Witchcraft and frontier fears amid Braddock era scouts
In western Pennsylvania the temper of frontier settlers reveals witchcraft fears as Brand and Round Paw join a trek toward Braddock’s campaign. A witchcraft scene unfolds with Elsie Dinwold accused, tempers flare, and a self-appointed remedy with water is tried to break the spell.
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Webster Brand
Epy
Braddock
Fort Duquesne
Alexandria
Brond
George Croghan
Indiana
lil—Brond
Round Paw
Balsar Cromit
Elsie Dinwold
Brand
Ohio
McDowell
Craigs
Great Cove
Craig Brothers
Shippensburg
Allegheny
Parnal's Knob
Cramit
Pennsylvania
Europe
New England
der Hexen- Kopf
John Hokes
Wolf Creek
Witch Trial at Der Hexenkopf Sparks Fear and Fault Lines
In a tense valley scene at Der Hexenkopf a young woman Elsie Dinwold faces mob fury over alleged witchcraft involving a barrel and a rattlesnake. A cautious observer halts hangings and whipping offering asylum and exile for the accused and her uncle while locals demand punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Dinwold
Hexenkopf
Bessie Dinwold
Oscar Kluck
Klack
Cromit
Elsie
der Hexenkopf
Braddock
Balsar Oromit
McDowell's Mill
Ells
Dinwold valley tale of witch fears and siege of fear
A tense scene unfolds in Der Hexenkopf valley as Elsie Dinwold confronts suspicion of witchcraft. Communities react with panic and anger while Dinwold seeks to move her dying uncle and sell cattle to Braddock’s camp, hoping to end years of mistrust and exile.
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Elsie Dinwold
Braddock
Will’s Creek
Cove
Cromit
Great Cove
Dinwold
Will's Creek
McDowell’s Mill
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