Archive Record

Metadata

Item ID#

A2024.100.006

Title

Who was Saugeen Indian chief decorated by King George III?

Object Name

Clipping, Newspaper

Dates of Creation

December 4, 1969

Creator

Owen Sound Sun Times

Description

This newspaper article pertains to the headstone of Chief John Kadahgegwon in the Saugeen Village Cemetery. Kadahgegwon was a former chief who was awarded a medal from King George III for "loyalty and assistance in the War of 1812". A photograph is included of the headstone and cemetery.

Level of Description

Item

Physical Description

1 page : 29 x 29.5 cm

Restrictions on Use

Responsibility for determining the copyright status and permissible use rests with the user.

Places

Saugeen First Nation

People

Kadakgegwon / Kadgigoon / Kaduhgekwun, John

Search Terms & Subjects

First Nations - Saugeen First Nation
Military service
War of 1812