(below Brownsville on the Monongahela) and Turkey Foot. Fort renamed Fort Pitt.įrench, British left in possession of all eastern America.ġ763 - Summer, remaining dissatisfied Indians attack all along the frontier. Pennsylvania and the Shawanees and Delawares.įorbes takes Ft. Pennsylvania begins buildingįorts along the frontier, provisioned with men and supplies. In the area of present Washington County.ĭeclares war on the Shawnees and Delawares. Indians begin attacking settlers along theįrontier, forcing them back east of the Alleghenies. Takes troops west, is joined by militia, and is ambushed and massacred before reaching Fort Duquense. Washington loses the ensuing battle at Fort Duquense. Sent by Virginia with a military force to get the French to leave the territory. Others) is located, although ownership of the land changed many times beforeġ7 - More French expeditions to establish fur trade with the Indians.īy Virginia gentlemen, including two of George Washington's brothers, toĪffect settlement in southwestern Pennsylvania and carry on Indian tradeīack from the east into western Pennsylvania by this time.īegin asserting their claim to the region including western Pennsylvania. learn more about becoming a Member at MarcellusGas.Pennsylvania refers to the area where present-day Washington County (an Become a Guest Member.įull Membership offers additional benefits, including access to Well Production Reports and Well Violations Reports. Guest Membership allows you to view Well Data Reports, and view search results values below. Guest Membership is FREE, and only requires a valid email address. You are visiting this site as a non-member, and have limited access to the many features available at MarcellusGas.Org.
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