The Great Cove Massacre ~ French & Indian War in Pennsylvania

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  • @bladehoner3185
    @bladehoner3185 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    My 7th great grandmother was killed in this event. Her name was Elizabeth Galloway.

  • @michaeldouglas1243
    @michaeldouglas1243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Hey Cliff. I'm from just a few miles of the graveyard and my family has had the same farmland for 6 generations. The history of this massacre has always passed on to me that alot of the bodies were not identifiable due to mutilation and length of time before being found. Anyhow, was great seeing something from my home area.

  • @pollysue5856
    @pollysue5856 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'm a descendant of the William Thomas Linn/Jane Finley family that was affected. Thomas and a son were killed, their son Thomas was scalped, but survived (handicapped), and a son Issac was captured and lived 12 years with the Delaware. Issac came back and later worked out of Ft Henry and is buried in Martins Ferry OH. The older brother who was killed is probably buried under I70 near the Coombes Fort historical marker, which is in a front yard right by the interstate. I have visited this family's property site along the creek, and the Tonnoloway Primitive Baptist Church, which dated back to that time, although the original building has been replaced.
    I am descended from a younger son named Addis.

    • @valeriegordon8241
      @valeriegordon8241 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Interesting. My 7th grade grandfather George Gordon died in this massacre in 1755. I'm wanting to make a trip to the area to see this.

  • @stevemitchell7981
    @stevemitchell7981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    There is a hidden cemetery along the Susquanna river that also was the scene of a masscre during the French and Indian wars. It's located off Coxton Rd , in Duryea . The cemetery is located in the middle of a corn field. The site is located near Cambells ledge. A very trippy looking cemetery. The people buried in this cemetery lived on farms where the cemetery is located . They were killed by the Indians during tghe 1750's.

  • @stevewarner1962
    @stevewarner1962 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Mcconnellsburg is easily recognized as timeless!
    I have always liked the Great Cove as was fascinated by history like Burnt Cabins or the Hunter Road that existed between Cito and 16.

  • @im7mommy
    @im7mommy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for filming this cemetery. One of my 6th great grandmothers died at Great Cove. She was an old woman when she was killed. From what I understand, they were from Scotland and liked the area as it was more like their homeland. From what I understand, they lived peacefully, but they were attacked due to disagreements between tribes and some disputes over some hunting in forbidden lands.
    I have another family member who was taken captive at a young age farther west in PA. She was eventually released 12 yrs later in Michigan and walked home.
    I’m also related to Conrad Weiser so it’s an interesting history to learn, indeed.

    • @retirednavyrob
      @retirednavyrob 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was your 6th great grandmother Elizabeth Galloway?

    • @im7mommy
      @im7mommy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@retirednavyrob yes, she was.

    • @maryland9987
      @maryland9987 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So the two of you and “bladehoner” above are related?

    • @lauriefisher3467
      @lauriefisher3467 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow I'm related to Conrad Weisser as well

  • @roseinwinter1
    @roseinwinter1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Our old mushroom hunting area and my dad’s deer hunting area in the 60’s.

    • @roseinwinter1
      @roseinwinter1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also you should go to Enoch Brown Park, massacre of a teacher and students by native Americans in Greencastle, Franklin County.

  • @lynnmitzy1643
    @lynnmitzy1643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thank you, Cliff. I appreciate your time and videos 👍

  • @juliebabcock4110
    @juliebabcock4110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Yes, please go back and do a video on the cemetery. Thanks for taking us to such a remote historical location.

  • @donnacarter2617
    @donnacarter2617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks Cliff. I really enjoy the French and Indian war videos. That's something the schools do not teach you, true history.

  • @user-dw3wl9du9d
    @user-dw3wl9du9d 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks, Cliff. I can confirm what Mr. Douglas said… the bare pieces of slate are the headstones of the victims because they were unidentifiable. It’s a gorgeous graveyard and I used to visit when I lived in the area in the late 90’s early 2000’s.

  • @tylerjones2695
    @tylerjones2695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for the tour

  • @retirednavyrob
    @retirednavyrob 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m supposed to be a decent of Elizabeth Galloway. Thank you for the video

  • @tomtransport
    @tomtransport 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thanks Cliff, we all really appreciate the effort you put into these trips/history lessons. Cool to see how remote this cemetery still is in 2021 with all the souls RIP.

  • @johnmefford4455
    @johnmefford4455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video

  • @wanderingoutyonder
    @wanderingoutyonder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Old cemeteries are always so interesting and so full of history -

  • @rickimoler7158
    @rickimoler7158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the French & Indian War stuff.

  • @almccord1898
    @almccord1898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much Cliff! The mountain views are awesome. Always interesting learning, the history of our ancestors and the hardships they endured in those days.

  • @kateclark7250
    @kateclark7250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you, Cliff, for telling us this story and taking us to this cemetery.

  • @carmaela2689
    @carmaela2689 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Pennsylvania history is amazing. I loved growing up here.

  • @bruinsfan8278
    @bruinsfan8278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cliff, Smart move man, put on that Hunters Orange, better safe than sorry!

  • @djskooby1
    @djskooby1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I spent a lot of my growing up in Fulton County. , especially McConnellsburg and Fort Littleton. I have a lot of family there. How about a video of the story of Bicycle Pete?

  • @steveww1507
    @steveww1507 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It is my understanding that Quakers did not mark their stones at that time in history . The quaker cemetery in my area are not marked until the 1800s . I may be wrong . great vid

  • @bigtex4058
    @bigtex4058 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shingas seems awfully touchy.

  • @davidsampson489
    @davidsampson489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great videos. History is important to know. Love the videos about ghost towns and cemeteries, as well!

  • @SueGirling68
    @SueGirling68 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Cliff, this was such a sad era in America's history for both sides as there really wasn't a winner of these wars.
    Thank you for sharing, much love. xx💖

  • @lindamccaughey6669
    @lindamccaughey6669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic as usual Cliff. I am so please you gonna give that cemetery a video of its own, it is truly beautiful. What sad times they were, they so need remembering and not let it happen again. Maybe bring a torch for the headstones it does make it easier. Thanks for taking me along. Please stay safe and take care

  • @dustinkahn8619
    @dustinkahn8619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I trim the trees away from power lines and I find all kinds of wildlife but I'll b darned if I can find an arrowhead. My great grandfather had found a few

  • @johnjacobs1625
    @johnjacobs1625 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My one buddy Frank was from the COVE!! Nice. Regards JJ

  • @barbaraharshman9460
    @barbaraharshman9460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Cliff for taking us to this beautiful cemetery! So peaceful. Love your videos of our history.

  • @markhill2279
    @markhill2279 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Does the Delaware chief have a tombstone somewhere….excellent vid!

  • @bcoldgoalie
    @bcoldgoalie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My friend is into modified Jeeps,so to him that road is like a walk in the park! Nice vid.Would like to see more of this cemetery.

  • @brittanysturgill7513
    @brittanysturgill7513 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My grandfather Meshack was killed during this attack. Luckily his family wasn't there . I want to know more Abt the captain that worked with the Indian kings that called the hit .

  • @josephschmidt4157
    @josephschmidt4157 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video and story Cliff!

  • @user-David-Alan
    @user-David-Alan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the history. Stay well and be safe.

  • @jeffbush4461
    @jeffbush4461 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool and thanks for sharing! I need to visit this place...

  • @nickmad887
    @nickmad887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Cliff.

  • @angieschrimscher246
    @angieschrimscher246 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful place love history thanks for sharing

  • @Ajc99130
    @Ajc99130 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man you videos are awesome thank you so much teaching me about the area of pa I’m moving to.

  • @MarkBrockman1956
    @MarkBrockman1956 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job, Cliff. Love your videos. I live in Shepherdstown WV and I try to get up there to explore. My mom’s family is from the Lancaster area.

  • @rikspector
    @rikspector 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cliff,
    I agree ,there is a feeling of age and history there.
    A beautiful spot, but probably more so in the summer.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Rik Spector

  • @Carolbearce
    @Carolbearce 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful old cemetery. I hope you do go back and video this old cemetery and read the markers.

  • @daveyjoweaver6282
    @daveyjoweaver6282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great historical cemetery WW! Thank You Kindly! DaveyJO

  • @maryexton7929
    @maryexton7929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There may be church records in regard to the burials.

    • @maryexton7929
      @maryexton7929 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also, there may be a local or at least a county historical society that may have information about this cemetery.

    • @lynnmor2101
      @lynnmor2101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was my thought, usually a cemetery of that size would have a church associated with it. Perhaps there is evidence of a structure nearby.

  • @SandyzSerious
    @SandyzSerious 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful, natural place to RIP.

  • @urbansasquatch7935
    @urbansasquatch7935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Cliff , Have you heard of Ft.Garard & The Corbley Massacre near Masontown Pa . Always enjoy watching your videos. Keep them coming .

  • @tommyc9659
    @tommyc9659 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man AWESOME CLIFF I THANK U SIR

  • @valeriegordon8241
    @valeriegordon8241 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am a descendent of George Gordon age 30 died in this massacre. Im thinking to make the trip from Indiana to see this area! Enjoyed your video. Am doing research on Ancestry.
    Im interested in finding someone locally who might give me a tour of the area who knows Bout this massacre.

  • @Pwrcritter
    @Pwrcritter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Was hoping for more history on the actual massacre. Glad to see u sensed something. I know u typically dont.

  • @joelwatts9042
    @joelwatts9042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Cool, I was in that area once but failed to find the cemetery. I was curious, did you ever do any history of George Croghn. I believe he was an Indian trader of that era.

  • @willmorrisusa
    @willmorrisusa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heyyy , Uncle Cliff ! 'Smoke em Out' ! " Discouragement Tactics 101. " 😶

  • @waldemarfernandez8641
    @waldemarfernandez8641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Although a sad story settlers were talking over what was indian land great video Cliff

  • @merlemorrison482
    @merlemorrison482 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder if there was a village here, or what would cause them to pick such a remote location?

  • @jalleman61
    @jalleman61 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We are all victims of tme

  • @jefferyboyle7276
    @jefferyboyle7276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ✌ 🎸

  • @darrengarlough5121
    @darrengarlough5121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had you ever checked out the old cemetery on top of the kentuk campground ohiopyle?

  • @kochrobert7473
    @kochrobert7473 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍😊😊

  • @ammantophori
    @ammantophori หลายเดือนก่อน

    🇺🇸👍

  • @thomasjcorson4758
    @thomasjcorson4758 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time watching this but have you heard about the Mary Ingals Draper capture I believe in Missouri (not related to Laura and Mary Ingals) I red the book

  • @karenscott2080
    @karenscott2080 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was wondering if you can tell me how to find the Indian tribes in the areas of Huntington count, and Franklin and Fulton counties. I have relatives that were indians but can not find the names of the tribes. Any help would be appreciated.

    • @marycooney2194
      @marycooney2194 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lenni Lenape of the Delaware of the Iroquois Nation would be the place to start. There is a museum of the Lenni Lenape in Allentown, PA with a lot of historical info.

  • @carolsaxton839
    @carolsaxton839 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Black slaves and paupers were given just a blank headstones back in those days.

  • @gsdfan8455
    @gsdfan8455 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You never know, they may not have marked their burial spots so the natives wouldn’t come back and desecrate them.

  • @chriswitmer4446
    @chriswitmer4446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So explain to me why every time the native Americans win a military engagement it is typically considered a 'massacre.' Yet when the colonial forces win against the Indians, the result is a noble struggle characterized as a 'battle' (no matter how harsh their methods and means are). Conventional histories typically ignore the Indian point of view, when in fact the Indians were desparately trying to preserve their legitmate way of life. Most times, Indian rights were being stolen from them by the onslaught of European expansion.

    • @valeriegordon8241
      @valeriegordon8241 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree! Even though I lost a 7th great grandfather was killed in this incident. The natives fought to survive against invaders to their land.

  • @yellowhammersuwake1617
    @yellowhammersuwake1617 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't like how the European history is preserved while the American Indian is no where to be found. If it wasn't for u I wouldn't know these places. None of my people speak on these things. We got pushed acrossed the Mississippi, I know of them but never want there yet. I don't understand how are we savages when they came over here so far lands And reclassified us and relocated us. Something not right

    • @valeriegordon8241
      @valeriegordon8241 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree! Sad history for the Natives. Sadly my 7th great grandfather was involved, bit I also see the Indian perspective, I would have been as the Indians fighting for my land and hunting rights...