There is an interesting history story told of the capture of a Peter Yarnall near Catawissa, Pennsylvania, during the Revolutionary War.

A synopsis:

Peter Yarnall of Camden had business with a man who was with a General Sumter on the Catawba River. When Peter went to visit the man, the man was guarding some tory prisoners. Peter held the guard's gun while the guard went to get a paper for him. This act cost him his life; as, when the tory prisoners were released in a surprise attack upon General Sumter, they reported Peter Yarnall as a guard for the rebels.

Peter Yarnall was dragged to Camden, and thrust into prison. There he died.

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