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X-WR-CALDESC:Join us for a presentation and book signing from the author of
The Revolutionary War Generation of Bedford County. This book in
cludes the stories of present-day Bedford\, Somerset\, Blair\, Cambria\, F
ulton\, and Huntingdon counties. These counties were all part of Bedford C
ounty during the Revolutionary War era.\n\n'Few generations can match
the compelling life stories of the Revolutionary War generation of Bedford
County. Some fought alongside George Washington and faced off against the
most powerful army in the world. Others joined militia units to protect t
heir families and communities. The epic struggle for American independence
also took place in Bedford\, Somerset\, Blair\, Cambria\, Fulton\, and Hu
ntingdon counties. British Army officers directed and sometimes led Americ
an Indian attacks on frontier settlements.\n\nThe life stories of the Revo
lutionary War generation did not begin in the Bedford County region. Few w
ere born here. Most were of Scots Irish or German heritage. Many were rece
nt immigrants who had fled poverty and religious persecution. A surprising
number came to America as indentured servants. Some journeyed across Penn
sylvania. Others traveled up the Potomac River. All came seeking a better
life. Once they arrived\, fearsome enemies were fought to remain here.\n\n
Two land purchases by the Pennsylvania Colonial government from the Six Na
tions Iroquois Confederacy in 1754 and 1768 opened the western frontier to
settlement. Rapidly increasing numbers of pioneer settlers led to Bedford
County being formed from Cumberland County in 1771.\n\nMuch violence took
place in the Bedford County region during a 30-year period spanning the F
rench and Indian War\, Pontiac's Rebellion\, and the Revolutionary War. St
ories of deaths\, abductions\, and homes being burned were common during t
his era. Families repeatedly fled their homes during periods of widespread
raids and returned when threats subsided. Enduring the dangers of frontie
r life required remarkable grit and determination. Examining the backgroun
d stories of the Revolutionary War generation offers clues on why they ref
used to be permanently driven from their homes.'\n\n\n
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DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation and book signing from the author of
The Revolutionary War Generation of Bedford County. This book inc
ludes the stories of present-day Bedford\, Somerset\, Blair\, Cambria\, Fu
lton\, and Huntingdon counties. These counties were all part of Bedford Co
unty during the Revolutionary War era.\n\n'Few generations can match t
he compelling life stories of the Revolutionary War generation of Bedford
County. Some fought alongside George Washington and faced off against the
most powerful army in the world. Others joined militia units to protect th
eir families and communities. The epic struggle for American independence
also took place in Bedford\, Somerset\, Blair\, Cambria\, Fulton\, and Hun
tingdon counties. British Army officers directed and sometimes led America
n Indian attacks on frontier settlements.\n\nThe life stories of the Revol
utionary War generation did not begin in the Bedford County region. Few we
re born here. Most were of Scots Irish or German heritage. Many were recen
t immigrants who had fled poverty and religious persecution. A surprising
number came to America as indentured servants. Some journeyed across Penns
ylvania. Others traveled up the Potomac River. All came seeking a better l
ife. Once they arrived\, fearsome enemies were fought to remain here.\n\nT
wo land purchases by the Pennsylvania Colonial government from the Six Nat
ions Iroquois Confederacy in 1754 and 1768 opened the western frontier to
settlement. Rapidly increasing numbers of pioneer settlers led to Bedford
County being formed from Cumberland County in 1771.\n\nMuch violence took
place in the Bedford County region during a 30-year period spanning the Fr
ench and Indian War\, Pontiac's Rebellion\, and the Revolutionary War. Sto
ries of deaths\, abductions\, and homes being burned were common during th
is era. Families repeatedly fled their homes during periods of widespread
raids and returned when threats subsided. Enduring the dangers of frontier
life required remarkable grit and determination. Examining the background
stories of the Revolutionary War generation offers clues on why they refu
sed to be permanently driven from their homes.'\n\n\n
\n\n\n
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LOCATION:10649 Somerset Pike\, Somerset\, PA 15501 US
SUMMARY:The Revolutionary War Generation of Bedford County with Author Kevi
n Mearkle
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