Plausawa facts for kids

Plausawa (born around 1700, died February 9, 1754) was a Pennacook Native American. He lived in the area we now call New Hampshire. By 1728, he was the last known Native American living in the town of Suncook.

When King George's War began in 1740, Plausawa moved. He went to St. Francis in Quebec, which was then part of New France. During this war, he fought against the settlers from Britain.

Plausawa's Actions During Wartime

The Raid on Epsom (1747)

On August 21, 1747, Plausawa and his friends, Sabattis and Christo, led a raid. They went to Epsom, New Hampshire. During this raid, they captured a woman named Isabella McCoy. Her husband, Charles McCoy, was away serving in the New Hampshire Militia.

Isabella McCoy later shared her story. She said Plausawa treated her well on their journey to Quebec. In Quebec, Plausawa arranged for her to work for a French Canadian family.

Captures in Canterbury (1752)

In 1752, Plausawa led another group. They went to Canterbury, New Hampshire. There, they captured two people who were forced to work for others. One of these people managed to escape. They quickly warned the local militia.

Plausawa, Sabattis, and Christo then returned to Quebec. They arranged for the captured person to work for a French officer.

Later Life and Legacy

Return to New Hampshire (1754)

By 1754, King George's War had ended. The French and Indian War had not yet started. Plausawa and Sabattis were back in Canterbury. They wanted to trade furs with the townspeople. However, after some disagreements, they were told to leave the area.

Plausawa and Sabattis then traveled to Boscawen, New Hampshire.

Plausawa Hill

Plausawa Hill in Pembroke, New Hampshire is named after him. This is where Plausawa once lived. The National Weather Service has a radio tower near the top of the hill. The tower is about 1,000 feet (305 meters) high.