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=== Basic Facts  ===


Location: New England; Southeastern Quebec  
Location: New England; Southeastern Quebec  
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Well known Leaders: Massasoit, son of Massasoit Metacom (King Phillip), Samoset,  
Well known Leaders: Massasoit, son of Massasoit Metacom (King Phillip), Samoset,  


=== Tribal Headquarters  ===
== Tribal Headquarters  ==


'''Abenaki Nation'''<br>P.O. Box 276<br>Missiquoi, Vermont, 05488<br>Phone:802-868-6255<br>Website: [https://www.abenakination.com/ Website]
Abenaki Tribal Council<br>P.O. Box 276<br>Missiquoi, Vermont 05488  


=== History  ===
== History  ==


==== Brief Timeline  ====
==== Brief Timeline  ====


War, famine and disease depopulation the tribes in the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.  
War, famine and disease depopulation the tribes&nbsp;in the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.  


1524: French expediton led by Giovanni da Verranzano was early recorded contact with non Indians  
1524: French expediton led by Giovanni da Verranzano&nbsp;was early recorded contact with non Indians  


1600's: Fur trading began with the French and English.
1600's: Fur trading began with the French and English&nbsp;


1600'S: Their villages raided by the Iroquois.  
1600'S: Their villages raided by the Iroquois.  


1604: Samuel de Champlain a fur trader encountered many of the Abenaki tribes.  
1604: Samuel de Champlain a fur trader encounterd many of the Abenaki tribes.  


1675-1676: King Phillip's War  
1675-1676: King Phillip's War  
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1689-1697: Joined the French against the English  
1689-1697: Joined the French against the English  


Inter tribal conflict with the Micmac  
Intertribal conflict with the Micmac  


Jesuit missionaries were the first, with the Roman Catholic and Protestant missionaries following  
Jesuit missionaries were the first, with the Roman Catholic and Protestant missionaries following  
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1702-1713: Queen Anne's War<br>  
1702-1713: Queen Anne's War<br>  


1722- 1727: Dummer's War / Lovewell's War; initially an effort to defend their rights to their land supported and the French Jesuits.  
1722- 1727: Dummer's War / Lovewell's War; initally an effort to defend their rights to their land supported anf the French Jesuits.  


1744-1748: King George's War -- the Abenaki, Missisquoi, St. Frances and Sokoki joined the French in fighting the English.  
1744-1748: King George's War -- the Abenaki, Missisquoi, St. Frances and Sokoki joined the French in fighting the English.  
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1982: Vermont Abenaki applied for federal recognition  
1982: Vermont Abenaki applied for federal recognition  
==== Brief History  ====


==== Reservations  ====
==== Reservations  ====
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==== Additional References to the History of the Tribe and/or Band  ====
==== Additional References to the History of the Tribe and/or Band  ====


''Abenaki Indian Legends, Grammar and Place Names.'' by Henry Lorne Masta, Victoriaville, P.Q, La Voix des Bois-France 1932. {{FSC|588198|item| disp=FS Library Book: 970.2 Ab7im}}<br>
''Abenaki Indian Legends, Grammar and Place Names.'' by Henry Lorne, Victoriaville, P.Q, La Voix des Bois-France 1932.  


Abenaki Indians: Their Treaties of 1713 and 1717, and a Vocabularty, with a Historical Introduction. by Frederic Kindder, {{FSC|483212|item|disp=FS Library Film 1688409}}
== Records  ==


=== Records ===
Census Records [http://www.nedoba.org/census_0.html census]early 1800-1852


The '''majority of records of individuals were those created by the agencies'''. Some records may be available to tribal members through the tribal headquarters.They were (and are) the local office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and were charged with maintaining records of the activities of those under their responsibility. Among these records are:<br>
== Important Web Sites  ==


*[[American Indian Allotment Records|Allotment records]]
*[http://www.cowasuck.org/pdf/AbenakiConstitution2005AB.pdf Constitution] of the Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki People of the Greater Abenaki Nation of the Wabanaki Confederation of N'dakinna approved 2005
*[[American Indian Annuity Rolls|Annuity rolls]]
*[http://www.abenakination.org/ Abenaki Nation Official Website]  
*[[American Indian Census Rolls|Census records]]  
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abenaki Abenaki Wikipedia]  
*[[American Indian Correspondence and Reports|Correspondence]]  
*[http://www.nedoba.org/a_menu_new.html Abenaki Genealogy] -- a website devoted to biography, genealogy, and history of the tribe.
*[[American Indian Health Records|Health records]]  
*[[American Indian Correspondence and Reports|Reports]]  
*[[American Indian School Records|School census and records]]
*[[American Indian Vital Records Supplements in Census Rolls|Vital recor


==== Census Records ====
== References ==


Census Records [http://www.nedoba.org/census_0.html census] of various Abenaki groups, early 1800-1852.
<references />


=== Important Websites ===
==== Bibliography ====


*[http://www.cowasuck.org/pdf/AbenakiConstitution2005AB.pdf Constitution] of the Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki People of the Greater Abenaki Nation of the Wabanaki Confederation of N'dakinna approved 2005
*[http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/075.html Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives; Record Group 75], Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
*Hodge, Frederick Webb. ''Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico''. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution, 1906 [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/ Available online].
*Klein, Barry T., ed. ''Reference Encyclopedia of the American Indian''. Nyack, New York: Todd Publications, 2009. 10th ed. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/317923332?referer=list_view WorldCat 317923332]; {{FHL|1122745|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 R259e}}.
*Malinowski, Sharon and Sheets, Anna, eds. The Gale Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes. Detroit: Gale Publishing, 1998. 4 volumes. Includes: Lists of Federally Recognized Tribes for U.S., Alaska, and Canada – pp. 513-529 Alphabetical Listing of Tribes, with reference to volume and page in this series Map of “Historic Locations of U.S. Native Groups” Map of “Historic Locations of Canadian Native Groups” Map of “Historic Locations of Mexican, Hawaiian and Caribbean Native Groups” Maps of “State and Federally Recognized U.S. Indian Reservations. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=no:037475188 WorldCat 37475188]; {{FHL|831087|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 G131g}}.


*[http://www.abenakination.org/ Abenaki Nation Official Website]
:Vol. 1 -- Northeast, Southeast, Caribbean
:Vol. 2 -- Great Basin, Southwest, Middle America
:Vol. 3 -- Arctic, Subarctic, Great Plains, Plateau
:Vol. 4 -- California, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Islands


*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abenaki Abenaki Wikipedia]describes subdivisions, history, culture, maps, notable people, and external links.<br>
*Sturtevant, William C. ''Handbook of North American Indians''. 20 vols., some not yet published. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution, 1978– . <br>


*[http://www.nedoba.org/a_menu_new.html Abenaki Genealogy] --[[Ne-Do-Ba]] a website devoted to biography, genealogy, and history of the tribe.
:Volume 1 -- Not yet published
:Volume 2 -- Indians in Contemporary Society (pub. 2008) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/234303751&referer=brief_results WorldCat 234303751]<br>
:Volume 3 -- Environment, Origins, and Population (pub. 2006) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/255572371&referer=brief_results WorldCat 255572371]<br>
:Volume 4 -- History of Indian-White Relations (pub. 1988) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19331914&referer=brief_results WorldCat 19331914]; {{FHL|248632|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 H191h v.4}}.<br>
:Volume 5 -- Arctic (pub. 1984) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/299653808&referer=brief_results WorldCat 299653808]; {{FHL|248632|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 H191h v.5}}.<br>
:Volume 6 -- Subarctic (pub. 1981) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/247493742&referer=brief_results WorldCat 247493742]; {{FHL|248632|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 H191h v.6}}.<br>
:Volume 7 -- Northwest Coast (pub. 1990) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/247493311&referer=brief_results WorldCat 247493311]<br>
:Volume 8 -- California (pub. 1978) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/13240086&referer=brief_results WorldCat 13240086]; {{FHL|248632|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 H191h v.8}}.<br>
:Volume 9 -- Southwest (pub. 1979) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/26140053&referer=brief_results WorldCat 26140053]; {{FHL|248632|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 H191h v.9}}.<br>
:Volume 10 -- Southwest (pub. 1983) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/301504096&referer=brief_results WorldCat 301504096]; {{FHL|248632|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 H191h v.10}}.
:Volume 11 -- Great Basin (pub. 1986) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/256516416&referer=brief_results WorldCat 256516416]; {{FHL|248632|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 H191h v.11}}.<br>
:Volume 12 -- Plateau (pub. 1998) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/39401371&referer=brief_results WorldCat 39401371]; {{FHL|248632|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 H191h v.12}}.<br>
:Volume 13 -- Plains, 2 vols. (pub. 2001) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/48209643&referer=brief_results WorldCat 48209643]<br>
:Volume 14 -- Southeast (pub. 2004) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/254277176&referer=brief_results WorldCat 254277176]
:Volume 15 -- Northwest (pub. 1978) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/256517503&referer=brief_results WorldCat 356517503]; {{FHL|248632|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 H191h v.15}}.<br>
:Volume 16 -- Not yet published
:Volume 17 -- Languages (pub. 1996) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/43957746&referer=brief_results WorldCat 43957746]<br>
:Volume 18 -- Not yet published
:Volume 19 -- Not yet published
:Volume 20 -- Not yet published


*[http://www.nedoba.org Ne-Do-Ba] has [http://www.nedoba.org/b_menu_genealogy.html genealogy helps] for doing Abenaki family research.
*Swanton John R. ''The Indian Tribes of North America''. Smithsonian Institution, Bureau of American Ethnology, Bulletin #145 [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/indianlocation.htm Available online].  
 
*Waldman, Carl. ''Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes''. New York, New York: Facts on File, 2006. 3rd ed. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/14718193?referer=list_view WorldCat 14718193]; {{FHL|1465222|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 W146e 2006}}.
*[http://www.penobscotnation.org/ Penobscot Indian Nation ]has information and a directory for this nation's government, as well as a page for [http://www.penobscotnation.org/museum/pana%27wahb%27skk%27eighistory.htm Historical Background] and a page for the [http://www.penobscotnation.org/museum/Index.htm Penobscot Nation Museum].
 
=== Bibliography  ===
 
 
=== References  ===
 
<references />


[[Category:Indigenous Tribes of Vermont]] [[Category:Indigenous Tribes of New Hampshire]]
[[Category:Indian_Tribes_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:Indian_Tribes_of_North_America]]

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Location: New England; Southeastern Quebec

Language: Algonquian

Eastern Abenaki: Penobscot and Passamaquoddy (two largest tribes), Houlton, Maliseet, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Ossipee, and Pigwacket.

Western Abenaki: Vermont Abenaki

Well known Leaders: Massasoit, son of Massasoit Metacom (King Phillip), Samoset,

Tribal Headquarters[edit | edit source]

Abenaki Tribal Council
P.O. Box 276
Missiquoi, Vermont 05488

History[edit | edit source]

Brief Timeline[edit | edit source]

War, famine and disease depopulation the tribes in the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

1524: French expediton led by Giovanni da Verranzano was early recorded contact with non Indians

1600's: Fur trading began with the French and English 

1600'S: Their villages raided by the Iroquois.

1604: Samuel de Champlain a fur trader encounterd many of the Abenaki tribes.

1675-1676: King Phillip's War

1689-1697: Joined the French against the English

Intertribal conflict with the Micmac

Jesuit missionaries were the first, with the Roman Catholic and Protestant missionaries following

1702-1713: Queen Anne's War

1722- 1727: Dummer's War / Lovewell's War; initally an effort to defend their rights to their land supported anf the French Jesuits.

1744-1748: King George's War -- the Abenaki, Missisquoi, St. Frances and Sokoki joined the French in fighting the English.

1756-1763 Seven Years' War or French and Indian War

1776-----: During the Revolutionary War the St. Francis Abenaki served with the British; the Panobscot, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet and Micmac supported the colonists

Migration into Canada as Vermont denied land to the Abenaki

1805: The British gave land to the Abenaki (Canada)

1980: President Carter signed a bill granting Passamaquoddy and Penobscot millions in restitution for the loss of their homelands.

1982: Vermont Abenaki applied for federal recognition

Brief History[edit | edit source]

Reservations[edit | edit source]

Penobscot Reservation

Old Town, Maine

Additional References to the History of the Tribe and/or Band[edit | edit source]

Abenaki Indian Legends, Grammar and Place Names. by Henry Lorne, Victoriaville, P.Q, La Voix des Bois-France 1932.

Records[edit | edit source]

Census Records censusearly 1800-1852

Important Web Sites[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]


Bibliography[edit | edit source]

  • Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives; Record Group 75, Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
  • Hodge, Frederick Webb. Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution, 1906 Available online.
  • Klein, Barry T., ed. Reference Encyclopedia of the American Indian. Nyack, New York: Todd Publications, 2009. 10th ed. WorldCat 317923332; FHL book 970.1 R259e.
  • Malinowski, Sharon and Sheets, Anna, eds. The Gale Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes. Detroit: Gale Publishing, 1998. 4 volumes. Includes: Lists of Federally Recognized Tribes for U.S., Alaska, and Canada – pp. 513-529 Alphabetical Listing of Tribes, with reference to volume and page in this series Map of “Historic Locations of U.S. Native Groups” Map of “Historic Locations of Canadian Native Groups” Map of “Historic Locations of Mexican, Hawaiian and Caribbean Native Groups” Maps of “State and Federally Recognized U.S. Indian Reservations. WorldCat 37475188; FHL book 970.1 G131g.
Vol. 1 -- Northeast, Southeast, Caribbean
Vol. 2 -- Great Basin, Southwest, Middle America
Vol. 3 -- Arctic, Subarctic, Great Plains, Plateau
Vol. 4 -- California, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Islands
  • Sturtevant, William C. Handbook of North American Indians. 20 vols., some not yet published. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution, 1978– .
Volume 1 -- Not yet published
Volume 2 -- Indians in Contemporary Society (pub. 2008) -- WorldCat 234303751
Volume 3 -- Environment, Origins, and Population (pub. 2006) -- WorldCat 255572371
Volume 4 -- History of Indian-White Relations (pub. 1988) -- WorldCat 19331914; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.4.
Volume 5 -- Arctic (pub. 1984) -- WorldCat 299653808; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.5.
Volume 6 -- Subarctic (pub. 1981) -- WorldCat 247493742; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.6.
Volume 7 -- Northwest Coast (pub. 1990) -- WorldCat 247493311
Volume 8 -- California (pub. 1978) -- WorldCat 13240086; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.8.
Volume 9 -- Southwest (pub. 1979) -- WorldCat 26140053; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.9.
Volume 10 -- Southwest (pub. 1983) -- WorldCat 301504096; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.10.
Volume 11 -- Great Basin (pub. 1986) -- WorldCat 256516416; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.11.
Volume 12 -- Plateau (pub. 1998) -- WorldCat 39401371; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.12.
Volume 13 -- Plains, 2 vols. (pub. 2001) -- WorldCat 48209643
Volume 14 -- Southeast (pub. 2004) -- WorldCat 254277176
Volume 15 -- Northwest (pub. 1978) -- WorldCat 356517503; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.15.
Volume 16 -- Not yet published
Volume 17 -- Languages (pub. 1996) -- WorldCat 43957746
Volume 18 -- Not yet published
Volume 19 -- Not yet published
Volume 20 -- Not yet published
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