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Statement No. 10 – Samuel Mallet of Bay Center

Statement No 10, part 1

In Statement No. 10, Samuel Mallet, a 76-year-old member of the Waukikum tribe, recounts the fates of various Lower Chinook Indians who signed an unratified treaty with the U.S. in 1851. Mallet details the lives and descendants of these individuals, many of whom have died without heirs, while others left surviving relatives located in Washington. His testimony offers a glimpse into the lineage and historical context of the Lower Chinook tribe’s connection to the treaty and their subsequent circumstances.

St. Charles County’s Participation in the World War

St. Charles County's Participation in the World War

Soon after World War 1 localities across the country wished to honor the men and women who had served the Nation from their locality. St. Charles County, Missouri, is one of these counties. This manuscript isn’t limited to just the men who fought overseas, it also includes the women who had participated via Red Cross and the men who had actively served in the various campaigns backing the War here at home.

Slave Narrative of George Fortman

George Fortman, a former slave born to Indian ancestors, recounts his family’s tragic journey from their homeland in Indiana to slavery in Alabama. Fortman’s narrative highlights the forced removal of Indigenous peoples and their eventual enslavement on plantations, where his great-grandmother and her children lived as chattel. He reflects on the friendships between races on the plantation, his upbringing, and eventual freedom. Fortman, now a professor and janitor in Evansville, Indiana, expresses pride in the opportunities available to future generations.