North carolina   tuscarora war

Tuscarora War

  • The Execution of John Lawson

    The Execution of John Lawson

    John Lawson and Christopher Von Graffenried traveled along the Neuse river. They were captured by the Tuscarora indians. Von Graffenried was sparred, but Lawson was executed by the indians.
  • Tuscarora War Began

    Tuscarora War Began

    War was declared between the colonial settlers and the Tuscarora indians.
  • The Indians make the first move

    The Indians make the first move

    The first attacks by the Tuscarora indians were on New Bern.
  • The Colonist make their move

    The Colonist make their move

    Captain John Barnwell led a group of soldiers to attack the Tuscarora town of Narhantes.
  • Chief Hancock is surrounded

    Chief Hancock is surrounded

    Captain John Barnwell surrounds Chief Hancock's Fort. There was a ten day siege by the colonists.
  • Chief Hancock surrenders

    Chief Hancock surrenders

    After fighting for ten days Chief Hancock surrendered and was captured by the colonists.
  • Governer Hyde's death

    Governer Hyde's death

    Governer of North Carolina at the time dies of yellow fever.
  • South Carolina lends a helping hand

    South Carolina lends a helping hand

    The South Carolinaian colonel James Moore attacked a Tuscarora stronghold a few miles away from Fort Hancock.
  • The Stronghold falls

    The Stronghold falls

    Col. James Moore defeats the Tuscarora stronghold.
  • Col. James Moore goes home

    Col. James Moore goes home

    Col. James Moore returned to South Carolina
  • Tuscarora Indians  go on the offense

    Tuscarora Indians go on the offense

    The Tuscarora indians attack and terrorize the citizens of Bath county.
  • The War Ends

    The War Ends

    The remaining Tuscarora indians signed a peace treaty that ended the war between the Tuscarora and the settlers.