tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post618647960442656331..comments2023-03-24T09:20:59.130-04:00Comments on Unknown Historic Sites: Sleighton Farms Schoolmikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10511602888360897709noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-75259247249096783752021-07-31T22:38:22.105-04:002021-07-31T22:38:22.105-04:00Hello I was there in 1996 i was there for two year...Hello I was there in 1996 i was there for two years I was in a house off campus but when I was there it was some great staff there ms.carrol ms.walker mr woodoff mr.walker mr. Montgomery I had a good experience when I was there it really help meKarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05444652012721287759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-67994664728433664002020-11-22T14:31:45.500-05:002020-11-22T14:31:45.500-05:00My dads sixteen year old cousin died there in 1913...My dads sixteen year old cousin died there in 1913. Her death was listed as pneumonia but the family thought she was murdered. She had unexplained bruising and a mark on her neck, like she was strangled or hung. I don't know why she was sent there. Does anyone if there are records on file somewhere?Patricia Elisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-70530007890076917772020-04-05T17:44:08.386-04:002020-04-05T17:44:08.386-04:00I was there in the mid 70,s , but , not for a very...I was there in the mid 70,s , but , not for a very long time . I was contemplating on how to get out of there . My first attempt , I had on two sets of clothes , and when I got into the woods and took off the first set . When I reached a road , I started hitch hiking . A yellow fire chief vehicle stopped and picked me up . I had told him my mother was dying and I needed to get to Scranton , So he took me to the State Police Barracks , to get help with where I needed to get . Well this trooper was on the phone and asked what color my eyes were , told him and he said that's one of our girls . With that I ran out the door and took that trooper for a three mile run , before tripping over a tire , Oops caught I was ! Was taken back to Sleighton Farms and put in confinement for a week . (What happened in confinement wasn't nice .) My second attempt was successful , although I had to stay at a place for runaways , in Philadelphia for a few days . Got tossed out of there because a group of girls started a fight with me and I fought back . Got a hold f a friend and got a bus ticket out of there .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06747906908470916683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-41586577045566603162019-01-23T00:35:28.550-05:002019-01-23T00:35:28.550-05:00I wanna hear about some experiences from Sleighton...I wanna hear about some experiences from Sleighton, someone reach out pleaseee !!! Abobon2@gmail.com my little sister went there a few days ago and is now talking about paranormal activity? Lovaaanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-45895163074676326122018-11-21T18:43:33.219-05:002018-11-21T18:43:33.219-05:00hey im interested to hear about how they treated s...hey im interested to hear about how they treated some of the kids. this info will really help my research..<br /><br />you can contacted me at alyssaweidemann@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195611937064953250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-11381109447413995762018-07-14T01:02:03.022-04:002018-07-14T01:02:03.022-04:00I was there in the early 1970s I lived in Robinson...I was there in the early 1970s I lived in Robinson Cottage. That place was coed when I got there. Boys lived in Watson and Washington Cottage. Girls were in Robinson Dubois and Lincoln. I was about 11, 12 years old and I was also there for running away like most of the girls. At the time I was the youngest one in my Cottage and some of the girls thought they could pick on me but unfortunately I was a fighter and that landed me in the dungeon numerous times. Unspeakable things happen to you there, I'm still haunted by those things now and I'm well into my fiftiesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664259995670195220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-70546730745515140022017-12-27T17:15:54.491-05:002017-12-27T17:15:54.491-05:00My parents both worked for Sleighton Farms in the ...My parents both worked for Sleighton Farms in the 1970's. I spent the first 2 years of my life there being I was born in 1972 and we didn't move until 1974. We lived in the farmhouse I believe off Valley Road. Neither of my parents like to talk about it much. It seems to bring back bad memories for them. What stories I have heard are hard to imagine for me. I've heard of a death of a little girl there. I also know my mom was pregnant and I had a brother born New Years day in 1974. I've never met him because something happened to him there. Not sure what but my dad is sure to hang up the phone and change his phone number if I ask about Joel. That was my brothers name. I know our family left Sleighton Farms after his birth\death. My mother believes there was some cult or witchcraft stuff going on and she gets upset even hearing the name of the school. She believes they took Joel, my brother. My dad said once he died in childbirth, which my mom says is not true. He says the Quakers donated a plot and while my mom was recovering from a difficult childbirth they buried him, but he can't remember where. I've tried to research what I could but can not seem to locate this grave my father spoke of. I did learn that Quakers do not donate burial plots to non Quakers. Anyone from that era at Sleighton Farms that may have information would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to find my brother. Dead or alive I just need to know what happened to him. We would only be 2 years apart in age. I can be reached at jacqueliney469@gmail.com Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-50860380074844013872017-11-06T01:02:11.006-05:002017-11-06T01:02:11.006-05:00I was there 91-92 LM2cottageI was there 91-92 LM2cottageNate nphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12418485226391088832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-80015484423480387382017-05-28T11:15:04.987-04:002017-05-28T11:15:04.987-04:00I was there in 1959 or 1960, for a couple years. I...I was there in 1959 or 1960, for a couple years. I was 12 or 13 then. I am so glad I was there or I may have ended up in more trouble. All I did was run away from one parent because I didn't like his second pick as a wife/family. My mother was never around after may parents divorced,so, if it wasn't for Sleighton Farm, or Martha P. Falconer private school for girls, I would not have turned out a better person!! I learned cooking, how to take care of a home, education, art with a little man who I think was from Germany or Russia! He was amazing in his works and was such a patient person. My last cottage was I believe ROBINSON cottage. I remember so many of the girls...Freida Pembleton, I believe, Bo Philips, Jackie Speller, and so many more. I have such fond memories of all that I learned. Too bad there isn't a place like that now, but of course parents today say, NOT MY KID!! Even though they do not have a clue about the whereabouts of their children! I am now 70 and was so glad I was there and so grateful for all that I learned there. I remember running the PBX, not that anyone may know what that was then. But the experience of all the learning there will always be with me. My e-mail is: tcccncoke@yahoo.com if anyone from my time is still around and would like to share. My last name was Warner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-74576383340380126852016-10-20T09:40:50.750-04:002016-10-20T09:40:50.750-04:00can anyone tell me more about this place i wana kn...can anyone tell me more about this place i wana know the history an everything tgat wen on here.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16522813932836622528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-52170443818882941712015-01-24T20:04:47.318-05:002015-01-24T20:04:47.318-05:00nice place to spend the day and take some pics. ha...nice place to spend the day and take some pics. happy exploring everyone, stay safe. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-61792474813901050152014-05-24T11:26:00.667-04:002014-05-24T11:26:00.667-04:00Yeah I remember them omg ....Yeah I remember them omg ....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05477542239372218357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-34152182299353271612014-05-24T01:03:24.722-04:002014-05-24T01:03:24.722-04:00I to went to Sleighton farms. My name is Kia, and ...I to went to Sleighton farms. My name is Kia, and I stayed in Campbell cottage. If u were there 3 years before it closed than u were there the same time. Do u remember Mr Capers, Ms Gandy or Ms Walker. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-13502406765745434292014-02-26T21:17:59.454-05:002014-02-26T21:17:59.454-05:00Ms.karren do u remember me I am Nicole conti. I wa...Ms.karren do u remember me I am Nicole conti. I was the little girl who cried a lot about being there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05477542239372218357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-63281143863123254592014-02-26T18:31:41.208-05:002014-02-26T18:31:41.208-05:00I WORKED AT SLEIGHTON FARMS FOR THREE YEARS RIGHT ...I WORKED AT SLEIGHTON FARMS FOR THREE YEARS RIGHT BRFORE THEY CLOSED. WE HELPED ALOT OF TEENAGES GET THEY LIVES TOGETHER.MY NAME IS MS LEEAND I HAVE FOND MEMORIES FROM THAT PLACE.MS KAREN LEEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-76461356494308241952013-10-29T23:34:25.674-04:002013-10-29T23:34:25.674-04:00I went to this school. And from personal expierien...I went to this school. And from personal expierience it was about a 50/50 with me depending on who was working with what dormitory.at night time us girls had a view of the backyard and at night you would see great big bats flying around .and thank god they gave most of us trazadone otherwise we wouldn't be able to sleep . It was a co-ed place but we really didn't have too much interaction with the boy dormitory other than playing games such as soccer or going to school.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05477542239372218357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-61702133894346720922013-09-16T20:12:03.186-04:002013-09-16T20:12:03.186-04:00 just so everyone knows, this property is owned b... just so everyone knows, this property is owned by Elwyn. it is patrolled by security as well as state police and is private property. chances are you will be changed for trespassing if you are found in the property.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-16554899912538368202013-09-11T11:47:39.643-04:002013-09-11T11:47:39.643-04:00Batteanna Green, it almost seems like the school c...Batteanna Green, it almost seems like the school changed at a certain period of time. Talking to people that were there in like the 50s-early 70s most refer to it as a good and rewarding experience. After that I found that sleighton seemed more like prison in the more modern times, and I've heard that glen mills school is pretty bad too. Maybe it was the transition from a farm school to a regular juvenile school.mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10511602888360897709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-80308190351667778472013-09-11T01:42:38.622-04:002013-09-11T01:42:38.622-04:00looks are deceiving as an ex resident of sleighton...looks are deceiving as an ex resident of sleighton farms I can say that. check the history. That place has a lot of bad memories for people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-73024857067529589782013-09-11T01:40:05.205-04:002013-09-11T01:40:05.205-04:00I was confined to sleighton farms in 1991-92 also ...I was confined to sleighton farms in 1991-92 also for running away from abuse of every kind. If you were there durring that time or any time please email me at batteanna34@gmail.com. my name is tamara g. you can also respond to this postAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-24642788761448321602013-08-15T12:54:49.607-04:002013-08-15T12:54:49.607-04:00NO YOU ARE NOT.....check out my facebook page for ...NO YOU ARE NOT.....check out my facebook page for more images in albums.....sleighton farm views.<br /><br />if you know anyone that ever worked there or went there....let me know. have a wonderful day.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00812319766526982738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-51702198788326168892013-08-15T12:53:40.254-04:002013-08-15T12:53:40.254-04:00AUGUST 2013
ANN MARIE: Please....get in touch wi...AUGUST 2013<br /><br />ANN MARIE: Please....get in touch with me by email. <br /><br />BABS562@gmail.com<br /><br />I am hoping you may be local....or we can talk in more details....in private.<br /><br />I was just there last night. Check out my facebook page for images..... Sleighton Farm Views.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00812319766526982738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-69080543142119001872013-08-14T17:28:09.603-04:002013-08-14T17:28:09.603-04:00Hello,
I worked at Sleighton the summer of '6...Hello,<br /><br />I worked at Sleighton the summer of '69. I was only 19 years old. What I saw at Sleighton affected me deeply. I thought the ways the young people were treated was extremely harsh and unnecessary. Many, if not most, of the girls at Sleighton, should never have been there.<br /><br />I also worked at Sleighton for a short time after graduating from college. I have to say that I got to know many of the girls very well and poured everything I could into helping them move through the experience and do the best they could with their lives.<br /><br />Henrietta died in a fire in 1971 (or 1972)that she set when she was restricted to LMII. Very terrible situation<br /><br />I hope you are doing ok now.<br /><br />Wanted to let you know that the short partner's name was Joyce Neil. You may remember my Mother, Mary Ellen Kirk. I know she treated all the young people with kindness and respect. <br /><br />Peace,<br />Ann MarieAnn Marie Kirknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-40912887069817364622013-08-02T14:51:07.685-04:002013-08-02T14:51:07.685-04:00Jnetlh@yahoo.com..
Beautiful stone architecture. L...Jnetlh@yahoo.com..<br />Beautiful stone architecture. Like this stuff too! Guess I'm not the only one into older things. Hope it's not demolished.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902517127738513693.post-19645662763133149692013-05-31T13:35:20.049-04:002013-05-31T13:35:20.049-04:00I was in Sleighton from 12/21/67 until 8/20/69. W...I was in Sleighton from 12/21/67 until 8/20/69. What happened to all of the little dongens they had when they put the girls in when they didn't listen. I could tell you stories you would not believe. Ms. Ambrose worked ther along with her short partner (for got name) remember Ambrose because she was so large (about 7" tall). I was 13 when I was in ther and left when i was 15. I am now 59, long time ago. All I did to go their was run away and stold clothes because I didn't have any & my mother did not want me. She only wanted me to watch her other 4 kids. Well if anyone has to share any thing my e-mail is rrockmore@northamptoncounty.org. When I was their there were also some deaths. The dum waiter was also a neat feature in LM II on the second floor to dispense the food. I hope some one from that time remembers and gets in touch me. Thanks for letting me share.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com