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About Lt Jonathan Hoyt, Sr.
Captured in the 1704 Indian massacre and raid on Deerfield. Ransomed in 1707
Captured by Wendat (Huron) Indians during Deerfield Raid, 1704. Returned to Deerfield two years later. Renowned scout and snowshoe man. Lieutenant in militia. Farmed at Deerfield, MA
http://wood-butcher.com/coonealogy/getperson.php?personID=I243&tree...
Jonathan was born to David and Sarah Wilson Hoyt on Apr. 6, 1688. He was captured on Feb. 29, 1704, and taken to Lorette in Canada. In 1706, while in Quebec with his Native American master, he was spotted by two Englishmen who quickly purchased him for 20 silver dollars. He was then hurried on board a ship before his former master could change his mind. The master did regret his decision, but too late. Jonathan returned to Deerfield and on June 26, 1712, he married Mary Field and had five children who lived to adulthood. Among other achievements, he served as a scout, since he still spoke the Native language of his captors. His former master visited him so often that Jonathan petitioned the colony for funds to cover hosting expenses. Jonathan died on May 23, 1779.
http://1704.deerfield.history.museum/popups/people.do?shortName=Hoyt
www.babcock-acres.com/Misceallaneous/deerfield_captives_of_1704.htm
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Lt Jonathan Hoyt, Sr.'s Timeline
| 1688 |
April 6, 1688
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Deerfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
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| 1714 |
October 5, 1714
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Deerfield, MA, United States
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| 1716 |
September 10, 1716
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Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
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| 1719 |
July 9, 1719
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Deerfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
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| 1722 |
1722
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Franklin, Norfolk County, MA, United States
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| 1728 |
February 20, 1728
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Deerfield, Franklin County, Province of Massachusetts
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| 1779 |
May 23, 1779
Age 91
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Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
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