Stephen Williams (1693-1782) was ten years old when a French and Native American raiding party captured him, his family, and over 100 other residents of Deerfield, Massachusetts. Here, 14-year-old Stephen recounts his experiences on a forced march to Canada and his treatment at the hands of his captors. He spent almost two years among the Abenaki people before he was ransomed and returned to Deerfield. Stephen eventually attended Harvard College, entered the ministry, and led the church at Longmeadow, Massachusetts, for many years.
Williams, Stephen. What befell Stephen Williams in his captivity. ca. 1706. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/l01-114/. Accessed on October 16, 2024.
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