Augusta County
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In 1776 Congress ordered that Hon. John Penn, Esq., and Benjamin Chew, Esq., Quakers of Pennsylvania and disloyal should be removed to Staunton, Va., and kept until they swore or affirmed allegiance to the State of Pennsylvania.
(The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, Thursday, May 8, 1873 Submitted by:  Bea. Adams King)