McAden, Rev Hugh, was born in Chester Co,
graduated at Princeton in 1753; studied theology under the direction of John
Blair, at Fagg's Manor, and was licensed to preach by New Castle Presbytery in
1755; He became pastor of churches in NC in 1759; and died Jan 20, 1781,
leaving a widow and 7 children. He suffered much from the ravages of the
British army during the Revolutionary war. 2 days before his death the
army passed by, ransacked his house, destroyed his papers and many other
valuables, and within 2 weeks thereafter took up their quarters in one of the
churches where he had preached. He faithfully fulfilled his duties and
left behind him an honorable memory.