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Two competing "Wheeler's Surprise" markers in nearby New Braintree.
 
By G.W.Bartlett, June 26, 2026
Wheeler’s Surprise Marker
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1 ► Massachusetts, Worcester County, New Braintree — Wheeler’s Surprise — 1630 – 1930 —
One mile to the southwest, off the North Brookfield Road, Edward Hutchinson’s company seeking a parley with the Nipmucs was ambushed by Indians August 2, 1675, and more than half were slain. Captain Hutchinson died from his wounds. Captain Thomas . . . — — Map (db m311802) HM
2 ► Massachusetts, Worcester County, New Braintree — Capt. Edward Hutchinson and His Company —
Somewhere within 1/2 mile along the base of this hill Capt. Edward Hutchinson and his company were attacked by Indians lying in ambush Aug. 2 1675, and he and more than one half of his men slain or wounded. — — Map (db m311496) HM WM
3 ► Massachusetts, Worcester County, West Brookfield, Quaboag Plantation — The Well —
The Well at which Maj. Wilson was shot 1675 — — Map (db m311559) HM WM
 
 
  
  
 
 
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