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Frances Slocum
Frances Slocum
NameFrances Slocum
Birth/Death Dates1773-1847
Where in IndianaAllen County--Ft. Wayne; Miami County--Peru
When in Indiana1780s-1847
Notable ForSlocum was taken from her family when she was 5 years old by Delaware braves. She was raised by a Delaware couple who settled in the Miami village of Kekionga near present day Fort Wayne, Indiana. In the early 1790s she married the Miami war chief Shepoconah. She adopted the name Maconaqua. In 1817 they moved to land near present day Peru, Indiana. When her original family learned where she was living they went to see her. However, Slocum chose to remain with the Indians until her death.
DescriptionSlocum is wearing a long cloth dress with a shawl around her shoulders. She is also wearing long earrings.
SubjectSlocum, Frances, 1773-1847
Indians of North America
Indian captivities
Miami Indians
Women
Kidnappings
Clothing & dress
Item IDP0130_BOX48_FOLDER2_204897-F
Source of ImageW. H. Bass Photo Company Collection (P 0130)
Digital CollectionNotable Hoosiers (DC 010)
Bibliography/NotesInformation taken from: Indiana: A New Historical Guide
Copyright NoticeDigital image © 2005 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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