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38993

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Abstract:

Chowanoac Indians, whose lands encompassed most of modern day Gates, Hertford, Bertie and Chowan Counties, is believed by historians to be the oldest Native American tribe in North Carolina. The Chowanoac Indians suffered greatly from European diseases, and after Bacon’s Rebellion were moved to a reservation in modern day Gates County. They intermarried with the white and African-American neighbors, being no longer considered ‘Native Americans,’ but as ‘free people of color.’ In 2013, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted House Bill 549, giving the Chowanoac Indian Nation their rights as a recognized Indian tribe.

Source:

Carolina Trees & Branches (NoCar F 262 A33 C37), Vol. 26 Issue No. 3, July 2017, p72-73 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Chowanoac Indians; Gates County--Indians

Record #:

38995

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Abstract:

Menatonon, King of the Chowanoac Indians, was described as being infirm when Gov. Ralph Lane explored the Chowan River region in 1586. He and his son, Skiko, were held as hostages as Lane and his mem explored the region. Menatonon told Lane of many things and knew the English were looking for gold and pearls. He told them about a mine called ’Chaunis Temoatan’ that had a red mineral called ‘wassador.’ A journey up the Roanoke River was aborted leaving the mineral (believed to be copper) a mystery.

Source:

Carolina Trees & Branches (NoCar F 262 A33 C37), Vol. 26 Issue No. 3, July 2017, p74-75 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Chowanoac Indians; Indians of North America--North Carolina, Eastern