Person Page - 1734

     (?) McBurney, son of Ezra McBurney and Letitia Ann Russell, was born on 20 September 1877 at Washington Co., PA. (?) McBurney died on 28 September 1877 at Washington Co., PA. He was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Hickory, Washington Co., PA.

     Andrew Donaldson McCarrell was born on 28 May 1874. He married Mary L. McBurney, daughter of Ezra McBurney and Letitia Ann Russell, say 1900. Andrew Donaldson McCarrell died on 8 July 1956 at age 82. He was buried at Mount Prospect Cemetery, Hickory, Washington Co., PA.

     Mary Mathetta McCarrell, daughter of Andrew Donaldson McCarrell and Mary L. McBurney, was born on 16 April 1905. Mary Mathetta McCarrell died on 4 July 1989 at age 84. She was buried at Mount Prospect Cemetery, Hickory, Washington Co., PA.¹

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Mary Marthetta McCarrell, 84, of Hickory, died Tuesday, July 4, 1989 in Presbyterian Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born April 16, 1905, in Hickory, a daughter of Andrew Donaldson and Mary McBurney McCarrell. Miss McCarrell was a member of Hickory United Presbyterian Church, Hickory Women's Club, and Mt. Pleasant township Historical Society Library. She attended schools in Hickory, as well as the Washington Seminary and Muskingham College. For thre years she taught school at Primose and for 37 years at Hickory, now the Fort Cherry School district. She was a member of Washington County Retired Teachers Association and the Pennsylvania State Education Association. Surviving are several cousins. Services will be held July 7 at Hickory United Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Stuart D. Broberg officiating. Interment in Mt. Prospect Cemetery. - Observer Reporter, July 6, 1989.

     Elizabeth M. Thompson was born on 2 July 1832 at Washington Co., PA. She married James McBurney, son of John McBurney and Jane 'Jennie' Keys, say 1870. Her married name was McBurney. Elizabeth M. Thompson died on 27 January 1919 at Hickory, Washington Co., PA, at age 86.

     Andrew T. McBurney, son of James McBurney and Elizabeth M. Thompson, was born on 21 January 1872. Andrew T. McBurney died on 12 December 1947 at age 75. He was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Hickory, Washington Co., PA.¹

     Jane McBurney was born on 18 April 1841 at Dellroy, Carroll Co., OH. 1842 was noted on tombstone.¹ As of say 1861,her married name was Lechner. She married Dr. Samuel Brady Lechner say 1861. Jane McBurney died on 27 February 1931 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, at age 89. She was buried at Grandview Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll Co., OH.¹

     Ann McBurney, daughter of Samuel McBurney and Sarah Jane George, was born circa 1844 at OH. Ann McBurney died.

     Sarah McBurney, daughter of Samuel McBurney and Sarah Jane George, was born circa 1846 at OH. Sarah McBurney died.

     Hester McBurney, daughter of Samuel McBurney and Sarah Jane George, was born in 1848 at OH. As of say 1866,her married name was Hunter. Hester McBurney married David R. Hunter say 1866. Hester McBurney died in 1920.

     Mary McBurney, daughter of Samuel McBurney and Sarah Jane George, was born circa January 1860 at OH. Mary McBurney died on 14 February 1932 at Carroll Co., OH. She was buried at Grandview Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll Co., OH.¹

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Mary McBurney
Birth:      1860
Carroll County
Ohio, USA
Death:      Feb. 14, 1932
Carroll County
Ohio, USA

Her obituary in the Carroll Chronicle, Carrollton, Ohio, Friday, February 19, 1932.

Mary McBurney, for 44 years a teacher in the schools of Carroll County, died Sunday. She was found dead in bed. Miss McBurney was born one mile south of Dellroy in 1860 but when she was five her parents moved to Scroggsfield. Miss McBurney taught in rural schools in every township in Carroll county. She also taught in Stark and Tuscarawas counties. The last school she taught was Chestnut Grove. She retired from teaching ten years ago.
Surviving are to sisters, Mrs. R. G. Kean of Carrollton and Mrs. Gabriel Sell of Minerva; three half-sisters, Mrs. John Ramsey, Mrs. Elma Donaldson and Mrs. Anna McBurney, all of Scroggsfield, and a step-brother, John A. George. Funeral services were held Tuesday and were conducted by Rev. R. P. Cooke, assisted by Rev. Reed of Scroggsfield. Burial was made in Grandview cemetery.

Family links:
Parents:
Samuel McBurney (1816 - 1900)
Sarah Jane George McBurney (1822 - 1867)

Siblings:
Jane McBurney Lechner (1841 - 1931)**
Mary McBurney (1860 - 1932)
Margaret A. McBurney Sell (1862 - 1948)*
Ida George McBurney Ramsey (1871 - 1952)**
Elva May McBurney Donaldson (1875 - 1963)**

*Calculated relationship
**Half-sibling

Burial:
Grandview Cemetery
Carrollton
Carroll County
Ohio, USA.

     Margaret 'Maggie' A. McBurney, daughter of Samuel McBurney and Sarah Jane George, was born on 14 August 1862 at Carroll Co., OH. Margaret 'Maggie' A. McBurney married Gabriel Theodore Sell. Her married name was Sell. Margaret 'Maggie' A. McBurney died on 24 October 1948 at Carrollton, Carroll Co., OH, at age 86. She was buried at Grandview Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll Co., OH.

     Mary A. McCalmont, daughter of James Proudfit McCalmont and Sarah McBurney, was born circa 1836 at Washington Co., PA. Mary A. McCalmont died in 1922 at Robinson township, Washington Co., PA.

     Elizabeth McCalmont, daughter of James Proudfit McCalmont and Sarah McBurney, was born circa 1838 at PA. Elizabeth McCalmont died.

     John Alexander McCalmont, son of James Proudfit McCalmont and Sarah McBurney, was born on 22 February 1840 at Robinson township, Washington Co., PA. John Alexander McCalmont died on 4 May 1922 at Houston, Washington Co., PA, at age 82. He was buried at Center Cemetery, Midway, Washington Co., PA.¹

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John Alexander McCalmont
Birth:      Feb. 22, 1840
Robinson
Washington County
Pennsylvania, USA
Death:      May 4, 1922
Houston
Washington County
Pennsylvania, USA

Pvt. Co. K. 140th Inf.

John A., son of James and Sarah (McBurney) McCalmont, was born February 22, 1840, and received a common business education. On August 22, 1862, he enlisted in Company K, One Hundred and Fortieth P. V. I., under Capt. William A. Stockton, of Cross Creek township, Washington county. He served with his regiment in all the principal battles and in a number of skirmishes, remaining until the close of the war in 1865. After returning home he engaged in agricultural pursuits, which he has since followed with success. In February, 1870, he was united in marriage with Anna B. Keys, who was born in 1846, a native of Washington county, and five children were born to them, namely: James K., Mary J., John C., Sarah M. and one deceased. The mother was a member of the U. P. Church. She passed away in 1880, and on June 15, 1887, Mr. McCalmont was married to Minnie Henderson, who was born November 5, 1853, in Washington county, a daughter of Alexander Henderson. The latter's grandfather was Rev. Matthew Henderson, who was born in Scotland and, coming to America at an early day, preached the first sermon in English west of the mountains in Pennsylvania. He died in 1795. His son Robert was a farmer, and in early manhood was married to Elizabeth Russell. He died in December, 1866. Alexander Henderson, son of Robert Henderson, was born in April, 1809, and when a young man was united in marriage with Nancy Watson, who was born in March, 1819. They had eleven children, five of whom are now living: Mary W., Robert M., Lizzie, Minnie (Mrs. John A. McCalmont) and Rebecca. The father died in April, 1890, the mother having preceded him in February, 1864. Both were members of the United Presbyterian Church. Mr. McCalmont has a farm of 154 acres, and carries on a very extensive milk-dairy. He and his wife are members of the Centre United Presbyterian Church of Midway. In politics Mr. McCalmont is a Republican.

Text taken from page 1223 of:
Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893).

(Per FAG #46896368)


Family links:
Parents:
James Proudfit McCalmont (1807 - 1890)
Sarah McBurney McCalmont (1811 - 1879)

Spouses:
Minnie Henderson McCalmont (1851 - 1932)
Anna Keys McCalmont (1847 - 1880)*

Sibling:
John Alexander McCalmont (1840 - 1922)
David A. McCalmont (1847 - 1926)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Center Cemetery
Midway
Washington County
Pennsylvania, USA.

     James P. McCalmont, son of James Proudfit McCalmont and Sarah McBurney, was born on 18 November 1842 at Candor, Robinson township, Washington Co., PA. James P. McCalmont died on 10 November 1912 at Burgettstown, Washington Co., PA, at age 69.¹

     Sarah H. McCalmont, daughter of James Proudfit McCalmont and Sarah McBurney, was born in 1845 at Robinson township, Washington Co., PA.¹ Sarah H. McCalmont died.

     David A. McCalmont, son of James Proudfit McCalmont and Sarah McBurney, was born in 1847 at Washington Co., PA. David A. McCalmont died in 1926 at Washington Co., PA. He was buried at Center Cemetery, Midway, Washington Co., PA.¹

     Robert McBurney McCalmont, son of James Proudfit McCalmont and Sarah McBurney, was born on 2 April 1850 at PA. Robert McBurney McCalmont died on 18 December 1906 at age 56. He was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Xenia, Greene Co., OH.

     Isaac T. Elmer McBurney, son of John Reed McBurney and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' K. Robb, was born on 27 March 1864 at Robinson township, Washington Co., PA. Isaac T. Elmer McBurney died on 21 December 1932 at Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, at age 68.¹

     Dr. Samuel Brady Lechner was born on 26 February 1836 at PA. He married Jane McBurney, daughter of Samuel McBurney and Sarah Jane George, say 1861. Dr. Samuel Brady Lechner died on 23 February 1920 at Dellroy, Carroll Co., OH, at age 83.

     David R. Hunter was born say 1846. He married Hester McBurney, daughter of Samuel McBurney and Sarah Jane George, say 1866. David R. Hunter died.

     Gabriel Theodore Sell was born say 1860. He married Margaret 'Maggie' A. McBurney, daughter of Samuel McBurney and Sarah Jane George. Gabriel Theodore Sell died.

     James Proudfit McCalmont, son of Robert McBurney McCalmont, was born on 17 November 1890 at Washington Co., PA. James Proudfit McCalmont died on 21 February 1965 at Greene Co., OH, at age 74.

     Jennie Edith McBurney, daughter of William A. McBurney and Elizabeth Jane Burnside, was born on 8 April 1886 at Hickory, Washington Co., PA. Jennie Edith McBurney died on 17 June 1956 at Canonsburg, Washington Co., PA, at age 70.¹

     Sarah Agnes McBurney, daughter of William A. McBurney and Elizabeth Jane Burnside, was born in 1887 at Midway, Washington Co., PA. Sarah Agnes McBurney died on 19 March 1956 at Canonsburg, Washington Co., PA.¹

     David McBirnie, son of David McBirnie, was born circa 1798 at Armagh, Northern Ireland.¹ David McBirnie married Sarah 'Sally' Raffarty/Rafferty PROBABLY at Armagh, Northern Ireland.¹ David McBirnie lived in 1830 at Cloghoge townland, Ballymore parish, Armagh, Northern Ireland, based on 1830 Tithe Applotments listing: David McBirnie, Saml McBirnie and Widow McBirnie.¹ He immigrated circa 1840 to Scotland.¹ He was a coal miner.² He and Sarah 'Sally' Raffarty/Rafferty appeared on the census of 1861 at Ballingry, Fife, Scotland. David's age was noted as 62.¹ David McBirnie was a laborer.³ He and Sarah 'Sally' Raffarty/Rafferty appeared on the census of 1871 at Ballingry, Fife, Scotland. David's age was noted as 68.¹ David McBirnie died on 27 August 1874 at Ballingry, Fife, Scotland.¹

     David McBirnie was born say 1770 at Northern Ireland. He was a weaver.¹ He died.

     Sarah 'Sally' Raffarty/Rafferty was born between 1800 and 1806 at Armagh, Northern Ireland. She married David McBirnie, son of David McBirnie, PROBABLY at Armagh, Northern Ireland.¹ As of circa 1830,her married name was McBirnie. Sarah 'Sally' Raffarty/Rafferty and David McBirnie appeared on the census of 1861 at Ballingry, Fife, Scotland; David's age was noted as 62.¹ Sarah 'Sally' Raffarty/Rafferty and David McBirnie appeared on the census of 1871 at Ballingry, Fife, Scotland; David's age was noted as 68.¹ Sarah 'Sally' Raffarty/Rafferty died on 30 November 1898 at Beath, Fife, Scotland.¹

     Samuel McBurney, son of Isaiah McBurney LL.D. and Margaret Bonnar, was born on 30 April 1847 at Glasgow, Scotland. Samuel McBurney married Marie Louise Eccleston in 1877. Samuel McBurney died on 9 December 1909 at Melbourne, Australia, at age 62. His estate was probated on 11 February 1910 at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Samuel Mcburney
Australia, Victoria, Index to Probate Registers
Name     Samuel Mcburney
Occupation     Dr of Music
Death Date     09 Dec 1909
Event Place     Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Residence City     St Kilda
Event Date     11 Feb 1910
Series Number     114
Record Number     090
CITING THIS RECORD

"Australia, Victoria, Index to Probate Registers, 1841-1989," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JV7L-5T1 : accessed 19 February 2016), Samuel Mcburney, 11 Feb 1910; citing Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, series 114, record 090, Public Record Office, Victoria.

Australian Dictionary of Biography
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McBurney, Samuel (1847–1909)

by Robin S. Stevens

This article was published in Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 5, (MUP), 1974

Samuel McBurney (1847-1909), educationist and music teacher, was born on 30 April 1847 in Glasgow, Scotland, eldest of the five children of Isaiah McBurney, LL.D., and his wife Margaret, née Bonnar. His father was classics master at Glasgow Academy and later principal of a school at Douglas, Isle of Man; he published a work on Ovid in 1854 and was co-editor of the Cyclopaedia of Universal History (London, 1855); he went to Victoria about 1881 and died there on 5 July 1896.

Samuel's early education included musical training through the Tonic Sol-fa method. In 1864-66 he attended the University of Glasgow, becoming a prizeman in humanities. He migrated to Victoria in 1870 and taught classics and mathematics at schools in Kyneton, South Melbourne and Sale. He moved to Portland in 1875 and returned to England in 1876, intending to enter the Order of Benedicts, but a year later married Marie Louise Accleston. After a visit to Germany he returned to London to specialize in the Tonic Sol-fa method of teaching music, passing all examinations of the Tonic Sol-fa College, London, and becoming a friend of the founder, John Curwen (1816-1880). McBurney returned to Victoria where in 1877 he was appointed principal of a Ladies' College in Geelong. During almost a decade at the college he was an active member of the local 'Shakspere' Society, published textbooks on English, geography and music theory and began his crusade to propagate the method in music education. In 1878 he founded the Victorian Tonic Sol-fa Association and in 1883 organized its first Intercolonial Conference at Geelong. From 1884 he began publishing articles on teaching the system in the Australasian Schoolmaster and writing letters to the press in an attempt to persuade the Education Department to recognize the method. In 1887 he toured the eastern colonies of Australia, conducting lecture-demonstrations and forming associations in New South Wales and Queensland. He also collected material on colonial peculiarities for Dr A. J. Ellis, On Early English Pronunciation, pt 5 (London, 1889). McBurney and his wife continued their lecture tour in New Zealand and North America, and then returned to England. To demonstrate the advantages of the system, McBurney passed examinations at the University of Dublin (Mus. Bac., Mus. Doc., 1890). Next year he was elected a fellow of the Tonic Sol-fa College, London.

On his return to Victoria in 1891 McBurney was given a temporary appointment as inspector of music with the Education Department and continued his advocacy of the system by giving lectures, offering postal courses and holding Tonic Sol-fa Summer Schools. Victoria's worsening economic situation led to retrenchments and McBurney's post in the Education Department was among those abolished. In 1894 with his wife he opened a Ladies' College at St Kilda and also began teaching music based on the Tonic Sol-fa system at the Blind Institute, St Kilda Road, using a Braille raised-type notation which he had devised. In 1898 he was appointed an examiner in the University of Melbourne (Mus. Doc., ad eund., 1901). In 1902 he was appointed to the staff of the University Conservatorium of Music as teacher of sight singing and ear training.

McBurney was a prominent figure in education as scholar, teacher and author of many articles and books. He was widely travelled and interested in languages and dialects, serving for a time as secretary of the Esperanto Society in Melbourne. His compositions, although few and chiefly choral, include cantatas, part-songs and Australian patriotic songs. Aged 62 he died on 9 December 1909 at Melbourne, survived by his wife.

Select Bibliography
Register (Adelaide), 2, 3 May 1899
Weekly Times (Melbourne), 5 Aug 1899
R. S. Stevens, Samuel McBurney and the Introduction of the Tonic Sol-fa Method of Teaching Singing into Victorian State Schools (B.Ed. Hons thesis, University of Melbourne, 1971).
Citation details
Robin S. Stevens, 'McBurney, Samuel (1847–1909)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/mcburney-samuel-4064/text6479, published first in hardcopy 1974, accessed online 17 February 2016.
This article was first published in hardcopy in Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 5, (MUP), 1974.

     Marie Louise Eccleston was born in July 1843 at St George Hanover Square, London, England.¹ As of 1877,her married name was McBurney. She married Samuel McBurney, son of Isaiah McBurney LL.D. and Margaret Bonnar, in 1877. Marie Louise Eccleston died in 1917 at Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia.

Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985
Name     Marie Louise Mcburney
Birth Year     abt 1845
Age     72
Death Place     Hawthorn, Victoria
Father's Name     Eccleston Jas
Mother's Name     Lucinda Yates
Registration Year     1917
Registration Place     Victoria
Registration Number     12634.¹

     Isaiah McBurney LL.D., son of Samuel McBurney and Anne Miller, was born on 31 December 1813 at Ireland.¹ Isaiah McBurney LL.D. married Margaret Bonnar. Isaiah McBurney LL.D. died on 5 July 1896 at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, at age 82.

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McBurney, Samuel (1847–1909)

by Robin S. Stevens

This article was published in Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 5, (MUP), 1974

Samuel McBurney (1847-1909), educationist and music teacher, was born on 30 April 1847 in Glasgow, Scotland, eldest of the five children of Isaiah McBurney, LL.D., and his wife Margaret, née Bonnar. His father was classics master at Glasgow Academy and later principal of a school at Douglas, Isle of Man; he published a work on Ovid in 1854 and was co-editor of the Cyclopaedia of Universal History (London, 1855); he went to Victoria about 1881 and died there on 5 July 1896.