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Capture on the Neuse River
- When
- September 1711
- Where
- Neuse River
Lawson and von Graffenried were captured by Tuscarora natives while ascending the Neuse River in September 1711.
The Tuscarora, holding Lawson accountable for expansion, intercepted the party while they were ascending the river. Von Graffenried was released, but Lawson was subjected to ritual torture and killed.
Sources
- John Lawson (explorer) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
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