A story of the attack on Fort Granville, July 30, 1756, near Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Presented as part of “Pennsylvania Profiles,” a weekly series produced for the Sunbury Daily Item, with the above number published on April 1987.
Panel 1 – On July 30, 1756, Captain Edward Ward and 24 men left Fort Granville (near Lewistown) to protect farmers in Sherman’s Valley, Perry County, from Indian attacks. Remaining in the fort were some children, three women and about 23 soldiers commanded by Lieutenant Edward Armstrong.
Panel 2 – Ward’s departure was observed by Chief Jacobs and Capt. Coulon de Villiers, leaders of a force of 50 Frenchmen and 100 Delaware Indians who had surrounded the fort. Immediately they started to plan an assault.
Panel 3 – The next day, the French and Indians attacked the fort. The fighting continued throughout the afternoon and night.
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An explanation of the series “Pennsylvania Profiles” appeared in the Sunbury Daily Item, May 10 1985:
For the stories behind… forgotten but fascinating facts, you’ll want to read “Pennsylvania Profiles,” a weekly feature with vivid illustrations… in this newspaper…. Pennsylvania Profiles delves into the nooks and crannies of the Keystone State’s hectic heritage. [It] is researched, written and illustrated by Patrick M. Reynolds of Willow Street, a town in southern Lancaster County. He is a graduate of Pratt institute, Brooklyn, New York, and Syracuse University, New York. His features are available in books. Reynolds is a Vietnam War veteran and an Army reserve Infantry officer.
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