Nearby this very spot. Place where most of the Huron captives were brought after the Senecas destroyed and burned their homes in Huronia, 1649. (Midland) Where the chapel of St. Ignace, St. Marie and St. Joseph together with the murder of the Jesuit . . . — — Map (db m125507) HM
Near this spot stood a village of Huron christians, captives of the Senecas. Father Chaumonot said here in 1656: "Myself I gave as a guarantee of the truth I preach." In a new chapel, dedicated Nov. 3, 1669, Father Fremin said, "I beseech you, . . . — — Map (db m125508) HM
Gandougarae Town of captive Hurons stood near here. Destroyed by Denonville July 17, 1687. Earliest Christian community in Genesee country. — — Map (db m125509) HM
The Seneca Indian Village of
Gandougarae
Later the Jesuit mission of St. Michael was situated near this spot in the township of East Bloomfield.
Mass was said here by Fr. Fremen November 3, 1669
Visited by La Salle in 1669
Found burning . . . — — Map (db m157588) HM
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