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Jan 1, 1580
Squanto's Birth
Squanto was born around the year 1580 near where is now Plymouth, Massachusetts. -
Squanto was KIDNAPPED By Captain George Weymouth
In 1605 Squanto was kidnapped by a man named George Weymouth. He was then transported to England. When he returned home in 1614 he was accompanied by John Smith -
Squanto was KIDNAPPED (AGAIN)
Shortly after returning to his homeland, he was taken by Thomas Hunt who would sell him into enslavement in Spain. He was enslaved for another 5 years until he escaped; He voyaged back to North America in 1619. -
Squanto assimilates
After Squanto returned from Europe he soon realized the entirety of his tribe had died because of small pox. He chose to assimilate into the Wampanoag tribe that was near by. -
Squanto is introduced to the Pilgrims
Squanto has his first ever encounter with the colonizers in Plymouth, Massachusetts. He serves as an interpreter between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag; This is because while enslaved for the second time he learned english. -
Squanto Celebrates Thanksgiving
Squanto celebrates the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims in Plymouth. They are celebrating a bountiful harvest. -
Squanto Dies
Around November 1622 in Chatham, Massachusetts Squanto died from a fever. At this time he was employed by Governor William Bradford as his guide.
