Losses from Chester Creek Flood of 1843: Delaware County, PA

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from CHESTER AND ITS VICINITY DELAWARE CO - by Martin, 1877

Individuals who suffered losses from the flooding of Chester Creek and its 
branches - 1843

John Edwards' estate
Jamesa M Willcox
Thomas Thatcher
David Green
Humphrey Yearsley
Joseph Pennell
Daniel Lamott and Son
Hannah S Hill
Caleb Brinton
Matthew Ash
C W Sharpless esq
Joseph M Trimble
Samuel F Peters
James Tyson
John  Crozer
Samuel Riddle
Richard Smith
George Peterson
John Rhoads
James Dizon
J and I P Dutton
Richard Flower
Wm Flower
Samuel Lytle
Capt John Hart
J P and W Eyre
Wm Kerlin
Wm Kerlin jr
MAry Engle
Wm Brobson
Wm Benton
Jacob Kitts
 (there were others, unnamed, that suffered damages) and the total loss on 
Chester Creek was $104,775