The Early History of Southampton, L .I., New York, with Genealogies; by George Rogers Howell (1866)
RE: Chapter IX / Indians, Friendly Relations, Purchase of Lands, etc. — Death of Mrs. Thomas Halsey, pp. 166-168
The only other occurrence of this kind [referring to certain Indians having been hired to commit arson of a settler's home] which happened in Southampton was the murder of Mrs. Thomas Halsey, in 1649, which caused some apprehension of a general insurrection against the English. A messenger was immediately sent to the magistrates to summon Wyandanch to appear before them. "His counselors fearing that he would be summarily condemned to death by way of retaliation, advised him not to obey the summons. Before he expressed his own opinion, he submitted the case to Mr. Gardiner, who happened to be lodging in his wigwam that same night. By his advice, he set out immediately for Southampton, Mr. G. agreeing to remain hostage to the tribe, for the safety of their beloved chief. With amazing celerity, he not only accomplished the journey of twenty-five miles, but actually apprehended on his way, and delivered to the magistrates, the murderers of the woman; who, instead of being his own subjects, proved to be Pequot Indians from the main; some of whom were generally lurking on the Island for the purpose of promoting disturbances between the natives and the new settlers. These men being sent to Hartford, were there tried, convicted, and executed."
Contributor:
Kevin Bingaman - [email protected]
RE: Chapter IX / Indians, Friendly Relations, Purchase of Lands, etc. — Death of Mrs. Thomas Halsey, pp. 166-168
The only other occurrence of this kind [referring to certain Indians having been hired to commit arson of a settler's home] which happened in Southampton was the murder of Mrs. Thomas Halsey, in 1649, which caused some apprehension of a general insurrection against the English. A messenger was immediately sent to the magistrates to summon Wyandanch to appear before them. "His counselors fearing that he would be summarily condemned to death by way of retaliation, advised him not to obey the summons. Before he expressed his own opinion, he submitted the case to Mr. Gardiner, who happened to be lodging in his wigwam that same night. By his advice, he set out immediately for Southampton, Mr. G. agreeing to remain hostage to the tribe, for the safety of their beloved chief. With amazing celerity, he not only accomplished the journey of twenty-five miles, but actually apprehended on his way, and delivered to the magistrates, the murderers of the woman; who, instead of being his own subjects, proved to be Pequot Indians from the main; some of whom were generally lurking on the Island for the purpose of promoting disturbances between the natives and the new settlers. These men being sent to Hartford, were there tried, convicted, and executed."
Contributor:
Kevin Bingaman - [email protected]
The Early History of Southampton, L .I., New York, with Genealogies; by George Rogers Howell (1866)
RE: Chapter IX / Indians, Friendly Relations, Purchase of Lands, etc. — Death of Mrs. Thomas Halsey, pp. 166-168
The only other occurrence of this kind [referring to certain Indians having been hired to commit arson of a settler's home] which happened in Southampton was the murder of Mrs. Thomas Halsey, in 1649, which caused some apprehension of a general insurrection against the English. A messenger was immediately sent to the magistrates to summon Wyandanch to appear before them. "His counselors fearing that he would be summarily condemned to death by way of retaliation, advised him not to obey the summons. Before he expressed his own opinion, he submitted the case to Mr. Gardiner, who happened to be lodging in his wigwam that same night. By his advice, he set out immediately for Southampton, Mr. G. agreeing to remain hostage to the tribe, for the safety of their beloved chief. With amazing celerity, he not only accomplished the journey of twenty-five miles, but actually apprehended on his way, and delivered to the magistrates, the murderers of the woman; who, instead of being his own subjects, proved to be Pequot Indians from the main; some of whom were generally lurking on the Island for the purpose of promoting disturbances between the natives and the new settlers. These men being sent to Hartford, were there tried, convicted, and executed."
Contributor:
Kevin Bingaman - [email protected]
RE: Chapter IX / Indians, Friendly Relations, Purchase of Lands, etc. — Death of Mrs. Thomas Halsey, pp. 166-168
The only other occurrence of this kind [referring to certain Indians having been hired to commit arson of a settler's home] which happened in Southampton was the murder of Mrs. Thomas Halsey, in 1649, which caused some apprehension of a general insurrection against the English. A messenger was immediately sent to the magistrates to summon Wyandanch to appear before them. "His counselors fearing that he would be summarily condemned to death by way of retaliation, advised him not to obey the summons. Before he expressed his own opinion, he submitted the case to Mr. Gardiner, who happened to be lodging in his wigwam that same night. By his advice, he set out immediately for Southampton, Mr. G. agreeing to remain hostage to the tribe, for the safety of their beloved chief. With amazing celerity, he not only accomplished the journey of twenty-five miles, but actually apprehended on his way, and delivered to the magistrates, the murderers of the woman; who, instead of being his own subjects, proved to be Pequot Indians from the main; some of whom were generally lurking on the Island for the purpose of promoting disturbances between the natives and the new settlers. These men being sent to Hartford, were there tried, convicted, and executed."
Contributor:
Kevin Bingaman - [email protected]
