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Pennsylvania Archives Series Index

A Guthrie Finding Aid

Explore Guthrie references across the Colonial Records of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Archives, Series I–IX. The volume notes below identify Guthrie entries found, give their printed page numbers, and describe the people and events recorded.

From colonial Pennsylvania and the Revolution to later state history, these books bring together military rolls, land and tax records, marriages, correspondence, and government proceedings.

How to Use This Finding Aid
  1. Choose a series. The menu takes you to its section farther down this page.
  2. Read the volume notes. Guthrie entries are arranged in printed-page order, preserving the book’s sequence and context.
  3. Open the online volume. Follow the book link and locate the printed page cited. A viewer’s image number may differ from the page number printed in the book.

Guthrie entries found identifies a volume with recorded Guthrie references. Open its entry details to see the page numbers and notes.

No Guthrie entries found records the result of the review. The volume remains listed for its historical context and other surnames; this wording does not guarantee that every possible reference has been excluded.

Index volume identifies a published index. Follow its references to the appropriate series, volume, and printed page to read the underlying record.

Try surname variants: Guthrie, Guthry, Guthrey, Guthery, Gutherie, Guthree, Gutry, Gutrey, Gutery, Guttry, Guttrey, and Guttery. Consult the page image when a transcription or search result is unclear.

For an overview of the collection, see the Pennsylvania State Archives series guide.

Colonial Records of Pennsylvania

Volumes 1–16 · 1683–1790

Minutes of Pennsylvania’s Provincial Council, Council of Safety, and Supreme Executive Council trace public affairs from the colonial period through the Revolution and the early Commonwealth. Guthrie references recorded here include appointments, military accounts, returning prisoners, militia fines, elections, and road commissioners.

Every volume remains available for research into collateral family lines, other surnames, and the wider history of Pennsylvania, including volumes in which no Guthrie entries were found.

Volume 11

Council of Safety and Supreme Executive Council 1776–1779

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  • p. 220 — John Guthrey

    Appointed one of fifteen justices for Westmoreland County. The Supreme Executive Council, meeting in Philadelphia, ordered that he be commissioned accordingly.

Volume 12

Supreme Executive Council 1779–1781

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  • p. 31 — John Guthrie

    Commissioned as an ensign on the recommendation of Colonel Daniel Broadhead.

  • p. 367 — Captain William Guthrie

    The Council selected officers for the Ranging Company of Westmoreland County: William Guthrie, captain; Thomas Stokely, lieutenant; and _____, ensign.

Volume 13

Supreme Executive Council 1781–1783

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  • p. 332 — John Guthrie

    The Treasurer was directed to pay John Guthrie, John Scott, and James Robinson three dollars each toward their journeys home. Inhabitants of Westmoreland County, they had been taken prisoner and carried into Canada, escaped, and reached Philadelphia.

  • p. 517 — James Guthrie

    A return of justices for Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, was received and read. James Guthrie had been selected, and a petition requested his appointment. The Council ordered James Guthrie, Esquire, appointed and commissioned a justice of the peace for Westmoreland County.

  • p. 712 — Lieutenant George Guthrie

    Listed among officers entitled to benefits under the resolution. The recorded figures are: sum drawn by Council, 183⅓; amount due, 183⅓.

Volume 14

Supreme Executive Council 1784–1786

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  • p. 63 — John Guthrie, late ensign, 8th Regiment

    The Comptroller General reported interest due to the listed soldiers. John Guthrie’s figures are principal 183.13.0 and interest 11.0.4.

  • p. 134 — John Guthrie, ensign, 8th Regiment

    Listed with principal 183.13.0 and interest 11.0.4.

  • p. 374 — Captain William Guthrie

    The Comptroller General’s report on the accounts of William Guthrie, Esquire, captain of the Westmoreland County Rangers, for May 1780 through January 1781 was read and approved.

  • p. 376 — Captain William Guthrie

    The Comptroller General reported on Captain William Guthrie’s accounts for rations retained from 10 May 1780 to 15 January 1781.

  • p. 376 — Captain Guthrie’s Ranging Company

    Reports concerning pay due to the non-commissioned officers and privates of Captain Guthrie’s Ranging Company from 25 July 1780 to 25 January 1781, and rations due to Andrew Munrow, were read and approved.

  • p. 422 — John Guthrie, ensign, 8th Pennsylvania Regiment

    Listed with interest of 11.0.4.

Volume 15

Supreme Executive Council 1786–1789

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  • p. 85 — Captain William Guthrie

    Captains Alexander Craig, John McClelland, Hugh Martin, James Clark, William Guthrie, James Moore, Peter Rugh, and Michael Frichman of the First Battalion of Westmoreland County Militia petitioned for suspension of fines incurred for neglect of their duties as militia officers. They asked that the county lieutenant suspend collection until further order of the Council.

Volume 16

Supreme Executive Council 1789–1790

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  • p. 43 — James Guthrie

    Alexander McLean, James Guthrie, and John Skinner were appointed to view and mark out a road between Bedford and Pittsburgh by the nearest courses and most practicable ground.

  • p. 215 — James Gutrey

    The return for the Westmoreland election held on 30 October 1789 named James Gutrey and John Cummings as elected sheriffs. The Council resolved that James Gutrey be appointed and commissioned sheriff.

  • pp. 466–477 — James Guthrie

    The Council considered the report of Alexander McClean, James Guthrie, and John Skinner, commissioners for the Bedford–Pittsburgh road. The motion passed. The commissioners’ report was signed at Bedford on 26 May 1790.

  • p. 521 — James Guthrie

    A Westmoreland sheriff’s election return was received. The Council resolved that James Guthrie be appointed and commissioned sheriff.

Pennsylvania Archives — Series I

The Original Series · Volumes 1–12

Selected and arranged by Samuel Hazard from original documents in the office of Pennsylvania’s Secretary of the Commonwealth. Letters, petitions, military correspondence, and other public papers provide context for the colonial period, the Revolution, and the early Commonwealth.

All twelve volumes are included for research into Guthrie families, collateral lines, other surnames, and Pennsylvania history. Page references below are printed book pages, which may differ from the online viewer’s image numbers.

Volume 2

Selected original documentsCommencing in 1748

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  • pp. 386–387 — Jas. Guthrie

    A signatory to the petition of inhabitants of Cumberland County requesting arms and ammunition for the defense of their frontier settlements. The petition begins on page 386; his name appears among the subscribers on page 387.

Volume 7

Selected original documentsCommencing in 1778

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  • p. 32 — James Guthery

    A signatory to the memorial from Philadelphia and Chester Counties on behalf of John Roberts, who had been tried and convicted of high treason.

  • p. 363 — Lieutenant William Guthery

    In Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Lochry’s letter to President Reed, the officers of the first company are named as Matthew Jack, captain; Wm. Guthery, lieutenant; and George Owry, ensign.

  • p. 704 — Thomas Guthrey

    Listed as number 17 in Chief Justice Thomas McKean’s letter to President Reed. McKean describes this group as deserters from Pennsylvania’s State Gallies who joined the British Army or Navy at Philadelphia in 1777 or 1778 and were later taken aboard enemy vessels.

Volume 8

Selected original documentsCommencing in 1779

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  • p. 518 — Captain Guttery

    Colonel Archibald Lochry reports to President Reed that Captain Guttery has enlisted twenty able-bodied recruits for the Ranging Company. Identified in this finding aid as Captain William Guthrie.

  • p. 569 — Captain Guthrey

    Michael Huffnagle’s letter to Thomas Scott discusses compensation for service and recruiting expenses, referring to the allowance made to Captain Guthrey.

  • p. 596 — Ensign Guthrey

    Colonel Daniel Brodhead reports to President Reed that more than forty men from the Hannastown area attempted to attack friendly Delaware people gathered under American protection. He names the late Captains Irwin and Jack, Lieutenant Brownlee, and Ensign Guthrey as participants. A guard of regular soldiers prevented the attack; Brodhead feared that women and children would have been killed along with the men.

Volume 9

Selected original documentsCommencing in 1781

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No Guthrie references were located in the searchable text or index checked for this volume.

Volume 10

Selected original documentsCommencing in 1783

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The Revolutionary War muster-roll entries formerly listed here belong to Series II, Volume 10. The Washington County militia entry below is in Series I.

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  • p. 287 — Captain John Guthrey

    Named as captain of the First Company, Second Battalion, in the return of Washington County militia officers. The company is listed with 74 men. The battalion’s field officers are Lieutenant Colonel Henry Enoch and Major James Carmichael. The return continues through page 289, where it is certified by James Marshel.

Volume 11

Selected original documentsCommencing in 1786

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  • p. 560 — James Guthry

    Alexander McLean of Fayette County, James Guthry of Westmoreland County, and John Skenner of Franklin County are recommended as commissioners to view and mark a road from Bedford to Pittsburgh, under the Assembly’s resolution of 21 November 1788.

  • p. 642 — Mr. Guthrie

    Alexander McClean writes from Bedford to President Mifflin about work on the Bedford–Pittsburgh road. He reports calling on Mr. Guthrie at Greensburgh and finding him too ill to attend; Guthrie had been ill since early November.

Volume 12

Selected original documents1790, with an appendix of earlier documents

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  • Appendix, p. 151 — Guthrie — identified here as Archibald Guthery

    In letter no. 50 to Captain Samuel Dawson, Colonel Daniel Brodhead expresses concern for “poor Guthrie” and reports sending a doctor to try to save his life. The letter itself gives only the surname; Archibald Guthery is the identification recorded in this finding aid.

  • Appendix, p. 230 — Mr. Guthrie — identified here as William Guthrie

    In letter no. 147 to Captain Thomas Beall, Brodhead refers to Mr. Guthrie being sent for the Westmoreland militia and hopes that he will not cause too great an alarm. If the alarm proves false, or the militia reaches Fort Crawford, Beall is to proceed to Fort Armstrong. The letter gives no first name; William Guthrie is the identification recorded in this finding aid.

Pennsylvania Archives — Series II

Marriage records, military service, and public affairs · Volumes 1–19

Marriage registers, soldiers’ rolls, frontier correspondence, and public records bring Guthrie names into view across generations. This series also explores colonial settlements, boundary disputes, and Pennsylvania’s land administration.

All nineteen volumes remain available for Guthrie research, collateral families, and other surnames. Open the entry details for printed page references and notes. A marriage’s reverse listing records the same event under the other spouse’s surname.

Volume 2

Marriage licenses, naturalizations, provincial soldiers, and other colonial papers

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  • pp. 14, 105 — Alexander Guthrie and Mary Albright

    October 1747. The marriage-license list records the couple under both surnames; no day is supplied.

  • p. 444 — James Guthrie

    Listed among officers and soldiers of Cumberland County, 1755.

  • p. 474 — Samuel Guttrey

    Private in the provincial service, 1758.

  • p. 506 — John Guthry

    Sergeant in the provincial service, 1759. The list gives age 24, County Down, Ireland, and occupation weaver.

Volume 3

Oaths of allegiance, Revolutionary papers, conventions, and state officers

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  • p. 681 — James Guthrie — sheriff

    Westmoreland County; appointment dated 9 November 1789.

  • p. 681 — John Guthrie — justice of the peace

    Westmoreland County; appointment dated 11 June 1777.

  • p. 681 — James Guthrie — justice of the peace

    Westmoreland County; appointment dated 27 February 1783. These three entries belong to the state-officers section.

Volume 4

Whiskey Insurrection, Proctor’s journey, and frontier defence papers

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  • pp. 55–56 — James Guthre

    Signs the address of Westmoreland inhabitants to General William Jack requesting militia protection against threatened violence at Greensburgh. The address begins on page 55; his signature is on page 56.

  • p. 555 — Major Guthrie of Westmoreland

    10 April 1791. Lieutenant Ernest reports that a party commanded by Major Guthrie stopped a contractor’s boat and seized gifts belonging to friendly Native people travelling with it.

  • p. 593 — Captain Guthrie

    2 March 1792. Major McCully reports to Governor Mifflin on recruiting at Pittsburgh, including Captains Paul and Guthrie.

  • pp. 597–598 — Captain Guthrie’s company

    31 March 1792. McCully reports that Ensign Murphy has marched with 28 armed men of Guthrie’s company to protect the Westmoreland frontier; the remaining men are to follow.

  • p. 606 — Captain Gutherie’s company

    28 May 1792. Frontier correspondence discusses concentrating the companies of Captains Smith and Gutherie at the mouth of Puckety.

  • p. 608 — Captain Guthrie’s company

    30 May 1792. McCully explains his decision to bring Smith’s and Guthrie’s companies together so he can command them in person.

  • p. 611 — Captain Guthrie

    18 June 1792. A letter reports failures by scouting parties and criticizes officers’ conduct, while also describing Guthrie as now careful and capable. These are the correspondent’s assessments.

Volume 8

Pennsylvania marriages prior to 1810 — Volume I

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  • p. 118; reverse p. 210 — Anne Guthridge and William Phillips

    9 March 1733. Christ Church, Philadelphia. Included under the printed surname Guthridge; that spelling alone does not establish a Guthrie connection.

  • p. 118; reverse p. 245 — John Guthrie and Ann Smith

    2 March 1797. Christ Church, Philadelphia.

  • p. 118; reverse p. 141 — Anne Guthry and Joseph Hurdith

    9 March 1752. Christ Church, Philadelphia.

  • p. 582; reverse p. 586 — Polley Guthrie and Thomas Dodds

    24 November 1789. First Presbyterian Church, Carlisle. Listed under both spouses’ surnames.

  • p. 586; reverse p. 601 — Samuel Guthrie and Jane Wilson

    26 October 1807. First Presbyterian Church, Carlisle. The Guthrie listing misprints the year as 1707; the reverse listing under Wilson gives 1807.

  • p. 764; reverse p. 777 — Margaret Guttrey and Stephen Ogleby

    28 February 1789. First Baptist Church, Philadelphia. The reverse listing varies his name as Stephin Ogelby.

Volume 9

Pennsylvania marriages prior to 1810 — Volume II; provincial officers

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  • p. 29; reverse p. 47 — Job Guthrey and Jane McClenaghan

    18 December 1733. First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia. The entry includes the notation “L.”

  • p. 498 — Samuel Guthrie and Hannah Newark

    10 May 1797. St. Paul’s Church, Philadelphia; his name is abbreviated in the record.

  • p. 545 — Margaret Guthrie and James Melvin

    12 September 1785. Third Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia.

  • pp. 585, 589 — Adam Guthrie and Mary Elton

    30 November 1792. Second Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia.

Volume 10

Revolutionary War battalions and Continental Line — Volume I

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  • p. 285 — William Guthry — private

    Listed in Captain James Carnahan’s company, State Regiment of Foot, 1777.

  • p. 626 — William Guthrie — private

    27 May 1777. Captain William Alexander’s company, Seventh Pennsylvania.

  • p. 643 — William Guthrey — private

    Captain Samuel Kennedy’s company, Seventh Pennsylvania. The linked edition prints Guthrey.

  • p. 647 — William Guthrie — private

    Service dated 27 May 1777–1781. The entry reports his death on 1 August 1829 in Westmoreland County, aged 84.

  • p. 660 — John Guthrie — sergeant appointed ensign

    31 December 1778, Fort McIntosh. Named among sergeants appointed ensigns because the Eighth Pennsylvania lacked subaltern officers.

  • p. 667 — James Guthrie — second lieutenant

    9 August 1776. Listed among officers of the Eighth Pennsylvania.

  • p. 676 — Archibald Guthery — private

    Listed in the Eighth Pennsylvania with the note that he was killed in August 1779.

Volume 11

Revolutionary War battalions and Continental Line — Volume II

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  • p. 134 — George Guthrey — lieutenant

    Listed in Colonel Stephen Moylan’s cavalry regiment. The entry states that he resided in Huntingdon County in 1792.

  • p. 223 — George Guthrie — private

    Listed in the Fourth Regiment of Artillery, with residence in Huntingdon County in 1792. Keep this listing distinct from the cavalry officer unless further evidence establishes their relationship.

  • p. 800 — William Guthrie — pensioner

    Included in the pensioner list with the notation “board,” indicating placement on the list by the board.

Volume 12

Pennsylvania volunteers in the War of 1812–1814

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  • p. 187 — Captain John Guthrie; Alexander and Thomas Guthrie

    Captain John Guthrie’s company. John is listed as captain; Alexander and Thomas as privates in the militia quota.

  • p. 521 — Alexander, James, and Thomas Guthrey

    Captain John Wallace’s company. Alexander and James appear in the roll; Thomas was left in hospital at Mansfield. Wallace’s remarks on the sick continue onto page 522.

Volume 13

Revolutionary War associated battalions and militia — Volume I

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  • p. 89 — John Guthrie

    Named in the alphabetical list of Revolutionary soldiers.

  • p. 89 — William Guthrey — teamster

    Recorded as wounded at Paoli and residing in Armstrong County in 1821.

  • p. 89 — William Guthry

    The entry reports that he died in Armstrong County in 1828.

  • p. 89 — John Guthry

    A separate listing in the alphabetical register; no additional detail is supplied here.

  • p. 89 — George Guthery

    Named in the alphabetical list.

Volume 14

Revolutionary War associated battalions and militia — Volume II

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  • p. 460 — John Guthrie

    21 October 1777. Recorded in the Cumberland County oath-of-allegiance list.

  • p. 675 — William Guthrey — private

    Listed in the Westmoreland County First Battalion material for 1776.

  • p. 679 — James Guthrie and William Guthry — captains

    Westmoreland officers in service during 1777–1779. William’s entry is dated May 1779.

  • p. 683 — John Guthrie — private

    Captain Stokely’s company, Lochry’s Expedition. Recorded as taken prisoner and released in December 1782.

  • p. 766 — William Guthrie — captain

    27 May 1780. Ranging company for Westmoreland County; Thomas Stokely is listed as lieutenant.

Volume 15

Revolutionary War journals, diaries, rolls, and pension lists

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  • p. 469 — William Guthrie — private

    9 September 1778. Captain William Alexander’s company.

  • p. 525 — James Guthrie — second lieutenant

    9 August 1776. Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment.

  • p. 565 — Thomas Guthrie — private

    Captain John McTeer’s company, miscellaneous militia rolls.

  • p. 575 — John Guthrie — private

    Captain William Donaldson’s company, miscellaneous militia rolls.

  • p. 583 — James Guthrie — private

    Listed in the company headed by First Lieutenant John Eaton; no captain is named in this heading.

  • p. 693 — John Guthry — private

    Included in the Pennsylvania pensioner list for 1820.

  • p. 694 — William Guthrie — private

    Included in the Pennsylvania pensioner list for 1820.

  • p. 721 — William Guthrie

    Included in the pensioner list for 1825, with “P. L.” denoting Pennsylvania Line.

Pennsylvania Archives — Series III

Land, taxes, military service, and public records · 30 Volumes

A disputed farm. A blanket supplied to a soldier. Help for a man returning from captivity. These records place Guthrie names in the everyday business of land ownership, wartime service, and Pennsylvania government.

Begin Series III with its first ten volumes. Open the entry details for names, printed page references, and research notes. Every volume is linked for exploring collateral families and other surnames.

Volume 1

Minutes of the Board of Property and other land papers

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  • p. 90 — Samuel Guthry

    A warrant for 100 acres in New Castle County, recorded under Sam’l Guthry. The date is given as the 8th day of the 4th month, 1737.

  • p. 179 — Robert Guthrie

    26 May 1767. James Armstrong contests Guthrie’s land claim. Guthrie holds a warrant and survey; Armstrong’s claimed improvement right is not established. The survey is accepted, with Armstrong permitted to remove his existing crop.

  • p. 350 — Guthrie / Guthry

    Named with Beard and Moore in objections to Elias Davison’s claim as assignee of Hugh McClellan. No caveat had been entered; the Board finds the objections unsupported and allows Davison a patent. No given name is supplied.

Volume 2

Board of Property, land disputes, and proprietary Old Rights

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  • p. 40 — James Guthery

    1 October 1792. Guthery and James McLaughlin claim land under Hugh Kinney, also called Finney. Guthery acts as attorney for Thompson in a ten-acre claim, but no conveyance is produced. McLaughlin presents deeds, and the Board allows his patent.

  • p. 278 — Robert Guthry

    4 July 1763. Guthry enters a caveat against a survey for James Barclay in West Pennsboro, Cumberland County, claiming that it interferes with land he holds under an earlier warrant.

  • p. 373 — Robert Guthrie

    8 December 1766. James Armstrong enters a caveat against a 100-acre survey under Guthrie’s warrant of 10 June 1762, asserting an improvement and residence on the land. The accompanying notation records judgment in Guthrie’s favor.

  • p. 711 — Edward Guttridge

    A 50-acre warrant in the Old Rights list, dated the 18th day of the 4th month, 1712, as recorded. Included under the printed surname Guttridge; the spelling alone does not establish a Guthrie family connection.

Volume 5

Revolutionary-era public accounts — Volume I

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  • p. 198 — John Guthrie of Westmoreland

    10 July 1782. David Rittenhouse’s treasury account records a payment of £3 in specie, by order of Council, to assist Guthrie in returning home from captivity.

Volume 6

Revolutionary-era public accounts — Volume II

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  • p. 660 — John Guthrie

    Listed in Cumberland County military-store accounts for one blanket, valued at £3 10s. 0d.

Volume 7

County lieutenants’ accounts — Volume III

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  • p. 24 — Daniel Guthrie

    Bedford County. A payment of £64 10s. 0d. for carrying flour for the militia is entered under 21 June.

  • p. 29 — John Guthrey

    Bedford County. Listed for £20 in militia fines received in the account of sub-lieutenant Edward Coombe, covering March 1777 through August 1780.

  • p. 118 — Captain William Guthrie

    Recruiting advances in July and August 1780 include 4,500 dollars to Captain Guthrie, 2,894 dollars to Lieutenant John Jameson, and 1,396 dollars to Ensign John Forsyth.

Page references use the printed volume numbering. Names retain their recorded spellings; a shared surname does not by itself establish a family connection.

Follow Guthrie names through Chester County’s tax lists: farms, livestock, occupations, and township neighbors offer clues to lives between the better-known birth, marriage, and death records.

Volume 11

Chester County tax lists1765, 1766, 1767, 1768, 1769, 1771

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  • p. 44 — Adam Guthrie

    100 acres, 2 horses, 2 cattle, and 6 sheep.

  • p. 151 — John Guttery

    50 acres, 2 horses, 6 cattle, and 8 sheep.

  • p. 152 — James Guttery

    Listed as Ja’s Guttery under Freemen.

  • p. 172 — Adam Guttery

    100 acres, 3 horses, 3 cattle, and 7 sheep.

  • p. 175 — John Guttery

    Listed under Inmates.

  • p. 329 — James Guttery

    Described as a tailor; 1 horse and 1 head of cattle. No acreage is entered.

  • p. 330 — John Guttery

    50 acres, 2 horses, 3 cattle, and 8 sheep.

  • p. 332 — James Guttery

    Listed under Freemen.

  • p. 485 — John Guttry

    Listed under Inmates.

  • p. 488 — James Guttry

    Listed under Freemen.

  • p. 588 — Adam Guthery

    100 acres, 2 horses, 3 cattle, and 8 sheep.

  • p. 588 — James Gutray

    Described as “store & taylor”; 1 horse and 1 head of cattle. No acreage is entered.

  • p. 603 — John Gutry

    60 acres, 2 horses, 3 cattle, and 7 sheep.

  • p. 606 — James Guttry

    Listed under Freemen.

  • p. 610 — John Gutry

    Listed under Inmates.

  • p. 711 — John Gutry

    100 acres, 3 horses, 2 cattle, and 6 sheep.

  • p. 713 — James Guthery

    Listed under Freemen.

  • p. 778 — James Guthery

    Described as an innkeeper; 150 acres, 2 horses, 2 cattle, and 6 sheep.

  • p. 780 — Adam Guthery

    150 acres, 2 horses, 3 cattle, and 6 sheep.

Volume 12

Chester County tax lists1774, 1779, 1780, 1781, 1785

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  • p. 31 — James Guthery

    Listed under Freemen.

  • p. 61 — Adam Guthery

    180 acres, 2 horses, 4 cattle, and 6 sheep.

  • p. 61 — James Guthery

    180 acres, 3 horses, 4 cattle, and 5 sheep.

  • p. 70 — John Guthrey

    70 acres, 2 horses, and 2 cattle.

  • p. 280 — Adam Guthry

    150 acres, 2 horses, and 4 cattle.

  • p. 280 — James Guthry

    180 acres, 3 horses, and 4 cattle.

  • p. 287 — John Guth’ry

    200 acres, 2 horses, 7 cattle, and 16 sheep.

  • p. 429 — Adam Guttery

    220 acres, 4 horses, and 6 cattle.

  • p. 429 — James Guttery

    200 acres, 4 horses, and 5 cattle.

  • p. 448 — John Guttery

    100 acres, 2 horses, and 3 cattle.

  • p. 567 — Adam Guthry

    A further rate list records 220 acres, 4 horses, and 6 cattle.

  • p. 567 — James Guthry

    A further rate list records 200 acres, 4 horses, and 5 cattle.

  • p. 631 — John Guttery

    Tax assessed: £4 10s. 4d.

  • p. 690 — James Guthrey

    Tax assessed: £3 3s. 4d.

  • p. 690 — Adam Guthrey

    Tax assessed: £2 10s. 0d.

  • p. 776 — John Guthrie

    Tax assessed: £1 11s. 6d.

Page references follow the printed volumes. These summaries list recorded property and tax figures without turning blank columns into zeroes. Freemen and Inmates are headings used in the tax lists; repeated names and spelling variations require comparison with other records before identifying an individual.

Volume 14

Philadelphia city and county: proprietary, supply, and state tax lists 1769, 1774, 1779

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  • p. 430 — James Guthrey

    Provincial tax list. Described as a shopkeeper; the acreage, livestock, servants, and tax columns are blank.

  • p. 609 — William Guttrey

    Effective supply tax. The amount of tax is entered as 1; the name carries the printed notation “d.”

  • p. 697 — James Guthrey

    Effective supply tax. The amount of tax is entered as 4.

Volume 15

Philadelphia city and county: supply and state tax lists 1779, 1780, 1781

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  • p. 47 — William Guttrey

    State tax assessed: 5s. 0d. The name carries the printed notation “d.”

  • p. 139 — James Guthrey

    State tax assessed: £1 0s. 0d.

  • p. 256 — James Guttridge

    Innkeeper in the effective supply tax list. Valuation: 1,200; tax: £3 12s. 0d. Included as a possible surname variant; a Guthrie connection is not established.

  • p. 415 — William Guttery

    Effective supply tax. Valuation: 210; tax: £5 9s. 3d.

  • p. 766 — John Gutridge

    Effective supply tax. Valuation: 100; tax: £1 1s. 0d. Included as a possible surname variant; a Guthrie connection is not established.

Volume 16

Philadelphia city and county: supply and state tax lists 1781, 1782, 1783

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  • p. 569 — William Guttery

    Listed with 1 horse and 1 head of cattle. No acreage or sheep are entered.

Volume 17

Lancaster County: proprietary and state tax lists 1771, 1772, 1773, 1779, 1782

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  • p. 718 — William Gutrig

    Recorded as Wm. Gutrig: 125 acres, 2 horses, and 3 cattle; tax: £3 18s. 0d. Included as a possible surname variant; a Guthrie connection is not established.

  • p. 854 — John Guttry

    100 acres; tax assessed: £6 10s. 6d. The horses, cattle, and servants columns are blank.

Volume 20

Cumberland County: state and supply tax transcripts 1778, 1779, 1780, 1781, 1782, 1785

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  • p. 36 — James Guthrie

    First state tax. Listed under Freemen; tax assessed: £1 10s. 0d.

  • p. 46 — James Guthrie

    First state tax. Listed with 1 horse and 1 head of cattle; tax assessed: £3 8s. 0d. No acreage is entered.

  • p. 91 — James Guthrie

    First state tax. Listed under Freemen; tax assessed: £1 10s. 0d.

  • p. 106 — Robert Guttery

    First state tax. 48 acres, 2 horses, and 2 cattle; tax assessed: £7 8s. 0d.

  • p. 134 — John Gutherie

    Supply-rates listing. No livestock figures are entered.

  • p. 167 — James Guthrie

    Supply rates. Recorded as Ja’s Guthrie, with 2 horses and 2 cattle; no acreage is entered.

  • p. 205 — Thomas Guthrie

    Supply rates. Listed under Freemen; tax assessed: £4 10s. 0d.

  • p. 269 — John Guthrie

    Supply rates. Listed with 1 horse; no acreage or cattle are entered.

  • p. 271 — Robert Guthrie, Junior

    Supply rates. Listed under Freemen as Rob’t Guthrie, Jun’r; tax assessed: £5 0s. 0d.

  • p. 272 — J. Guthrie

    The Freemen list records Francis Burk “at J. Guthrie’s,” with tax of £20 0s. 0d. assessed to Burk. Guthrie’s given name is not expanded.

  • p. 286 — James Guthrie

    Listed under Freemen; tax assessed: £15 0s. 0d.

  • p. 299 — James Guthrie

    Supply rates. Listed with 2 horses and 2 cattle; no acreage is entered.

  • p. 405 — John Guthrey

    Tax transcript. Listed without livestock figures.

  • p. 409 — Robert Guthrey

    Listed under Freemen; tax assessed: £44 18s. 8d.

  • p. 510 — George Guthrey

    Transcript of taxables. Listed under Freemen; tax assessed: £40 0s. 0d.

  • p. 548 — John Guthrie

    Transcript of taxables. Described as a butcher; the acreage and livestock columns are blank.

  • p. 553 — Robert Guthrie, Junior

    Transcript of taxables. Listed under Freemen as Rob’t Guthrie, Junior; tax assessed: 6s. 8d.

  • p. 561 — James Guthrie

    Transcript of taxables. Listed under Freemen; tax assessed: £2 10s. 0d.

  • p. 712 — James Guthrie

    Transcript of taxables. Listed under Freemen as Ja’s Guthrie; tax assessed: 10s. 0d.

Volume 21

York County: returns of taxables1779, 1780, 1781, 1782, 1783

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  • p. 745 — James Guttry

    Listed with 1 inhabitant. The acreage, servants, and column headed “Negroes” contain no figures.

Volume 22

Bedford, Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Fayette, Allegheny, and Washington counties: tax and census returnsSelected returns, 1773–1791

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  • p. 11 — John Guthery

    Listed under Single Freemen; tax: 15s. 0d.

  • p. 17 — Stewart & Guthery

    Listed under Uncultivated Land; tax: 15s. 0d.

  • p. 21 — William Guthery

    Transcript of taxables; tax: 2s. 0d.

  • p. 49 — John Guthery

    Listed under Inmates; tax: 1s. 0d.

  • p. 68 — Stewart & Guthery

    Listed under Uncultivated Land; tax: 15s. 0d.

  • p. 82 — Hugh Guthery

    Listed under Inmates; tax: 11d.

  • p. 82 — Daniel Guthery

    Listed under Inmates; tax: 11d.

  • p. 91 — Stuart & Guthery

    Listed under Uncultivated Land; tax: 15s. 0d.

  • p. 99 — John Guthery

    Transcript of taxables; tax: 9s. 6d.

  • p. 140 — Stewart and Guthery

    Listed under Uncultivated Land; tax: 15s. 0d.

  • p. 145 — John Guthery

    Uncultivated land tax: 5s. 11d.; provincial tax: 2s. 11d.

  • p. 149 — Daniel Guthery

    Recorded as Dan’l Guthery. Uncultivated land tax: 6s. 11½d.; provincial tax: 2s. 5d.

  • p. 150 — Hugh Guthery

    Provincial tax: 1s. 6d.; no uncultivated land tax is entered.

  • p. 176 — Daniel Guthrie

    Return of property: 50 acres, 2 horses, and 3 cattle; no sheep are entered.

  • p. 178 — Hugh Guthrie

    Return of property: 2 horses and 4 cattle; no acreage or sheep are entered.

  • p. 183 — John Guthrie

    Return of property: 150 acres, 2 horses, 5 cattle, and 3 sheep.

  • p. 225 — Hugh Guthery

    Supply tax: 400 acres and 2 horses; tax: £4 17s. 6d. No cattle or sheep are entered.

  • p. 225 — Daniel Guthery

    Supply tax: 100 acres, 2 horses, and 2 cattle; tax: £1 3s. 7d. No sheep are entered.

  • p. 261 — Stewart Guthery

    Listed under Non-Residents with 228 acres; tax: £1 2s. 6d. The printed name is Stewart Guthery.

  • p. 304 — Hugh Guthery

    Census return: 400 acres, 1 dwelling house, and 6 people in the column headed “Whites.” The “Blacks” column is blank.

  • p. 304 — Daniel Guthery

    Census return: 1 dwelling house and 8 people in the column headed “Whites.” The acreage and “Blacks” columns are blank.

  • p. 328 — George Guthery

    Transcript of taxables: 1 horse; tax: 1s. 10d. No acreage or cattle are entered.

  • p. 355 — Hugh Guthery

    Transcript of taxables: 120 acres, 2 horses, and 1 head of cattle; tax: 9s. 2d.

  • p. 395 — William Guthrie

    Recorded as Wm. Guthrie. Property return: 300 acres, 2 horses, and 2 cattle; no sheep are entered.

  • p. 396 — Alexander Guthrie

    Recorded as Alex’r Guthrie. Property return: 100 acres; no livestock figures are entered.

  • p. 432 — John Guthrie, Esquire

    Recorded as Jn’o Guthrie, Esq’r, with 1 horse and 2 cattle; no acreage or sheep are entered.

  • p. 432 — James Guthrie

    Recorded as Ja’s Guthrie, with 100 acres, 2 horses, and 2 cattle; no sheep are entered.

  • p. 432 — James Guthrie, Senior

    Recorded as Ja’s Guthrie, Sen’r, with 210 acres, 2 horses, and 2 cattle; no sheep are entered.

  • p. 433 — John Guthry, Junior

    Recorded as Jn’o Guthry, Jun’r, single, with 1 horse; the other property columns are blank.

  • p. 433 — Captain William Guthrie

    Recorded as Wm. Guthrie, Cap., single; the acreage and livestock columns are blank.

  • p. 507 — William Guthrie

    Recorded as Wm. Guthrie, single; state tax: 18s. 3d.

  • p. 507 — John Guthrie

    Recorded as Jn’o Guthrie; state tax: 2s. 6d.

  • p. 514 — William Guthrie

    Recorded as Wm. Guthrie; state tax: 1s. 6d.

  • p. 521 — James Guthrie

    State tax: 2s. 7d.

  • p. 521 — James Guthrie, Senior

    Recorded as Ja’s Guthrie, Sen’r; state tax: 4s. 2d.

  • p. 521 — William Guthrie

    Recorded as Wm. Guthrie; state tax: 4d.

  • p. 521 — John Guthrie

    Recorded as Jn’o Guthrie; state tax: 4s. 0d.

  • p. 529 — William Guthrie

    Recorded as Wm. Guthrie; state tax: 8s. 6d.

  • p. 529 — Alexander Guthrie

    Recorded as A’ex’r Guthrie; state tax: 2s. 9d.

  • p. 715 — Robert Guthrie

    Effective supply tax: 360 acres, 2 horses, 3 cattle, and 4 sheep; valuation: 202.

  • p. 719 — James Gutherie

    Listed as single, with 1 horse; valuation: 6. No acreage, cattle, or sheep are entered.

  • p. 731 — John Guttery

    Effective supply tax: 3 horses and 2 cattle; valuation: 24. No acreage or sheep are entered.

  • p. 737 — John Guttery

    Effective supply tax: 300 acres, 2 horses, 2 cattle, and 3 sheep; valuation: 83.

  • p. 754 — Adam Guttery

    Listed under Single Men; the acreage, livestock, and valuation columns are blank.

Volume 23

Muster rolls of the Navy and Line, Militia and Rangers; lists of pensionersMilitary rolls, 1775–1783 · Pension lists, 1818–1832

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  • p. 214 — John Guthrie, Adjutant

    Rangers on the Frontiers. Recorded as John Guthrie, Adj., Westmoreland County.

  • p. 231 — Captain William Guthrie

    Three appearances on this page name Wm. Guthrie, Captain; two explicitly identify Westmoreland County, and the third follows a Westmoreland County subheading.

  • p. 235 — John Gutrey

    Named in the Bedford County lists of Rangers on the Frontiers.

  • p. 239 — Daniel Guthery

    Named in the Bedford County lists of Rangers on the Frontiers.

  • p. 283 — William Guthrie

    Recorded as Wm. Guthrie in the list following Captain Wm. Love.

  • p. 310 — Robert Guttery

    Named in Captain Gideon Long’s company in Rangers on the Frontiers.

  • p. 315 — William Guthery

    Recorded as Wm. Guthery in William Love’s company.

  • p. 334 — William Guthery

    Recorded as Wm. Guthery in John McClelland’s company.

  • p. 338 — Captain William Guthrie

    Heads the list titled Wm. Guthrie’s Rangers Company. John Jameson is named as lieutenant. The printed index on p. 824 points to this company list.

  • p. 371 — William Guttry

    Private in Captain Samuel Kennedy’s company, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar.

  • pp. 457–458 — Captain William Gutherie

    Roll of his company of Rangers, naming the captain, officers, and enlisted men. The roll includes annotations for men killed and one who enlisted with the enemy.

  • p. 485 — Robert Guthrie

    Pension list: private, 1st Regiment Infantry. Recorded as Robt. Guthrie; pension date 27 March 1817; died 27 November 1829.

  • p. 489 — Captain Guthrie

    John Harbeson’s pension entry identifies his service as private in “Capt. Guthrie’s U. S.” It gives Harbeson’s pension date as 5 February 1812 and death as 30 August 1832. The captain’s given name is not supplied.

  • p. 518 — William Guthrie

    Pension list: private, Pennsylvania Line; recorded as Wm. Guthrie. Pension date 9 June 1819; age recorded as 84; died 1 August 1829.

  • p. 560 — William Guthery

    Pension list: private, Pennsylvania Line; recorded as Wm. Guthery. Pension date 29 September 1819; age recorded as 87; died 10 March 1823.

  • p. 580 — John Guthery

    Pension list: private, Pennsylvania Line. Pension date 23 July 1823; age recorded as 90.

  • p. 658 — James Guttery

    Listed in the Seventh Class of Captain James Young’s company, Eighth Battalion, commanded by Colonel Abraham Smith.

Volume 24

Warrantees of Land in the Several Counties of Pennsylvania — Volume I1730–1898

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  • p. 75 — Robert Gutchria

    Land-warrantee list: 200 acres. Printed as Gutchria; included as a possible surname variant, with a Guthrie connection not established.

  • p. 75 — John Guthrey

    Land-warrantee list: 200 acres.

  • p. 76 — John Guthrey

    Land-warrantee list: 10 acres.

  • p. 76 — John Guthrie and others

    Land-warrantee list: 20 acres. Recorded as John Guthrie, & Als.

  • p. 76 — Adam Gutry

    Land-warrantee list: 100 acres.

  • p. 76 — James Guthry

    Land-warrantee list: 120 acres.

  • p. 130 — Samuel Guthridge

    Land-warrantee list: 50 acres. Included as a possible surname variant; a Guthrie connection is not established.

  • p. 416 — John Guttery

    Land-warrantee list: 150 acres.

  • p. 416 — John Guthry

    Land-warrantee list: 80 acres.

  • p. 420 — Francis Guthry

    Land-warrantee list: 20 acres.

  • p. 420 — John Guthry

    Land-warrantee list: 73 acres.

  • p. 420 — John Guthry

    Land-warrantee list: 20 acres.

  • p. 420 — John Guthry

    Land-warrantee list: 20 acres.

  • p. 421 — Daniel Guth

    Land-warrantee list: 70 acres. Printed as Guth. This surname alone does not establish a Guthrie connection.

  • p. 678 — Robert Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 100 acres.

  • p. 678 — Robert Guthry

    Land-warrantee list: 200 acres.

  • p. 679 — James Guthry

    Land-warrantee list: 100 acres.

  • p. 679 — James Guthry

    Land-warrantee list: 50 acres.

Volume 25

Warrantees of Land in the Several Counties of Pennsylvania — Volume II1730–1898

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  • p. 19 — Robert Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 400 acres.

  • p. 520 — Alexander Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 150 acres.

  • p. 520 — James Guthree

    Land-warrantee list: 200 acres.

  • p. 521 — John Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 178 acres.

Volume 26

Warrantees of Land in the Several Counties of Pennsylvania — Volume III1730–1898

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  • p. 384 — J. W. Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 410 acres. Recorded as J. W. Guthrie, xs.

  • p. 384 — J. W. Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 110 acres. Recorded as J. W. Guthrie, xs.

  • p. 435 — William Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 300 acres. Recorded as Wm. Guthrie.

  • p. 435 — John Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 300 acres.

  • p. 435 — James Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 100 acres.

  • p. 435 — William Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 100 acres.

  • p. 436 — William Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 200 acres.

  • p. 436 — James Guthry

    Land-warrantee list; acreage printed as 165.40.

  • p. 436 — William Guthrie and John Pomeroy

    Land-warrantee list: 50 acres. Recorded as Wm. Guthrie and John Pomeroy, in trust.

  • p. 436 — James Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 300 acres.

  • p. 436 — James Guthrey

    Land-warrantee list: 400 acres.

  • p. 436 — William Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 50 acres.

  • p. 436 — James Guthrey, Senior

    Land-warrantee list; acreage printed as 320.139.

  • p. 436 — James Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 300 acres.

  • p. 438 — William Guthry

    Land-warrantee list; acreage printed as 307.127.

  • p. 438 — James Guthrie, Esquire

    Land-warrantee list: 310 acres. Recorded as Jas. Guthrie, Esq.

  • p. 438 — James Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list; acreage printed as 275.103.

  • p. 438 — James Guthrie and Matthew Callan

    Land-warrantee list: 50 acres. Recorded as Jas. Guthrie & Matt’w Callan.

  • p. 438 — James Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 400 acres.

  • p. 439 — William Guthrie and Samuel Hill

    Land-warrantee list: 50 acres. Recorded as Wm. Guthrie, & Sam’l Hill, &c.

  • p. 560 — Robert Guthery

    Land-warrantee list: 400 acres.

  • p. 562 — John Guthry and wife

    Land-warrantee list: 321 acres. His wife is not named in the entry.

  • p. 631 — Jacob Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 30 acres. In trust for the heirs of Archibald Guthrie.

  • p. 649 — Alexander Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 400 acres.

  • p. 649 — James W. Guthrie

    Three separately printed land-warrantee entries, each for 400 acres and dated 4 July 1836.

  • p. 649 — James W. Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 400 acres.

  • p. 649 — James W. Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 350 acres.

  • p. 650 — James W. Guthrie

    Land-warrantee list: 125 acres. Recorded as James W. Guthrie, xs.

  • p. 650 — William Guthey

    Land-warrantee list: 160 acres. Printed as Wm. Guthey; included as a possible surname variant, with a Guthrie connection not established.

Volume 27

Indexes and contents for earlier volumes; general surname indexGeneral index: A–Co

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  • p. 16 — Guthrie

    The surname entry directs readers to Volume 1, pp. 90, 179, and 350.

  • p. 55 — Guthery

    The surname entry directs readers to Volume 2, pp. 40, 278, and 373.

  • p. 55 — Guttridge

    The surname entry points to Volume 2, p. 711. Included as a possible surname variant; the index alone does not establish a Guthrie connection.

  • p. 304 — Captain William Guthrie’s company

    The company heading points to Volume 23, p. 338.

  • p. 309 — Captain William Guthrie’s company

    Under Westmoreland County Rangers, 1781, the company heading points to Volume 23, p. 457.

Volume 28

General index to Volumes XI–XXVICo–Ju

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  • p. 512 — Guthrie and related surname headings

    Includes Guthery, Guthree, Guthrey, Guthrie, and the beginning of Guthry. The Guthrie headings include Adam, Alexander, Chancey, Daniel, Hugh, J. W., Jacob, James, James W., John, Robert, Thomas, and William. The entry for Chancey Guthrie points to Volume 26, p. 834. Roman numerals identify the source volume; the following numbers identify its printed pages.

  • p. 513 — Guthry, Gutray, Gutrey, Gutry, Guttery, and Guttry

    Continues the Guthry entries and includes additional surname spellings and the heading Guttridge. Follow each reference to the cited record volume to confirm the name, date, and context. Similar spelling alone does not establish that two entries concern the same person or family.

Volume 30

General index to Volumes XI–XXVIRe–Zy

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  • p. 379 — Stewart & Guthery

    Points to Volume 22, p. 140.

  • p. 379 — Stewart & Guthrey

    Points to Volume 22, pp. 17 and 68.

  • p. 416 — Stuart & Guthery

    Points to Volume 22, p. 91.

Pennsylvania Archives — Series IV

Papers of the Governors · 1681–1902 · 12 Volumes

Follow Pennsylvania’s public life through its governors’ messages, proclamations, appointments, and correspondence. Guthrie names appear in an election proclamation, the Pittsburgh railroad unrest of 1877, a military appointment, and a state building commission.

All twelve volumes are linked below, including those with no Guthrie references found. Volume 12 contains the final governors’ papers and the general index to the series.

Volume 9

Papers of the Governors1871–1883

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  • p. 118 — John B. Guthrie

    Governor John W. Geary’s proclamation names John B. Guthrie among the delegates elected from the Twenty-third Senatorial District, Allegheny County. The proclamation begins on p. 114 and is dated on p. 119.

  • p. 589 — Colonel Guthrie

    In the account of the July riots among Governor John F. Hartranft’s papers, General Brinton was directed to join Colonel Guthrie at Torrens, about five miles from Pittsburgh, and await other detachments. The account states that Brinton did not follow that instruction. Guthrie’s given name is not supplied in this passage.

  • p. 624 — John B. Guthrie

    Recorded as Jno. B. Guthrie among the signatories urging Governor Hartranft to stop in Pittsburgh and meet its citizens. They argued that his presence, military experience, and advice would help restore public confidence.

Volume 10

Papers of the Governors1883–1891

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  • p. 16 — Presly N. Guthrie

    Governor Robert E. Pattison nominates Presly N. Guthrie, of Allegheny County, to be Adjutant General of the Commonwealth, subject to the Senate’s advice and consent. The given name is printed Presly.

Volume 11

Papers of the Governors1891–1897

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  • pp. 433–434 — George W. Guthrie

    Named on p. 434 among the commissioners appointed under the act of 3 June 1893 to select a site and erect a state institution in western Pennsylvania. The message describes their selection of an 800-acre site at Polk, Venango County, for less than $25,000.

  • p. 482 — George W. Guthrie

    Governor Pattison nominates commissioners to select a site and build an institution for children described in the record as “feeble-minded.” George W. Guthrie is listed as of Pittsburg, Allegheny County, with 5 June 1893 entered beside his name.

  • pp. 521–524 — George W. Guthrie

    Governor Daniel H. Hastings recalls a group of nominations submitted on 1 January 1895. George W. Guthrie and the other commissioners for the western Pennsylvania institution appear on p. 524.

  • p. 549 — George W. Guthrie

    Governor Hastings again nominates the commissioners for the western Pennsylvania institution. Guthrie is listed as of Pittsburgh, with the wording “renominated, June 5, 1893” following his name; the executive message itself is dated 14 March 1895.

Volume 12

Papers of the Governors and general index1897–1902

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  • p. 643 — Presley N. Guthrie

    The office heading lists Presley N. Guthrie and points to Volume 10, p. 16.

  • p. 746 — Presly N. Guthrie

    The surname heading identifies Presly N. Guthrie as Adjutant General and points to Volume 10, p. 16. Both index references lead to the same nomination.

Pennsylvania Archives — Series V

Military Service on Land and Water · 8 Volumes

From frontier garrisons to Revolutionary battlefields, these records place Guthrie names among the people who served. Muster rolls, enlistments, pay records, and pension abstracts can reveal an age, birthplace, occupation, company, or a clue to what happened next.

Edited by Thomas Lynch Montgomery and published in 1906, Series V brings together provincial and Revolutionary military records, naval material, and county militia rolls. Its preface explains that earlier printed rolls were compared with original records and supplemented with newly located material.

Open each volume’s Guthrie details for printed page references and source spellings. Repeated appearances are retained so that individual rolls can be compared.

Volume 1

Provincial soldiers, shipping, and the Pennsylvania Navy1743–1782

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  • p. 37 — James Guthrie

    Listed as a private among Cumberland County inhabitants who formed a company under Captain Joseph Armstrong.

  • p. 126 — Samuel Guttrey

    Listed among the privates enlisted by Captain Singleton during this period. No age, residence, or occupation is supplied beside his name.

  • p. 146 — Saml. Guthery

    Entry 37 in the weekly return of recruits at Philadelphia. Described as a joiner, born in Ireland, 5 feet 9 inches tall, and well faced. The enlistment date is 10 May; the age column is blank. The return begins on p. 145.

  • p. 277 — Saml. Guttrey

    Entry 45 records enlistment on 2 May, age 30, height 5 feet 7 inches, and birthplace Maryland. His trade is given as jobber; the complexion and hair columns indicate ruddy complexion and brown hair. The muster roll begins on p. 276.

  • p. 285 — John Guthry

    Sergeant, aged 24, born in County Down, Ireland, and a weaver by occupation. His enlistment date is 19 May; the list is dated 20 May 1759.

  • p. 305 — Archibald Guttrie

    Named under Captain Armstrong’s company in the Pennsylvania Regiment detachment commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Shippen. The garrison list begins on p. 302.

No Guthrie entries found in the remaining sections: Indian traders, pp. 369–379; ships’ registers, letters of marque, and Mediterranean passes, pp. 380–414; Pennsylvania Navy muster rolls, pp. 415–610; and letters of marque, pp. 611–660.

Volume 2

Revolutionary battalions and the Continental Line1775–1783

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  • p. 392 — John Guthry

    Private in Captain Joseph Erwin’s company, listed as missing since the battle of 27 August 1776.

  • p. 393 — William Guthry

    Private in Captain Joseph Erwin’s company, likewise listed as missing since the battle of 27 August 1776.

  • p. 395 — Will’m Guthry

    Entry 25 among the privates in Captain Joseph Erwin’s company, Second Battalion of Colonel Samuel Miles’s Rifle Regiment. Marked missing. The muster-roll heading begins on p. 394.

  • p. 395 — John Guthry

    Entry 34 in the same company roll, also marked missing.

  • p. 476 — John Guthrie

    Private in Captain Francis Murray’s company, listed as missing since 27 August 1776. This is a different company listing from the John Guthry entries in the Rifle Regiment.

  • p. 478 — John Guthrie

    Marked missing in Captain Francis Murray’s muster roll. The battalion was formerly commanded by Colonel Samuel J. Atlee and then by Colonel Daniel Broadhead, as printed in the heading. The roll and its certification occupy pp. 477–479.

  • p. 551 — William Guthry

    Private in Captain James Carnahan’s company. The heading on p. 550 states that the company was mustered at Red Bank on 9 May 1777.

  • p. 552 — William Guthry

    Listed as private no. 2 in another muster roll of Captain James Carnahan’s company, Pennsylvania State Regiment, commanded by Major Lewis Farmor, as printed.

  • p. 812 — Darby Guttery

    Private in Captain Samuel Tolbert’s company, commanded by Colonel W. Stewart. Recorded as sick at Valley Forge. The company return begins on p. 811.

No Guthrie entries found in the sections for Thompson’s rifle battalion and the First through Sixth Pennsylvania Battalions, pp. 1–248; the Pennsylvania Line overview and First Pennsylvania, pp. 559–786; or the remaining Second, Third, and Fourth Pennsylvania sections, pp. 857–1104.

Volume 15 of Series VI, issued in two parts, indexes Series V.

Volume 3

Continental Line, cavalry, and artilleryRevolutionary War service

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  • p. 77 — Henry Guthart

    Listed as a corporal. Guthart is retained as printed; a connection to the Guthrie surname is unconfirmed.

  • p. 215 — William Guthrey

    Private in Captain Samuel Kennedy’s company.

  • p. 244 — William Guthrie

    Private in Captain William Alexander’s company, with 27 May 1777 entered beside his name. The company heading begins on p. 243.

  • p. 251 — Wm. Guthery

    Entry 74 records an enlistment date of 27 May and marks the term in the D.W. column, for the duration of the war. Compare the dated entry on p. 244.

  • p. 266 — Wm. Guttry

    Private no. 2 in Captain Samuel Kennedy’s company muster roll.

  • p. 274 — William Guttry

    Appears again among the privates in Kennedy’s company, in the version of the roll beginning on p. 273. This repeats the service period represented on p. 266.

  • p. 284 — William Guthrie

    The roster gives service from 27 May 1777 to 1781 and states that he died on 1 August 1829 in Westmoreland County, aged 84.

  • p. 292 — William Guthrie

    Private in Captain William Alexander’s company, commanded by Colonel William Irvine.

  • p. 309 — John Guthrie

    The regimental narrative names Sergeant John Guthrie among four men appointed ensigns. This passage prints 31 December; the officer lists on pp. 317 and 341 give 21 December 1778.

  • p. 316 — James Guthrie

    Listed among the second lieutenants, with 9 August 1776 entered beside his name.

  • p. 317 — John Guthrie

    Listed as an ensign appointed on this date. The note states that he was attached to Morgan’s rifle command in 1777–1778 and was living in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1822.

  • p. 323 — James Guthrie

    Named again as a second lieutenant in the regimental officer list.

  • p. 341 — John Guthrie

    Listed as the first ensign of the Eighth Pennsylvania, with appointment dated 21 December 1778. The printed copy was certified at the army accounts office in 1786.

  • p. 368 — Archibald Guthery

    Listed among the privates, with the notation that he was killed in August 1779.

  • p. 836 — George Guthrey

    Listed among the lieutenants. The accompanying note places him in Huntingdon County in 1792.

  • p. 842 — George Guthery

    Named as a lieutenant in a return for one month’s pay, with $33.30 entered in the monthly-pay column.

  • p. 1018 — George Guthrie

    Listed among the privates, with a note that he lived in Huntingdon County in 1792. The rank and unit differ from the cavalry entries; the entries alone do not establish that these were the same man.

  • p. 1029 — George Guthrey

    Named in a supplementary return of seven-month men who served in Colonel Procter’s regiment of artillery in 1780 and were not included in the first return.

No Guthrie entries found in the Sixth Pennsylvania section, pp. 111–196; the Ninth Pennsylvania through German Regiment sections, pp. 377–832; the legion, guard, and early artillery sections, pp. 853–958; or the independent artillery and artificer sections, pp. 1061–1142.

Volume 4

Pay records and pension abstractsRevolutionary service and later claims

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  • p. 143 — Henry Gutheart

    Corporal in the Pennsylvania Continental Line list. This printed surname is retained for comparison; a Guthrie connection is unconfirmed.

  • p. 152 — James Gutram

    Listed as a private. Gutram is the printed surname; identification as a Guthrie is unconfirmed.

  • p. 158 — William Guthrey

    Listed as a private in the Pennsylvania Continental Line.

  • p. 162 — Arch. Guthry and Rebecca

    The entry identifies Arch. Guthry as a private and records payment to Rebecca, his widow.

  • p. 240 — Daniel Guthery; John Guthery; John Gutry

    Three successive entries, each designated private. Both spellings of John’s surname are retained as separate printed entries.

  • p. 402 — James Guthrage; Robert Guttery

    Both men are listed as privates.

  • p. 439 — William Guthery; John Guthrie; William Guthrie

    The entries identify William Guthery as a private, John Guthrie as an adjutant, and William Guthrie as a captain.

  • p. 451 — Gutherie’s Rangers

    Isaac Patton, private, and the estate of Thomas Patton, private, are each associated with Gutherie’s Rangers.

  • p. 459 — Guthrie’s Company

    One Robert Watson entry identifies him as a private in Guthrie’s Company. Separate Robert Watson entries also appear on the page.

  • p. 491 — Gutherie; John Guthrie

    The first entry gives Gutherie with no forename and the description Ranging Company. The following entry names John Guthrie without further identifying detail.

  • p. 588 — William Gutherie

    Reports one year and nine months in the Pennsylvania Line under Captains Irwin and Carrahan, in Colonel Walter Stewart’s regiment. He describes service at Germantown and Brandywine, capture at Long Island, and eighteen weeks as a prisoner.

    He states that he was discharged at Valley Forge the January after Germantown, but his pocketbook containing the discharge, papers, and money was stolen at Burnt Cabbins on his journey home. Later service included a campaign under Captain Jack and two months in the Cumberland County militia under Colonel Culbertson. His age is given as about 73 or 74. William Jack and James Brady support his statement.

  • p. 591 — Sam. Gutherie

    Named among those who swore to the statement of Bernard McGuire of Derry Township concerning his Revolutionary service and wounds.

  • p. 592 — Samuel Gutherie

    Samuel Gutherie and Samuel Reed testify to Philip Peter’s account of service in Colonel Hand’s regiment and Morgan’s rifle regiment. Peter states that his discharge was destroyed when his house in Buffalo Valley burned.

  • p. 605 — Daniel Guthery; John Gutrey

    Both men appear as privates in the county list.

  • p. 710 — James Gudridge; James Guthrage

    Two separate printed entries, each designated private. The page does not establish that the two names identify one man.

  • p. 743 — John Guthrie; Wm. Guthrie; William Guthrie

    Listed respectively as adjutant, captain, and private.

No Guthrie entries found in the Invalid Regiment section, pp. 1–104, or the later enlistment sections, pp. 779–848.

Volume 5

Associators and county militiaBedford, Berks, Bucks, and Chester

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  • p. 24 — Wm. Guthrey

    Listed as a private among the representatives of the First Battalion.

  • p. 96 — Daniel Gutery

    Listed as a private in an undated militia payment list. The editor suggests that the men probably belonged to ranging companies formed in 1782.

  • p. 100 — John Guthrey

    Fifth Class, Captain James McKinney’s company, First Battalion. The return records that he served personally.

  • p. 103 — Daniel Gutery

    Named in the list of receipts and payments, with £15 0s. 0d. entered beside his name.

  • p. 140 — William Guthart

    Listed as a private in receipts from militia paymaster H. Spyker, with two months and 5–0–0 recorded. Guthart is retained as printed; a Guthrie connection is unconfirmed.

  • p. 142 — William Guthart

    Private on Captain Daniel De Turck’s company pay roll, with two months and 3–5–0 entered. See the name-comparison note for p. 140.

  • p. 146 — William Gutehart

    Entry 38 on Captain Daniel De Turck’s company pay roll, in the battalion commanded by Michael Lindimute. Records service from 26 August to 26 October, two months, and total pay of 5–0–0. This printed surname is retained for comparison; a Guthrie connection is unconfirmed.

  • p. 324 — William Guttaray

    Named in Captain Robert Elton’s return of officers and privates who marched to New Town in Bucks County by order of Council. The return begins on p. 323.

  • p. 483 — Wm. Guthrey

    Listed in Captain Lockhart’s company.

  • p. 487 — William Guthrey

    Appears in another class roll of Captain Lockhart’s company.

  • p. 490 — James Guteney

    Named in the return of the Fourth Company, First Chester County Battalion. Guteney is retained as printed; identification as a Guthrie is unconfirmed.

  • p. 504 — Willm Guthry

    Named in the list of the four last classes of Captain Lockart’s company, then under orders to march.

Volume 6

Associators and county militiaCumberland County

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  • p. 73 — John Guthrey

    Seventh Class, Second Company, in the return of Cumberland County militia called to duty by the Council order of 1 August 1780. His entry records a fine that was remitted on appeal.

  • p. 78 — John Guthry

    Listed among the rank and file in the Seventh Class of Captain John Rea’s company.

  • p. 106 — John Guthrey

    Seventh Class, Second Company, commanded by Captain John Rea. The return marks him as sickly, printed as “sickley.”

  • p. 160 — John Guthrie

    Private in the Third Class, in Captain William Donaldson’s company.

  • p. 184 — George Guthrie

    Fourth Class in the First Company of Cumberland County militia, commanded by Captain Wm. Moore. The company heading begins on p. 183.

  • p. 198 — Geo. Guttery

    Listed in the Seventh Class in Captain John Carother’s company district. Lieutenant John Love certified the roll on this date.

  • p. 199 — John Guthrie

    Named on the list headed Captain Asa Hills’ company.

  • p. 205 — Thomas Guthrie

    Private in the First Class, Captain John McTeer’s company.

  • p. 209 — James Gutery

    Listed as a private in the Seventh Class in service during March 1778.

  • p. 373 — James Guthrie

    Listed as a private in the Fourth Class in service during October 1777.

  • p. 379 — James Guttrey

    Listed as a private in the First Class in service during July 1778.

  • p. 548 — James Guttery

    Seventh Class, Captain James Young’s company, in the battalion commanded by Colonel Abraham Smith.

  • p. 585 — John Guthrie

    Listed in the Seventh Class on Captain John Rea’s company roll, in the battalion commanded by Colonel Smith.

Volume 7

Associators and county militiaLancaster County

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Volume 8

Associators and county militiaNorthampton and Northumberland

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Pennsylvania Archives — Series VI

Military Service, Family Milestones, and Public Life · 15 Numbered Volumes

A captain’s commission. A militia class roll. A soldier’s return from captivity. Series VI carries the search into records of military service and everyday life, with Guthrie names appearing among the people who served, married, voted, and held property.

The series spans militia and wartime records, church and marriage records, election returns, forfeited estates, and other public papers. These first two volumes begin with the associators and militia of Philadelphia, Washington, Westmoreland, and York.

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Volume 1

Associators and militiaPhiladelphia City and County

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Associators and militiaWashington, Westmoreland, and York Counties

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  • p. 18 — John Guthrey

    Captain named at the head of his company’s class roll; the heading abbreviates his name as Jno. Guthrey.

  • p. 47 — Adam Guthrie

    Sixth Class, Captain William Bruce’s company, Second Battalion. The return records the classes ordered to rendezvous on this date.

  • p. 69 — Adam Guthrie

    Sixth Class, Captain William Bruce’s company, Second Battalion, ordered to rendezvous on this date. The return was certified on 23 September.

  • p. 75 — John Guthrey

    Captain in the officers’ return for the Second Battalion.

  • p. 77 — Adam Gutherie

    Sixth Class in Captain William Bruce’s company roll.

  • p. 124 — Robert Guthrey

    Second Class, Captain Eliazer Williamson’s company, Third Battalion.

  • p. 131 — James Guttery

    Seventh Class in Captain Thomas Rankin’s company roll, which begins on p. 130.

  • p. 143 — Jams. Guthrie

    Seventh Class, Fourth Battalion, in the return headed Captain Thos. Renkon’s company. The classes were ordered to rendezvous on 14 May; Thomas Rankin certified the return on 19 May.

  • p. 156 — James Guthry

    Seventh Class in Captain Thomas Rankin’s return. The continuation on p. 157 supplies the date and signature.

  • p. 174 — James Gutridge

    Second Class, Captain Robert Ramsey’s company, Fifth Battalion, ordered to rendezvous on this date. The return was certified on 25 March.

  • p. 184 — John Gutrage

    Sixth Class, Captain Robert Ramsey’s company, Fifth Battalion. The certification continues on p. 185. The Series VII name index lists this spelling as Gutrage.

  • p. 194 — Jas. Gutteridge

    Second Class, Captain Robert Ramsey’s company, Fifth Battalion. Ramsey certified that the men had been summoned according to law.

  • p. 198 — John Gutrage

    Captain named in the heading and certification of a Fifth Class return, Fifth Battalion. The Series VII name index lists this spelling as Gutrage.

  • p. 199 — John Guthridge

    Lieutenant colonel in the officers’ return for the Fifth Battalion, certified by county lieutenant Jams. Marshel.

  • p. 204 — James Gutrige

    Second Class in Captain Robert Ramsey’s company roll, Fifth Battalion.

  • p. 204 — John Gutrige

    Sixth Class in the same company roll.

  • p. 211 — John Guthery

    Named in the heading of a return of drafts from his district.

  • p. 217 — John Guthrie

    Captain in the First Battalion return of elected and commissioned militia officers. Gideon Long is listed as lieutenant and Benjamin Sutton as ensign.

  • p. 249 — James Guttridge

    Private in Lieutenant Robert Ritchey’s company.

  • p. 265 — James Guthrie

    Captain in the list of officers in service during this period.

  • p. 265 — William Guthry

    Captain in the same officers’ list, with May 1779 printed beside his name.

  • p. 269 — William Guthrey

    Listed as a private in the First Battalion section, under Colonel John Proctor and Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Lochry.

  • p. 271 — John Guthery

    Captain at the head of the district’s list, printed in the Westmoreland County section. Elxer Clegg is lieutenant and Gidein Long is ensign.

  • p. 305 — John Gutree

    Listed with Mathew Miller as court-martial men for the Seventh Company, commanded by Captain David McKee. The listing does not state an offense.

  • p. 312 — William Guthry

    Captain of the Fourth Company in a First Battalion election return. Andrew Crookshank is lieutenant and William Kerr is ensign.

  • p. 329 — William Guthrie

    Captain in the county’s ranger officers’ listing. Thomas Stokely appears as lieutenant with the same date.

  • p. 330 — John Guthrie

    Private in Captain Thomas Stokely’s company, recorded as taken prisoner and released in December 1782.

  • p. 332 — Wm. Guthra

    Named in the pay account for Captain Thomas Stockley’s company.

  • p. 333 — Wm. Guthrie

    Captain in the payroll of William Guthrie’s company of Rangers. His pay commences on 18 May 1780; the heading records the company’s discharge on 15 January 1781.

  • p. 353 — William Guthry

    Named in an acknowledgment of money received. The printed table gives the individual amounts alongside the names.

  • p. 399 — James Gutridge

    Listed among the privates in the company roll, printed in the Westmoreland County section.

The references above occur in the Washington and Westmoreland sections. No Guthrie entries were found in the York County section.

The name index to Series VI is published in Series VII. Volume 15 of Series VI, issued in two parts, indexes Series V.

Volume 3

Militia rolls1783–1790

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  • p. 439 — George Gutrey

    Number 29 in the list of persons subject to militia duty. The list names the companies of Captains Dean and Jaret.

  • p. 441 — Hugh Gutrey

    Number 168 in the same list of persons subject to militia duty, which begins on p. 439.

  • p. 1333 — William Gutry

    Private, Eighth Class, in Captain John Mann’s list of inhabitants aged eighteen to fifty-three who were capable of bearing arms. The list begins on p. 1331 and is printed in the Philadelphia County section.

  • p. 1367 — John Guthrie

    Captain of the Second Company, Fourth Battalion, in the return of elected militia officers. Elias Stone is lieutenant and Jeremiah Long is ensign; the company has 73 privates. James Marshel certified the return on 10 August 1786.

  • p. 1393 — John Guthrie

    Major in the Fourth Battalion return, headed as a return agreeable to the different elections. John Clark is listed as colonel.

Volume 4

Military abstracts from the Executive Minutes1790–1817

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  • p. 7 — George Gutrey

    Account for seven months’ service in 1780 as one of the New Levies in the federal army, amounting to £21 17s. 6d., included among the accounts approved by the governor.

  • p. 31 — John Guthrie

    Captain of the Third Company in the officers’ listing under Major George McCully. Guthrie is identified as of Westmoreland County; William Cooper is lieutenant and Samuel Murphy is ensign.

  • p. 256 — John Guthery

    Head of the First Regiment, Second Brigade, in the return of elected militia officers. His title is printed “Lieutenant Colonel Commandment.”

  • p. 257 — Wm. Guthery

    Ensign in Company No. 1 of the Second Battalion, First Regiment, Second Brigade. James Daugherty is captain and George Debotts is lieutenant.

  • p. 257 — William Guthery

    Ensign in Company No. 2 of the same battalion and regiment. John Alley is captain and Thomas Alley is lieutenant. This is a separate listing from Wm. Guthery in Company No. 1.

  • p. 422 — William Guthery

    Commissioned ensign of the First Company, Fourth Regiment, in the return of elected officers submitted by the brigade inspector. The return begins on p. 421.

  • p. 604 — George Guthrie

    Captain of the First Company, Second Battalion, Fourth Regiment, in the militia election return. His election is dated 14 October 1797. Robert Curry is lieutenant and James Lang is ensign.

  • p. 703 — William B. Guthrie

    Captain of the volunteer company called the Franklin Blues, in the county militia election return. Samuel Huston is lieutenant and John Davis is ensign.

  • p. 752 — George Guthrie

    Commissioned brigade inspector of the Second Brigade, Tenth Division. The division is described as comprising the militia of Mifflin, including Centre County, and Huntingdon.

  • p. 762 — George Guthrie

    The governor received and accepted his resignation as brigade inspector of the Second Brigade, Tenth Division, comprising Huntingdon, Mifflin, and Centre Counties.

  • p. 763 — George Guthrie

    William Henderson was appointed and commissioned brigade inspector of the Second Brigade, Tenth Division, in Guthrie’s place. The entry states that Guthrie’s commission had been superseded and annulled.

Volume 5

Militia muster and pay rolls1790–1800

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  • p. 160 — William Guthery

    Elected ensign of the First Company, Fourth Regiment, Chester County militia, replacing James Forbes, who had removed. The election appears in John Harper’s return dated 11 July 1794.

  • p. 172 — William Guthrie

    Number 86 in the enrollment of men aged eighteen and under forty-five residing within the bounds of the First Battalion, Cumberland County militia. John Alexander certified the roll on p. 180.

  • p. 173 — Robert Guthrie

    Listed in the same enrollment of men aged eighteen and under forty-five within the bounds of the First Battalion. The roll begins on p. 171 and is certified on p. 180.

  • p. 613 — Archible Gutherie

    Private in Captain William Crawford’s company of rangers, in Pennsylvania service. The muster roll begins on p. 612.

  • p. 613 — William Guthrie

    Private in the muster roll of Captain William Crawford’s company of rangers.

  • p. 613 — John Gutherie

    Private in the muster roll of Captain William Crawford’s company of rangers.

  • p. 617 — Archible Guthree

    Number 39, private, in Captain William Crawford’s ranger pay roll. The table records 209 days, monthly pay of $6.67, and a total of $45.59.

  • p. 617 — William Guthree

    Number 41, private, in Captain William Crawford’s ranger pay roll. The table records 209 days, monthly pay of $6.67, and a total of $45.59.

  • p. 623 — William Guthrie

    Ensign in Captain Anthony Vansickles’ militia company, called to frontier duty by brigade inspector John Heaton.

  • p. 623 — Archible Guthrie

    Sergeant, printed “Sergant,” in the muster roll of Captain Anthony Vansickles’ company on frontier duty.

  • p. 626 — William Guthrie

    Listed as ensign for 31 days in Captain Anthony Vansickles’ pay roll. His pay column is annotated “extended below as private.”

  • p. 626 — Archible Guthrie

    Sergeant in Captain Anthony Vansickles’ pay roll: 31 days at $8 per month, with total pay of $8.27.

  • p. 647 — Alex’r Guthrey

    Receipt for $6.36 from county lieutenant Charles Campbell for militia duty under Captain John Craig, Sr. The printed year headings are inconsistent: 1793 for entry and 1791 for discharge.

  • p. 679 — Wm. Guthrey

    Receipt for $6.70 from county lieutenant Charles Campbell for a tour of militia duty under Captain James Sloan.

  • p. 688 — Ja’s Guthrie

    Receipt for $6.70 from county lieutenant Charles Campbell for militia duty under Captain Sampson Archer. The company receipt begins on p. 687.

  • p. 787 — John Guthrie

    The muster roll of Captain William Hill’s company, Fourth Regiment, was sworn before John Guthrie. Colonel George Hutcheson had ordered the company to frontier duty.

Volume 6

Church records and marriage licensesBaptisms, marriages, and congregations

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Includes Egypt Reformed Church records, Lehigh County, 1734–1834; the baptismal and marriage records of Reverend John Waldschmidt, 1752–1786; and Pennsylvania marriage licenses, 1784–1786.

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Volume 7

Pennsylvania volunteers, militia, and military ordersWar of 1812–1814

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  • p. 96 — David Guthrie

    Listed under the Seventh Company in the return of members composing the First Class, Twenty-fifth Regiment, Pennsylvania militia. The return begins on p. 93 under the heading naming Captain Andrew Bozorth.

  • p. 221 — John Guthrie

    Listed among the rank and file of the detached infantry commanded by Captain James Lockhart, with Lieutenant Jonathan Bonner and Ensign Tho’s Brooks. The section concerns Chester and Delaware Counties and rolls prepared under the general orders of 12 May 1812.

  • p. 731 — Jonathan Guthrie

    Private in Captain Valentine Giesey’s company of Pennsylvania volunteers. The muster roll begins on p. 730; the expiration of service is not stated. His name carries the printed notation “(p).”

  • p. 908 — Captain Guthrie

    General orders combine the companies of Captains Guthrie and Wallace, Second Brigade, Fifteenth Division, into one company of 81 privates. The resulting companies of the Fifteenth Division are to form a regiment, with a cavalry troop under Captains Seely and Allen attached. No first name is supplied for Guthrie.

  • p. 926 — Jno. Gutry

    Named among the volunteer captains in the return of drafted and volunteer militia detached under the orders of 12 May 1812. His company’s row records one captain, one lieutenant, one ensign, and 68 infantry.

Volume 8

Troop returns, muster rolls, and pay recordsWar of 1812–1814

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  • p. 97 — William Gutrie

    Listed in Captain William Morris’ company, Colonel Rees Hill’s regiment. The pay roll covers the period from the company’s organization through 5 November 1813 and records six months for Gutrie.

  • p. 101 — William Gutrie

    Private in Captain William Morris’ infantry company, Colonel Rees Hill’s regiment. The receipt roll acknowledges payment from paymaster John Philips; Gutrie’s row records six months and $12.

  • p. 145 — Arch’d Guthery

    Captain of the Seventh Company, 130th Regiment, under Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Robert Cather. This is the commissioned-officers section of a brigade return covering Greene and part of Washington County, commanded by Brigadier General Richard Crooks.

  • p. 149 — Arch’d Guthery

    Listed again as captain of the Seventh Company in the same brigade return, in the section for noncommissioned officers, musicians, privates, and total strength.

  • p. 153 — Arch’d Guthery

    Captain of the Seventh Company in the arms-and-equipment section of the same brigade return. The table distinguishes public property from privately owned weapons and equipment.

  • p. 157 — Arch’d Guthery

    Listed in the continuation of the brigade return covering drums, fifes, colors, field pieces, gunpowder, lead, cartridges, and ammunition boxes.

  • p. 161 — Arch’d Guthery

    Captain of the Seventh Company in the final section of the same brigade return, covering equipment, volunteer corps, uniforms, completed tours of duty, and arms needing repair.

  • p. 245 — James Guthrie

    Private in Captain John Wallace’s company of Pennsylvania volunteers, First Regiment, Second Detachment, under Brigadier General Richard Crooks. The roll begins on p. 244 and is certified at Indiana on p. 247.

  • p. 246 — Alex’r Guthrie

    Private in the same pay roll of Captain John Wallace’s company, First Regiment, Second Detachment, under Brigadier General Richard Crooks.

  • p. 247 — Thos. Guthrie

    Private in Captain John Wallace’s company, recorded as left in hospital at Mansfield. Wallace’s statement below the sick list reports that the men listed there were unfit for duty through the end of the tour.

Volume 9

Drafted troops, pay records, and miscellaneous military papersWar of 1812–1814

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  • p. 238 — James Guthric

    Private in the company receipt roll acknowledging payment from paymaster John Phillips. His row records six months and $20.

  • p. 238 — Alexander Gutheric

    Private in the same receipt roll acknowledging payment from paymaster John Phillips. His row records six months and $20.

  • p. 647 — Will’m Guthrie

    Number 75, private, in Captain Edmond Tipton’s company, Second Brigade, Eleventh Division, Pennsylvania militia, in United States service at Erie. This arms return begins on p. 646 and is numbered the twenty-third return.

  • p. 792 — John Guthrie

    Captain, listed among officers who became supernumerary when the detachments were organized for United States service. The account records $30.93 for seventeen days’ pay and rations under the governor’s general orders.

Volume 10

War of 1812 accounts and Mexican War roster1812–1814; 1846–1848

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  • p. 320 — James Guthrie

    Private, Company I, Second Regiment. Enrolled at Pittsburg on 30 December 1846 by Captain Porter; mustered in there on 4 January 1847 by Lieutenant H. B. Fields; mustered out at Pittsburg on 20 July 1848.

  • p. 320 — Thos. W. Guthrie

    Age 21, private, Company B, First Regiment. Enrolled at Pottsville in December 1846 by Captain Nagle; mustered in at Pittsburg on 15 December 1846 by Lieutenant Fields. Discharged at Vera Cruz in April 1847 on a surgeon’s certificate of disability.

Volume 11

County election returnsRevolutionary era and early Commonwealth

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  • p. 406 — William Guthrie

    Listed with James King and William McGeary as election inspectors in the county return dated 14 October 1783. The return records the election of members of the Council of Censors and other state and county officers.

  • p. 410 — James Guthrey

    Named with William Perry in the return for sheriff. Guthrey received 488 votes; Perry received 944. The judges certified both as duly elected, signing the return at Greensburg on 16 October 1788.

  • p. 411 — James Gutrey

    Listed in the sheriff election return with 956 votes; John Cummins received 720. The election was held at Greensburgh and the county’s several districts on 13 October. The judges signed the return on 14 October 1789.

Volume 12

Forfeited estates: inventories and salesRevolutionary-era property records

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Documents concerning confiscated estates, including property inventories, appraisals, sale accounts, and related claims.

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Volume 13

Forfeited estates: inventories and salesRevolutionary-era property records

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Continues the forfeited-estate records, with inventories, sale returns, accounts, and claims involving confiscated property.

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Volume 14

Journals, orderly books, and early petitionsColonial records and the Revolutionary era

Possible Guthrie surname variants

Includes Dr. John Ewing’s 1784 boundary-survey journal, military orderly books, and early petitions. The entries below preserve the printed surname Gothery.

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  • p. 299 — John Gothery Junier

    Subscriber to the petition to Governor John Penn beginning on p. 298. The inhabitants describe building a small fortification at Hanna’s Town and request protection after troops, arms, and ammunition were ordered to Kittanning.

  • p. 299 — John Gothery Senier

    Listed immediately after John Gothery Junier among the subscribers to the same petition. The printed designations distinguish the two men; the petition does not state their relationship.

Volume 15

Part 1 · Index to Series VAarmstrong–Lear

Guthrie index references

References point to the eight volumes of Series V. Roman numerals give the source volume; the following numbers give its printed pages.

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  • p. 862 — Guthrie and surname variants

    Includes headings for Gutery, Gutherie, Guthery, Guthrey, Guthrie, and the beginning of Guthry. The Guthrie headings name George, James, John, Thomas, and William, with an additional entry that gives no first name.

  • p. 863 — Guthry and additional spellings

    Continues Guthry and includes Gutrey, Gutry, Guttaray, Guttery, Guttrey, Guttrie, and Guttry. Follow each reference to the cited Series V volume to confirm the name and record context. Similar spellings do not by themselves establish a shared identity or family.

Volume 15

Part 2 · Index to Series VLeard–Zwolley

Index volume

Completes the alphabetical index to Series V. Guthrie and the principal surname-variant headings are in Part 1; this part remains useful for associated families and other surnames.

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Pennsylvania Archives — Series VII

Name Index to Series VI · 5 Volumes

The five volumes of Series VII index names in Series VI, Volumes 1–14, bringing together references from militia rolls, wartime records, church registers, election returns, forfeited estates, and other public papers.

In an index citation, 6th S. means Series VI; the Roman numeral identifies its volume, and the following numbers identify printed record pages. The page numbers in the Guthrie details below identify the printed index pages.

Volume 1

Name index to Series VIA–Dehl

Index volume

Guthrie and its principal surname variants fall within Volume 2. This volume remains useful for associated families and other surnames.

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Volume 2

Name index to Series VIDehl–Holding

Guthrie index references

Contains the Guthrie headings, related surname spellings, and Gothery references. Each citation points to a record in Series VI.

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  • p. 1186 — Gothery

    Lists John Gothery Junier and John Gothery Senier, both referring to the same printed record page. These possible Guthrie variants occur among subscribers to the undated Westmoreland County petition to Governor John Penn.

  • p. 1250 — Guthrie and surname variants

    Includes headings for Gutheric, Gutherie, Guthery, Guthra, Guthree, Guthrey, Guthric, Guthridge, and the beginning of Guthrie. The Guthric entry for James points to Series VI, Volume 9, p. 238.

  • p. 1251 — Guthrie continued and additional spellings

    Continues the Guthrie headings and includes Guthry, Gutrage, Gutree, Gutrey, Gutridge, Gutrie, Gutrige, Gutry, Gutteridge, Guttery, and Guttridge. Follow each reference to its Series VI record to confirm the name and context. Similar spellings do not by themselves establish a shared identity or family.

Volume 3

Name index to Series VIHoldman–Mickley

Index volume

Continues the alphabetical index to Series VI, Volumes 1–14. Guthrie and its principal surname variants are in Volume 2; this volume remains useful for associated families and other surnames.

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Volume 4

Name index to Series VIMickli–Shafer

Guthrie index reference

Includes a separate Officers section, where Captain Guthrie is indexed by rank and surname. The principal Guthrie headings remain in Volume 2.

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  • p. 2411 — Captain Guthrie

    Listed under Officers. The reference points to general orders issued at Pittsburgh on 4 October 1812, combining the companies of Captains Guthrie and Wallace, Second Brigade, Fifteenth Division, into one company of 81 privates. No first name is supplied for Guthrie.

Volume 5

Name index to Series VIShafer–Zwernss

Index volume

Completes the alphabetical index to Series VI, Volumes 1–14. This volume remains useful for associated families and other surnames.

For Guthrie research, see Volume 2 for Guthrie, surname variants, and Gothery; see Volume 4 for Captain Guthrie under Officers.

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Pennsylvania Archives — Series VIII

Assembly Votes and Proceedings · 1682–1776 · 8 Volumes

Series VIII reprints the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Representatives of the Province of Pennsylvania. Its eight volumes trace the Assembly from the founding period to the American Revolution, covering legislation, petitions, taxation, public accounts, and exchanges with the provincial governors.

Volume 1

Votes and proceedings of the Assembly4 December 1682–11 June 1707

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Includes founding charters and frames of government, early Assembly proceedings, and an appendix of constitutional documents.

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Volume 2

Votes and proceedings of the Assembly14 October 1707–6 August 1726

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Continues the Assembly’s proceedings, including elections, petitions, bills, taxation, public accounts, and exchanges with provincial governors.

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Volume 3

Votes and proceedings of the Assembly14 October 1726–22 September 1741

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Continues the Assembly’s proceedings, including elections, petitions, legislation, paper currency, and provincial accounts.

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Volume 4

Assembly proceedings and appendix14 October 1741–11 September 1753

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Records the Assembly’s legislative business, petitions, exchanges with provincial governors, and accounts of public expenditure.

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Volume 5

Votes and proceedings of the Assembly15 October 1753–24 September 1756

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Covers the opening years of the French and Indian War, including military supplies, provincial defence, taxation, and correspondence with the governors.

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Volume 6

Votes and proceedings of the Assembly14 October 1756–3 January 1764

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Continues the Assembly’s business through the French and Indian War and its immediate aftermath, with petitions, legislation, public accounts, and correspondence.

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Volume 7

Votes and proceedings of the Assembly4 January 1764–19 October 1770

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Records the Assembly’s business in the years before the Revolution, including colonial rights, petitions, legislation, and provincial finances.

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Volume 8

Votes and proceedings of the Assembly7 January 1771–26 September 1776

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Completes the provincial Assembly’s proceedings through September 1776, including public accounts, military preparations, and business connected with the Committee of Safety.

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Pennsylvania Archives — Series IX

Executive Minutes · 1790–1838 · 10 Volumes

Series IX continues the executive records published in Colonial Records, beginning with Governor Thomas Mifflin’s administration under the Constitution of 1790. Its ten volumes record appointments, commissions, approved accounts, militia officers, incorporations, pardons, and other official actions through 1838.

Volume 1

Part 1 · Executive Minutes1790–1792

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Executive minutes of Governor Thomas Mifflin, including military pay, the Westmoreland County sheriff’s security, militia appointments, and commissions for justices of the peace.

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  • p. 42 — George Gutrey

    The governor approved £21 17s. 6d. in pay for seven months of service in 1780 as one of the new levies in the federal army.

  • p. 44 — James Guthrey

    Appointed sheriff by the Supreme Executive Council on 22 November 1790. William Findley offered John Culbertson, Isaac Parr, and John Denniston as sureties, whom the governor accepted. Because the sheriff and coroner could not attend in Philadelphia, John Moore and William Jack were appointed to take their recognizances locally and report.

  • p. 113 — Mr. Guthrie, sheriff

    The secretary wrote to William Findley concerning the security required from Mr. Guthrie, sheriff, and Mr. Dickey, coroner, before their commissions could be issued.

  • p. 199 — John Guthrie

    Appointed and commissioned a justice of the peace for District 10, Green, alongside Samuel Hyde.

  • p. 317 — Captain John Guthrie

    Appointed and commissioned captain of the Third Company in the Corps of Riflemen raised for frontier defence under an act passed that day. Major George McCully headed the corps; William Cooper and Samuel Murphy were appointed lieutenant and ensign of the same company.

  • p. 321 — John Guthrie senr

    Appointed and commissioned a justice of the peace for the district of Salem Township.

Volume 1

Part 2 · Executive Minutes1792–1794

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Executive minutes of Governor Thomas Mifflin, including county office appointments and bonds, Washington County militia officers, and remission of a fine.

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  • p. 513 — James Guthrie

    Appointed Register for the Probate of Wills and Granting Letters of Administration and Recorder of Deeds, replacing James Hamilton. His commissions were forwarded to the prothonotary, and Hamilton was directed to deliver the records and papers to Guthrie.

  • p. 603 — James Guthrie

    William Jack and John Baird were accepted as sureties for Guthrie as Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds, and a bond was filed.

  • pp. 605–606 — James Guthrie

    Named with newly appointed prothonotary Thomas Hamilton in a dedimus potestatem issued by the governor. Hamilton’s commission and bond were transmitted to Guthrie, the county’s Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds.

  • p. 645 — John Guthery

    Listed in the return of elected officers as lieutenant colonel commanding the First Regiment, Second Brigade.

  • p. 645 — Wm Guthery

    Listed as ensign of Company 1, Second Battalion, First Regiment, Second Brigade, under Captain James Daugherty and Lieutenant George Debotts.

  • p. 645 — William Guthery

    Listed as ensign of Company 2, Second Battalion, First Regiment, Second Brigade, under Captain John Alley and Lieutenant Thomas Alley.

  • p. 710 — Archibald Guthrie

    The governor remitted a fine of thirty dollars imposed following Guthrie’s conviction for assault and battery in Washington County.

Volume 2

Part 1 · Executive Minutes1794–1796

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Continues Governor Thomas Mifflin’s executive minutes, including a Chester County militia commission and James Guthrie’s duties as Westmoreland County recorder.

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  • p. 809 — William Guthery

    Commissioned ensign of the First Company, Fourth Regiment, following a return of elected officers submitted by the brigade inspector.

  • p. 1025 — James Guthrie

    As county recorder, received the commission for Nathan Williams, newly appointed coroner, with instructions to take the bond and recognizance required by law. John Brandon and John Kirkpatrick were accepted as Williams’s sureties.

Volume 2

Part 2 · Executive Minutes1796–1799

Guthrie entries found

Continues Governor Thomas Mifflin’s executive minutes, including commissions for Captain George Guthrie in Huntingdon County and Captain William B. Guthrie of the Franklin Blues.

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  • p. 1341 — Captain George Guthrie

    Commissioned captain of the First Company, Fourth Regiment, after the brigade inspector presented election returns. The return records his election on 14 October 1797; Robert Curry and James Lang appear as lieutenant and ensign of the same company.

  • p. 1455 — Captain William B. Guthrie

    Commissioned captain of the volunteer company called the Franklin Blues, attached to the Third Regiment, following a return of elections to fill militia vacancies. Samuel Huston and John Davis were commissioned lieutenant and ensign of the company.

Volume 3

Executive Minutes1799–1808

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Executive minutes of Governor Thomas McKean, including county offices and bonds, militia administration, road contracts, turnpike subscriptions, and pardons.

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  • p. 1588 — James Guthrie

    Named with Thomas Hamilton in a commission of dedimus potestatem issued after Hamilton’s appointment as prothonotary and clerk of the county courts.

  • p. 1594 — James Guthree

    Appointed and commissioned Register for the Probate of Wills and Granting Letters of Administration and Recorder of Deeds.

  • p. 1618 — William Guthrie

    Joined James Wilson in a contract to open and improve part of the Frankstown–Pittsburgh road, from the west side of Chestnut Ridge to Loyalhanning Creek below Denniston’s Mill, for £123 10s.

  • p. 1634 — George Guthrie

    Appointed and commissioned brigade inspector of the Second Brigade, Tenth Division, composed of the militia of Mifflin, Centre, and Huntingdon counties.

  • pp. 1899–1900 — James Guthrie

    Entered a new bond as Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds. The governor approved the bond.

  • p. 1947 — John Guthrie

    Listed as a subscriber for one share in the Downingstown, Ephrata and Harrisburg Turnpike Road Company, incorporated by letters patent issued that day.

  • p. 1947 — William Guthrie

    Listed as a subscriber for one share in the Downingstown, Ephrata and Harrisburg Turnpike Road Company, whose route ran from near Downingstown through Cornwall Furnace to Harrisburg.

  • p. 2022 — William Guthrie

    James Brady reported completion of the road contract made with James Wilson and William Guthrie on 18 March 1800. The governor accepted the report and ordered a quietus or exoneratur entered, discharging the contract.

  • p. 2143 — George Guthrie

    Included among recipients of pardons and remissions. On 30 April 1805, the county Court of General Quarter Sessions had convicted him of counterfeiting and forging and sentenced him to a ten-dollar fine and six months’ imprisonment at hard labour.

  • p. 2144 — George Guthrie

    The governor accepted his resignation as brigade inspector of the Second Brigade, Tenth Division, composed of Huntingdon, Mifflin, and Centre counties.

  • p. 2168 — George Guthrie

    William Henderson was appointed brigade inspector of the Second Brigade, Tenth Division, in Guthrie’s place. The entry states that Guthrie’s commission had been superseded and annulled.

  • pp. 2172–2173 — James Guthrie

    Named with Thomas McGuire as surety on Paul Morrow’s bond, dated 19 October 1805, for his duties as prothonotary, clerk of the county courts, Register of Wills, and Recorder of Deeds. The governor approved the bond.

  • p. 2217 — James Guthrie — surety

    Named with Thomas Meguire as surety on Paul Morrow’s £1,600 bond as prothonotary, dated 19 January 1806 and approved by the governor.

  • p. 2217 — James Guthrie — register and recorder

    His own £1,600 bond as Register for the Probate of Wills and Granting Letters of Administration and Recorder of Deeds was approved. The bond was dated 19 January 1806, with John Sloan and Thomas Hoge as sureties.

  • p. 2224 — James Guthrie

    Named with John M. Snowden as surety on John Moore’s $2,000 bond as deputy surveyor. The bond, dated 25 January 1806, was approved by the governor.

  • p. 2229 — James Guthrie

    Named with Thomas McGuire as surety on Paul Morrow’s £1,600 bond, dated 15 February 1806, covering his duties as prothonotary, clerk of the county courts, Register of Wills, and Recorder of Deeds. The governor approved the bond.

  • p. 2295 — Samuel Guthrie

    Named with David Marchad, junior, and John Schaeffer as surety on Thomas McCartney’s $5,000 bond as sheriff. The bond was dated 18 October 1806 and approved when McCartney was appointed and commissioned.

Volume 4

Executive Minutes1808–1812

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Executive minutes spanning the administrations of Thomas McKean and Simon Snyder, including county appointments, official bonds, legislation, and pardons.

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  • p. 2684 — James Guthrie

    Named with John M. Snowden as surety on John Moore’s £1,000 bond as deputy surveyor. The bond was dated 5 May 1809 and approved by Governor Simon Snyder.

Volume 5

Executive Minutes1812–1814

Guthrie entries found

Executive minutes including estate legislation, the Hibernia Turnpike Road Company, and subscriptions to a trading company and a western Pennsylvania turnpike.

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  • p. 3308 — William Guthrie

    The governor approved an act authorizing a committee appointed by the county Court of Common Pleas to sell and convey William Guthrie’s real estate. The act describes him using the historical legal term “a lunatic.”

  • p. 3329 — John Guthrie

    The governor approved an act authorizing incorporation of a road company. The proposed route began at or near John Guthrie’s on the Downingstown, Ephrata and Harrisburg Turnpike Road and continued by George Liggett’s mill, the Barley Sheaf, and the Compass to Nathaniel Lightner’s on the old Pennsylvania Road in Lancaster County.

  • pp. 3400–3401 — John Guthrie

    The incorporation instrument repeats the route beginning at or near John Guthrie’s. Its subscriber list records John Guthrie with two shares.

  • p. 3572 — Samuel H. Guthrie

    Listed as a subscriber for six shares in the Lancaster Trading Company, incorporated that day under the act regulating banks.

  • p. 3876 — Samuel Guthrie

    Listed as a subscriber for one share in the company’s incorporation instrument.

Volume 6

Executive Minutes1814–1818

Guthrie entries found

Executive minutes including official bonds, guardianship legislation, and subscriptions to the Susquehanna and Waterford Turnpike Road Company.

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  • p. 4211 — Samuel Guthrie

    Named with John Reed as surety on James Montgomery’s $4,250 bond as register and recorder. The bond was dated 5 January 1815 and approved and filed by order of the governor.

  • p. 4269 — Samuel Guthrie

    The governor approved an act authorizing Paul Morrow and Samuel Guthrie, guardians of the persons and estates of the minor children of George Hays, deceased, to sell and convey a lot of ground specified in the act.

  • p. 4751 — John Gutry

    Listed as a subscriber for two shares in the company’s incorporation instrument. The proposed road ran from Waterford through Meadville and Franklin to the Susquehanna River at or near the mouth of Anderson’s Creek in Clearfield County.

  • p. 4751 — Thomas Gutry

    Listed as a subscriber for one share in the company’s incorporation instrument.

Volume 7

Executive Minutes1818–1821

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Executive minutes including turnpike company subscriptions and Samuel Guthrie’s appointment as a justice of the peace in Westmoreland County.

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  • p. 4883 — William B. Guthrie

    Listed as a subscriber for three shares in the company’s incorporation instrument. The proposed road ran from the state line near Emmetsburg, Maryland, through Waynesburg, Greencastle, and Mercersburg to the Chambersburg and Bedford turnpike near McConnelsburg.

  • p. 5050 — William Guthry

    Listed as a subscriber for two shares in the company’s incorporation instrument, signed by Governor William Findlay.

  • p. 5270 — Samuel Guthrie

    Appointed and commissioned a justice of the peace for District 5, composed of Hempfield Township, including the Borough of Greensburg.

  • p. 5573 — James J. Guthrie

    Listed as a subscriber for fifteen shares of capital stock in the company’s incorporation instrument, issued by Governor Joseph Hiester.

Volume 8

Executive Minutes1822–1826

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Executive minutes from 1 January 1822 through 24 October 1826, including Robert D. Guthrie’s appointment as a justice of the peace in Cumberland County.

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  • p. 6022 — Robert D. Guthrie

    Appointed and commissioned a justice of the peace for District 7, described as comprising Carlisle and Middleton townships, including South Middleton Township and the Borough of Carlisle. Alexander Officer was appointed in the same entry for District 9, Allen Township.

Volume 9

Executive Minutes1826–1832

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Executive minutes from 25 October 1826 through 9 April 1832, including a railroad company subscription and legislation concerning James Guthrie’s estate.

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  • p. 7293 — Guthrie & Bosbyhell

    Listed as a subscriber for four shares in the company’s incorporation charter, signed and issued by Governor George Wolf.

  • p. 7482 — James Guthrie

    The governor approved and signed an act authorizing the executors of James Guthrie, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate.

Volume 10

Executive Minutes1832–1838

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Executive minutes from 9 April 1832 through 21 May 1838, including William Guthrie’s appointment as a justice of the peace in Armstrong County.

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  • p. 8455 — William Guthrie

    Appointed and commissioned by Governor Joseph Ritner as a justice of the peace for District 2 in Armstrong County.

Credits & Acknowledgments

The Guthrie Finding Aid

Curated by Ann Guthrie and hosted at Guthrie Genealogy.

This finding aid brings together Guthrie references, printed-page citations, and research notes across the Colonial Records of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Archives, Series I–IX.

First posted: .

Sources & Digital Access

Credit belongs to the original recordkeepers, compilers, and editors of the published volumes, including Samuel Hazard, John B. Linn, William Henry Egle, George Edward Reed, Thomas Lynch Montgomery, L. R. Kelker and his assistants, Gertrude MacKinney, and Charles F. Hoban.

With thanks to Internet Archive, HathiTrust, and the contributing libraries for access to digitized volumes.

The Pennsylvania State Archives series guide provides an overview of the published collection.

Citing This Finding Aid

Ann Guthrie, curator, “Pennsylvania Archives Series Index: A Guthrie Finding Aid,” Guthrie Genealogy, first posted 16 January 2023. Permanent link. Include your date of access.

When using a historical entry, also cite its original series, volume, and printed page so that other researchers can locate the underlying record.

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