John Dolly, 1749-1847, Hessian Mercernary Settled Germany Valley Mike Dolly of Whitmer has recently installed head stones for his Great-great-grandparents, John (Dahle) Dolly I [1749-1847] and his wife, Mary Shoulders Dolly [1776-1838]. John (Dahle) (Cornyakle) Dolly I was a Hessian soldier from Hesse, Germany, hired by the British to fight in the Revolutionary War. At the end of the war, he was taken prisoner at Yorktown, VA. Later he was allowed to stay in the United States and then settled in what is now known as Germany Valley. Dolly built the first school in Germany Valley and was the teacher. He spent the remainder of his life there raising a family of three sons and seven daughters. Dolly Sods also got its name from Dolly and his family. He is buried on his homeplace on Horse Ridge Road that is owned by Herb Landis near Riverton. Mike Dolly and his niece, Susan Pennington are also responsible for the placement of the historical marker by the state along the roadside, near the Dolly grave. {End of article} The Dolly school still stands, though in disrepair. There is a large log house that stands near the grave yard. All are easily accesible. The above article had photos of the two markers. Following are what is carved on them. John (Dahle) Dolly I "Cornyackle" 1749-1847 Hessian Soldier in Revolutionary War Settled Germany Valley Built First School and It's Educator Dolly Sods Named For His Family Mary Shoulders Dolly 1776-1838 Wife of John Dolly I Three Sons: Andrew, John II, George Seven Daughters: Phoebe, Mary Christine, Anise, Catherine, Eve, An Infant Died. Koren Fae Rawlings 304-358-3261 Pendleton Co, WVa Historical Preservation Association pendhist@access.mountain.net