In 1677 the Seneca had but four villages, but a century later the number had increased to about 30. The following are the better known Seneca towns, which, of course, were not at all contemporary.
| Canadasaga Canandaigua Caneadea Catherine’sTown Cattaraugus Chemung New Chemung Old Chemung Chenango Cheronderoga Chinoshageh Condawhaw Connewango Dayoitgao Deonundagae Deyodeshot Deyohnegano Deyonongdadagana Dyosyowan Gaandowanang Gadaho Gahato | Gahayanduk Ganagweh Ganawagus Ganeasos Ganedontwan Ganogeh Ganondasa Ganos Ganosgagong Gaonsagaon Gaousge Gaskosada Gathtsegwarohare Geneseo Gistaquat Gwaugweli Honeoye Joneadih Kanagaro (3) Kanaghsaws Kaunassarago Kashong | Kaskonchiagon Kaygen Keinthe Newtown Oatka Ongniaahra Onnahee Onoghsadago Onondarka Owaiski Sheshequin Skahasegao Skoiyase Sonojowauga Tekisedaneyont Tioniongarunte Tonawanda Totiakton Tsonontowanen Yorkjough Yoroonwago |
Additional Seneca Indian Resources
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I am trying to find out information about my Grandmother. She was born Feb 4, 1903. Her name was Mary Elizabeth The only information I have is that she was born to a Seneca Indian mother who died and so her father adopted the children out – because he was not able to care for them. Mary Elizabeth was adopted by Henry and Nettie Swarteslander in Franklin, Pennsylvania. I have not been able to find her birth name – or parents names. Any help is appreciated.