Indian Stones

Capital Network Systems

Commemorates the abduction of the Johnson and Farnsworth families by Native Americans during the Seven Year's War, along with the birth of Elizabeth Captive Johnson during the captivity. The slabs read as follows: "- In 1918 - These stones were placed in their / present Position by a Descendant of - Captain / James Johnson"-and Susannah; his Wife." Followed below with: "On the 31 st of August 1754, Capt James Johnson had / a Daughter born on this Spot of Ground, being / Captivated with his whole Family by the Indians." To the right another slab reads: "This is near the Spot that the Indians Encamp / the Night after they took Mr Johnson 8 Family, / Mr Labarree & Farnsworth, August 30th 1754, and / Mrs Johnson was Delivered of her Child Half a mile up this Brook; // When troubles near the Lord is- kind, / He hears the Captives crys. / He can subdue the Savage mind, / And learn it sympathy."

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