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Massacre at Cherry Valley www.boonecountyjournal.com In Our 20th Year 815-544-4430 The Boone County Journal November 6th, 2015 1 FREE COUNTY LOCAL NEWS, OPINION & HISTORY Real Journalism for a Real Democracy www.boonecountyjournal.com Published Every Friday • November 6th, 2015 • Vol 20 • Issue 27 No. 1015 populated by farmers who tended crops of grain that were delivered to supply American troops with food. During the winter of 1777/1778, Joseph Brant collected British and allied Indian forces to attack settlements in New York and Pennsylvania. During the balance of that winter and through much of the spring, Brant initiated attacks and brought more Indians and tribes into the conflict. John Butler had initiated operations that swept through the Susquehanna Valley. Later, his son, British Captain Walter Butler, joined forces with Brant to lead the attack at Cherry Valley, New York. Disputes arose between the leaders of the attack and these disputes did not please the assembled Indian fighters who were said to have preferred to attack and kill the American farmers and settlers instead of to argue politics. The village of Cherry Valley had a fort that surrounded the village meeting house. As many as 300 soldiers of the 7th Massachusetts Regiment were garrisoned there. Colonel Ichabod Alden was the commander and he had been alerted of a potential attack because of the movement of forces on November 8. Butler’s forces arrived later on November 10 and established a cold camp, without fires, to avoid detection. The attack began early the morning of November 11 and could have been scuttled but for some eager Indians who attacked villagers as they were gathering wood. The main body of forces remained outside the fort while others streamed in side and slayed 16 officers and troops including Alden. Though Alden was said to have tried to fire his weapon, the gun failed and a tomahawk was sunk into his forehead thus taking his life. The etching shown here and details were difficult to ascertain with validity. Part depicted an artist’s rendition of the battle and the slaying of of the explanation is that reporters or individuals that Jane Wells. She was one of more than 30 non-combatant’s Massacre at prepared a rendition of what actually occurred were not that were killed in the attack. The second in Command readily available. Dating back to Alexander the Great as at the fort, Lt. Colonel William Stacy was staying at the he marched across Macedonia through Persia and Northern Wells home. Legend has it that Stacy’s son, Benjamin, ran Cherry Valley Africa, verifiable details of the battles, other than the fact through a hail of fire to reach the fort from the Wells house. By James Middleton that he was victorious, were hard to come by. Again, Eventually, those attacking the Wells house gained entry On November 11, 1778, there was a massacre at Cherry without people assigned the job of creating a historic and engaged in hand-to-hand combat before slaughtering Valley, New York. The attack and subsequent deaths of as rendition of the events, there is myth that sustains. the entire Wells Family, 12 in number. many as 40 civilians and American military personnel has The attacking forces were composed of British soldiers, Because the British forces did not have heavy armor to been celebrated and condemned by many since the attack American Loyalist’s, Iroquois, Seneca and Mohawk penetrate the walls of the fort, their forces remained guard occurred. Some described the attack as the bloodiest such warriors. They all combined in the attack. By October, outside the fort while the others went through the houses event that occurred during the American Revolutionary 1777 after the failure of British General John Burgoyne’s of the village. The Loyalists and the Indians slaughtered War. campaign in the Battle of Saratoga, the war in upstate New everyone they saw and burned all of the houses. But, what had often been the case during the York had become a frontier war. The Mohawk Valley was Revolutionary War and in far earlier armed conflicts, facts Continued on the next page.... 2 November 6th, 2015 The Boone County Journal 815-544-4430 In Our 20th Year www.boonecountyjournal.com said during a meeting not too long ago, “Why try to fix Continued from Front Page.... something that’s not broken?” LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Under Michelle’s leadership and cooperative, Though Lt. Colonel Stacy was captured he was spared constructive, and productive work with our police by Brant and was held prisoner. It was also written that Dear Editor, department, Sheriff’s office, state and local government, the extent of the massacre and the horror revolted Brant SUPPORTING MICHELLE COURIER and citizenry, the quality of life in Belvidere and Boone though he did nothing to punish the soldiers or Indians FOR RE-ELECTION County remains among the most attractive in our nation as responsible. Since first becoming elected as Boone County’s well as Illinois. This event is of particular note because of the legend State’s Attorney, Michelle Courier has managed the duties That’s why I’m voting for her with enthusiasm and surrounding the naming of Cherry Valley Illinois. The associated with that position with the highest degree of care without equivocation. event is also noteworthy because of the heroic nature of and concern for the people of Boone County. Along the Bob Kopp way she has convinced many of those who at first doubted those that participated in the Massacre of Cherry Valley Dear Editor: her capabilities to fulfill the challenges of the office. and those who lost their life. This week marks Veteran’s As a State Representative serving multiple counties, I Michelle has demonstrated sound judgment by reaching Day or what was called “Armistice Day.” The day was set meet numerous State’s Attorneys. Michelle Courier is one out to hire assistant state’s attorneys who completely aside because on November 11, 1918, the cease-fire order of the most effective State’s Attorneys and Boone County protect our community by prosecuting those individuals was signed between American, French and German forces residents benefit. Michelle is hard working, innovative responsible for the “ills” of our community. thus ending World War I. and dedicated to improving public safety. She is a Michelle has also reflected the compassionate side The document was signed on the 11th day on the 11th native of the county with an understanding of the needs, of our community with the establishment of the First hour of the 11th month to end what was then deemed the expectations and values of its citizens. Michelle has a Offender Program, thereby offering the opportunity to First World War. All those men and women that participated record of fair treatment and a goal for making the county keep a conviction from being permanently entered on a in that war and those that followed and those that preceded a better place in which to live and work; she already has first time, non-violent felony offender’s record. November 11, 1918 should be honored for their sacrifice. the knowledge and experience needed in the office. Join Michelle continues to work hard and maintains The local connection to this story is due to the fact that me in supporting the re-election of Michelle Courier as strong and open relationships with city and county law Cherry Valley, Illinois was named when a woman from Boone County State’s Attorney! enforcement agencies. These relationships are vital for the Cherry Valley, New York, drew the name of “Cherry Valley” Bob Pritchard safety of our community’s officers and citizens. from a hat to rename the settlement along the Kishwaukee State Representative-70th District River. One Mrs. Butler was said to have placed the name With my own strong desire to still find ways to build of her birth village in a hat and that was the name that was a better Belvidere, I solicit continued support to retain chosen to rename the village that had been called Griggs Michelle Courier as Boone County’s State’s Attorney. Ford, to Cherry Valley. Respectfully submitted, It is ironic that history can have the ability to come Frederic C. Brereton full circle, as an old cliché suggests. It is unknown if Ms. City of Belvidere Mayor Butler was related to the leaders of the Loyalist forces that (1997-2013) staged the Cherry Valley Massacre. But, if that was the case, then the irony of the event and the story could grow Why I’m Voting for Michelle Courier even deeper. People have asked why I’m endorsing Michelle Courier It is a good thing for people in Belvidere to watch for re-election as the Boone County State’s Attorney. and to participate in Veteran’s Day activities. And, it is While some will pretend someone like me – a local of particular importance, if not on Veteran’s Day but on pastor and police chaplain – should not endorse anyone other days to pay respect to those that wore the uniform for office, forfeiting my right as an American citizen and made the sacrifice. and ignoring clear and compelling Biblical mandates for The Journal wants to note that the etching used to salting/shining/leavenating participation in civil as well as illustrate this piece is a part of the Public Domaine. The ecclesiastical discourse like some kind of religious good engraver was Thomas Phillibrown and the artist who humor man agreeing with the last person that he’s talked created the image was Alonzo Chappel. The image to like a sentence ending in a preposition, four decades of depicts Jane Wells pleading for her life as an Indian is life and ministry have taught me that I’m darned if I do and about to kill her.
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