Father: Clark Chase
Mother: Jennie Chase
Son: Charles Chase
Here is what we know. This Chase family lived in Clearfield County, PA in
the late 1800's. Charlie Chase was found guilty of Murder, escaped, was
captured in Jefferson County, and his body was returned to his parents. They
buried him up on the hill behind their house. So far we have been unable to
locate the family on the census (considering the 1890 was destroyed we can
only rely on the 1880). We have been unable to locate the graves of any of
the three. Recently, during a funeral in the area, we were able to ascertain
that the family was African American, perhaps ex slaves. There is one more
piece of the puzzle. A local doctor in the area about 1892 or later was seen
removing the flesh from the bones of a large black man. He wanted to use
them for a display for his office. I know that this is offensive to some and
I apologize for my indiscretion but I am trying to solve this mystery. Did
the doctor obtain the body of Charlie Chase from his grave? That area of the
country at that time was relatively free of African Americans and the doctor
lived just a mile down the road from the Post Place.
You might wonder what my interest is. I love history. I found out about
this family through the family archives. Specifically a family letter. The
Chase family lived down the road from mine on what was called the Post Place.
I am curious as to what happened to the family. If you know anything please
write back. I would like to share this adventure with you.
Sincerely,
Renee L. Waring
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