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2 unusual facts about Fort Seybert


Fort Seybert

Beyond this, if I am not misinformed there is nothing but a continued series of mountains uninhabited until we get over to the waters of the James River, not far from the fort which takes its name from your Honor; and thence to May River.

Fort Seybert, West Virginia

It was captured by Native Americans in 1758, who spared only eleven lives (see Bemino).



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Bemino

Fort Seybert (about 12 miles northeast of the present town of Franklin) was then occupied by about 30 people, apparently only three of which were adult males.