M&D 648

Brian D. McCary bdm at storz.com
Tue May 27 18:11:35 CDT 1997


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>
>David Alan Buuck queries:-
>
>" -on p 648 we're introduced to a group of indians, who are thus named: "the
>Mohawk Chiefs Hendricks, Daniel, and Peter, the Onondaga Chiefs Tanadoras,
>Sachehaandicks, and Tondeghho,-- the Warriors Nicholas, Thomas, Abraham,
>Hanenhereyouwagh, John, Sawattiss, Jemmy, and John Sturgeon, -- the Women
>Socenna and Hanna...."
>
>any ideas on these names? note the many biblical names.  i'm curious..."
>

Almost forgot to mention: don't forget Sam O'Sette, the Irish Indian,
who shows up in most accounts of Jamestown....  ;>

Brian McCary



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