Welcome to Bidwell Lore number 122! This week we continue with the story of Isaac Ball and the dispossession of Mohican land around Stockbridge, written by Rick Wilcox. Dispossession of Stockbridge Mohican Land by the Ball Family 1772-1781, Part VIIIIsaac Ball (1744-1784)Rick Wilcox 2022 Before we continue with the main story, I wanted to mention that...
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Bidwell Lore – The Dispossession of Mohican Land by the Ball Family, Part II
This week we continue a new series titled “Dispossession of Stockbridge Mohican Land by the Ball Family, 1772-1781” written by Rick Wilcox. Over the next several weeks, Rick will share the story of Isaac Ball and his role in the Mohicans losing their land in and around Stockbridge. Dispossession of Stockbridge Mohican Land by the Ball...
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Bidwell Lore – The Mohican Nation and Removals Westward
Welcome to week 58 of Bidwell Lore. This week we continue to share the history of the region before the establishment of Monterey and Tyringham. Today we discuss how the arrival of the colonists in this area changed Mohican life forever. The Mohican Nation and Removals Westwardby Rob Hoogs Wars Between England and FranceIn the 1700-early 1800s, European countries battled...
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Bidwell Lore – Early History of the Mohicans
Welcome to week 56 of Bidwell Lore! This week we continue to introduce our new series The Plan for the City on the Hill, Township No. 1 – Tyringham and Monterey, The Original “Hinterland Settlement.” Today we will share the early history of the Mohicans in this area, before the arrival of the Colonists. The Native Americans told and...
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Bidwell Lore – Repatriating Stockbridge Mohican History One Document at a Time
Welcome to week 53 of Bidwell Lore! In our last email, I said that we would be moving on to a history of Monterey and Tyringham this week, but I want to postpone that series for one more week in order to share a Berkshire Eagle Op-Ed by our friend Rick Wilcox. In it he discusses a vote...
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Bidwell Lore – The Mohicans Today
Welcome to week 52 of Bidwell Lore! It is hard to believe we have been sharing this series for a full year and the Museum could not have done it without the invaluable help of Museum Trustee Rick Wilcox. Most of the research and writing for this series was done by Rick and we are so grateful for...
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Bidwell Lore – Dispossession of Mohican Land, Part II
Welcome to week 51 of Bidwell Lore! This week we share the second half of the story of the dispossession of the Mohican lands in Stockbridge. The Dispossession of the Mohican Land in Stockbridge – Part II Beyond Official Documents One should tread lightly when depending on official documents, such as deeds, for proof of habitation by Native peoples. There...
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Bidwell Lore – Magnificent Mohicans Part IV: John Waunnacon Quinney and Mary Peters Doxtator
Welcome to week 44 of Bidwell Lore! This week we share stories of two more Magnificent Mohicans, John Waunnacon Quinney and Mary Peters Doxtator, courtesy once again of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community. John Waunnacon Quinney was born in 1797 in New Stockbridge, New York. The son of Joseph Quinney, John was destined to make a difference for his people and...
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Bidwell Lore – William Gregg, The Articles of Agreement, Land, and a Visit to King George
Welcome to week 40 of Bidwell Lore! This week we build on last week’s article to provide a little context and background to help you understand what led the Mohican Sachems to make the long journey to England in 1766. To better understand how Daniel Nimham partnered with three Mohican Sachems, a very short history is offered. Just prior to...
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Bidwell Lore – 1766 Mohican Wisdom on a Life Well Lived
Welcome to week 39 of Bidwell Lore! This week we share the story of a visit to London in 1766 by Stockbridge Mohican Sachems. In an article for the London Chronicle, the author, John Trusler, relates the wisdom he learned from his encounter with the Mohicans that is still very relevant over 250 years later. Mohican Wisdom on...
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