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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
War was declared between the colonial settlers and the Tuscarora indians. -
The Indians make the first move
The first attacks by the Tuscarora indians were on New Bern. -
The Colonist make their move
Captain John Barnwell led a group of soldiers to attack the Tuscarora town of Narhantes. -
Chief Hancock is surrounded
Captain John Barnwell surrounds Chief Hancock's Fort. There was a ten day siege by the colonists. -
Chief Hancock surrenders
After fighting for ten days Chief Hancock surrendered and was captured by the colonists. -
Governer Hyde's death
Governer of North Carolina at the time dies of yellow fever. -
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
Col. James Moore defeats the Tuscarora stronghold. -
Col. James Moore goes home
Col. James Moore returned to South Carolina -
Tuscarora Indians go on the offense
The Tuscarora indians attack and terrorize the citizens of Bath county. -
The War Ends
The remaining Tuscarora indians signed a peace treaty that ended the war between the Tuscarora and the settlers.
