When was it published?

May 31, 1822 in The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser

Domestic News May 31, 1822

The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs, Migration Or Settlement

Q: What keywords are associated?

Kennebeck Tribe, Indian Prejudice, Maine Settlement, Child Death, Migration To Canada

Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

In a Maine town, a Kennebeck Indian faced prejudice after his child's death; no neighbors helped with burial. He abandoned his state-granted farm and carried the body 200 miles through forest to join Canada Indians, showcasing deep feeling.

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A striking display of Indian character occurred some years since in a town in Maine. An Indian of the Kennebeck tribe, remarkable for his good conduct, received a grant of land from the State, and fixed himself in a new township where a number of families settled. Though not ill treated, yet the common prejudice against Indians prevented any sympathy with him. This was shown at the death of his only child, when none of the people came near him. Shortly afterwards he went to some of the inhabitants and said to them, When white man's child die-Indian man be sorry he help bury him-when my child die-no one speak to me-I make his grave alone-I can no live here. He gave up his farm, dug up the body of his child, and carried it with him two hundred miles through the forest, to join the Canada Indians.

What energy and depth of feeling does this specimen of Indian character exhibit!

What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs Migration Or Settlement

What keywords are associated?

Kennebeck Tribe Indian Prejudice Maine Settlement Child Death Migration To Canada

Where did it happen?

A Town In Maine

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

A Town In Maine

Event Date

Some Years Since

Outcome

death of his only child; he gave up his farm and carried the body two hundred miles through the forest to join the canada indians

Event Details

An Indian of the Kennebeck tribe, remarkable for his good conduct, received a grant of land from the State and settled in a new township in Maine with other families. Despite not being ill treated, prejudice prevented sympathy; when his only child died, no one came near him or helped. He told inhabitants of the lack of reciprocity, made the grave alone, then left.