![]() William's children were killed and scalped before his very eyes, but his wife and their five eldest children were taken as prisoners. He was supposed to be traded for an English POW, Captain Jean Baptiste Guyon. John Williams was an important POW from the attack. Some were taken as prisoners, some were just killed. In 1704, they raided the town of Deerfield, murdering and scalping their victims. This story is about the Mohawk tribes that allied themselves with the French. In the American colonies, war had stirred up trouble among the Native Americans as well, and there were Natives on either side of the conflict. We learn about Queen Anne's War to begin, when England and France were fighting about who would be queen in Spain. This is the true story of a kidnapping in Massachusetts that took place in 1704. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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