Arthur Nowgeeshig Henry (1892-1969)
Let’s explore the history of someone who is a descendant of the original Native American tribes that once inhabited the Chesaning area.
July 14, 2024
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Chesaning in the News: An Old Indian Apple Orchard (1864)
The editor of the Saginaw Valley Republican has been rusticating among “musquitoes, sundry fans, handkerchiefs, &c.” (lucky fellow) up the Shiawassee River, and gives an interesting account of probably the oldest Apple Orchard in Michigan…
February 13, 2023
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Indian Sites of Chesaning
Chesaning was once an important center of Indian activity, before the arrival of European settlers. Unfortunately, most of the evidence of their presence has long since disappeared. Here is a brief summary of some important Native American sites whose presence is attested in various sources.
February 5, 2023
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The Chesaning Argus, November 21, 1877
The classifieds section of this week’s edition of The Chesaning Argus provides some insight into local Native American culture, and furnishes an epilogue to the story of a brutal murder.
January 26, 2023
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The Fall of Shako
The Fall of Shako is the account of a historical battle between two Indian chiefs that took place near Chesaning, along the banks of the Shiawasse River. It’s author was a young James Oliver Curwood (1878-1927), who would later go on to become an acclaimed writer of adventure novels.
January 24, 2023
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