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Who was Sandy Flash?

Chester County has its fair share of legends and stories but one of the most intriguing over the years has always been that of “Sandy Flash” who terrorized the countryside during the Revolutionary period...

The Underground Railroad in Chester County

Chester County figured very prominently on the Underground Railroad, aided largely by its many Quaker inhabitants, many of whom worked diligently for the freedom of the slaves. There were numerous routes through the county...

The Man Buried in Two Places

Strange enough title for an article, eh? I’ll get to that shortly… it’s a bit gruesome, so carry on at your own risk. Over the years of researching Chester County genealogy, I have come...

Anna Drinker, Poetess

Anna Drinker, once a well-known woman in the society pages of Philadelphia and beyond, and a published writer under the name of Edith May, was a recluse at the end of her life, leaving...

The Mysterious Myrta Gregg

Myrta Gregg, wife of P. A. Shriver, was said to be the wealthiest woman in Greene County, Pennsylvania when her name was thrust into the public eye as a result of her relationship with...

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