Record #:

38995

Author(s):

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

Subject(s):

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