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Historical evidence shows that at least four indigenous nations used the land that encompasses Andover, North Andover and parts of Lawrence today: The Pawtucket, The Massa-adchu-es-et (Massachusett), The Pennacook, and The Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy, People of the Dawn). <ref> [https://andoverma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11439/Cutshamache-and-Cochichawick---Ryan-Wheeler-Phillips-Academy Wheeler, Ryan. Cutsamache, Cochechiwick, Peabody Institute of Archealogy, Phillips Academy, Andover, 2021. </ref> <ref> [https://www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org/native-americans North Andover Historical Society, Native American History of the Andovers] </ref> Passaconnaway was the Grand Sachem of the land that extended from Amoskeag and what is now Concord New Hampshire to the Merrimack River | Historical evidence shows that at least four indigenous nations used the land that encompasses Andover, North Andover and parts of Lawrence today: The Pawtucket, The Massa-adchu-es-et (Massachusett), The Pennacook, and The Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy, People of the Dawn). <ref> [https://andoverma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11439/Cutshamache-and-Cochichawick---Ryan-Wheeler-Phillips-Academy Wheeler, Ryan. Cutsamache, Cochechiwick, Peabody Institute of Archealogy, Phillips Academy, Andover, 2021. </ref> <ref> [https://www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org/native-americans North Andover Historical Society, Native American History of the Andovers] </ref> Passaconnaway was the Grand Sachem of the land that extended from Amoskeag and what is now Concord New Hampshire to the Merrimack River and he was said to be friendly to settlers.<ref> Andover Story: Conflict and revenge between Native Americans, settlers, The Andover Townsman, September 10, 2020. </ref> | ||
The Western [[Abenaki Indians]] were under attack from the Iriquois from 1615 to 1670. Some fled to Canada, others to the Merrimack River | The Western [[Abenaki Indians]] were under attack from the Iriquois from 1615 to 1670. Some fled to Canada, others to the Merrimack River | ||
Revision as of 19:44, 1 February 2024
Historical evidence shows that at least four indigenous nations used the land that encompasses Andover, North Andover and parts of Lawrence today: The Pawtucket, The Massa-adchu-es-et (Massachusett), The Pennacook, and The Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy, People of the Dawn). [1] [2] Passaconnaway was the Grand Sachem of the land that extended from Amoskeag and what is now Concord New Hampshire to the Merrimack River and he was said to be friendly to settlers.[3]
The Western Abenaki Indians were under attack from the Iriquois from 1615 to 1670. Some fled to Canada, others to the Merrimack River
REFERENCES
- ↑ [https://andoverma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11439/Cutshamache-and-Cochichawick---Ryan-Wheeler-Phillips-Academy Wheeler, Ryan. Cutsamache, Cochechiwick, Peabody Institute of Archealogy, Phillips Academy, Andover, 2021.
- ↑ North Andover Historical Society, Native American History of the Andovers
- ↑ Andover Story: Conflict and revenge between Native Americans, settlers, The Andover Townsman, September 10, 2020.
See Also
- Camp In the Bend of the River: Prehistory at the Shattuck Farm Site, (Andover Room R 974.42 Lue), page 308 - page 315.
--Stephanie (talk) 19:19, 1 February 2024 (EST)
--Eleanor 12:01, December 18, 2006 (EST)
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