Frederick Michael See

Notes:

Frederick See and his father George See were one of the early settlers of Augusta County, Virginia arriving in about 1743. Frederick built his cabin home along the Greenbrier river on what was called Muddy Creek. In 1755, war broke out between France and England and the French incited the Native Americans to make war on the back-country settlers of Virginia. Many of the settlers moved to safer areas. In 1762 the Greenbrier settlement was renewed, but it wasn't safe.

Chief Cornstalk led a party of 80 or 90 Shawnees crossed over the Ohio River and swept up the Kanawha in July 1863. They came to the Frederick See cabin in a friendly manner. The Sees welcomed them, and as it was near to mealtime they offered to share their food with the Indians. After the meal was finished, the Shawnees lounged around for a bit and rested. Suddenly they fell upon their family, killing Fredrick Michael See, his son-in-law (Littleberry Roach) and Felty Yocum, Frederick's cousin.

The women and children were taken prisoners.


Died:
Killed by Shawnee Indians in Muddy Creek Massacre.

Frederick married Catherine Vanderpool 1744, possibly Augusta Co. VA. Catherine was born 30 Jun 1725, Albany, Albany Co. NY; died 1808, Chillicothe, Ross Co. OH. [Group Sheet]

1. Margaret "Peggy" See was born 1744, Augusta Co. VA; died adt 1784.
2. Lois Sarah See was born 1746, Augusta Co. VA; died Aft 1786.
3. Catherine Elizabeth See was born 26 Feb 1754, Hampshire Co. VA (now WV); died 1807, Adams Co. OH.
4. John See was born 1758, Augusta Co. VA; died 1837, Virginia.
5. Mary See was born ca 1748, Augusta Co. VA; died 1823, Clear Creek Township, Warren Co. OH.