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Dunmore’s War
Apr 14, 1774
Col. William Preston met deputies at the mouth of the Kanawha River
Apr 30, 1774
Daniel Greathouse led a party to ambush on Mingo Indians, killing all, including Chief Logan's family
1774
Gov. Dunmore mustered two armies to travel to the Ohio country, and the conflict is called Dunmore's War
Oct 06, 1774
Col. Andrew Lewis' troops arrived at Point Pleasant.
Oct 10, 1774
Virginia militia lead by Andrew Lewis defeated the Indians lead by the Shawnee Cornstalk at the Battle of Point Pleasant View Articles by Existing Key Dates or Specify Your Own Date Range |
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