Mary Jemison by BrokenWings

Vue • People • posted on Sep 02, 2010

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Also known as Dehgewanus, "White Woman of the Genesee" Mary Jemison was captured by Shawnee Indians and French soldiers in Pennsylvania on April 5, 1758. She was later sold to Senecas who adopted her and renamed Dehgewanus. She lived with my ancestors and is buried in Letchworth State Park in Letchworth NY.