Schoolcraft, Jane Johnston, 1800-1842

The daughter of John Johnston, who came from Antrim County, Ireland to Sault Ste. Marie Michigan where he married Shau gush co da way Quay, a Chippewa maiden. Jane spoke fluently in both English and Ojibwa, the language spoken by the Chippewa. Her early education came from her father and when she was older he took her back to Ireland to complete her education. She was married to Henry R. Schoolcraft.

From the description of Poetry, 1815-1836. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 49794635

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