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Tales of the Alleghenies, Episode 11, A Little Known Disaster
Richard Sturtz’s research of a Somerset county solider who died in the Civil War leads him the 1866 railroad disaster in Johnstown Pa. This 1866 railroad disaster was overshadowed by the Johnstown flood disasters in 1889, 1936, and 1977.
Our thanks to the:
- Johnstown Area Heritage Association, www.jaha.org/
- Berlin Area Historical Society, berlinpa.org/
Additional credits listed within the video.
- The Great Flood of 1977. Local History Collection - Large Storage Box 1. Retrieved from digitalarchives.powerlibrary.org/papd/islandora/object/papd%3Athe_great_flood_of_1977-01
Disclaimer:
This video contains information taken from historic documents and newspaper accounts with the intent to provide a historically accurate, yet entertaining account of the event. The accuracy of any information presented has not been validated and does not reflect my personal opinion. Use this information at your own risk. Viewers are welcome to check information and comment. Props and reenactments used in the video are only representative of objects and how events may have occurred.
Music:
- Sheet music: Swinging Around The Circle, composed by E. W. Locke, Library of Congress
- Swinging Around the Circle Midi Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne: www.sheetmusicsinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Swinging_Around_The_Circle_1866-MIDI.mid
- The Battle Hymn of the Republic - United States Naval Academy:
- Fallen Soldier - Biz Baz Studio:
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- Apocalyptic Echoes - Jimena Contreras:
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- Hopeful Freedom - Asher Fulero:
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Tales of the Alleghenies, Episode 10, A Soldier’s Tragic Demise
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A Soldier’s Tragic Demise. This Allegheny Tale explores the facts regarding the headstone of Samuel Boucher (1846) from Oswego County, New York and why his final resting place is at the Union Cemetery in Somerset Pennsylvania. Is the information on the headstone correct? Richard Sturtz presents the facts! Two Somerset Countians, Charles Kimmel, of Brothers Valley Township, and Henry Rink of Ber...
Tales of the Alleghenies, Episode 9, The Stauffer Murder
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The Stauffer Murder. This Allegheny Tale looks into the 1906 murder mystery of widow Catherine Stauffer of Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Warning: Contains violence Disclaimer: This video contains information taken from historic documents and newspaper accounts with the intent to provide a historically accurate, yet entertaining account of the event. The accuracy of any inf...
Tales of the Alleghenies, Episode 8, The Shades of Death
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The Shades of Death. This Allegheny Tale looks into the life and the perilous journey of Moravian missionary, Rev. John Heckewelder in 1762 over the Allegheny Mountains following Forbes Road.
Tales of the Alleghenies, Episode 7, The Ghostly Light
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This ghostly tale, past down through generations, begins in 1908 at the farm of Orie and Lizzie Grove along present day Sturtz Road in Somerset County Pa. @Allegheny_tales1800s #RichardSturtz #Alleghenies #tales #allegheny #History #Sturtz
The Ghostly Light - Campfire Ghost Stories, Tales of the Alleghenies
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This Tale begins in 1908 at the farm of Orie and Lizzie Grove along present day Sturtz Road in Somerset County Pa. An enhanced version will be released soon!
Tales of the Alleghenies, Episode 6, I Will Do My Duty
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I Will Do My Duty (1943). A tragic Allegheny tale takes us to the southern Somerset County PA. town of Meyersdale in 1943. We hear how young Billy Miller was determined to carry out his patriotic duty as an American! We would like to let our viewers know that Billy’s middle name is Atwood, not Atwell, as was stated in the video. #RichardSturtz #Alleghenies #tales #allegheny #History #Sturtz
Tales of the Alleghenies, Episode 5, Name Your Poison
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Name Your Poison (1794 - 1933) explains the start and end of prohibition years in America and here in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Tales of moonshining activity and arrests are told. Richard takes you behind the scenes on how moonshine is made at the Tall Pines Distillery. Other area landmarks such as the Windber Hotel are visited. Grab your favorite beverage as Richard Sturtz brings you "Tal...
Tales of the Alleghenies, Episode 4, Silent Is The Grave II...A Hair Raising Experience
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Episode 4, A Hair Raising Experience explores the life of a remarkable pioneer woman, Rebecca Walter Stotler. Host Richard Sturtz brings you "Tales of the Alleghenies" that will take you over the threshold of time, evoking your imagination. Richard Sturtz and I (Peter Barta) are honored that "Silent is the Grave II, A Hair Raising Experience" was selected for viewing at the 2023 Arkhaios Cultur...
Tales of the Alleghenies, Episode 3, Silent is the Grave
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Episode 3, Silent is the Grave...Explored is the treatment of a person's body at the time of their death! This tale starts in 920 A.D. in the Casselman River Valley, forwarding to 1758 at Fort Stony Creek, and then 1863 at the battle of Gettysburg. Host Richard Sturtz brings you "Tales of the Alleghenies" that will take you over the threshold of time, evoking your imagination. #RichardSturtz #A...
Tales of the Alleghenies: Inside the Cabin at Christmas
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Richard welcomes you inside the cabin during the Christmas season to view how early settlers may have decorated to celebrate Christmas. Our heartfelt gratitude and thanks to all our supporters, organizations, and viewers! Merry Christmas!! #RichardSturtz #Alleghenies #tales #allegheny #History #Sturtz
Tales of the Alleghenies, Episode 2, Take the Money and Run
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Host Richard Sturtz brings you "Tales of the Alleghenies" that will take you over the threshold of time, evoking your imagination. Episode 2, Take the Money and Run explores Highwayman David Lewis’ life and outlaw activities from 1816-1820. Lewis exploited the stagecoach town of Stoystown, (Stoyestown) Pa. and Richard explains a tale of buried treasure in and around Somerset County Pa. #Richard...
Tales of the Alleghenies, Episode 1, Unexpected Visitors
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Host Richard Sturtz brings you "Tales of the Alleghenies" that will take you over the threshold of time, evoking your imagination. Episode 1, Unexpected Visitors is the account of farmer Moses Lambert and his family unexpectedly having two runaway slaves happen upon his Somerset County farm on an early fall morning in 1859. #RichardSturtz #Alleghenies #tales #allegheny #History #Sturtz

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  • @JohnWallet-g2d
    @JohnWallet-g2d 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good information. My father and mother’s family both were born and raised in Somerset County PA!

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! We hope you enjoy some of the other tales involving Somerset County Pa.

  • @VintageJohnstown1
    @VintageJohnstown1 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice job!

  • @georgepretnick4460
    @georgepretnick4460 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great story. May I suggest a story topic? Please research on the Whiskey Rebellion and the Economites from Old Economy near Sewickley/Baden.

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for the feedback and suggestion!

  • @tatercake69
    @tatercake69 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was born and lived in Johnstown for 70 yrs and never knew of this tragedy, I had knowledge of the floods, at the time of the 1977 floods I was a firefighter and help people throughout the different communities that were affected by those flood waters of which the small community of Tanneryville had been completely washed away by this flood water that night. Thankyou for presenting this it was very interesting and informative as a piece of history in Johnstown PA. 14:43

    • @JohnWallet-g2d
      @JohnWallet-g2d 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I as well was a volunteer firefighter for neighboring Jackson Twp the night of the 77 flood. My God I will never forget that night!

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for watching and your comments. The 1866 tragedy was definitely overshadowed by Johnstown's flood disasters.

  • @VinceThompsons
    @VinceThompsons 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks!

  • @jennytalbert5547
    @jennytalbert5547 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good story well told

  • @jennytalbert5547
    @jennytalbert5547 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was a good story told about this area's past well done 👍👍

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! We appreciate your kind remarks!

  • @jdman7170
    @jdman7170 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Never knew you had a channel Richard. Just came up on my feed tonight. You're doing a great job! Have you done a video on the Umberger murder yet? I am curious if you think Janelle's dresser is the one the Nicely's broke into like the story had it when her family bought it? I will be definitely watching all your stories!

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for watching! Richard and I started this channel about a year ago. I (Pete) do the video and posting. These are great questions so please email Richard! Thanks again!

  • @stephenmiller1328
    @stephenmiller1328 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting, and educational as well! Thanks for sharing!

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching and also your positive comments! Richard definitely goes in-depth with the research!

  • @stephenmiller1328
    @stephenmiller1328 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting! I'm wondering where that stone house tavern was located near the White Horse mountain?

  • @stephenmiller1328
    @stephenmiller1328 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm glad we met! And thanks for telling me about your channel. That was very interesting information of the past, thanks so much for sharing this. A beautiful presentation! Looking forward to seeing more.

  • @barbaraedgley2634
    @barbaraedgley2634 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good to. See & hear both of you. Thanks

  • @barbaraedgley2634
    @barbaraedgley2634 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cozy

  • @ericlowry109
    @ericlowry109 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nicely done. My family (Spangler and Lowry) are from right next door.

  • @barbaraedgley2634
    @barbaraedgley2634 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Family history tells of children kidnapped by indians, parents killed, some very old newspaper articles about it

  • @CSAFD
    @CSAFD 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Here in my hometown there are 13 unknown confederate graves buried on the Natchez trace parkway 8 miles from tupelo Mississippi. Where the battle of tupelo was fought on July 14/15,1864 as well as the battle of Brice's Crossroads on June 10,1864 which is 10 miles away from the burial spot. The tablet reads: "Were they some of Shiloh’s wounded who retreated here in 1862 to die beside the Natchez Trace? Did they serve under the daring General Nathan Forest who passed this way in 1864? Or were they guarding the Tupelo headquarters of J.B. Hood’s Army of Tennessee near the end of the Civil War? We may never know. Tradition holds that the unknown graves in front of you belong to Confederate soldiers who marched and camped along this stretch of the Old Trace. Perhaps they died of wounds, or the lingering hunger, poverty, and sickness in the army camps. Their simple grave markers face backwards-toward the Trace-so travelers might read and remember."

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching and helping too preserve some of the history of the area!

  • @dirtfarmer7070
    @dirtfarmer7070 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this interesting story.i live in oneida county, just a couple miles from oswego county border. Its pronounced with a big E, not like an A, but just a minor point. Keep up the good work!

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching! We appreciate you positive feedback!

  • @Mrgentlyisgentle
    @Mrgentlyisgentle 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im actually david stotler and my dad is joe stotler and rebecca is my 6th great grandmother

  • @howardstotler616
    @howardstotler616 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My 5th Great Grandmother.

  • @DianaJewell-jf9ep
    @DianaJewell-jf9ep 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The biggest tragedy of all is the attack of ad's during this historic and very interesting story !!

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching Diana. Unfortunately we have no control if advertisements interrupt our videos. We do not have sponsors and are not currently part of TH-cam’s partner program. Thank you again for watching!

  • @davidhull7115
    @davidhull7115 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice. That's some fancy camera work there!

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. We try our best with what resources and talent we have. Thanks again for watching!

  • @howardstotler616
    @howardstotler616 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. My 5th Great Grandfather Casper Statler, and my Great Grandmother Rebecca had a tavern on the original Forbes Rd, on the Western face of Allegheny ridge. Must have been slightly later than his first trip as he would of had to pass the tavern to descend down to Edmunds swamp.

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching! Your comments are very interesting and appreciated. Episode 4 looks into the life of Rebecca Statler, the wife of Casper.

  • @richardberkley3885
    @richardberkley3885 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have seen Private Boucher's headstone. Thank you for filling in the history. Always great to see your videos!

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Richard for watching and the positive feedback! These videos wouldn't be possible without the help of other dedicated folks at the organizations that have provided factual information.

  • @larrysmith7155
    @larrysmith7155 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another enjoyable presentation with appropriate illustrations, Thank you for your efforts to promote (and as in this case) and correct the history of the Alleghenies.

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Larry for your positive feedback! Finding and providing relevant illustrations has been a challenge at times.

  • @nancyconca9892
    @nancyconca9892 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting vlog- thanks for posting, Richard👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Love American history and that which brings individuals alive in those past times - excellent presentation ‼️‼️‼️

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Our thanks for your continued watching! Hopefully this platform will help preserve a small piece of history.

  • @nancyconca9892
    @nancyconca9892 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing this story m, Richard 👏🏻 Very well done ‼️ Seems that it points to her stepson as the murderer - a shame they could not find more evidence and/or get a confession from him 😡 May Catherine Stouffer Rest in eternal Peace 🙏🙏🙏😆🥲🥲

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching! The reported accounts and evidence are certainly interesting...

  • @merittdankenbring
    @merittdankenbring 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Richard, I'm enjoying every episode. These are so well done and researched. Thank you so much. Yours in history, Mike Hardwig

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Our thanks to you Mike! We appreciate you watching and your comments. Positive comments definitely keep us motivate.

  • @royphillips359
    @royphillips359 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Each of your fantastic stories keep my attention and joy for our history. Carry on my friend. Roy and Sharon Phillips

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Roy and Sharon for your positive and motivating comments! We hope to have more.

  • @julz8873
    @julz8873 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing.

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching and we appreciate your positive comments!

  • @julz8873
    @julz8873 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I grew up in Buckstown and have always wondered where Edmunds Swamp was situated. The marker is there, but it would be great to take a hike to the original spot!

  • @blacksunshine099
    @blacksunshine099 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was one story that I was waiting for...Great Job. Loved it.

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching and we're glad you enjoyed it! Thanks again

  • @KathleenBuben
    @KathleenBuben 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very well done! I was hoping you would do this story.

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! It's been on the list to do and Richard and I finally had the opportunity and time to bring it together. Thank you agin for watching!

  • @kathleenpickinjg3872
    @kathleenpickinjg3872 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Richard! Another great video!

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Kathleen for watching, your positive comment and very glad you enjoyed it! Thanks again!

  • @pennyhelbig2111
    @pennyhelbig2111 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I enjoy your stories. I find it fascinating to try to recount stories of long ago. Thank you for your careful research. Great job🌹

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Penny for watching and your motivating comments! Richard does dive into any derived and source material to provide the best tale of what and how events happened. Thanks again! Pete

  • @andygluehere8266
    @andygluehere8266 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I found this thinking it was the famous Becky's grave from Johnstown.

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lots of interesting tales around this area!

    • @andygluehere8266
      @andygluehere8266 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Allegheny_tales1800s did you know the first Mothman sighting was in western PA , not far from Blairsville PA and not WV. That always intrigued me

  • @mjrchapin
    @mjrchapin 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video! I just happened upon it. I lived most of my lifevery near them and they are amazing, to think that they were raised up, collapsed, raised up again etc--no wonder they look like huge waves on an ocean. The people who faced crossing them were incredibly tough and their names for places tells you a lot, There's Busted Axle" not too far in.

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching. It is amazing how folks persevered!

  • @JudithHaines
    @JudithHaines 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We have been enjoying your videos and this one was my favorite , it was about my 5th Great-grandfather . The people who came before us had a very hard life something we don't really think about till we see and hear about it ,thanks for the reminder of how it was . Looking forward to more !

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching and very cool there is the personal connection!

  • @bigd260dp
    @bigd260dp 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks the real history and people who have cared for others who were different from their self

  • @johnmarkowitz5349
    @johnmarkowitz5349 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for such a wonderful video. Rev. Heckewelder is a distant ancestor on my maternal lineage & I have read his journals and articles on the Indians a few times. My favorite passage is a night or two before the one you read, where the inn-keeper complains of how crowded the mountain is getting. If I remember right, there are eight families.

  • @christopherbright1048
    @christopherbright1048 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding great history lesson thank you

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching, your positive comment, and really glad you enjoyed the tale!

  • @joeihlenfeld8560
    @joeihlenfeld8560 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoying these well done stories. I grew up in western PA. Around Butler. Moved to Kansas to start a business years ago. It does my heart good to hear these stories.

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching and your positive comment! Richard is currently researching the background on additional stories for future productions.

  • @blacksunshine099
    @blacksunshine099 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good

  • @Ivan-ge7xb
    @Ivan-ge7xb ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job my friend. I love this kind of intimate local history of places.

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for the positive comment. The past, significance and understanding what happened where...those are some stories.

  • @rickgaston7118
    @rickgaston7118 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent

  • @pcka12
    @pcka12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Attractive house you have.

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Pat for the comment. I imagine Reverend Heckewelder was thankful any type of house or dwelling to stay in after his perilous journey!

    • @pcka12
      @pcka12 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Allegheny_tales1800s to die of exposure is only too easy, I often wonder whether people who now live pretty much entirely detached from the seasons & weather have any concept of the caution & planning that life in the Northern parts of the world required right up until recent times & how all of that is now provided for people.

  • @weaversstonehousefarm
    @weaversstonehousefarm ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a good one Richard. I have driven by that swamp sign for all of my life and can just about see it from my house. This puts a lot of context to it to make it more meaningful. Thank you. #weaversstonehousefarm.

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! It's amazing how much interesting history involving the early development of our nation has happened in our neck of the woods.

  • @WilliamWeicht
    @WilliamWeicht ปีที่แล้ว

    I always look forward to your videos.

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We appreciate the positive comments. They really help to motivate us!

  • @patrickabramowich1629
    @patrickabramowich1629 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a relatable story, and so eloquently told! Thanks for sharing your talents.

    • @Allegheny_tales1800s
      @Allegheny_tales1800s ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the great feedback! I'm sure there are many more to tell!

  • @Allegheny_tales1800s
    @Allegheny_tales1800s ปีที่แล้ว

    We would like to let our viewers know that Billy’s middle name is Atwood, not Atwell, as was stated in the video.