The Indian Capture of Jacob (Kneisle) Nicely
The Indian Capture of Jacob (Kneisle) Nicely

Author: Ronald Earl Nicely

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013-12-19

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1625173423

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The Four-Mile Run, located near the town of Ligonier, PA, was the scene of many conflicts and captures during the time from 1760 through 1790. The story of the (Kneisle) Nicely family is just one of stories from this area. The Knusli Mennonite ancestors originated in Zurich Switzerland and traveled through London to Philadelphia and then to Lancaster, PA in 1717. The (Kneisle) Nicely descendant line moved to a homestead near Four-Mile Run Circa 1761. This book covers their journeys and the Indian capture of Jacob Kneisle. It is a remarkable story covering his capture, his life as a Native American, and the reunion of his descendants with the Nicely family 228 years after his capture. Nicely presents several other capture stories to give the reader a historic view of the dangerous conditions that existed around Four-Mile Run during the Revolutionary War. His interest in genealogy led him to the capture of Jacob Kneisle (Nicely), known by his Native American name of Tsu-Ka-We or Crow.

The 50,000 Year DNA Journey of the Knusli Family
The 50,000 Year DNA Journey of the Knusli Family

Author: Ronald Earl Nicely

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2014-05-19

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 1304544540

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DNA testing led to information showing where my ancestors traveled and lived over an approximate 50,000 years. This journey began in Eastern central Africa and ended with my ancestors moving to America in 1717. The history of the locations where my DNA type was found led me to realize how much of the world's history was developing where they traveled and lived. Their journey took them from Africa to Anatolia, the Fertile Crescent area (Bible Lands) and across the Alps into Switzerland where they began using the surname Knusli. In Switzerland, they joined the Mennonite Religion and suffered religious persecution and were forced to move to Alsace on the Rhine River. In 1717, they made the journey to America and settled near Lancaster, PA. The Knusli surname has changed many times over the years including Nicely, Knisely, Kneisly, Knisley, and others. DNA testing has linked these and many other spellings to the Knusli family line. This book is the result of 15 years of family research.

Captured by the Indians
Captured by the Indians

Author: Frederick Drimmer

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1985-08-01

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 0486249018

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Pioneers describe their experiences as captives of the Indians and portray Indian society and culture

Captives Among the Indians; First-Hand Narratives of Indian Wars, Customs, Tortures, and Habits of Life in Colonial Times
Captives Among the Indians; First-Hand Narratives of Indian Wars, Customs, Tortures, and Habits of Life in Colonial Times

Author: Horace Kephart

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781230198965

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1915 edition. Excerpt: ... CAPTIVES AMONG THE INDIANS I COL. JAMES SMITH'S LIFE AMONG THE DELAWARES, 1755-1759 James Smith, pioneer, was born in Franklin county, Pennsylvania, in 1737. When he was eighteen years of age he was captured by the Indians, was adopted into one of their tribes, and lived with them as one of themselves until his escape in 1759. He became a lieutenant under General Bouquet during the expedition against the Ohio Indians in 1764, and was captain of a company of rangers in Lord Dunmore's War. In 1775 he was promoted to major of militia. He served in the Pennsylvania convention in 1776, and in the assembly in DEGREES76-77. In the latter year he was commissioned colonel in command on the frontiers, and performed distinguished services. Smith moved to Kentucky in 1788. He was a member of the Danville convention, and represented Bourbon county for many years in the legislature. He died in Washington county, Kentucky, in 1812. 9 The following narrative of his experience as member of an Indian tribe is from his own book entitled "Remarkable Adventures in the Life and Travels of Colonel James Smith," printed at Lexington, Kentucky, in 1799. It affords a striking contrast to the terrible experiences of the other captives whose stories are republished in this book; for he was well treated, and stayed so long with his red captors that he acquired expert knowledge of their arts and customs, and deep insight into their character. (Editor.) IN May, 1755, the province of Pennsylvania agreed to send out three hundred men, in order to cut a wagonroad from Fort Loudon, to join Braddock's road, near the Turkey Foot, or three forks of Youghigheny. My brother-in-law, William Smith, Esq., of Conococheague, was appointed commissioner, to have the oversight of these...