Arrohattoc
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| Extinct | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Eastern Virginia | |
| Languages | |
| Powhatan | |
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| Indigenous religion | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Pamunkey, Patawomeck, Chickahominy, and other Algonquian peoples |
The Arrohattoc, also occasionally spelled Arrohateck, was a Native American tribe from Henrico County, Virginia in the United States.
In the early 18th century, the tribe was led by their chief Ashuaquid and was part of the
Powhatan Confederacy.[1] Their main village was located on the James River, the location of which is now the site of Henrico, Virginia.[2]
History
17th century
In 1607 the tribe came into contact with
Virginia Company of London.[1][3] The group was given a warm welcome by the Arrohattocs, a reception that they enjoyed when they continued up the James River and arrived at another village, which was ruled over by Powhatan's son Parahunt,[4] also known as Tanx (meaning "Little") Powhatan.[5]
The tribe would also continue to help the settlers when their fort was attacked by hostile Indians later that same year.
However, as time progressed relations between the Arrohattocs and English colonists deteriorated, and by 1609 the tribe was unwilling to trade with the settlers.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Rountree, Helen C. "Ashuaquid (fl. 1607)". Encyclopedia Virginia. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ISBN 978-1-85109-637-4. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
- ^ "History Predating Most Of The Country". About Henrico. Henrico County Virginia. Archived from the original on 12 November 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
- ISBN 978-0-8139-2119-8. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
- ISBN 9780786721986.
External links
- Media: Indian Town of Arrohateck at Encyclopedia Virginia
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