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In 1763 there were only twenty of these Conestoga Indians left-seven men, five women, and eight children. They were still living in their village on the Shawanee Creek, their lands being assured to them by manorial gift; but they were miserably poor-earned by making brooms, baskets, and wooden bowls a part of their living, and begged the rest. They were wholly peaceable and unoffending, friendly to their white neighbors, and pitifully clinging and affectionate, naming their children after whites who were kind to them, and striving in every way to show their gratitude and good-will.
Upon this little community a band of white men, said by some of the old records to be "Presbyterians," from Paxton, made an attack at daybreak on the 14th of December. They found only six of the Indians at home-three men, two women, and a boy. The rest were away, either at work for the white farmers or selling their little wares. "These poor defenseless creatures were immediately fired upon, stabbed, and hatcheted to death; the good Shebaes, among the rest, cut to pieces in his bed. All of them were scalped and otherwise horribly mangled, then their huts were set on fire, and most of them burnt down."
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How wide was the conestoga wagon?
The Conestoga wagon was usually about four feet wide.
What is a sentence for Conestoga wagon?
The Conestoga Wagon's canvas ripped as the pioneer headed west over the wind struck hill.
Large canvas-covered wagons that were predecessors to trucks were called?
Conestoga wagons
Most people who used this trail were pioneers who traveled by conestoga wagons or walked on foot?
yes
Did John Penn do anything related with the Paxton Boys Massacre?
After the killing of Conestoga Indians in south central Pennsylvania (December, 1763), colonial governor John Penn placed other Indians into protective custody in Lancaster. When these Indians were also killed by a mob, Penn issued warrants for the arrest of the ringleaders of the vigilante group known as the Paxton Boys. However, the only British troops were garrisoned at Philadelphia, and the local backwoodsmen (often fearful of the Indians themselves) refused to cooperate with the authorities. This and other incidents led to the segregation of Indian tribes to locations outside colonial borders. (see related link)
Where did Conestoga wagons come from?
Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Conestoga township is in Lancaster county.
Where were the conestoga wagon made?
it was made in conestoga pennsylania
Where is the Conestoga Area Historical Society in Conestoga Pennsylvania located?
The address of the Conestoga Area Historical Society is: Po Box 232, Conestoga, PA 17516-0232
Who invented the conestoga wagon?
People invented the Conestoga wagon. It was discovered in 8765 in Lollipop Peru.
When was Studebaker Conestoga created?
Studebaker Conestoga was created in 1954.
When was Conestoga Parkway created?
Conestoga Parkway was created in 1969.
When was Conestoga College created?
Conestoga College was created in 1967.
How wide was the conestoga wagon?
The Conestoga wagon was usually about four feet wide.
When was Conestoga Creek Viaduct created?
Conestoga Creek Viaduct was created in 1888.
When was Conestoga Christian School created?
Conestoga Christian School was created in 1952.
When did Conestoga Traction Company end?
Conestoga Traction Company ended in 1947.
When was Conestoga High School created?
Conestoga High School was created in 1955.
