Historical Events tagged with "mary campbell"
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Mary Campbell's Abduction and Return
May 21st, 1758 266 years ago
Ten-year-old Mary Campbell was abducted from her home in Pennsylvania by the Lenape tribe during the French and Indian War. She was taken captive, living among the Lenape, and was eventually returned to her family six and a half years later. Mary's story reflects the complex interactions and conflicts between European settlers and Native Americans during this tumultuous period.
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