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Conkey's Tavern ( Organization )
[ 1758 – 1841 ]
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Conkie's Tavern  was built in 1758 by William Conkey in Pelham Hollow. 
It was here, in 1786-87, Capt. Daniel Shays and his fellow Pelham citizens met to consider issues culminating in Shays' Rebellion. 
The location of the tavern is now submerged under the Quabbin Resevoir
After William Conkey's death in 1788, his son, William Conkey , Jr. took over.
The tavern went out of business when William Conkey, Jr. died in 1841.

Most of the contents of the tavern were sold to the American Museum in Bath, England.
"William Conkey June Ye 21st AD 1776"
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About
Conkie's Tavern  was built in 1758 by William Conkey in Pelham Hollow. 
It was here, in 1786-87, Capt. Daniel Shays and his fellow Pelham citizens met to consider issues culminating in Shays' Rebellion. 
The location of the tavern is now submerged under the Quabbin Resevoir
After William Conkey's death in 1788, his son, William Conkey , Jr. took over.
The tavern went out of business when William Conkey, Jr. died in 1841.

Most of the contents of the tavern were sold to the American Museum in Bath, England.
"William Conkey June Ye 21st AD 1776"
Life span
1758 – 1841
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David Conkey Sr  is related to
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Library of Congress Subject Terms:
Tavern ( link: http://id.loc.gov/resources/works/14947412.html )
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Wikipedia Link:
Conkey's Tavern (link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conkey%27s_Tavern )
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