Publication

1890 - R. Clarke, Cincinnati, Ohio

Language

English

Word Count

58,000 words, Guess

Page Count

232 pages

Physical Format

Microform

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC973.4/2

Description

The Girty brothers, Simon in particular, were infamous on the frontiers of Pennsylvania and Kentucky during the American Revolution and following years. The brothers were the sons of an Irish immigrant to Pennsylvania, who as boys were taken prisoner by Indians and lived among them for a time before settling in the Pittsburg area. When the Revolution began they were at first on the Patriot side, but then went over to the British. Simon worked for the British commander in Detroit to plan and lead Indian attacks against settlers in western Pennsylvania and Kentucky.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • CIHM/ICMH Microfiche series = CIHM/ICMH collection de microfiches -- no. 00370

Other Editions

  • History of the Girtys: a concise account of the Girty brothers, Thomas, Simon, James and George, and of their half-brother John Turner : also of the part taken by them in Lord Dunsmore' s war, in the western border war of the revolution, and in the Indian War of 1790-95 : with a recital of the principal events in the West during these wars...MicroformR. Clarke1890-01-01

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