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Subject: [PACENTRE-L] Dunlaps/Dunlops in Wars from Centre County
Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2000 17:04:33 EST

Hi Bev,

Here are your Dunlaps/Dunlops. On your question about Kim's CD. The CD should
list sources in its content list.

One interesting note: "The first capital case tried in Centre County was that
of a negro named Daniel Byers. On the evening of the 15th of October, 1802, a
mulatto named James Barrows, in the employ of John Dunlop, was shot dead upon
his horse, as he was driving his team between Bellefonte and the Valentine
Works. Of this murder Byers was tried and convicted, and the jury, in
accordance with the law at the time, returned with their verdict a valuation
of him, "Valued him at two hundred and fourteen dollars."

"Byers was executed on the 13th of December, 1802, by James Duncan, Esq.,
then high sheriff. A large crowd, consisting of forgemen and other original
characters, had assembled to witness the execution, and a company of horse,
under the command of Capt. James Potter, was drawn up near the scaffold. With
the first swing the rope broke, and Negro Dan fell to the ground unhurt. With
that the crowd shouted, "Dan is free!" and headed by Archy McSwords and
McCamant, they made a move to rescue him. Sheriff Duncan, who always carried
a lead-loaded riding-whip, drew it promptly, and struck McSwords a blow that
might have felled an ox. McSwords scratched his head, and said, "Mr. Duncan,
as you are a small man, you may pass on." With that Capt. Potter's company
made a charge, and William Irvin, of the troop, leveled McCamant with a blow
of his sword, cutting his cap-rim through. Meanwhile, William Petriken
stepped up to Dan, and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "Dan, you have
always been a good boy, go up now and be hung like a man," which he did."

Col. James Dunlop was appointed major of the Sixth Battalion Pennsylvania,
under Col. William Irvine on January 10, 1776. On October 25, 1776, he was
promoted to lieutenant colonel of the Tenth Pennsylvania of the Continental
Line, but resigned January 23, 1777, because his senority of rank was not
recognized in promotions.

James Dunlop's son, John, was the one who employed the murdered man above.

The most notable event of the year (1858) was the encampment of Gen.
Buchanan's brigade at Camp Logan, on Valentine's Forge field, adjoining
Bellefonte, from 2oth to 25th of September. The cavalry companies
were....Independent Troop, Capt Dunlap (James Dunlap).

May 28, 1858: A new cavalry company was also formed in Harris and Ferguson
townships, called the Independent Dragoons: James Dunlap, captain.

Early 1861: The Independent Dragoons, Capt. James Dunlap, held a meeting at
Pine Grove Mills, which was adressed by L. Neff and Professors Patterson, of
the Boalsburg, and Thomas, of Pine Grove Academies." At this meeting all
members of the Dragoons except two, signed a declaration "to march, at any
time, in obedience to the requisition of the Governor of Pennsylvania."

One last note. Not all military records are in Linn's history. Check other
sources for more details and additional listings.

Diana

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