Here is something I think you will enjoy:
The legend of Molly Ockett
https://www.bethelhistorical.org/catalog/exhibits/show/mollyockett/faces_of_mollyockett
There is very much more to her story than the kindly Abenaki Indian story told here.
It is said, that you can only find her grave stone (if you are on foot, not looking it up!) if SHE wants you to!
With the help of a friend, I found the cemetery.
She did not accompany me, as she said “You can only find her headstone if Molly Ockett wants you to.’
‘You have to go alone”
I have been to that cemetery, and I looked for her, for hours!
Round about dusk, with the sun setting low, I found her!
It was ....at once peaceful and empowering.
I left some sweet grass and a sage bundle there for her.
and prayers, too.
On the way home, and in the evening AT home..all I could do was smile. When asked why, all I could say, was it had been a great day. A very great day...
Ms.
Dolly and cottonball, and gang...
I meant to ping you to my previous post so....
PING-A-LING!!!
*evil grin*
Fascinating how much history was recorded on an Indian woman who died in 1816.
Thanks for the great read.
Were you the one, in your post, who finally found her grave?
Molly was quite a gal!
Two fascinating ladies Mollie and Annie
And third MsBehavin
Thanks for good reads
“Round about dusk, with the sun setting low, I found her!”
neat!
was thec grave clearly marked?
I’m not with surprised at stories in the 1800s or earlier at how many marriages and children some women have. Childbirth was pretty dangerous. And outliving a lot of husbands has to have made life very hard
Great story sis! Thanks for sharing!