The Native American raiding party killed over a dozen residents, and captured twenty-four. The captives included Mary and her children, Joseph, Mary and Sarah.
Sarah died from her wounds during the first week of captivity. Rowlandson and her children traveled for eleven weeks and over miles through the wilderness, avoiding the English militia while the Indians carried out other raids. In , Reverend Rowlandson moved his family to Wethersfield, Connecticut.
They killed 13 people. At least 24 were taken captive. Many of the captives were injured. Rowlandson and her three children, Joseph, Mary, and Sarah, were among those taken in the raid. Rowlandson's 6 year old daughter, Sarah, died from her wounds after a week of captivity.
For nearly three months, Rowlandson and her children were forced to stay with the Indians. The Indians travelled through the wilderness to carry out other raids. They also wanted to hide from the English militia. Rowlandson suffered very much. She described her sufferings in great detail in her book.
The money was raised by the women of Boston. In , Reverend Rowlandson moved his family to Wethersfield, Connecticut. He became pastor in April of that year. He died in Wethersfield in November These books may be helpful for more information on Mary White Rowlandson and on Indian captivity narratives in general. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile.
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