Talk:Mary Campbell (colonial settler)
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Correct Age?
editThe plaque says she was kidnapped when she was 12, while the article says 10 years old. Which is correct? Unknowntbeast (talk) 06:34, 21 May 2010 (UTC)
There is a photograph of a newspaper page in the Wikipedia article on Mary Campbell. A penciled-in date and the name of the newspaper, as well at the contents of the page suggest that it is contemporary with the end of Mary Campbell's captivity by the Lenape when she was already on her way home. You may click on the photo of the page, for a larger view. Although it is difficult to read, with patience and persistence one can locate a statement by Mary's father in which he says that she was taken by Indians from Cumberland County on May 21st of 1758. He also mentions that when she was taken she was "in her 10th year." Whether this means that she was 9 at the time or 10 depends on how we understand "in her 10th year," but most take this to mean that she was 10 years of age.
The plaque was placed many years later by school children of the area. Those of us who are Mary Campbell's descendants appreciate their commemorative gesture.
David Moore —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dvdmoore (talk • contribs) 04:05, 26 May 2010 (UTC)