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Domestic News
March 6, 1790
The Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
In Lexington on March 6, a report from Limestone indicated that Indians had reportedly killed and captured the entire settlement at Kennedy's Bottom on the Ohio. A scouting party from Lee's Station confirmed only one white man killed and scalped, with the rest believed taken prisoner.
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LEXINGTON. - March 6
By a gentleman who arrived in town on Tuesday last from Limestone we are informed, that it was reported at that place, & generally believed that the Indians had killed and taken the whole of the people settled at Kennedy's bottom, on the Ohio; And that a party of men were gone up from Lee's station to see if it was true.
We are since informed that the men have returned, and that they found only one white man killed and scalped, with a handkerchief tied round his head, the rest supposed to be taken prisoners.
By a gentleman who arrived in town on Tuesday last from Limestone we are informed, that it was reported at that place, & generally believed that the Indians had killed and taken the whole of the people settled at Kennedy's bottom, on the Ohio; And that a party of men were gone up from Lee's station to see if it was true.
We are since informed that the men have returned, and that they found only one white man killed and scalped, with a handkerchief tied round his head, the rest supposed to be taken prisoners.
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Indian Attack
Kennedy's Bottom
Ohio Settlement
Scalping
Prisoners
Where did it happen?
Kennedy's Bottom, On The Ohio
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Kennedy's Bottom, On The Ohio
Event Date
March 6
Outcome
one white man killed and scalped, the rest supposed to be taken prisoners
Event Details
Rumored Indian attack on settlement at Kennedy's bottom; initially believed all killed or taken, but scouting party found only one killed, others presumed captured.