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Mahackemo

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Mark of Sachem Mahackemo, Norwalk Land Records Vol. 1
Purchase of Norwalk by Harry Townsend, a WPA mural in Norwalk City Hall

Mahackemo (or Mahackamo) was chief of the Norwalke Indians, a small tribe of the Siwanoy, who sold land to Roger Ludlow in 1640 (Old Style or 1641 New Style) which later became Norwalk, Connecticut.[1]

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References

  1. ^ Naval Historical Center. "Mahackemo". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Retrieved 2012-12-02.