Mahackemo

Mahackemo (or Mahackamo) was chief of the Norwalke Indians, a small tribe of the Siwanoy, who sold land to Roger Ludlow in 1640 (Old Style or 1641 New Style) which later became Norwalk, Connecticut.[1]

Mark of Sachem Mahackemo, Norwalk Land Records Vol. 1

Purchase of Norwalk by Harry Townsend, a WPA mural in Norwalk City Hall

See also

History of Norwalk, Connecticut

References

Naval Historical Center. "Mahackemo". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Retrieved 2012-12-02.

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