Re: Mohicans in Connecticut

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Posted by Rich on October 22, 2001 at 17:12:02:

In Reply to: Mohicans in Connecticut posted by Bob Eaton on October 22, 2001 at 14:33:58:

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: Scott: I am not doing too well today with getting posted. I've been reading about King Philip's War (17th century). I was not aware of Mohicans in Connecticut, and, I'm curious to know if they were still there during French and Indian War (18th century). When Rich raised the question of Mohecans rather than Mohicans it confused me more. Is it a question of spelling or are the Mohecans a different nation? Also: I'm wondering if some Connecticut place names (Willimantic and Natchaug come to mind) are Mohican (Mohecan?). I'm not interested in Angels and heads of pins. Perhaps it is just because I could be born and raised in Connecticut with NO knowledge of Mohicans that I'm somewhat startled by the fact they were there.

Hi Bob ...

I believe most of your questions are answered on our page devoted to early Mohican history within our History Section. If you haven't read that article, please do follow the link.

As for Mohicans/Mohegans (with a "G"), they are often confused in literature. Two different tribes ... if memory serves me correctly [read: off the top of my head] the Mohegans were further east in Connecticut.

Please read our article, for starters ... You might also find our page "From the Mohicans' Lands to Mohicanland" of some interest. See: http://www.mohicanpress.com/mo11002.html

The Mohicans: Children of the Delaware

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: : Scott:  I am not doing too well today with getting posted.  I've been reading about King Philip's War (17th century).  I was not aware of Mohicans in Connecticut, and, I'm curious to know if they were still there during French and Indian War (18th century).  When Rich raised the question of Mohecans rather than Mohicans it confused me more.  Is it a question of spelling or are the Mohecans a different nation?  Also:  I'm wondering if some Connecticut place names (Willimantic and Natchaug come to mind) are Mohican (Mohecan?).  I'm not interested in Angels and heads of pins.  Perhaps it is just because I could be born and raised in Connecticut with NO knowledge of Mohicans that I'm somewhat startled by the fact they were there.

: Hi Bob ...

: I believe most of your questions are answered on our page devoted to early Mohican history within our History Section. If you haven't read that article, please do follow the link.

: As for Mohicans/Mohegans (with a "G"), they are often confused in literature. Two different tribes ... if memory serves me correctly [read: off the top of my head] the Mohegans were further east in Connecticut.

: Please read our article, for starters ... You might also find our page "From the Mohicans' Lands to Mohicanland" of some interest. See: http://www.mohicanpress.com/mo11002.html



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