Moluntha

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Moluntha or Malunthy (c. 1692 - November 1786)[1] was a chief of the Shawnee people.

[edit] Struggle for the Old Northwest

Moluntha fought at the Siege of Boonesborough on the side of the British in 1778. In 1786, threatened with war by Richard Butler and George Rogers Clark, he was among the Shawnee leaders who signed the Treaty of Fort Finney[2].

[edit] Death

Immediately before Logan's Raid commenced, Benjamin Logan ordered his men not to kill any of the Shawnee that might choose to surrender. During the battle, Moluntha was cornered by William Lytle and surrendered to him. Moluntha was brought into the custody of Hugh McGary, and Logan reiterated his order that the prisoners not be harmed. McGary, who was bitter about his defeat at the Battle of Blue Licks, asked Moluntha, "Were you at the defeat of the Blue Licks?" The chief misunderstood the question and answered in the affirmative. McGary immediately killed Moluntha with an axe.[3]

Moluntha had a son, Spemica-Lawba, who survived the raid. He was raised by Benjamin Logan, and eventually became known as Captain Logan.[4][5]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Greg Curnoe. "Deeds/Nations". Retrieved on 2008-03-17.
  2. ^ Ohio Historical Society. "Treaty of Fort Finney (1786) (transcript)". Retrieved on 2008-03-17.
  3. ^ Henry Howe. "Historical Collections of Ohio: A collection of the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc.". Retrieved on 2008-03-17.
  4. ^ Shelby County Historical Society. "Logan Township, located near Wapakoneta, takes name from Captain Logan". Retrieved on 2008-03-21.
  5. ^ Dayton History Books Online. "Life of Tecumseh". Retrieved on 2008-03-21.
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