Turbutt Francis

He served as an officer in the Pennsylvania Troops during Pontiac's War and achieved the rank of Colonel.

Elected by the Continental Congress in 1775 as a commissioner for Indian affairs in the Northern Department.

In the Shippen Papers it is stated that Turbutt Francis died in 1797[1] but local records from Buffalo Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania say he was dead in 1782.

Together, Turbett and Sarah had: A portrait of his daughter and mother-in-law was painted by Charles Willson Peale,[3] as well as a portrait of his Father-in-law Samuel Mifflin.

[4] Turbot Township and the Borough of Turbotville, both in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania are named for him.

Francis' mother-in-law, Mrs. Samuel Mifflin, and his daughter, Rebecca Mifflin Francis, by Charles Willson Peale
Francis' father-in-law, Samuel Mifflin, by Charles Willson Peale , circa 1777-1780