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Revolutionary War Soldiers
Revolutionary War Soldiers
Cheltenham (Pa. : Township) -- History., United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
"In 1959, the remains of four Revolutionary War Soldiers from the Battle of Edge Hill were discovered near Russell Smith's Castle." - Alexander Scott
Revolutionary War Soldiers
Revolutionary War Soldiers
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783., Cheltenham (Pa. : Township) -- History.
"The plaque over their grave reads: 'Known only to God, the remains of four patriots killed in the Battle of Edge Hill, December 7-8, 1777, during the Revolutionary War.'"
Revolutionary War Soldiers
Revolutionary War Soldiers
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783., Cheltenham (Pa. : Township) -- History.
"Their bodies were later moved to the Ardsley VFW Post on Jenkintown Road." - Alexander Scott
Samuel Shoemaker and Son Edward
Samuel Shoemaker and Son Edward
Cheltenham (Pa. : Township) -- History., Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Biography., Cheltenham (Pa. : Township) -- Biography., Lawyers -- United States -- Biography., Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Biography., Mayors -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- Biography., American Philosophical Society., United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
"Samuel (1725-1800) was great grandson of George and Sarah Shoemaker. He was an attorney and a member of the American Philosophical Society. Served as Councilman, Treasurer and Mayor of Philadelphia. As a Quaker he opposed the Revolutionary War and the desire to break away from the King. Part of his estate was confiscated and he left Philadelphia when the British army evacuated. Later he and his youngest son, Edward, sailed for England. There he was received by King George III and the royal family. In 1786 he returned to America." - Alexander Scott
Sarah Jenkins Hotel
Sarah Jenkins Hotel
Jenkintown (Pa.) -- History., Historic buildings -- Pennsylvania -- Jenkintown.
"It was built in the early 18th century by Stephen Jenkins. He deeded it to his son, Phineas, on September 10, 1728. It stood on the east side of Old York Road on the ground which is now West Avenue. During the Revolutionary War it was known as the 'Widow Jenkins' Tavern.' This picture was taken in 1860 and shows the new 'Cottman House' being constructed." - Alexander Scott