I realize this video is two years old, but the soldier he mentioned is buried near the intersection of Brouse Rd and Tower Rd, at the very top of the hill. The tombstone is inside a small fence directly beside the road and is cared for by a retired veteran and his son. It is about a mile or so from the Leroy farm.
My great grand father x5 was John George Obermier. In 1770 He was the first settler west of Penns creek after the massacre. He lived where Switzers run hits Penns creek. His massive log home was called Fort Obermier and they built a log fort later. There is a historic marker up at the road.
Thanks for sharing! Our ancestors were linked in a couple of ways. My 7th Great-grandfather was Johann Georg Etzweiler II. He was stationed at Fort Obermeier (Obermier or Overmeyer), and served under your ancestor, outside of New Berlin. He was 1 of 4 men killed by the Delaware Indians who were helping the British, in the Revolution. The men at your ancestors fort were Long riflemen, who specialized in night attacks, and were part of George Washington's "Rangers on the Frontier". They were North of Mifflinburg, protecting a Frenchman's Mill, when they were caught in a surprise attack, while "washing their linens in the creek." Georg Etzweiler was buried along Brouse Road, at the edge of a farm field, if you turn left at the end of Tower Road, which he mentioned in the video. He mistakenly heard that the soldier was from the French and Indian War. Another ancestor of mine George Hacker (misspelled on the list) was on the same Ship passenger list as your John George Obermeier. A double connection. Nice to meet you!
Land cheats. Yes, it is still happening. Around 2004 I was trying to save some 1400's native sites from expressway development up here in Canada.. We held it off for a year but in the end, the same Iroqious (6 Nations Confederacy) from your history made a trade for a couple of million dollars and the artifacts were lifted out to a museum. Here is the common rub, the 6 nations didn't get here until 1791after the American Revolution. They sold out the Wyandot's ancestors and the city happily made the deal. Have you done any history of the Pennenite War with Connecticut?
Of the 26 settlers they found living on Penn's Creek, the Lenape killed 14 and took 11 captive (one man was wounded but managed to escape). Three of the preteen girls who were taken captive regained their freedom after years of slavery, and their stories have been popularized in several young adult novels and a film.
The Lanape's sale of Pennsylvania was for "the land that can be (circled) by man on foot in one day". The Lanape thought they had made the deal of the century by making the Europeans pay an extraordinary sum for such a small tract of land. Plus, if the run (it was always expected to be a run) was not completed within the day, then the indians would keep the proceeds and the Europeans would get no land. The Lanape lost in their translation of the text the understanding that it was "man", not "one man". So the Europeans set up a relay. Every few miles, they had another runner standing by. So the perimeter was traversed by man on foot in one day. The Lanape thought they were outsmarting the Europeans, but it was the Europeans who outsmarted them to devastating effect. The Lanape were forced onto more centralized Iroquoian land and lost much of their independence within the Iroquois Confederacy. As you state, the Iroqois then sold that land to Pennsylvania without consulting the Lanape who were little more than squatters.
Thanx for all yer efforts. I was born in Lancaster Co Pa.,till 19.5 yrs old, moved to Snyder Co. Now living in western NC. Seeing yer videos make me homesick. Lord Bless.
I enjoyed his video a lot I lived in Mifflinburg for 15 years didn’t really like it so I moved back over to Montour preserve so I got about a half a mile to the lake 😊
Thanks for the video. First time I have seen one of your posts. I really enjoyed this and look forward to following your future videos, especially a followup of the daughters, and of course any other historical items you may post. Actually seeing these historical sites adds a reality that is fascinating. Thanks!
Having helped the Lenape nation with some of this historical research, it seems that the more likely natives involved in these massacres were Haudenesaunee (Iroquois), Mohawk, and other northern tribes who had joined forces with the French. They'd stage a raid, kill as many strong men as they could, then retreat quickly with female and child prisoners who they could make the march out to be taken to upper Canada and traded to the French Military. Many of the children who survived the march were adopted into tribes in the north. My 6th G grandfather's 2 sons were killed in a raid like this (Delabole, PA). The wife and two sons were marched to Canada. The wife was taken by a French Officer as a servant. The two boys were adopted. When the war concluded and a prisoner exchange granted, the wife returned home, but the one son wanted to stay with the tribe. Eventually, he did return, but spoke well of his time with the tribe and retained some of their ways. The second son never returned. He either died during the journey or stayed with a tribe that adopted him. The Lenape still living among the Europeans often were scape-goated as being responsible, as whites did not recognize that not all the tribes operated together. There were many instances of whites helping warn or protect neighborhood Indians living among the whites who became wrongly accused (esp. refer to vigilantes like the Paxton's). Also note: thanks for correctly pronouncing Lenape!
I grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan( the Eastern end). The French & Indian War played a prominent place in the local area. The conflict between France, Britain & the local native Americans is centered on St.Igance, Mackinac Island & the Straits between Lake Michigan & Lake Huron. The massacre at Fort Michimilimacinac is well known. Detroit of course played a prominent role in the War as well. Torture of captives was horrific. I have read accounts by those who witnessed it, from this time period.
This was very interesting. Having moved to Pennsylvania from Raleigh North Carolina, I find myself extremely happy with the way I have been greeted by the locals. They are wonderful! I am happy to be here.
Thanks for the cool video! It was interesting to watch. I have direct ancestors who were attacked at the nearby Northkill massacre by the same Native American group... likely some of the same individuals in these attacks.
Just found your channel. Love it! I live just outside of Athens PA. In litchfield township. My great great ....great and so on Grandfather Thomas Park was wounded at the Wyoming Valley massacre. He was out warning sugar men of the possible attack and was shot twice . A ball in his hip went with him to his grave. He was with Gen Sullivan on his campaign. The fort of old Tioga was built at the point of the susquehanna and Chemung rivers in what is now Athens. He was the first settler of litchfield. There are canal remnants old ghoast towns of Barclay,Laquin,Long valley, Foot of the plains. Stone works of all kinds scattered through the woodlands. This area is rich with history. Your work is an inspiration to folks to get out take a walk into there heritage and local history. I used to walk the river flats after the spring plowing. And have found a few dozen arrow heads and spear points over the years. I enjoy your channel alot. Thank you
Like one of your other viewers stated previously, : the victors always write the history. That makes it so we always get just one side of the story or a "jaded story," making the whole story or real history hard, if not impossible to find out about. I live in Lancaster County, Pa. I was born here and live on what's left of the family farm where I grew up. I've always loved history but it's rare that local history is ever taught in school so you grow up never knowing what happened right around you or even under your own feet. I appreciate your exploration into area and Pa. history.
Hard to believe how many of us, including myself, were born less than 200 years from the massacre, and born right here in and near this area. It blows my mind how things change and quickly.
The grove of trees next to the green farm house at the Leroy farm is where the spring is located. The trees cover it. We are Leiningers and think they are our ancestors. Thank you for doing this!
Well thats added to the list. Love learning the history of this state with a specific interest in the F&I War. Great video, very informative. Thanks for posting!
All the land was never forested. The native americans set fires and burned away portions so that new growth would occur and attract game animals such as deer.
Hi Cliff, I really like when you make historical video's as they are always very interesting and engaging. I look forward to your next instalment of this historical war. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx 💖
My uncles middle name was LeRoy Spelled the same way. We are from NW Pa. Potter McKean co. He was (middle named) after a distance relative so I was told.
Certain family buried in Mifflinberg cemetery. Albright. Revisited this summer - charmed small town, but much was closed with the Covid stress. Great state to spend time exploring-
Hi Wandering Woodsman, I'm reading a history of my Pennsylvania ancestors The Weddells of Old Westmoreland 1757- 1957. My Great ×3 Grandfather, George Weddell, and his family became the First Family of Old Westmoreland. This publication is an historical gem. Here is an excerpt: " In order to appreciate the situation in which the Weddell family has now found itself it will be necessary to look into the movements and motives in the peoples interested in this section of the country at this time. Possibly no other decade in American history has had more significance than the ten years beginning with 1750...Here we find up to this time a vast wilderness peopled by scattered tribes of Indians living in peaceful existence together. These Indians were of three distinct tribes or origens. The powerful Iriquois Federation, or Six Nations, had long been in control of this territory, tho their home grounds were around the Finger Lakes in New York, and they came down here only on game hunting trips, a few camps staying the year long along the rivers. When the Delawares were crowded out of their homes along the seaboard, the Iriquois permitted them to settle and when the Shawanees were likewise crowded out of their Virginia and Carolina homes, they too were welcomed here. But they both were considered subject people...When LaSalle in 1669 came down the Allegheny with his exploratory force and went on down the Ohio, it did not disturb the Indians, for they did not realize that the French would, through this expedition, lay claim to the land." Onward the story goes, movement by movement, all the players, key figures- Celeron, Christopher Gist, George Washington, Captain Contrecoeur, King Shingess, General Forbes, on an on, and exact locations, all in staggering detail. This is an historical bombshell, you must read it!
Having grown up close to Penns Creek and having camped there for many many years (still do), it's amazing just really went on there during that time. Thank you.
The French Indian War was not the first attack on English settlers, the great run away was the first attacks up and down the Susquehanna basin , it was earlier then French Indian War. There was the second great run away is the french Indian War, There is some forts like one in Sunbury, Muncy, Pine Station and Lock Haven. There is a sign in between mcelhattan and pine Station where the fort was. Which was taken down by pennsylvania railroad. There was some captured during the great run away near Muncy which the Fort was burnt but rebuilt then burnt again, There was much about this great run away
Have you ever visited the site of Pennsylvania's Wyoming Valley Massacre? In this action native Americans under a female clan mother named Queen Esther, captured a large number of militia men that had been sent against them, the prisoners were surrounded and each was taken and placed upon a large rock that is still there today, Queen Esther then took a large war club and beat each man's head in screaming her murdered sons name ( Gancho) with every stroke only two men managed to escape one of whom Lebue Hammond hid in a nearby swamp until the warriors were finished and left the area, he then fled to the nearest settlement, with news of the attack.
You are finding places and markers of our past, while we are allowing markers and monuments to be removed or destroyed. The brave people of BOTH sides need to be remembered. Not discarded cause some people don't know how to honor our past. Sorry off the soap box now. Thank you Cliff for telling what is known of Both sides.
I was born 20 miles from Fort Necessity and studied the F&I war in my area. Braddocks grave, Jumonville Glenn and others were frequent visits. Great informative video.
The Leininger family are my ancestors, was always told this story as a child by my family, apparently there was a child that was that was with Regina when she was found by her mother in Carlisle where they took the captives when they were released to be identified by family. The child is quite the interesting story twist that was never really discussed to much but rightfully so, such a thing would have been hard to deal with back then, having native blood in the family would be traced back to this likely scenario.
Yes, the Leiningers are my ancestors as well....Sebastian Leininger is my 6th great grandfather, through the surviving son George, and his son George and his son Jacob, and his daughter Harriet....who married a Jackson...then on some more down to me....
I'm not from that area, but have been to the Penn's Creek area many times visiting Penn's Creek Bible College !! Your findings are very interesting and info I had never heard !! Love the area and always so happy to visit there !!!
Excellent video! Side note, but an interesting history fact as well: during the time of the massacre, Penn's Creek originally emptied into the Susquehanna just east of the location of your filming. During the 1840s construction of the Penna Canal system, the creek was diverted south using what was called the "Mud Dam." To this day, Penn's Creek joins Middle Creek and empties into the Susquehanna River farther south...this was done to prevent the construction of a single aqueduct onto the "Isle of Que" instead of two (over both Middle and Penn Creeks).
Thanks Cliff I drove up to state college today 123 21 and was in that area. What a beautiful area and the history!! So interesting. Love this video but have to ask you can you get over to the Susquehanna just south of there? The river is the most beautiful color almost like a Florida ocean color. My friend said it's because the water is so clear and it's so cold. I've never seen it like that might be interesting to include in one of your videos. There were also white caps on the river because of the wind. There must be some interesting Trails right along there too
There are members of a Stees family buried in that cemetery. Some of the stones are no longer readable being of slate composition and not engraved very deeply. I do not remember the dates on the stones that were readable. The spring is just to the left of the house near the pine trees.
Just love the early American history, especially French & Indian war as did not know much about this. Thanks for the video and look forward to next chapter about the women taken captive and what life was like living with the Indians.
Hey this is great finding this. I use to live in mifflinburg a few months back but just recently moved to richfield pa which is like 20ish from mifflinburg. All those towns you mention I regularly go thru or to. Love the rich history around here!
Omg I grew up in Penn's creek I'm surprised you knew or found out about it I learned about in the 4th grade because my teacher at that time was in love with Pennsylvania history
I realize this video is two years old, but the soldier he mentioned is buried near the intersection of Brouse Rd and Tower Rd, at the very top of the hill. The tombstone is inside a small fence directly beside the road and is cared for by a retired veteran and his son. It is about a mile or so from the Leroy farm.
Extremely interesting my brother I really enjoy these videos
My great grand father x5 was John George Obermier. In 1770 He was the first settler west of Penns creek after the massacre. He lived where Switzers run hits Penns creek. His massive log home was called Fort Obermier and they built a log fort later. There is a historic marker up at the road.
Thanks for sharing! Our ancestors were linked in a couple of ways. My 7th Great-grandfather was Johann Georg Etzweiler II. He was stationed at Fort Obermeier (Obermier or Overmeyer), and served under your ancestor, outside of New Berlin. He was 1 of 4 men killed by the Delaware Indians who were helping the British, in the Revolution. The men at your ancestors fort were Long riflemen, who specialized in night attacks, and were part of George Washington's "Rangers on the Frontier". They were North of Mifflinburg, protecting a Frenchman's Mill, when they were caught in a surprise attack, while "washing their linens in the creek." Georg Etzweiler was buried along Brouse Road, at the edge of a farm field, if you turn left at the end of Tower Road, which he mentioned in the video. He mistakenly heard that the soldier was from the French and Indian War.
Another ancestor of mine George Hacker (misspelled on the list) was on the same Ship passenger list as your John George Obermeier. A double connection. Nice to meet you!
Land cheats. Yes, it is still happening. Around 2004 I was trying to save some 1400's native sites from expressway development up here in Canada.. We held it off for a year but in the end, the same Iroqious (6 Nations Confederacy) from your history made a trade for a couple of million dollars and the artifacts were lifted out to a museum. Here is the common rub, the 6 nations didn't get here until 1791after the American Revolution. They sold out the Wyandot's ancestors and the city happily made the deal. Have you done any history of the Pennenite War with Connecticut?
Gracias. Sincerely. Tom E Hawk
Of the 26 settlers they found living on Penn's Creek, the Lenape killed 14 and took 11 captive (one man was wounded but managed to escape). Three of the preteen girls who were taken captive regained their freedom after years of slavery, and their stories have been popularized in several young adult novels and a film.
The Lanape's sale of Pennsylvania was for "the land that can be (circled) by man on foot in one day". The Lanape thought they had made the deal of the century by making the Europeans pay an extraordinary sum for such a small tract of land. Plus, if the run (it was always expected to be a run) was not completed within the day, then the indians would keep the proceeds and the Europeans would get no land. The Lanape lost in their translation of the text the understanding that it was "man", not "one man". So the Europeans set up a relay. Every few miles, they had another runner standing by. So the perimeter was traversed by man on foot in one day. The Lanape thought they were outsmarting the Europeans, but it was the Europeans who outsmarted them to devastating effect. The Lanape were forced onto more centralized Iroquoian land and lost much of their independence within the Iroquois Confederacy. As you state, the Iroqois then sold that land to Pennsylvania without consulting the Lanape who were little more than squatters.
There is a museum over the post office in New Berlin that has a lot of good info about all that area
Very cool. Spent the 1st 24 years of my life not far from here in danville and milton and never knew this stuff
You did a good job of explaining thanks
Several small cemeteries on that Ridge. I'm from right down the road.
Enjoyed your video. I am hoping you will eventually cover some of General Braddocks March to the Pittsburg area.
Ha I remember that. I lived right down by the highway I would fish right there. We used to talk about the spirits while night fishing.
The movie «Alone but not alone» is about this massacre. A good movie.
Very interesting video!
$2.52.9 fer gas. Now that's a quick look at History in our own time and place!
Thanx for all yer efforts. I was born in Lancaster Co Pa.,till 19.5 yrs old, moved to Snyder Co. Now living in western NC. Seeing yer videos make me homesick. Lord Bless.
I enjoyed his video a lot I lived in Mifflinburg for 15 years didn’t really like it so I moved back over to Montour preserve so I got about a half a mile to the lake 😊
Barbara and Regina Leilinger are my ancestors. My aunt is doing our family genealogy and found this out.
The Leininger family story inspired a movie called Alone, Yet Not Alone.
I live in Williamsport and I really enjoyed your video.
You're also a teacher and videographer, just like Cliff.
They were not Natives they were American Indians there is a Difference.
Thanks for the video. First time I have seen one of your posts. I really enjoyed this and look forward to following your future videos, especially a followup of the daughters, and of course any other historical items you may post. Actually seeing these historical sites adds a reality that is fascinating. Thanks!
There's a lot of places from the French and Indian conflict here in western Pennsylvania too.
I so appreciate the maps....since I am exploring PA through your eyes. Thank you.
Same here. My disability and age does not allow me to travel. This is one 9f the few things I get to do
Having helped the Lenape nation with some of this historical research, it seems that the more likely natives involved in these massacres were Haudenesaunee (Iroquois), Mohawk, and other northern tribes who had joined forces with the French. They'd stage a raid, kill as many strong men as they could, then retreat quickly with female and child prisoners who they could make the march out to be taken to upper Canada and traded to the French Military. Many of the children who survived the march were adopted into tribes in the north. My 6th G grandfather's 2 sons were killed in a raid like this (Delabole, PA). The wife and two sons were marched to Canada. The wife was taken by a French Officer as a servant. The two boys were adopted. When the war concluded and a prisoner exchange granted, the wife returned home, but the one son wanted to stay with the tribe. Eventually, he did return, but spoke well of his time with the tribe and retained some of their ways. The second son never returned. He either died during the journey or stayed with a tribe that adopted him. The Lenape still living among the Europeans often were scape-goated as being responsible, as whites did not recognize that not all the tribes operated together. There were many instances of whites helping warn or protect neighborhood Indians living among the whites who became wrongly accused (esp. refer to vigilantes like the Paxton's). Also note: thanks for correctly pronouncing Lenape!
Most Excellent!
Like the videos. I live in Columbia PA seen your video on the rail trail very cool keep doing what your doing ty Steve
I grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan( the Eastern end). The French & Indian War played a prominent place in the local area. The conflict between France, Britain & the local native Americans is centered on St.Igance, Mackinac Island & the Straits between Lake Michigan & Lake Huron. The massacre at Fort Michimilimacinac is well known. Detroit of course played a prominent role in the War as well. Torture of captives was horrific. I have read accounts by those who witnessed it, from this time period.
Great video
Did you make the video about the survivors of the Penn Creek massacre?
This was very interesting. Having moved to Pennsylvania from Raleigh North Carolina, I find myself extremely happy with the way I have been greeted by the locals. They are wonderful! I am happy to be here.
I left Pa moved to NC, better here
You might find articles about Cornplanter. He being Chief in the area(s).
Thank you for quality and clarity of History And may god watch over you while you bring to light our History
How’s the fishing there ?
Thanks for the cool video! It was interesting to watch. I have direct ancestors who were attacked at the nearby Northkill massacre by the same Native American group... likely some of the same individuals in these attacks.
Very interesting. Thanks for the video. Looking forward to the rest of the series!
Just found your channel. Love it! I live just outside of Athens PA. In litchfield township. My great great ....great and so on Grandfather Thomas Park was wounded at the Wyoming Valley massacre. He was out warning sugar men of the possible attack and was shot twice . A ball in his hip went with him to his grave. He was with Gen Sullivan on his campaign. The fort of old Tioga was built at the point of the susquehanna and Chemung rivers in what is now Athens. He was the first settler of litchfield. There are canal remnants old ghoast towns of Barclay,Laquin,Long valley, Foot of the plains. Stone works of all kinds scattered through the woodlands. This area is rich with history. Your work is an inspiration to folks to get out take a walk into there heritage and local history. I used to walk the river flats after the spring plowing. And have found a few dozen arrow heads and spear points over the years. I enjoy your channel alot. Thank you
I always wondered anout this strange little area of graves right around the old Harrisburg asylum
Like one of your other viewers stated previously, : the victors always write the history. That makes it so we always get just one side of the story or a "jaded story," making the whole story or real history hard, if not impossible to find out about. I live in Lancaster County, Pa. I was born here and live on what's left of the family farm where I grew up. I've always loved history but it's rare that local history is ever taught in school so you grow up never knowing what happened right around you or even under your own feet. I appreciate your exploration into area and Pa. history.
Thanks for the movie suggestion!I is on Tubi Tv
The cemetery he noticed was the burial plot of John Jacob LeRoy according to find a grave
Hard to believe how many of us, including myself, were born less than 200 years from the massacre, and born right here in and near this area. It blows my mind how things change and quickly.
The grove of trees next to the green farm house at the Leroy farm is where the spring is located. The trees cover it. We are Leiningers and think they are our ancestors. Thank you for doing this!
The couple who lived there let us look at the spring beside their house, when we told them we are Leiningers.
Well thats added to the list. Love learning the history of this state with a specific interest in the F&I War. Great video, very informative. Thanks for posting!
I always learn so much from you. Thank you! 😊
Thanks for another great video. Stay safe and healthy.
Thank you for your balanced presentation. And I welcome hearing about any captivity narrative!
wandering woodsmen sir,where was the filming location for the movie....last of the mohicans? i just watched it last night,beautiful scenery
Wish I could have seen it when it was all old growth forest.
All the land was never forested. The native americans set fires and burned away portions so that new growth would occur and attract game animals such as deer.
Hi Cliff, I really like when you make historical video's as they are always very interesting and engaging. I look forward to your next instalment of this historical war.
Thank you for sharing, much love. xx 💖
There is a movie titled "Alone Yet Not Alone" that tells the story of the Leineger girls and the Leroy girl. Good movie,
My uncles middle name was LeRoy
Spelled the same way. We are from NW Pa. Potter McKean co.
He was (middle named) after a distance relative so I was told.
Very interesting. Thanks so much for doing this for all of us. Safe journeys.
Certain family buried in Mifflinberg cemetery. Albright. Revisited this summer - charmed small town, but much was closed with the Covid stress. Great state to spend time exploring-
On the other side of that ridge there was the
Pontius Massacre,,,
I really enjoyed this video. It's neet learning the history of PA. Can't wait for the next one.
Cool video. I love the rolling hills and farmland in southeastern PA. and of course the history. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻
This is more in the Central part of PA
@@pamountains2 You are correct, I grew up in Centre and Clearfield counties. I guess I'm used to Cliff documenting so much of the southeast.
@@pawadventures5544 I’m in Centre myself actually. Grew up in Juniata
Thank you!
thanks for the video, I live in the Harrisburg area. I learned alot from your video's. I guess I'll have to go looking at these places for my self.
Hi Wandering Woodsman,
I'm reading a history of my Pennsylvania ancestors The Weddells of Old Westmoreland 1757- 1957. My Great ×3 Grandfather, George Weddell, and his family became the First Family of Old Westmoreland. This publication is an historical gem. Here is an excerpt:
" In order to appreciate the situation in which the Weddell family has now found itself it will be necessary to look into the movements and motives in the peoples interested in this section of the country at this time. Possibly no other decade in American history has had more significance than the ten years beginning with 1750...Here we find up to this time a vast wilderness peopled by scattered tribes of Indians living in peaceful existence together. These Indians were of three distinct tribes or origens. The powerful Iriquois Federation, or Six Nations, had long been in control of this territory, tho their home grounds were around the Finger Lakes in New York, and they came down here only on game hunting trips, a few camps staying the year long along the rivers. When the Delawares were crowded out of their homes along the seaboard, the Iriquois permitted them to settle and when the Shawanees were likewise crowded out of their Virginia and Carolina homes, they too were welcomed here. But they both were considered subject people...When LaSalle in 1669 came down the Allegheny with his exploratory force and went on down the Ohio, it did not disturb the Indians, for they did not realize that the French would, through this expedition, lay claim to the land." Onward the story goes, movement by movement, all the players, key figures- Celeron, Christopher Gist, George Washington, Captain Contrecoeur, King Shingess, General Forbes, on an on, and exact locations, all in staggering detail.
This is an historical bombshell, you must read it!
Thank you love early American history. My 7th great grandparents Richard & Margery Lindley Ashmore were from Lancaster Co.
Having grown up close to Penns Creek and having camped there for many many years (still do), it's amazing just really went on there during that time. Thank you.
The French Indian War was not the first attack on English settlers, the great run away was the first attacks up and down the Susquehanna basin , it was earlier then French Indian War.
There was the second great run away is the french Indian War,
There is some forts like one in Sunbury, Muncy, Pine Station and Lock Haven.
There is a sign in between mcelhattan and pine Station where the fort was.
Which was taken down by pennsylvania railroad.
There was some captured during the great run away near Muncy which the Fort was burnt but rebuilt then burnt again,
There was much about this great run away
Are you going to talk about the lee massacre also
Thank you for the history and a chance to look at the beautiful rolling hills of Pennsylvania!
Love this thank you for taking the time you cover it
Have you ever visited the site of Pennsylvania's Wyoming Valley Massacre? In this action native Americans under a female clan mother named Queen Esther, captured a large number of militia men that had been sent against them, the prisoners were surrounded and each was taken and placed upon a large rock that is still there today, Queen Esther then took a large war club and beat each man's head in screaming her murdered sons name ( Gancho) with every stroke only two men managed to escape one of whom Lebue Hammond hid in a nearby swamp until the warriors were finished and left the area, he then fled to the nearest settlement, with news of the attack.
My great grandfather Thomas Park was wounded at the Wyoming Valley Massacre. Married at the stockade and was with Gen Sullivan's March.
Looking forward to video on ft zeller
Love the video!!!😊Great message seeing both sides of the coin! We need to be aware of these things 🤗👍🏻!
Very interesting! Looking forward to more videos 🌞
I love your videos, can you Please do one of Battle of Crooked Billet Hatboro pa Aera ? Thanks
You are finding places and markers of our past, while we are allowing markers and monuments to be removed or destroyed. The brave people of BOTH sides need to be remembered. Not discarded cause some people don't know how to honor our past.
Sorry off the soap box now.
Thank you Cliff for telling what is known of Both sides.
Oh be quiet.
@@s.sestric9929 you be quite. Edith is right.
The spring that you referred to is on the east side of the green house by the pine trees
.......the victor writes the history.......!
Great way to learn about history Cliff thanks can't wait for the next one.
Thank you for the video on Penn Creek Massacre I’m going to do more research on this
I was born 20 miles from Fort Necessity and studied the F&I war in my area. Braddocks grave, Jumonville Glenn and others were frequent visits. Great informative video.
The Leininger family are my ancestors, was always told this story as a child by my family, apparently there was a child that was that was with Regina when she was found by her mother in Carlisle where they took the captives when they were released to be identified by family. The child is quite the interesting story twist that was never really discussed to much but rightfully so, such a thing would have been hard to deal with back then, having native blood in the family would be traced back to this likely scenario.
Hello cousin!
Fascinating history!
they are in the find a grave entries - memorial no. 124817912.
Yes, the Leiningers are my ancestors as well....Sebastian Leininger is my 6th great grandfather, through the surviving son George, and his son George and his son Jacob, and his daughter Harriet....who married a Jackson...then on some more down to me....
Bravery
Fantastic history lesson thank you
Great series, looking forward to more videos like this
Thanks for taking us with you ! The beard is looking good . Kool history .
I'm not from that area, but have been to the Penn's Creek area many times visiting Penn's Creek Bible College !! Your findings are very interesting and info I had never heard !! Love the area and always so happy to visit there !!!
Lots of History we have,the Battle of Lake George was up here near me,my ancestors were in it.
A if my ancestors were in the Battle of Lake George also.
Love history. Thanks for the info. Kept me watching.
You were just a few miles from me. Great video as always 👍🏻
Excellent video!
Side note, but an interesting history fact as well: during the time of the massacre, Penn's Creek originally emptied into the Susquehanna just east of the location of your filming. During the 1840s construction of the Penna Canal system, the creek was diverted south using what was called the "Mud Dam." To this day, Penn's Creek joins Middle Creek and empties into the Susquehanna River farther south...this was done to prevent the construction of a single aqueduct onto the "Isle of Que" instead of two (over both Middle and Penn Creeks).
That's awesome! I didn't know that. From PA too
Thanks Cliff I drove up to state college today 123 21 and was in that area. What a beautiful area and the history!! So interesting. Love this video but have to ask you can you get over to the Susquehanna just south of there? The river is the most beautiful color almost like a Florida ocean color. My friend said it's because the water is so clear and it's so cold. I've never seen it like that might be interesting to include in one of your videos. There were also white caps on the river because of the wind. There must be some interesting Trails right along there too
There are members of a Stees family buried in that cemetery. Some of the stones are no longer readable being of slate composition and not engraved very deeply. I do not remember the dates on the stones that were readable. The spring is just to the left of the house near the pine trees.
Thankyou , those were my ancestors
Just love the early American history, especially French & Indian war as did not know much about this. Thanks for the video and look forward to next chapter about the women taken captive and what life was like living with the Indians.
That is a beautiful area!
Thanks for sharing
Hey this is great finding this. I use to live in mifflinburg a few months back but just recently moved to richfield pa which is like 20ish from mifflinburg. All those towns you mention I regularly go thru or to. Love the rich history around here!
Your videos are great.
If you get a chance, stop by the memorial stone for the Fort Bigham massacre in Juniata County
Omg I grew up in Penn's creek I'm surprised you knew or found out about it I learned about in the 4th grade because my teacher at that time was in love with Pennsylvania history
excellent
Thanks for sharing your states history. Some of my families v property a joins a battlefield for the battle of Top pics now in northwest Indiana
Great Job again and thanks for sharing this one. Beaver County native. History rich area.
Lived here all my life, I never knew this. Thank you for doing this one so close to home.