Genealogy and History of the Hepburn Family of the Susquehanna Valley: With Reference to Other Families of the Same Name. E-book. Formato PDF John F. Meginness   -  Forgotten Books, 2017  - 

Susquehanna one hundred years ago. The latter came as early as 1773, from Ireland, and at once became identified with the struggling pioneer settlers in their efforts to repel the sav ages. The former, who spent about ten years in and about Philadelphia, did not locate here until about the close of the Revolutionary war, when he engaged in the mercantile busi ness, and the buying and selling of land. Through sagacity, business tact and enterprise, he accumulated a handsome competence; William became a State Senator, and it was largely through his efforts that Lycoming County was organized April and as a recognition of his ser vices he was appointed the first judge. And working to gether, the two brothers were prime movers in laying the foundation of what is now the beautiful and ?ourishing city of Williamsport, Pa.

History of the Great Island and William Dunn, Its Owner, and Founder of Dunnstown. E-book. Formato PDF John F. Meginness   -  Forgotten Books, 2017  - 

Many councils for peace and war were held on the Island; there the Indians met and enjoyed their sports and amuse ments; there they were free and unrestrained in their wor ship of the Great Spirit. Nestling under the shadow of the surrounding mountains, clothed in their garments of peren nial green, one familiar with the location can easily picture the primitive beauty of the Island and its surroundings when the aborigines were its owners and occupants. The river, issuing through its gateway in the mountains a short distance above, laved its sides with a current as pure as crystal, whilst Bald Eagle Creek, almost as large, poured its waters into the river on the south side. Fishes abounded in these streams, and the purling mountain rivulets were filled with trout. Game was plenty in the mountains and valley. What more could be desired by the natives for their sustenance, pleasure and happiness? This region was to them an elysian home — a paradise with wilderness sur roundings. Several great Indian paths converged at the Island, mak ing it a tarrying point for parties traveling up and down the river. One of these paths led over the mountains to the Allegheny River, another ascended the Bald Eagle and bore south to the Juniata, whilst another led down the valley and intercepted other paths at Lycoming Creek. These were the great Indian thoroughfares of early times, and at many places in the mountains their beaten track can still be pointed out.

Biography of Frances Slocum: The Lost Sister of Wyoming; A Complete Narrative of Her Captivity and Wanderings Among the Indians. E-book. Formato PDF John F. Meginness   -  Forgotten Books, 2017  - 

Another visit to Indiana to confer with her Indian descendants, learn their traditions, and examine relics which once belonged to her, was found necessary. The visit was made in June, 1890, and several days were pleasantly and profitably spent among the remnants of the Great Miami tribe in the upper valley of the Wabash, when I returned with more valuable and interesting information.Members of the Slocum family, when apprised of the undertaking, at once evinced a deep interest in the work, and promptly placed whatever information they possessed relating to Frances, at my disposal. Her Indian descendants, when informed of what was contemplated, also became enthusiastic over the enterprize, and freely imparted what they remembered of the white woman, whose memory they seem to cherish with a warmth of affection that is remarkable.To the following gentlemen I desire to return my acknowledgments for valuable information and assistance: Mr. George Slocum Bennett, Rev. Horace Edwin Hajden, and Dr. F. C. Johnson, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Dr. Charles E. Slocum, Defiance, Ohio; Mr. James Slocum, Brownsville, Pa.; Hon. Horace P. Biddle, Logansport, Indiana; J. B. Fulwiler, Esq., and W. W. Lockwood, Esq., Peru, Indiana; Rev. Peter Bendy and Mr. Gabriel Godfroy, Reserve, Indiana. A bibliography of the authorities consulted is also given at the close of the volume.There is nothing in the annals of Indian history more pathetic and impressive than the story of the captivity, life, wanderings and death of Frances Slocum; and in her remarkable history there is much to interest the ethnologist, because of the peculiar developments which followed her association with the Indians, the loss of her mother tongue, and the tenacity with which she clung to the strange people with whom her lot was cast.In the preparation of this book no claims are made of absolute accuracy or literary polish. It has proved a laborious task to arrange the narrative, on account of the many contradictory details, in something like consecutive order; and if I have succeeded in placing new and valuable matter within easy reach of those who are interested in the melancholy story, I will feel that my labor of love has not been wholly in vain.