Mary Ann Pinessikwe Snake

Mrs. Mary Ann Snake is #1071 on the 1907 Wooster Roll. She is the sister of Sara Ann Black (nee Shawkeence) #1062. Her traditional name is reported as "Pinessikwe" meaning "Partridge". The significance of this name and its meaning require the scrutiny of those with expertise in the Anishinaabemowin language and Potawatomi culture and history. In 1907 when Mary Ann Snake was age 84 he was reported to be residing at Cape Croker Reservation. The 1907 Wooster Roll reports that he had full rights in Canada.