Mordecai Bane, Sr. - Parentage of Mordecai Bane

His wife Mary Jague shows as my 9th great aunt so I’ll work on sourcing that side.

https://media.geni.com/p13/78/6e/69/9d/5344484d4a585ced/c77a2118-d6...

Seems to have his parents as Alexander Bane & Jane Moore.

Mary Teague however seems to be “parents unknown.”

I am not seeing that Mordecai shows up on the list of children of Alexander and Jane.

What am I missing?

He’s not on the list as son. Elsewhere I saw “probably a brother of Alexander” (which one?). But I was focusing on Mary Teague.

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bane-41 Has:

James Bane Jr.
Born 22 Aug 1650 in Annan, Scotlandmap
ANCESTORS ancestors
Son of James Bane Sr. and Elizabeth (Clark) Bane
Brother of Catherine Bane
Husband of Helen Thomson — married [date unknown] [location unknown]
DESCENDANTS descendants
Father of William Bane, Mordecai Bane and Alexander Bane

“Both of his sons, Alexander and Mordecai purchased 200 acres of land in Goshen Twp., Chester Co; Alexander in 1711, and Mordecai in 1716. Mordecai Bean (or Bane) appears to have remained in Goshen, Chester Co., PA, but his brother Alexander probably moved west. "Alexander of New Castle, Delaware, Descendants of James who moved from Delaware to Goshen, Chester Co., PA; thence to Keyser, Hampshire CO., Virginia; thence to Illinois..."[1] Some of the family were still using the name spelling was traditional in Hampshire Co., VA, and in Botetourt Co., for one of Mordecai's daughters, Mary "Polly", was married under the spelling of Bean (see her marriage license).”

What I gather is that “two brothers came to Goshen” and their origins are obscure.

http://www.planetmurphy.org/pagebuild.php?pagebody1=BaneMord.htm

James or John Bane of Scotland, Reported to be the Father

Confusion exists on Bane origins. James Bane is commonly reported as the earliest known Bane. He was born in Scotland ca1650, possibly at Kirkliston in the Lothian region. He is reported to have died 1731 Scotland, but this not for sure. Johnson states that there was a James Bane who immigrated to New Castle County, Delaware in 1688.* A different record suggests his parents to be John Bane and Elizabeth Clark. See Part 3 for a John Bean in 1702/1704 Chester County, Pennsylvania.
* A History of Middle New River Settlements by David E. Johnson, 1906, page 379

Wife’s name is even more problematic. One listing suggests his wife’s name is unknown. Another listing states her to be Helen Thompson, who was born ~1661 in Lothian; another suggests Jean Chambers who was born ~1661 in Lothian. Both are questionable since descendants never named a daughter either Helen or Jean.

Two Brothers Who Came to America

There are two currently known (presumed) brothers who came to America: Mordecai and Alexander Bane (Bean). Both will be detailed here. ...

I gather from all this that the line needs to be cut -- the parents of Mordecai are unknown.

any evidence to the contrary? Did I miss it?

I don’t agree, actually. We have citations that Mordecai & Alexander were brothers, sons of James Bane. Their mother is ambiguous (varied proposals) and his Biography uncertain, but it seems he was the father. So it’s better to keep the 3 together.

http://www.planetmurphy.org/pagebuild.php?pagebody1=BaneMord.htm

(II). James or John Bane of Scotland, Reported to be the Father

Confusion exists on Bane origins. James Bane is commonly reported as the earliest known Bane. He was born in Scotland ca1650, possibly at Kirkliston in the Lothian region. He is reported to have died 1731 Scotland, but this not for sure.

Two Brothers Who Came to America

There are two currently known (presumed) brothers who came to America: Mordecai and Alexander Bane (Bean). ...

Ah, ok. I was seeing that they were brothers, but not that the father is named.

Excellent then!

Honestly this tree isn’t bad compared to some I see. I don’t think it’s certain that the father James is the same one who died in goshen PA - but who else would it be?

I’m adding more references. I haven’t looked up tree though.

Yes, there is uncertainty up the line, but I'm going to let this go now. It's not egregious.