Congressional Statement, 1961.

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Congressional Statement, 1961.

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The collection consists of a carbon copy of a congressional statement made by J. Edward Roush on Sept. 7, 1961 concerning moving the grave of Frances Slocum. Slocum's grave was in an area to be flooded to form a reservoir. Roush details the contributions Slocum made to the development of the area, and suggests several new sites for her grave and a monument.

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Slocum, Frances, 1773-1847

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Roush, J. Edward (John Edward), 1920-2004

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Born in Rhode Island in 1773, Frances Slocum (Ma-con-a-qua) moved as a child to Pennsylvania where she was captured by Delaware Indians and brought to Indiana. She was raised by Miami Indians and married in the tribe. She made numerous contributions to Indian/white relations and the development of the Northwest Territory, and was able to influence peaceful relations between the government and Indians. She died in 1847 and was buried in Wabash County, Indiana. From the description of ...