tax on his 200 acres, one horse and two sheep. He is listed in the census of 1784as a single freeman in Providence Twp. He is listed as a Warrantee of Land in Bedford Co. called 'Hibernia' in 1786, 1793, 1813.

He probably followed or traveled with the Sparks and McDaniels families, who were also from Fredrick Co. MD Sarah Sparks possibly traveled with her brothers, Solomon, James, and Joseph Sparks, who were all in Bedford Co. during the Revolutionary War. and were soldiers.

Tax records for 1796 Bedford Co. show Peter owns 650 acres of land in Bedford Co. PA. Peter and family show on census records for Bedford Co. For the years 1790, 1800, 1810.

Peter was the first O'Neal of OUR ancestors to live in Pennsylvania. His name is found spelled as follows Peter Neel, Peter Neil, Peter Neal, Peter O'Neal From 1810 he is found as Peter O'Neal. He received pay for service in the Pennsylvania Continental Line Co. PA. in the Revolutionary War as Pvt. Peter O'Neil PA Archives PA. 5 S V 4 P 247. He is listed on DAR list as Peter O'Neal

His will was probated May 10, 1832

Peter was also a member of The Frontier Rangers. A group who fought Indians and recovered captives from the Indians. Peter apparently lived a very active life.

Peter is buried in a family cemetery on a farm near Clearville, Bedford Co. PA , which was his first homestead. On July 25,1998 a marker, from the Veterans Administration, for his service in The Revolutionary War, was dedicated by his descendents, at the O'Neal reunion at his grave site.

Information on Peter also from '' The O'Neals of Bedford Co.'' by Harry E. Smith, Genealogy report by William Robert O'Neal, and census and courthouse records found in Bedford Co., and Peters Will Bedford Co Courthouse, Book # 3 page # 20

This information from Barbara Haney of Florida. Barbara Haney E-mail Address: balamberthaney@earthlink.net

Pvt in Cpt Enslow's Militia Co. in 1781 during Am Rev War, Montgomery Co. 8th Co. Maryland Militia

On Theresa Diehl's DAR application: Soldiers of the Revolution who received pay for service taken from manuscript having neither date or title but under "Rangers of Frontiers, 1778-1783" , Peter Neil Penna Arch 5 Series Vol 4 Page 597 & 611. Put in Ensign Thomas McGaugheys Co., Bedford Co. Militia (Penna)

4/29/1783: Joseph Chapman of Colerain Twp. sells to Peter of Providence Twp. 100 acres on the head waters of Brush Creek for Five Pounds lawful money

John W. O'Neal, II

"I'm not sure if this is our Peter mentioned in the missive below. The letter is dated 1777. That would make our Peter about 23 years old at the time it was written. Peter did not get married until 1785 at the age of 31, so it could very well be.

As far as receiving 50 lashes for "Having threatened to desert" it must be noted that this was a particularly trying time. The French and English were trying to take control of North America, Indian uprisings were not uncommon and the army was not exactly what we think of today as an army. There was no such thing as boot camp, where an enlistee would go and learn the art of being a soldier. Volunteers pretty much just showed up, were sworn in, given some basic equipment and training and sent out into the wilderness to do battle.

Also, 50 lashes seemed to be a quite common form of punishment in those days. It was common to see people receiving this punishment for a whole host of sins, such as adultery, swearing an oath, swearing an oath and taking the Lord's name in vain, owing money and not paying it, but to name a few."

The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.--Vol. 08

Head-Quarters, Middle-Brook, June 7, 1777.

Parole Tacenton. Countersigns Truro, Tunbridge.

As the army is now on a permanent and honorable footing, and as the General has the credit of it very much at heart--He expects that every officer, on whom the importance of the contest, and a regard to his own honor, or duty are sufficiently impressed will lend their aid to support the character of it--To this end, nothing can be more effectual, than a close attention to discipline and subordination; and particularly in an exact obedience to all General orders; which is the life of an army.

Officers should consider that a repetition of orders, is the highest reflection upon those who are the cause of it--An orderly book is a record in the hands of thousands, of the transactions of an army; and consequently of the disgrace of those, whose insensibility to the obligations they are under, and whose want of a manly emulation of temper, OBLIGE the Commander in Chief to publish their misconduct, by repeating his calls upon them to discharge their duty.

The General appeals to the understanding of every officer; and earnestly recommends a serious consideration of these matters--Their engagements with the public;--their own honor--and the salvation of their country demand it.--The General wishes it on these accounts, and for his own ease and satisfaction; for as nothing is more easy than to conduct an army, where a chearful and ready obedience is paid to every order; so nothing is more difficult and embarrassing, where a careless, licentious and disorderly spirit prevails. Thus much is said to lead Gentlemen into a proper train of thinking on the subject, and to engage their judgment and feelings on the side of their duty; but it is at the same time necessary to subjoin, that a punishment and disgrace will attend those, who will not be influenced by more honorable means.

Captains should make a point of seeing that every order affecting their companies is complied with--Colonels should do the same in their regiments--Brigadiers in their brigades, and Major Generals in their divisions. No officer should implicitly trust to another, but each perform his own part, and see that those under him do theirs. This being the case, every thing would go on smoothly and well; but while the contrary is practiced, and every officer is glad to throw the irksome drudgery of obedience, upon his inferior, nothing but disorder and ruin can ensue.

No officer to be absent from camp, without a furlough from his Brigadier, nor in that case, for more than ten days, at a time--The Adjutant General will furnish each Brigadier applying, with printed furloughs for the purpose, which alone are to be made use of.

Deserters to be immediately sent to the Major General of the day--The person conducting them, not to permit them to stop any where, to answer any questions, that shall be made them.

The Commander in Chief approves the following sentences of a Court Martial, held the 4th. Instant; and orders their immediate execution.

Lieut. Shannon9 of the 1st. Virginia regiment tried for "Putting the Pay-Master of said regiment in the guard-house."

[Note 9: Lieut. William Shannon. He resigned in July, 1777.] Sentence to ask pardon in the presence of the officers of his regiment.

Andrew Spalding of Col Patton's regt. for "Disobedience of orders, and threatening to shoot an officer"--sentenced to receive 100 lashes.

Peter O'Neal, Corporal in the 7th. Pennsylvania, for "Having threatened to desert"--to receive 50 lashes.

Children of SARAH SPARKS and PETER O'NEAL are:

4. JOHN^{4 O}'NEAL (SARAH^{3 SPARKS, JOSEPH2, WILLIAM1) was born October 06, 1786 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, and died 1850 in Monroe Twsp, Pennsylvania. He married (1) R}EBECCA BUSEY December 11, 1817 in Flintstone, Allegany County, Maryland. She was born 1795, and died March 20, 1818 in Flintstone, Allegany County, Maryland. He married (2) PRISCILLA CUNARD Abt. 1820 (Source: Bob O'Neal of Tacoma, Wa., "Electronic," Frances_Ferguson; Cunard Bible Record, owned by Elmira Cunard,Mearkle, Everett, Pa and Letter, 31 Jan 93, Erik P. Conrad, Arvada,Co. This is also confirmed by Terry Diehl, of Belle Vernon, Pa, adescendant of Charlotte O'Neal..), daughter of HENRY CUNARD and SARAH DUNCAN. She was born April 24, 1791, and died December 04, 1869 in Monroe Twsp, Pennsylvania (Source: Wills: O Surname Will Abstracts, Bedford County, PA, O¹NEAL, PRISCILLA of Monroe Twp. my body to be buried in the Grave Yard at the Bur ground at DavidMortimore Edward O¹Neal, my husband my daughter Charlotte, wife of Daniel [or David?] Steckman my daughter in law Rachel O¹Neal, wife of my son Job.).

Notes for JOHN O'NEAL:

The children of John & Priscilla information was provided by Dalene Kay Doman and is from the Job O'Neal Family Bible.

Notes for PRISCILLA CUNARD:

Will of Priscilla O'Neal

O¹NEAL, PRISCILLA of Monroe Twp.

my body to be buried in the Grave Yard at the Bur ground at David Mortimore

Edward O¹Neal, my husband

my daughter Charlotte, wife of Daniel [or David?] Steckman

my daughter in law Rachel O¹Neal, wife of my son Job

my esteemed friend James Carwell [?]

signed 29 March 1862

witnesses: John C. Hawman & Samuel Snively

proved 20 Dec 1869

msc@juno.com (Michael S. Caldwell)

Child of JOHN O'NEAL and REBECCA BUSEY is:

Notes for JAMES SHAW:

[JamesShaw.FTW]

!JAMES SHAW WILL 1857 Vol. 4 page 198 FHL #331359 Of Monroe Twp.

Children: George, Jeremiah, Moses, Sarah, Nancy, James. Wife: Chloe

Executors: Jeremiah and Moses

!MOSES SHAW WILL 1824 Vol. 2 page 115 FHL #331358 Wife: Nancy Children:

James, Moses, Benjamin, Sarah, Mary, Phoebe and Rachel.

Executors: Benjamin and James.

!Letter from Shirley Bernice Clark SPEAROW 31 Aug 92 gives birth year and death

year.

!Letter from John M. (Mike) Fisher, 1571 Bradbury Court, Chambersburg, Pa

17201-8127 received 23 Nov 1992: states birth is 23 Mar 1780.

Death 19 Jan 1858.

Children of CHLOE O'NEAL and JAMES SHAW are:

Notes for JOSEPH O'NEAL:

Buried in Eastwiew Cemetery in Chaneysville, Pa

Joseph and Delilah are buried in Eastview Cemetery, in Chaneysville, Pa.

Children of JOSEPH O'NEAL and DELILAH NYCUM are:

Notes for JAMES O'NEAL:

The will of James O'Neal

O¹NEAL, JAMES 1859

recorded in Will Book 4, page 605:

of West Providence Twp.

my son John Harvey O¹Neal and my two daughters Sarah O¹Neal and Ann Elizabeth O¹Neal so long as they all remain single the rest of my heirs Samuel O¹Neal,

Henry O¹Neal and Rebeckah Morgert

my son Samuel O¹Neal, my son Henry O¹Neal, my daughter Rebeckah Morgret (Note: I have information that she married Andrew Jackson Morgert and that is

probably her married name that he is using. CharlotteSmith)

signed 20 April 1859

witnesses: William O¹Neal, David Calhoun

8 November 1869 letters testamentary issued to John Sparks

executor.

(msc@juno.com (Michael S. Caldwell)

Children of JAMES O'NEAL and CATHERINE SNIVELY are: