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Free Research > V > Vanbibber > Family StoryUse the free genealogy search to quickly discover your family history or share your own! Indian Captives Released by Col. Bouquet
Source; Military papers of Colonel Henry Bouquet in letters sent to General Thomas Gage, Dated from Fort Pitt, Nov. 30, 1764.
At the end of the French and Indian War, as a condition of peace withe the Ohio Indians, Bouquet demanded the release of prisoners held by the Delaware, Shawnee and Muncie Indians. By the articles of agreement concluded in November 1764, the Chieftans of these nations agreed to cease hostilities against all British subjects; to collect and deliver to Bouquet's Forces, all English prisoners, deserters, Frenchmen, Negroes, and any other white people living among them; and finally, to appoint deputies from each Indian tribe authorized to treat for peace for their respective nations. Bouquet was successful in bringing about the release of about 200 prisoners. Among the list we find the following list and dates of captives taken by the Indians in Augusta County, Virginia (Later Greenbrier), including their possessions. George YOAKUM; 1 shirt, 1 leggins, 1 shoe pack. Margaret YOAKUM; 1 leggins, 1 shoe pack, 1 blanket Michael SEE; 2 shirts, 1 blanket George SEE; 1 shirt, 1 leggins, 1 shoe pack Mary SEE; 2 shirts, 1 leggins, 1 shoe packet, 1 blanket, 1 pair shoes Catherine SEE; 1 shirt, 1 shoe pack Elizabeth YOAKUM; 12 yrs old, Taken July 1763, from Green Bryar, Augusta County Sally YOAKUM; age 5, Taken from Green Bryar, a captive for 2 years. Released and delivered, May 10, 1765 by the Shawnee.
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