The Story of Simon Girty, Infamous Renegade | HISTORY | CANADIAN | PIONEER | FRONTIER

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  • @lhhen4698
    @lhhen4698 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I am his great granddaughter and I loved hearing his story. It made me proud that he was a man that fought for justice inspite of the risk to himself. Thank you

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You’ve got some pretty special blood in your veins, in my humble opinion.

    • @lhhen4698
      @lhhen4698 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheWoodlandEscape thank you he seemed like an amazing man

  • @iamauntmeem
    @iamauntmeem ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was quite happy to see the title of your video. Thank you for doing this historic character. I first heard of Girty when I met a young man who was reading Allan W. Eckert's "Frontiersmen".We read aloud the books together on our 'dates'. We have been married for many decades! The next time I heard of Girty was in doing my genealogy. He was supposed to have led a group of Native Americans in a raid on a Mennonite minister's family, killing 8 members of the family. One of the children that got away became my ancestor. This has not been proven. I will share this video with my husband! Again, thank you.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, that is some fascinating family history and it hank you for sharing.

    • @richardthomas4015
      @richardthomas4015 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Look up morris family massacre.

  • @jaygee2187
    @jaygee2187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Listening to these stories reminds me of visiting the pioneer village and fort York on elementary school field trips. It’s a rainy early spring Saturday night, the family’s asleep and I’m having fun sitting by the wood stove listening to you share a bit of history.
    Thank you.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like you are in a cozy surrounding, Jay. Flattered that you spend that leisure time watching our channel.

  • @christopherhull5501
    @christopherhull5501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love your story telling. I feel like I’m sitting by the fire with you. Heck, I can even smell the wood smoke!!

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well now Christopher, that is indeed a flattering compliment.

  • @backachershomestead
    @backachershomestead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love this channel!
    You're living our history and possibly our future.
    Thank you for outstanding videos.
    Hello from Tennessee.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      One never knows in these crazy times, just what skills we may need.

  • @Scott_fonz81
    @Scott_fonz81 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My mums mum is a girty we live in essex county just east of his estates in amhersburg...im very proud of my heritage and will continue to tell this word...thank yoiu sir 🙏

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You have some very interesting blood in your veins sir.

  • @charlenequinilty7252
    @charlenequinilty7252 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love hearing you tell history stories

  • @martinmeltzer2696
    @martinmeltzer2696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hi Peter! A lot of how we react to historical personages depends on how old we are when we are first introduced to them... and how their story is told. Most kids have a "black or white" view, when they are young; and that is a hard habit to break. They want their "Good Guys" to be paragons of virtue... while "The Bad Guys" are beyond all redemption... not to mention that Good Always Wins. It is a bitter pill to swallow when you learn that your heroes might have had feet of clay. My introduction to Simon Girty was when, as a kid, I read, "The Devil And Daniel Webster", when he was included in the "Infernal Jury" along with Walter Butler Jr. and other infamous (from the U.S. point of view) traitors and renegades. I am A LOT older now... and I hope some wiser. I see that there are many shades of grey when it comes to folks like Girty, who lived a turbulent life in turbulent times. Molly Brandt might be a good selection for a "fire side chat", at some point down the road!

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So well said Martin, as there is a wee bit of gray in most everything You indeed sound wise, I’m still waiting for that to happen, lol. I always enjoy your feedback.

    • @guyinacoffeeshop2239
      @guyinacoffeeshop2239 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. Well said. Simon Girty had his reasons. Also, he did try to save Crawford from burning at the stake. Offering to the Chief basically his life's savings. Though Crawford was condemned for the Moravian massacre already and the Delawares would not give him up.

  • @jeffgrier8488
    @jeffgrier8488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the chat, i enjoy hearing about these people from history.

  • @josephacamo3085
    @josephacamo3085 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the history by the hearth. I look forward to more wee stories.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve got to give you a big thank you … “history by the hearth” has such a wonderful ring to it, I will be using that as a Playlist category in the future and in introducing future historical chats. You sir, have planted the seed!

  • @garymanuel4710
    @garymanuel4710 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watched a couple of your video"s & have to say you are keeping the art of story telling alive, & in todays world it"s a lost art. Tk you, keep them coming

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A fine compliment indeed, Gary. We appreciate your interest and support.

  • @dogstarstudios718
    @dogstarstudios718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of my favorite historical figures from the Frontier period. Thank you for sharing.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was mine as well and I appreciate your interest.

  • @thaddeusmikolajczyk4518
    @thaddeusmikolajczyk4518 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great and interesting story about people whom have been lost in history. Thanks for sharing.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So much has been lost to time. I certainly appreciate your interest, Thaddeus.

  • @williamdroom5789
    @williamdroom5789 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad I found your channel. So interesting listening to your depictions instead of the glittering generalities we were taught in school half a century ago.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wonderful, we’re glad you found us as well and appreciate your interest.

  • @PeggyDeKay
    @PeggyDeKay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great story. Thank you for sharing. I like the fireside chats. A lovely respite on a wintry day.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We can all use an occasional respite, Peggy, glad you enjoyed.

  • @johnhempsall4644
    @johnhempsall4644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic old friend.loved it.your a brilliant story teller,thank you.

  • @ZSKadar-ns5jc
    @ZSKadar-ns5jc ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Mike, this episode is just so beautiful. Many thanks.❤
    From Hungary with love.🇭🇺🇭🇺🇭🇺

  • @Blrtech77
    @Blrtech77 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Peter, Thanks for the history & story about Simon Girty! Very Interesting.

  • @glenmacneill6935
    @glenmacneill6935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Someday many years from now, some young frontier's man will be sitting by a fire ... talking about that rascal ... Peter Kelly !!

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s funny, Glen, I’ll take that as a compliment.

  • @jimglenn6227
    @jimglenn6227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for the storytelling, along the lines of Simon Girty, how bought Blue Jacket? Living out west I've always studied the western frontier, since I built a flintlock I've naturally slipped back in time east of the Mississippi! I appreciate your talent and interest, there really is plenty of us that enjoy this...Jim

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Blue Jacket, now there is a fascinating individual… you’ve planted a seed. Given your a flintlock maker, than I too, appreciate your talent and skill. I’ve built 3 and I love the project.

    • @jimglenn6227
      @jimglenn6227 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have a Chamberlain kit ordered for the next one, sure am interested if we had rifle makers here in Canada then , that I could track down...having a slow, developing interest in smooth bores, soo practical ...

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have rifled flinders but, these days I pretty much carry my smoothbore.

  • @phillipbuechner9809
    @phillipbuechner9809 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi. I just found your channel. I found the brief talk on Simon Girty to be interesting and informative. All I'd ever learned of Girty did indeed describe him as Daniel Boone's greatest enemy as well as painting him to be someone that was almost the incarnation of evil. Your words were the first positive words I've ever heard about him. Thanks for this video and for all the others you've got. I plan to access them all.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you found us, Phillip. We most certainly appreciate your interest and support.

    • @Scott_fonz81
      @Scott_fonz81 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Painting...very artistic

  • @jasonlange361
    @jasonlange361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I Read his Autobiography !! Fascinating !!! One of my favorite books. Amazing Man !! Thank you for Sharing !!

  • @jimtom0824
    @jimtom0824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greetings from Southern Ohio! I greatly appreciate your content. Keep the wee bits of history coming!

  • @cat_eating_sushi9372
    @cat_eating_sushi9372 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I learned of this man in a book named "Captured by Indians". It refrenced him a few times as being a form of renegade and has always been a curious figure of mine, thank you for the history behind him

  • @kirkterwilliger6407
    @kirkterwilliger6407 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoy these kinds of stories, thank you.

  • @danpatch4751
    @danpatch4751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this story. So interesting and informative. Your cabin is beautiful.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Dan, we kinda like our little spot.

  • @tammyevans7333
    @tammyevans7333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What fabulous adventures, pleasure to learn of these people

  • @earlshaner4441
    @earlshaner4441 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else thank you for sharing different parts of history

  • @ashleyanderson2859
    @ashleyanderson2859 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Appreciate your efforts and dedication! Took the weekend off the beaten path. Spent my time with my youngest son in a slab board cabin. So good for the soul.14 year needed it as much as I did. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Time spent with family in such a manner is not deducted from your lifespan … keep it up Ashley and you’ll live forever. Watch your top knot.

  • @joeinterrante7873
    @joeinterrante7873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes the fireside chats are so good just a wee bit too brief. I could listen much longer. Thank you Peter

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Joe. Some would say once started I’m hard to to stop, lol.

  • @Gardenut52
    @Gardenut52 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was wonderful I hope you keep telling these stories .

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Deb, we certainly appreciate your encouragement.

  • @zestynotions
    @zestynotions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a non-american I find these insights into the beginnings of US very fascinating :)

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is a young history but, a fascinating one indeed.

    • @moorshound3243
      @moorshound3243 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@TheWoodlandEscapeI am reading "Colonial American travel narratives" by penguin classics.
      Living in England I really love US history of days gone by.
      Wish I could have been a part of it really.

  • @johnovanic9560
    @johnovanic9560 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Indeed I like the storytelling. I lad and you tell em with enthusiasm!

  • @daveyjoweaver6282
    @daveyjoweaver6282 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A great history and a great family in your back yard! They made that corn look so good that I could have joined them! Many Thanks! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it, Davy’s and thanks for watching.

  • @bobjones3857
    @bobjones3857 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoy the history being told about our beginnings!

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Bob … everything starts somewhere but, often we have lost the, how did it happen part.

  • @ambushedimagination1931
    @ambushedimagination1931 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Enjoyed this a great deal. Hearing that fire snap & pop, periodically, really makes this enjoyable. I love background noises, minus some old fart hacking up a lung, or some o'l boy next door with a jack hammer, while trying to sleep. I don't mind a distant train horn, or far off chainsaw. Good video, sir

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pretty much the only background sound we have out here in the hinterland and I thank my lucky stars for that.

  • @poopsiekins2732
    @poopsiekins2732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fantasic.
    yes, you make the facts come alive for the listener.

  • @Paulscottrock
    @Paulscottrock 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I enjoyed your talk. Girty had 3 brothers. His father was killed in a drunken brawl with a visitor. His family were captured and taken to Kittanning, an Indian village featuring several tribes. There the capt was killed. His mom tried to escape and was brutally murdered. According to Allen Eckert, Kenton was “cutahotha”, condemned. He was painted black and prepared to be burned more than once. He was kept alive so long as he could run another gauntlet, which he did about 9 times. He was actually claimed by a woman who had lost her son, so she adopted Kenton. Apparently this was a custom.
    Catahecassa, had pronounced his sentence had assumed that he had been burned. Imagine his surprise to find Kenton living with the Shawnee at Sandusky. He was very angry. He ordered Kenton a under guard and the sentence was re instated. When prepared to run the gauntlet again, he turned and fled. Blue Jacket happened to be arriving and crossed simons path where he recaptured Kenton.
    So, the part of this story, about Simon Kenton being very badly beaten up, discovered by Girty, cannot be true, according to Eckert.
    Simon Girty did not have any authority to do anything about Kentons sentence.
    Kenton was sold to the British as they paid a steep bounty for him. Kenton was very very wealthy. He had claimed a large amount of real estate in Kentucky. So he was a very valuable prisoner.
    Girty was also there when they burned Col Crawford. He begged for Crawford’s life and was offered the opportunity to exchange places with the col.
    He declined.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish you’d been here for an interview on Girty. You are very knowledgeable, Paul. I do try to hit the highlights in order to keep the length reasonable but, your last line in your comments would have been an excellent ending to the story. I appreciate you taking the time and effort to type all this out!

    • @Paulscottrock
      @Paulscottrock 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheWoodlandEscape That’s an old Allen Eckert trick.
      His chapter would end with, “ and they just felt like things were looking up, they weren’t.
      I am a lifelong student of Appalachian history. I am always disappointed when history takes on a dark or mysterious aura. It wasn’t dark. It wasn’t mysterious. The people who lived in 1770, are not any different than you and I. They aren’t mysterious at all. Simon Girtybwas a highly principled man. He was a very brave and rugged Indian agent. So he was not a villain.
      It was true that most whites who were raised by the Indians, preferred the Indian lifestyle and did not wish to return.
      I did check my books. You are correct that Girty saved Kenton.
      It was after that, thatbKentij was adopted, and subsequently ransomed to the British.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I could spend an evening around a campfire with you anytime!

  • @RemoraTrading
    @RemoraTrading 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely outstanding! Very well done!

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Lisa and Paul, we appreciate your encouragement.

  • @wieczor666pl
    @wieczor666pl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great history lesson. Joyful as always. Greetings from Poland, take care and keep your powder dry.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you and make sure to “watch your top knot “!

  • @geneslodysko6150
    @geneslodysko6150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this channel!!! Love your history telling!!! How about considering Lewis Wetzel?

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Gene and that rascal Wetzel is on my to do list.

  • @steventweed3599
    @steventweed3599 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great history! Love it.
    You mentioned Daniel Boone. I'm about 90 miles from the Cumberland Gap.

  • @OLDBEAR123456
    @OLDBEAR123456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always interesting. The videos are so enjoyable.

  • @omitthelies
    @omitthelies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful account of a great historical figure. I grew up near a place called "Girty's Island" where he stayed for some time in Northwest Ohio, on the Maumee River.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is so much interesting history in the area that you grew up in. Appreciate your feedback.

    • @omitthelies
      @omitthelies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheWoodlandEscape growing up I had always enjoyed walking along the Towpath Trail, visiting Fallen Timbers, Fort Defiance, Grand Rapids, and let's not forget about all of the old headstones and original log cabins spread throughout the area! Even an old Civil War encampment!

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your a man of my own heart, Rick.

  • @timmynormand8082
    @timmynormand8082 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very much appreciated sir. I love the history of the founding fathers

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it and I’m with you on the history part.

  • @shoot2win506
    @shoot2win506 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr.Pete....too bad that history lessons in school aren't more like these. Thank you sir! And as always, stay well! Robin

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Robin. Sadly, history in grade school is still remembering dates and names and regurgitate them on examinations.

  • @chancethompson4677
    @chancethompson4677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    keep them coming! I enjoy listening to your story telling

  • @brandonfigueroa7399
    @brandonfigueroa7399 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Townsends seems to be having a lot of success with their new book club. Perhaps you could host a book club about The Bride of New France. this crown would love it. A chapter a week of commentary on the book with some witling by the fire. Great book

  • @chesterwatkins9265
    @chesterwatkins9265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your stories Peter, and you're also a great teacher!

  • @jimv.661
    @jimv.661 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another excellent recounting of history. Great Job!

  • @JeffGloverArts
    @JeffGloverArts 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you! This is fascinating history!

  • @peteshour768
    @peteshour768 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent history lesson. Send me more.

  • @Drew-Hill
    @Drew-Hill ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks again!

  • @beverlymichael5830
    @beverlymichael5830 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such great stories. Thank a for the history lesson. Beautiful stock on your musket. What did you rub it with.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      About once a year I rub in a new coat of tung oil. I paid a pretty penny for the blank of wood but, worth every penny.

  • @richardliles4415
    @richardliles4415 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the wonderful story. It’s always nice to hear about someone siding with the Indians anytime they were so very much miss treated. Also, thanks to Kathy for the wonderful wildlife and landscape footage.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Richard and I’ll pass on your compliment to Cathy.

  • @coffeecocaine8878
    @coffeecocaine8878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well know 2 unknowns I've learned about today, Simon girty and Lewis wetzel, two figures I've found very entertaining to learn about.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are a couple of fascinating historical characters.

    • @coffeecocaine8878
      @coffeecocaine8878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheWoodlandEscape unfortunately two characters arent either antagonist or protagonist of morals, something hollywood would never put on screen to tell their tale lol

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed, neither will have their tale told by Hollywood.

    • @zekehatfield9202
      @zekehatfield9202 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. I hate that about Hollywood. Most of the time the true history can stand for itself.

  • @HallnoutMhall
    @HallnoutMhall 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good evening Peter. Thanks for sharing. Hope all are well.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All’s well, Michael and with you I trust.

  • @erichawn81
    @erichawn81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video! It's always such a treat to get notifications of a new one. I wanted to recommend a book called "From out of the Forest" by William Yno. He basically retells the stories his family had been handing down since they made it Virginia, now West Virginia. Kenton, Girty, Greathouse, even Techumseh and Chief Cornstalk are talked about. It's a fascinating story and an interesting look into life back then.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Eric, I will most certainly be looking into that book.

  • @christinegirty9840
    @christinegirty9840 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simon was my husband's uncle. Don't know how many "greats"...but this was a great video! I've read a lot about him, but there's something really nice to hear someone talking about him! Wonderful job and THANKS!

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it, Mr. Girty. You’ve got some interesting blood in you veins.

    • @Scott_fonz81
      @Scott_fonz81 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My mum is a girty cross the Erie in Canada.. Essex county ..hope you are well 🙏

  • @msamelienp
    @msamelienp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great story Peter. Please tell us some more? :-)

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Amy. I don’t need a lot of encouragement to spin a yarn. We do have more wee bits of history planned.

  • @eddybear771
    @eddybear771 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    77 videos in Peter. Lol. Always captivating for history, so I binge watch when I can.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You sir, are hard core.

    • @eddybear771
      @eddybear771 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheWoodlandEscape lol. I tend to get a lot of spare time these days, & I enjoy your content. There are a select few that I watch constantly. Your videos reflect a lot of my younger years, & I sometimes see how I can do things more efficiently than I have. I'm all for learning as much as I am for teaching.

  • @ragnardanneskajold1880
    @ragnardanneskajold1880 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Allen W Eckerts books brilliantly describe this time in great detail, Girty and Kenton are mentioned at great length. The brutality of the frontier war is shocking.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve read them all. Not only a great writer but, also an amazing researcher.

  • @terihomer5316
    @terihomer5316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the story telling but the wildlife is awesome. We live in the Ozarks of Missouri and we have hundreds of wilderness acres and plenty of wildlife. Thank you. Be well.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Teri. My wife Cathy is the one who captures most of the wildlife … I’ll pas on your kind comment.

  • @markaugustus621
    @markaugustus621 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know what you mean about smelling the black powder and hearing the war cries. When at Oriskany I close my eyes and try to drown out the traffic noise just to imagine. The times were so turbulent no matter what side you were on or what tribe you belonged too. Thanks for taking us back and helping us relive those times.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Our pleasure Mark. We appreciate your continued interest.

  • @billmurraywhite2518
    @billmurraywhite2518 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stories !

  • @darrenevans6111
    @darrenevans6111 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the story love to
    Hear some more

  • @backwoodspiper3033
    @backwoodspiper3033 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello from Kentucky. I live about 40 miles from the site of Ft. Boonesboro. So I have heard Girtys name often. Good story.

  • @rhondadorey1723
    @rhondadorey1723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoying the frontier stories. I hope you’ll focus on some of the stories north of the border. We’ve all heard many American tales, but the Canadian frontier was full of amazing characters as well. Lets celebrate our own too!

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good point Ronda. We have a few that we intending to do. We appreciate your interest.

  • @markhammond6420
    @markhammond6420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent videos, please keep them coming!

  • @douglasr.swanson
    @douglasr.swanson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His son Lt Thomas Girty was killed during the War of 1812, Interesting topic and thanks for the video. I am Simon Girty's 6X grandson, via Peter (Prideaux) Girty.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  ปีที่แล้ว

      Now that is some very interesting family history. You have some interesting blood in your veins. I appreciate you sharing , Douglas.

    • @douglasr.swanson
      @douglasr.swanson ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheWoodlandEscape That's not the half of it! Simon was my dad's mother's 4X great grandfather. My father's father's family apparently originate from a 12th century viking, Sweyn Asleifson, aka "The Ultimate Viking"! So enough bad a$$es on one side of the family!

  • @mikeallen2523
    @mikeallen2523 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you I enjoyed that history story . keep it up

  • @bonnieprincecharlie6248
    @bonnieprincecharlie6248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!

  • @detroitredneckdetroitredne6674
    @detroitredneckdetroitredne6674 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello from Detroit Michigan USA brother 👋 thank you for sharing your adventure through time

  • @genecrim1891
    @genecrim1891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great one lets hear about George Rodgers Clark.

  • @lae52
    @lae52 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is that a different gun than your usual? It's really a fine piece of maple. I've been enjoying the fireside stories. I won't complain if you keep posting more.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I built that flintlock, 20 years ago. It is a rifled .54 caliber. Hangs over the fireplace. I usually carry my smoothbore.

  • @riverrockproductions
    @riverrockproductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice looking gobblers there! I hope to hit the woods in a few weeks with my fowler, Annie, and hope to make my presence known amongst the turkeys of western NC.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Our season opens up here in Ontario the 25th of April… me of my favorite hunts. Good luck get that State record Tom!

  • @HereIsMyStuff35
    @HereIsMyStuff35 ปีที่แล้ว

    outstanding story!thanks

  • @craigcook1571
    @craigcook1571 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep ‘em coming!

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We’re trying Craig. We don’t seem to run out of projects.

    • @craigcook1571
      @craigcook1571 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheWoodlandEscape the history story’s are 👍🏻

  • @plutosbestpal4118
    @plutosbestpal4118 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy good storytelling about history.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      As do I and for that matter any story. Having said that, I guess all stories are history.

  • @zekehatfield9202
    @zekehatfield9202 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your channel! Not just the stories, but the building projects as well. My wood shed looks a lot like yours:)..While studying Tecumseh once, I came across a forgotten, and yet interesting character. Do you know anything about the Shawnee warrior, Blue Jacket? I think people would love it... Thanks, from Southwest Missouri.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do indeed know a wee bit about Blue Jacket. A captured white whom the Shawnee adopted. He is a fascinating character and I will cover him at some point in the future. Thanks for your interest, Zeke.

  • @milliebanks7209
    @milliebanks7209 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your story telling! I would love to read more of Simon Girty's life. Can you possibly make recommendations? Thanks.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Allen Eckert’s historical novel The Frontiersman. Although fiction the author is an amazing historical researcher… He puts personality to the characters.

  • @larryreese6146
    @larryreese6146 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love seeing that old musket of yours and hearing your stories. But I've got to tell you. I found something on the internet the other day that I've been wondering about for years. There is an old longrifle on display at Horse Shoe Bend Military Museum and it's called the whale's rifle, awarded by James Madison to a Cherokee fellow for his services at that battle. From Cherokee newspapers and mention in Wilkinsons History of the Cherokees I believe that fellow to be my 3rd great grandfather. From other sources I've learned some of his life and times and it was quite a journey. It began perhaps in Georgia and Tennessee and ended along the Colorado River in Texas, and, believe you me, I could tell you a wee bit of history.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m envious Larry of your family history. Most people know little or nothing of theirs.

    • @larryreese6146
      @larryreese6146 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheWoodlandEscape it was by accident, one book, then a lot of research and checking old records. Paternal family arrived in the 1730s from Breckon, Wales. From the East Coast to Westen Maryland, into Pennsylvania, down the Great Wagon Road and into the Carolina Piedmont. From there, points west. One of them, a Revolutionary War vet, became an Indian trader. We all come from somewhere and I would guess that many people would be amazed at what their ancestors did and who they might have been , who their associates were, if only they could trace the footsteps. Love to relate what I've learned, but it might be a little long winded. Take care Peter. Funny thing. We think of history as being linear, going from one point, to another and to another. But, from what I've learned when it comes to associations and the movements of people it's more circular, with the same families and their descendants coming together again and again and again.

  • @daveknight1154
    @daveknight1154 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The story of Simon Girty and my Family go back to a raid at Runddles Station in 1780. They where forced to run the GAUNTLET on the way to Detroit. In 1781 two of my ancestors joined Buttlers Rangers under Calldwell and Grirty was there scout. This raid was a response to the Kidnapping of Henry Hamilton and the Gnadenhutten killing of Moravians Delaware's. While present at Crawford's burning 50 Rangers could not stop it. The former site of Runddles Station was used as a base to cut off Clarks supplies with ended in the Battle at Blue Lick. In 1783 the Rangers took the remaining Moravians across Lake Erie to where they live near the site of The Battle of the Thames. Love the content hope to get my UE soon.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, what a fascinating bit of family history and I thank you for sharing. Most people don’t know their family history back 2 generations let alone 2 plus centuries. Good for you.

  • @Vanbrusa
    @Vanbrusa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting, great video!

  • @randykiddy855
    @randykiddy855 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep this up, I really enjoy your channel. Would like to see one about Lewis Wetzel.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lewis is most definitely on my list of interesting characters.

    • @randykiddy855
      @randykiddy855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheWoodlandEscape
      Showed your channel to a friend and trekker today, he’s hooked.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Randy, appreciate your support.

  • @CuttingEdgetools
    @CuttingEdgetools 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this Talk👍 Much of the Early Fur trade French/Indian wars and colonial times are so often overshadowed. My G Grandmother was mixed blood from the six Nations Reserve. Growing up in Far west my entire life-But I have always felt a longing for the History and spirit of that Region. Thanks for sharing this🇺🇸

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow such nice comments. Glad you’re enjoying.

  • @jamesomalley4556
    @jamesomalley4556 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    well produced

  • @jeffwilcher3333
    @jeffwilcher3333 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great , great video .. you are a natural .. keep up the good work . My you should have two million subscribers but maybe not to far off .. this is a channel of wonderous value .. great story telling .. Onward and Upward is the watchword ..

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice compliment, Jeff. We do seem stalled on getting new subscribers but, we never started this for fame, more out of passion for history.

  • @jeremiahmccutcheon3234
    @jeremiahmccutcheon3234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are an inspiration.

  • @knzjvmatc-3
    @knzjvmatc-3 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely beautiful grain on your rifle stock - what is the wood?

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Stripped Maple and thank you.

    • @knzjvmatc-3
      @knzjvmatc-3 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheWoodlandEscape Thank you - rapid response!

  • @rickywhite7578
    @rickywhite7578 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent

  • @ZekeMan62
    @ZekeMan62 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Peter. Good story. How about spinning us a yarn on Lewis Wetzel a.k.a. "Death Wind."

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is definitely an interesting character in American history, I might just have to spin that there yarn.

    • @ZekeMan62
      @ZekeMan62 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheWoodlandEscape
      I'll look forward to it.

  • @billhatcher2984
    @billhatcher2984 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have really liked this and the last one too

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good information to have about this period. Are you planning a turkey dinner for Easter?

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish but, the season doesn’t open until April 25. I do however, see one in my future.

  • @corneliuswowbagger
    @corneliuswowbagger ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is a feature directly west of the old Wheeling Ohio County Airport named Girty’s Point where Girty kept track of settler’s movements up and down the Virginia (now West Virginia) Short Creek and the Ohio River. This is not far from where my 5x great uncle Samuel McColloch was ambushed and killed. The attackers considered him a brave man, so they ate pieces of his heart to inherit some of that bravery. I have spent much time in Canada, particularly the beautiful Georgian Bay region, and find Canadian History as interesting!

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for sharing your fascinating family history. Georgian Bay is truly a gem in terms of beauty!

  • @natehoover5266
    @natehoover5266 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I recently got into my family history which led me into the history of the Frontier and Ohio where I'm from. I'm from Crawford county, named after Col Crawford who was burnt at and Simon Girty was a witness. Col Crawford begged Girty to kill him and end his suffering. I love this history. I'd love to live back then and hope to have a cabin and live how you're living here.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I too find it the most fascinating period of history. Thanks for your interest.

  • @joshbagley1959
    @joshbagley1959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Peter. Given Simon Girty's history and connections, how much contact do you think he had with Sir William Johnson? I don't recall reading anything where the two crossed paths but given Girty's involvement with the Six Nations he must have crossed paths with Johnson, that family, and Joseph Brant. Also, I would be interested in comparison's you have between the American (and other) Mountain Men that largely operated in the first half of the 19th c and the frontiersmen of the 18th c. Seems to me a similar legacy and influence.... What did Canada have in the same time period? We hear a lot ab out the Americans but rarely about the Canadians and I would think there was more contact and interactions. Thanks!

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good questions Josh. I did find one account where he interpreted in 1769. One must remember that they were on different parts of the frontier. … Johnson in New York and Girty in the Ohio region. Also Johnson dies just before the Revolution and that is really where Girty’s story begins. As to Canadian frontiersmen, we have lots of interesting characters. One must remember though,that for most of the 15,16 and 17th centuries, Canada was a French Colony. To say the two didn’t sit down and chat a lot would be an understatement. Also the French lived in harmony with the natives, assimilated into there culture and many married into native clans. The only real turbulence was between revel fur companies. So most certainly as much history as the American Colonies but, not much was actually recorded. I do appreciate your interest.

  • @macscotsman51
    @macscotsman51 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well told sir. Well done.

  • @jamesvatter5729
    @jamesvatter5729 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great chat, Peter. It was from this area he chose to switch sides, so most around these parts consider him a scoundrel. I can certainly see his affinity to the natives being the deciding factor though. He often gets blamed for the 1781 murder of Archibald Lochry. However, it seems that was his brother George.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I,m thinking there are a few Americans that blame old Simon for a lot of things!

  • @moorshound3243
    @moorshound3243 ปีที่แล้ว

    How on earth you can remember and recall all of this information is amazing?

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can’t remember what I ate for breakfast but, the mind seems to retain things that pertain to History.

    • @moorshound3243
      @moorshound3243 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheWoodlandEscape
      Sir I cannot tell you how much I love your content, thank you for making and posting these wonderful videos.
      I am working my way through them in the evenings.

    • @TheWoodlandEscape
      @TheWoodlandEscape  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m honoured that you think so sir, thank you.