1910 Ottawa Census
Pages of the 1910 Ottawa Census. Contains table showing the previous roll number, current roll number, Indian name if given, English name if given, Relationship, Age, and Sex. Also contains the original images of the census.
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A Tribal History of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, originally a nomadic group in Michigan, adapted to permanent life due to European settlement, starting businesses and halting migrations. Despite this adaptation, the U.S. Government breached treaty promises, leading to litigation for rightful claims. The Odawa formed influential groups like the Michigan Indian Defense Association and the Northern Michigan Ottawa Association to politically unify and press their rights. Initially lacking federal recognition, the Little Traverse Bay Bands reorganized and were federally recognized in 1994 after relentless advocacy. This achievement honored the 1836 and 1855 Treaties, affirming their sovereign rights and heritage.
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The Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
The Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, hailing from the term “adawe” or ‘trade’, played an instrumental role in North America’s fur trade. This article chronicles their history, from early interactions with the French to contemporary times, highlighting significant milestones such as their involvement in the French and Indian War, their migrations, and their efforts towards educating their children. It also details their temporary termination by the U.S. Government in 1956 and subsequent reinstatement in 1978, emphasizing the resilience of the tribe throughout their enduring history.
Establishment of Fort Gibson in 1824
Last Updated on March 30, 2017 by Dennis By Act of Congress of March 2, 1819, Arkansas Territory was established July 4, embracing substantially all of what are now the states of Arkansas and Oklahoma; though the civil government of Arkansas Territory was limited to that section lying east of the Osage line, divided into
An Historical Sketch of the Tionontates or Dinondadies, now called Wyandots
The tribe which, from the time of Washington’s visit to the Ohio, in 1753, down to their removal to the West, played so important a part under the name of Wyandots, but who were previously known by a name which French write Tionontates; and Dutch, Dinondadies, have a history not uneventful, and worthy of being traced clearly to distinguish them from the Hurons or Wyandots proper, of whom they absorbed one remnant, leaving what were later only a few families near Quebec, to represent the more powerful nation.
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Chief Pontiac of the Ottawa’s
Immediately after the peace of 1763 all the French forts in the west as far as Green Bay were garrisoned with English troops; and the Indians now began to realize, but too late, what they had long apprehended the selfish designs of both French and English threatening destruction, if not utter annihilation, to their entire
Early Exploration and Native Americans
Last Updated on March 3, 2014 by Dennis De Soto and his band gave to the Choctaws at Moma Binah and the Chickasaws at Chikasahha their first lesson in the white man’s modus operandi to civilize and Christianize North American Indians; so has the same lesson been continued to be given to that unfortunate people
The Meeting in 1811 of Tecumseh and Apushamatahah
Last Updated on September 27, 2016 by MeBigBoy The meeting in 1811, of Tecumseh, the mighty Shawnee, with Apushamatahah, the intrepid Choctaw. I will here give a true narrative of an incident in the life of the great and noble Choctaw chief, Apushamatahah, as related by Colonel John Pitchlynn, a white man of sterling integrity,
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Narrative of the captivity of Alexander Henry, Esq – Indian Captivities
Last Updated on February 24, 2014 by Dennis Narrative of the captivity of Alexander Henry, Esq., who, in the time of Pontiac’s War, fell into the hands of the Huron Indians. Detailing a faithful account of the capture of the Garrison of Michilimacki-Nac, and the massacre of about ninety people. Written by himself. When I
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Narrative of the Captivity of Sergeant Lent Munson – Indian Captivities
Last Updated on February 24, 2014 by Dennis Narrative of the captivity and escape of Sergeant Lent Munson, who fell into the hands of the Western Indians at the time of Lieut. Lowry’s defeat. As Lieut. Lowry and Ensign Boyd, with about one hundred men, were escorting two hundred and fifty pack horses with provisions
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Life and travels of Colonel James Smith – Indian Captivities
James Smith, pioneer, was born in Franklin county, Pennsylvania, in 1737. When he was eighteen years of age he was captured by the Indians, was adopted into one of their tribes, and lived with them as one of themselves until his escape in 1759. He became a lieutenant under General Bouquet during the expedition against the Ohio Indians in 1764, and was captain of a company of rangers in Lord Dunmore’s War. In 1775 he was promoted to major of militia. He served in the Pennsylvania convention in 1776, and in the assembly in 1776-77. In the latter year he was commissioned colonel in command on the frontiers, and performed distinguished services. Smith moved to Kentucky in 1788. He was a member of the Danville convention, and represented Bourbon county for many years in the legislature. He died in Washington county, Kentucky, in 1812. The following narrative of his experience as member of an Indian tribe is from his own book entitled “Remarkable Adventures in the Life and Travels of Colonel James Smith,” printed at Lexington, Kentucky, in 1799. It affords a striking contrast to the terrible experiences of the other captives whose stories are republished in this book; for he was well treated, and stayed so long with his red captors that he acquired expert knowledge of their arts and customs, and deep insight into their character.
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The Illinois Indians – Indian Wars
Last Updated on January 25, 2014 by Dennis Some years ago there was deposited in the Archives of the “Historical Society” of Chicago a record in reference to the history of the Illinois Indians, a portion of which is interesting as connected with this matter. It was deposited by Judge Caton, who became a citizen
Northwest Territorial War of 1812 – Indian Wars
During the War of 1812 a series of battles took place in the Northwest between the British and American forces and their respective Indian allies. This series of battles helped determine the control over the Wabash Valley and along with the Naval victories secured the Northwest for the Americans.
The Tippecanoe War of 1812 – Indian Wars
British influence and the exertions of two remarkable Indians were the causes of the next important war between the Americans and their western neighbors. The two Indians were Tecumseh, a Shawnese chief, and his brother, the Prophet, Oliwachica. These men commenced their intrigues in 1806.
War Between the Colonies and The Western Indians – From 1763 To 1765
Last Updated on December 19, 2013 by Dennis A struggle began in 1760, in which the English had to contend with a more powerful Indian enemy than any they had yet encountered. Pontiac, a chief renowned both in America and Europe, as a brave and skillful warrior, and a far-sighted and active ruler, was at
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The Manitoulin Island Treaty – Great Manitoulin Island
Last Updated on July 2, 2013 by Dennis Some years after the completion of the Robinson Treaties, the then Government of the old Province of Canada deemed it desirable to effect a treaty with the Indians dwelling upon the Great Manitoulin Island in Lake Huron, as a complement to the former treaties, and with the
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Treaty of July 29, 1829
Last Updated on July 28, 2020 by Dennis Articles of a treaty made and concluded at Prairie du Chien, in the Territory of Michigan, between the United States of America, by their Commissioners, General John McNeil, Colonel Pierre Menard, and Caleb Atwater, Esq. and the United Nations of Chippewa, Ottawa, and Potawatamie Indians, of the
Treaty of July 22, 1814
Last Updated on June 2, 2013 by Dennis A treaty of peace and friendship between the United States of America, and the tribes of Indians called the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawanoese, Senecas, and Miamies. The said United States of America, by William Henry Harrison, late a major general in the army of the United States, and
Shau-be-na Potawatami Chief
Last Updated on July 21, 2017 by Dennis The following incidents in the early history of Shau-be-na are principally taken from his own statements, and the truth of them, no person acquainted with the old chief will doubt. My first acquaintance with Shau-be-na occurred nearly forty years ago, while his whole band, one hundred and