Biography of frances slocum, john franklin meginness, general books, 2000. Young frances slocum was just 5yearsold when she was. During the revolutionary war, the slocums remained in the settlement while many others fled before the battle of wyoming in july 1778. Frances walkerslocum march 6, 1924 june 9, 2018 was an american educator, pianist, and organist, and the first tenured africanamerican female professor at the oberlin conservatory of music, the first conservatory in the united states to admit black students walkerslocum was the younger sister of composer george walker, the first africanamerican to win the pulitzer prize for music. Frances slocum obituary oberlin, oh oberlin newstribune. She was stolen by the delaware indians from her fathers house near wilkesbarre, in wyoming valley, luzerne county, pa. Frances slocum elementary school provides educational classes and enrichment programs to students in kindergarten through grade five. Slocum was born into a quaker family that migrated from warwick, rhode island, in 1777 to the wyoming valley in luzerne county, pennsylvania. Delaware indians kidnapped frances slocum and she quickly adopted the.
Frances slocum of miami lodge the dramatic story of the white girl that became an indian princess and her relation to the. Frances slocum march 4, 1773 march 9, 1847 was an adopted member of the miami people. Frances slocum state park wyoming 2020 all you need to. The school offers various cocurricular activities, such as student council, safety patrol, afterschool tutoring, board games, and book, drama, spanish, media and art clubs. Frances walker slocum march 6, 1924 june 9, 2018 was an american educator, pianist, and organist, and the first tenured africanamerican female professor at the oberlin conservatory of music, the first conservatory in the united states to admit black students. See the complete slocum series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The red heart is based on the true life story of frances slocum from the age of 5 until her death at age 74 in 1847. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget. Frances slocum state park harbors some of the areas most beautiful terrain and an incredible number of activities, making it the perfect host for your next adventure. The complete series list for john slocum jake logan. Slocum, secretary, defiance, family, scattered over the united states, had frances slocum died march 9, 1847, and a monument committee was formed of the appendix g following members. The many hiking and mountain biking trails and the large day use area attract visitors to picnic and explore the forests. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
The downside was the book was slightly damaged when i received it. Frances was captured at age 5, lived with the miami indians, of indiana, and eventually found nearly 60 years later in indiana by mr. Frances slocum state park consists of 1,035 acres in northeastern pennsylvanias luzerne county. When little frances slocum was abducted by delaware indians during the revolutionary war, she found it a pleasurable change from her austere life in a quaker household.
Frances slocum, or maconaquah, 17731847 was an indian captive who was taken from her family home in pennsylvania in 1778 by the delaware tribe. Page 45 the very kind manner in which you have been pleased to speak of me shall be fully appreciated. Frances slocum 17731847 works search for books with subject frances slocum 17731847. The story of a quaker girls abduction and life among the miami indians meginness, john franklin on. There perhaps are men who could have heard her story unmoved, but for me, i could not. Although her family continued to search for her, it wasnt until 1837, nearly 60 years later, that two of her. Top 10 hotels closest to frances slocum state park in. Painting of frances slocum by jennie brownscombe, from the book, frances slocum. The slocum book series by multiple authors includes books hanging justice, ride slocum ride, slocum and the widow kate, and several more. A garden, free newspapers, and barbecue grills are also on offer. Red heart by james alexander thom hardcover for sale online i love books. While youre in the area, dont miss out on any of the best restaurants, attractions, and seasonal events by requesting access to our complimentary vacation guide. Frances slocum historical records and family trees.
Mar 11, 2019 the story of maconaquah aka frances slocum, daughter of jonathan slocum. The lost sister of wyoming books online at best prices in india from. The lost sister of wyoming, by martha bennett phelps, 1916. Frances slocum of miami lodge the dramatic story of the white girl that became an indian princess and her relation to the stirring events through. Frances slocum elementary school is one of four elementary schools housing preschool through grade four within marion community schools. The slocum genealogy by charles elihu slocum, book 2, page 189 lists a synopsis of frances slocums slocum ancestry written in phonetic english, transcribed here into normal current english spelling. If more info ithey need on slocum s line or tripp line please contact diane.
Frances slocum was one of ten children born to jonathan and ruth tripp slocum. She was living near modernday wilkesbarre, pennsylvania, in a valley primarily inhabited by the shawnee and delaware tribes. She was raised by an elderly miami indian couple in what is now ohio and indiana. Mohegan sun at pocono downs offers its guests a wonderful time full of highstakes fun in a friendly atmosphere. Frances slocum march 4, 1773 march 9, 1847 maconnaquah, young bear or little bear was an adopted member of the miami people. Killed by indians as was his fatherinlaw, isaac tripp. Hotels near frances slocum state park, pennsylvania.
The story of frances slocum is one of thrilling interest. Frances slocum of miami lodge the dramatic story of the. Slocum, and the other in lossings field book of the revolution. Other things to do near frances slocum state park after youre finished with frances slocum state park, there are a range of other things to do in the wider region. Frances slocum 17731847, called maconaquah, the little bear, an adopted member of the miami tribe, was taken from her family home by the lenape in pennsylvania, on november 2, 1778, and raised in the area that became indiana. Again, a great book based on a true story, this time about frances. Save on popular hotels near frances slocum state park, pennsylvania. I could not find any applications through frances however. I remember that they killed and scalped a man near the door, taking the scalp with them. Her father and brothers were working outside when delaware warriors entered the family home in broad daylight and carried her away. My family is of descent through phoebe tripp marrying our 4th or 5th great grandfather, amos harding. Father of frances slocum, subject of the book the lost daughter of the wyoming.
This one is reproduced in meginness book on frances. She was then raised by a childless miami couple, who named her maconaquah, or young bear. Young frances slocum was just 5yearsold when she was kidnapped from her home by native americans in 1778. The short version is that she was first married and then divorced little turtle the powerful peace prodigy who visited presidents washington, john adams and twice thomas jefferson and is buried with sword and medal given him by washington. The wildlifeviewing is topnotch here, and while you can picnic and boat in a lot of places, the scenery at frances slocum just makes it perfect. The lost sister of wyoming online of indias largest online book store, only genuine products. Our neighborhood and the people and things that make it special. On november 2, 1778, frances slocum was taken captive at her family farm in pennsylvania. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. If more info ithey need on slocums line or tripp line please contact diane. Aug 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Her familys many searches for her were in vain, so she grew to adulthood as. Frances walker slocum died saturday june 9, 2018, of natural causes at home.
Along the mississinewa river, the frances slocum state recreational area and lost sister trail are a tribute to the historical figure, who witnessed. A good book is empire of the summer moon about the great. From frances slocum to little bear woman and back again. These considerations induced her to give the present history of herself, which she never would before, fearing her kindred would come and force her away. I can well remember the day when the delaware indians came suddenly to our house. The royal and revolutionary war patriot ancestry of frances slocum and many persons of the miami nation of indiana by michael vincent schwing, 18 aug 20, with 2 corrections on the connections of some us presidents, and an addendum on the relationship of president zachary taylor to frances slocum maconaquah from 1 feb 2014. Biography of frances slocum, the lost sister of wyoming. Sailing alone around the world by joshua slocum free ebook.
My family is of descent through phoebe tripp marrying our 4th. The following was posted by the original creator of this memorial. On november 2, 1778, when slocum was five years old, she was captured by three delaware warriors at the slocum. She was stolen by the delaware indians when she was 5 years old. Frances was born into a family of early quaker settlers of the wyoming and lackawanna valleys, near wilkes barre.
This book also helped to change my thoughts about native americans, although not negative, it gave me a new understanding of the native americans due to the fact that all i knew of them. A complete narrative of her captivity and wanderings among the indians by meginness, john franklin, 18271899. Sep 28, 1997 the red heart is based on the true life story of frances slocum from the age of 5 until her death at age 74 in 1847. Frances slocum historical records and family trees myheritage. I was born in pennsylvania in the area frances slocum was kidnapped. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Dec 29, 2018 frances slocum 17731847, called maconaquah, the little bear, an adopted member of the miami tribe, was taken from her family home by the lenape in pennsylvania, on november 2, 1778, and raised in the area that became indiana. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Browse expedias selection of 958 hotels and places to stay closest to frances slocum state park.
Frances slocum was the daughter of jonathan and ruth tripp slocum, quakers who had settled near wilkesbarre, pa. Well written and engaging to the very last page, sailing alone around the world is one of the finest examples of travel literature ever written. Frances was a quaker girl growing up in the susquehanna valley of pennsylvania. Life among the indians young frances slocum was one of a family of. Biography of frances slocum history of the native americans book 5. The story of a quaker girls abduction and life among the miami indians. The horseshoe shaped, 165acre lake is popular for boating and fishing, and is a home to many species of birds, fish and wildlife. While youre in the area, dont miss out on any of the best restaurants, attractions, and seasonal events by. Frances maconaquah little bear woman frances aka young bear lost sister little sister little sheepakonamaccoanaquah maccoanaquah mary polly of makweh chief of the miami born slocum was born on month day 1773, at birth place, rhode island, to jonathan slocum and ruth mary job slocum born tripp. Life among the indians young frances slocum was one of a family of peaceful quakers from the wyoming valley, but latterly living in lenape, pennsylvania when, in 1778, aged just five years old, she was abducted by a raiding party of miami indians and carried away into captivity.
Frances slocum elementary school 2909 s torrence st marion. Slocum was reunited with her white relatives in 1838, but remained with her adopted native american family for the. Native americans capture quaker frances slocum 17731847. A sailing memoir written by seaman and adventurer joshua slocum, who was the first person to sail around the world alone, documents his epic solo circumnavigation. She is old and feeble, and thinks she shall not live long. Revolutionary war patriot ancestry of frances slocum.
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