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Shakori Indians

Shakori Tribe: A native name but its significance unknown, though perhaps the same as Sugari, “stingy or spoiled people,” or “of the river whose-water-cannot-be drunk.” Also called: Cacores, a misprint. Shakori Connections. The Shakori belonged to the Siouan linguistic family, their closest connections being evidently with the southern division of the Siouan tribes of the East. Barnwell (1908) identified them with the Sissipahaw. Shakori Location. The Shakori moved so frequently and there is so much uncertainty regarding their early history, that this is hard to give, but, as they usually kept company with the Eno, tenancy of the courses of … Read more

Shakori Tribe

The Shakori Indians were a small tribe closely associated with the Eno and Adshusheer in North Carolina during the 17th century. Though their physical characteristics raised doubts about their Siouan origin, they were allied with Siouan-speaking tribes and likely shared linguistic ties with the Eno. Historical records first mention the Shakori in 1654, describing them as a fierce and resilient people despite their small stature. The tribe’s villages were located near the Eno, with whom they eventually formed a confederation alongside the Adshusheer by 1701. Over time, the Shakori are thought to have merged with other local tribes, and by the early 18th century, their identity became intertwined with groups like the Sissipahaw. Notably, a figure named Shacco-Will, encountered by William Byrd in 1733, likely represented one of the last known members of this group.