Wasson facts for kids

Wasson (born around 1730, died sometime in the 1790s) was an important leader, known as a chief, of the Ojibwe people. He played a role during a major conflict called Pontiac's War, especially during the siege of Fort Detroit.

Wasson: A Native American Leader

Wasson was a respected chief of the Ojibwe, a Native American tribe. He lived during a time when Native American tribes were often in conflict with European settlers and soldiers. Wasson is remembered for his leadership during these challenging times.

Joining Pontiac's War

In 1763, Wasson led about 200 warriors to join forces with another important Native American leader, Pontiac. They joined Pontiac's efforts on May 31, 1763, during the siege of Fort Detroit. A siege is when an army surrounds a fort or city to try and capture it. Wasson and his warriors stayed with Pontiac's forces until the siege ended in the autumn of that year. During this time, Wasson was involved in the intense fighting and events of the war.

Working for Peace

After the war, Wasson became involved in efforts to create peace. From 1764 until at least 1776, he took part in many peace conferences. These meetings were held to discuss agreements and try to end the fighting between different groups. Wasson was a key speaker at a peace conference led by John Bradstreet in September 1764. He spoke on behalf of the Native American people.

There was also an Ojibwe chief named Wasson who helped with land discussions in 1790. However, historians are not completely sure if this was the same Wasson who fought in Pontiac's War.