A Collection of Chippeway and English Hymns: For the Use of the Native Indians

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A Collection of Chippeway and English Hymns: For the Use of the Native Indians

1853

A selection of hymns from the translations of the Rev. James Evans and George Henry.

315 pages

oji, Latn

eng, Latn

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SNAC Resource ID: 11658427

New York Public Library

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Maungwudaus, 1811-1888

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Maungwudaus, meaning “the great hero” or “courageous”, also known as George Henry, was born circa 1811 at 40 Mile Creek on the North West shore of Lake Ontario. He was one of eight children born to Sarah Henry and Chief Mesquacosy. Sarah was the first Mississauga woman to be baptised a Methodist. George Henry received his education at Methodist mission schools and seemed destined to take up a role in the church as a translator and interpreter. He served at several missions during the 1830s, incl...