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Dunmore’s War

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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

Other events that happened on or around April 30, 1774

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


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