For more on the early history of Sherman's Valley, try these sites about the early history. Sure does not sound like a very safe place! http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/data/pa+index+674335390+F http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/data/pa+index+10395247248911+F