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The Paskagula, Moctobi, and Chozetta Indians

The Paskagula and Moctobi tribes were documented by Iberville in 1699 as residing along the Pascagoula River in Mississippi, closely associated with the Biloxi tribe. Despite their small populations, they maintained distinct villages. The Paskagula, known as “bread people,” remain somewhat recognized among the Choctaw and Caddo, while the Moctobi’s existence is largely forgotten, possibly due to misrecording. By the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the Paskagula were still noted alongside the Biloxi and Caddo, suggesting they endured despite their diminished numbers. The Chozetta tribe was also mentioned but is less documented.

Moctobi Tribe

The Moctobi were a small tribe in south Mississippi, mentioned by Iberville in 1699 as residing near the Pascagoula River alongside the Biloxi and Paskagula tribes. Their villages were modest, hosting around 20 cabins. Little is known about their language or detailed history, though they likely shared linguistic ties with the Biloxi. The Moctobi name has faded from historical memory, with no knowledge found among the Choctaw and Caddo. They are thought to be remnants of larger tribes affected by various calamities.