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Delilah <I>Corbly</I> Martin

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Delilah Corbly Martin

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10 Jan 1839 (aged 64)
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Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio, USA Add to Map
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Delilah was the daughter of Rev. John Corbly and his second wife Elizabeth Tyler. Delilah and her family were attacked by Indians near Redstone Fort, PA in May, 1782, in what is known as the "Corbly Massacre." Although Delilah was scalped by the Indians, she survived by hiding in a hollow tree. Her mother, brother, and two sisters were killed. Delilah recovered, married Levi Martin probably in Washington Co., PA, and raised a large family.

Delilah was the daughter of Rev. John Corbly and his second wife Elizabeth Tyler. Delilah and her family were attacked by Indians near Redstone Fort, PA in May, 1782, in what is known as the "Corbly Massacre." Although Delilah was scalped by the Indians, she survived by hiding in a hollow tree. Her mother, brother, and two sisters were killed. Delilah recovered, married Levi Martin probably in Washington Co., PA, and raised a large family.

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Age 64 yrs 7 mo 11 da

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  • Created by: J&D Peterson
  • Added: Aug 13, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20931870/delilah-martin: accessed ), memorial page for Delilah Corbly Martin (19 Jul 1774–10 Jan 1839), Find a Grave Memorial ID 20931870, citing Staunton Cemetery, Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by J&D Peterson (contributor 46859770).