Fort Roberdeau County Park and National Historical Site grounds remain open from 8 a.m. until dusk for hiking, bird watching and other recreational activities for individuals and small groups.
Dispatch: A History of the Fort and Those Who Served
This year we are putting a special focus on the men and women who served at Fort Roberdeau and in the Blair county region during the Revolutionary War. In the coming weeks and months we will be posting names along with stories about these people.
The dispatch is a section of articles concerning these things, and primary documentation.
Matthias Vandevender
Although the last name is mentioned in many references to the region I have yet to find much information on this gentleman. He is listed
Thomas Coleman, Ensign
The Coleman brothers have many tales that surround them. It was said that they came to the area after the death of their younger brother
Michael Murry, Pvt.
Served under Captain Black in Cluggage’s Rangers. The last year we have tax records for him is 1789. He is living in Tyrone Township and
William Moore, Pvt.
In 1778 William Moore worked as a Ranger under Captain Black in Cluggage’s Rangers. The Moore’s were a well known family in the region. Many
William Devinny, Pvt.
1751-1808 In 1778 he served in Cluggage’s Rangers. Like Captain Black, his commander, William had ties to Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, as mentioned in his father’s
John Long, Sgt.
John Long lived in the area of Air, Pennsylvania from at least 1773- 1810. He served under Captain Black’s company, a member of Cluggage’s Rangers.