EPISODE · May 24, 2025 · 13 MIN
Tragedy on the Frontier: The Corbly Family Massacre
from Stories of Appalachia · host Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins
On a quiet Sunday morning in the spring of 1782, Pastor John Corbly and his family were headed for church when he realized he’d forgotten his Bible and turned back alone to get it. That action saved his life when his family was ambushed by Indians.In this episode of the Stories podcast, Steve and Rod tell the chilling true story of the Corbly family massacre near Garards Fort, Pennsylvania.Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app for more Stories of Appalachia!Thanks for listening.
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On a quiet Sunday morning in the spring of 1782, Pastor John Corbly and his family were headed for church when he realized he’d forgotten his Bible and turned back alone to get it. That action saved his life when his family was ambushed by Indians.In this episode of the Stories podcast, Steve and Rod tell the chilling true story of the Corbly family massacre near Garards Fort, Pennsylvania.Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app for more Stories of Appalachia!Thanks for listening.
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