Tuscarora

The Tuscarora are a Native American tribe originally in North Carolina, which moved north to New York, and then partially into Canada.

Subsequent History

A substantial portion of the Tuscaroras sided with the Oneida nation against the rest of the League of the Six Nations by fighting for the United States government during the American Revolutionary War. Those that remained allies of the British Crown would later follow Joseph Brant into Ontario.

Related Topics:
Oneida nation - League of the Six Nations - American Revolutionary War - Joseph Brant - Ontario

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In 1803 the final contingent of the Tuscarora migrated to New York to join the tribe at their reservation in Niagara County, under a treaty directed by Thomas Jefferson. In 1831 the Tuscarora sold the remaining rights to their lands in North Carolina. By this point the 56,000 acres (227 km²) had been pared down to a mere 2000 acres (8 km²).

Related Topics:
1803 - Niagara County - Thomas Jefferson - 1831

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Skarure, the Tuscarora language is a member of the Northern branch of the Iroquoian languages.

Related Topics:
Skarure - Iroquoian languages

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Modern Tuscarora Bands

• Tuscarora at Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario
• Tuscarora Nation at Lewiston, New York