John P. Diven

October 28, 2026 — original guardianship evidence [[evidence:WEB-20261028-162151-1c213120|Cumberland Orphans' Court, vol.7, p.118, 9 February 1819]] expressly identifies Nancy as mother of John, Alexander, Richard and Sarah, minor children of her deceased husband James Divin the younger, late of Tyrone Township. The court appoints John and Joseph Divin guardians, without stating their relationship. Original page visually inspected; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99B-JJ49 . The distinctive widow and four-child cluster correlates with the later 1840 deed (600.20.004/.1/.2). All four children are called under fourteen; no exact birth dates inferred. Nancy's maiden name remains unknown. This supports the household, not James Junior's parentage or an identity merger with James Senior's deceased son.

Earlier research retained: Explicit child of James Diven Junior; transferred his land interest to brother Richard P. Diven by a deed whose date is left blank in the 1840 recital. Mother unknown. Perry Deeds 1840–1842, images 197–198 of 368, printed pages 380–382. Original handwriting inspected; evidence 600.20.004, 600.20.004.1 and 600.20.004.2.