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Philippi Mummies

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1888

Graham Hamrick preserved two female corpses as Phillipi mummies

Other events that happened on or around 1888

1892

Graham Hamrick received patents for his mummification formula.

Other events that happened on or around 1892

1963

Jim Comstock found a preserved baby and the two female mummies in a barn in Philippi.

Other events that happened on or around 1963

1970

Frank Beyer purchased the Philippi mummies

Other events that happened on or around 1970

Nov 05, 1985

The Philippi mummies were damaged in the flood and were treated by a local funeral home

Other events that happened on or around November 05, 1985


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