John Waggoner Family in front of their Home on Jesse's Run

Identifier:

030546

Collection Number:

A&M 1010

Title:

John Waggoner Family in front of their Home on Jesse's Run

Description:

'The scene of the Indian massacre, led by Tecumseh, the famous Shawnee Chief in 1792 in which all the family were either killed or taken captive, but one. Places for the use of a rifle can be seen near the roof or house near the chimney.; Front row (seated): Alvin Waggoner and brother, John, Alvin's wife and two children. Second row: George Waggoner and wife and father, Uncle Elijah Waggoner.'

Subjects:

Dwellings--West Virginia--Jesse's Run., Portraits--Group.

Personal Names:

Waggoner, Alvin., Waggoner, John., Waggoner, George., Waggoner, Elijah.

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView