Category Archives: Susquehanna

Indians Along the Susquehanna in the 1670s

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Roberta Estes

Excerpts from the book, “A History Between the Rivers; The Susquehanna, the Juniata and the Potomac 1609-1958 by C. Arnold McClure. Page 47 – 1675/76 “…the destruction of the Susquehannocks, a once-powerful group of Indians who had stablished themselves on … Continue reading →

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Meherrin Settlement History

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Roberta Estes

The 1733 Edward Moseley map of North Carolina, above, shows the Meherrin Indian Village to the left. Colonial Records of North Carolina – October the 28th 1726 This day was Read at the Board the Petition of the Maherrin Indians … Continue reading →

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The Meherrin and the Susquehanna Indians

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Roberta Estes

Historical records are wonderful resources with lots of buried treasure.  Of course, you have to dig for it – because it’s treasure – after all.  Sometimes after reading these old records two or three times, I stop and ask myself, … Continue reading →

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Will the Real Meherrin, Please Stand Up

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Roberta Estes

The Colonial Records of North Carolina contains several gems, one of which is a mystery that involves the Meherrin Indians. In the “Colonial Records of North Carolina, Second Series – Volume VII – Records of the Executive Council – 1674-1734″ … Continue reading →

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