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In Pennsylvania, a 19th-century mass grave has been identified as a possible resting place for up to 120 Irish immigrants, according to researchers. This specific site, located in Downingtown, is situated approximately 11 miles west of Duffy’s Cut, where in 2009 a mass grave housing 57 Irish railroad workers was uncovered. These individuals, originating from counties Tyrone, Londonderry, and Donegal, were laid to rest following a cholera outbreak that occurred in 1832. Among those interred at the fresh grave site is believed to be an individual who escaped from Duffy’s Cut, potentially carrying cholera with them.
Leading the investigative team are Frank and Bill Watson, twin brothers who have dedicated over two decades to excavating the remains of Irish railway workers in the region. Notably, the remains of seven individuals previously discovered at Duffy’s Cut were exhumed and reburied by the Watsons and their team. It is suspected that several of the work crew members perished due t
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