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Dennis Ness

Dennis Ness

Dennis Ness is a recent retiree and amateur history buff who was drawn into researching revolutionary war period stories after reading his and his wife’s family’s history. Dennis’ families and his wife Marcia’s families, paternal and maternal, have lived continuously in the central Pennsylvania area before the rebellion began. The story of the militia in York County includes many of the Ness family ancestors who served with the militia during that time period.

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The War Years (1775-1783) September 21, 2016 September 27, 2016

York County Pennsylvania Militia 1777

Prior to the end of 1776, there was no militia or minuteman company established in Colonial Pennsylvania.  The Provincial government was ruled by the…

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