Indian Massacre in Orlando

By Walter Parks

Arguably the last Indians living in Central Florida in 1883 were all massacred because the chief's favorite squaw loved White Man Cow.

John asked the President of the United States to send soldiers to remove the Indians. John didn't think his request was out of line; after all the government had earlier been moving Indians to the "Indians Territory" (now Oklahoma) for years.

But the President wouldn't do it.

So John had to do it.

He killed every man, woman and child.

This is the story of why he did it.

This is the story of how he did it.

This is the story of the unbelievable consequences.

I believe that Indian Massacre in Orlando is basically a true story. I used old documents and interviews of John's decedents about stories passed down in the family. I also used other historical documents and research from the Internet.

I had to fill in some gaps for some of the minor details which were not available from the interviews or historical data. I wanted to minimize such usages and therefore I have purposefully kept the story short and confined to the true data.

To help you grasp and understand the cause of the massacre I have included a brief history of the relationships between the Indians and the pioneers.

And I have included a description of the paradise in which the local Indians lived before we came. This paradise, while not in its "wild" form, still exists and I have lived in it for most of my adult life.

I believe you will enjoy the story.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Walter Parks
• Release date: Sep 25, 2011
• ISBN: 9781465950154

Walter Parks

Hi! Thanks so much for your interest in my books!My principal interests are true stories of the unusual or of the previously Unknown or unexplained. I have occasionally also written some fiction.I was born in Memphis Tennessee and grew up in Saltillo Mississippi, a small town near Tupelo Mississippi. High School life was dominated by watching the rise of our local Elvis. I was editor of the High School Paper and had plenty to write about. I guess this was the beginning of my writing career.After graduating from Mississippi State University as an aerospace engineer I moved to Orlando Florida and worked for Lockheed Martin for 24 years. I advanced from an aerospace engineer to a Vice President of the Company and President of the Tactical Weapons Systems Division.Education ActivitiesI continued my education throughout my career with a MBA degree from Rollins College and with Post Graduate Studies in Astrophysics at UCLA; Laser Physics at the University of Michigan; Computer Science at the University of Miami; Gas Dynamics at MMC and Finance and Accounting at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.While at Mississippi State University I was on the President’s Honor List and in the honor societies of Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Gamma Tau and Blue Key.I received a scholarship from Delta Air Lines based on my academics and performance.I was in ROTC and the Arnold Air Society where I participated and toured as a member of the precision Drill Team. I also attended the summer survival training at Hamilton Air Force Base in California.I was selected for Who’s Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges.I was a speaker for several technical organizations including the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.After Retirement from Lockheed Martin Aerospace CompanyAfter retirement from Lockheed I formed Parks-Jaggers Aerospace Company and sold it 4 years later.After selling my aerospace company I formed Quest Studios, Quest Entertainment and Rosebud Entertainment to make films at Universal Studios. I produced 11 films, directed 7 films and wrote 5 film scripts produced at Universal Studios.I won the National Association of Theater Owners Show South Producer of Tomorrow Award.I then formed UnknownTruths Publishing Company to publish true stories of the unusual or of the previously Unknown or unexplained. These include books about past events so unbelievable that most people have relegated them to "myths".I have published 37 books in eBook format, Paperback format and as Audio Books. I have an additional 12 books in development.

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Indian Massacre in Orlando

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Walter Parks

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Contents

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Preface

Chapter 1 White Man Cows

Chapter 2 A Call for Help

Chapter 3 Mikanopy the Outlaw Indian

Chapter 4 Paradise

Chapter 5 The Making of Outlaw Indians

Chapter 6 Preparing for a Massacre

Chapter 7 The Massacre

Chapter 8 The Reward

Chapter 9 The Visit

Chapter 10 The Bribe

About The Author

About UnKnownTruths Publishing Company

Preface

John Mohr had received a land grant from President Arthur in 1883. The property was on the Orlando Windermere Butler Chain of Lakes. Long after his death I bought the land from his family.

They gave me the deed from the President.

I interviewed the family members and they told me stories about John Mohr and key family members. I was especially interested in his encounters with the local Indians.

In this book I have tried to be as faithful as possible to the stories I was told. I also relied on historical evidence from various sources including the Internet.

I believe that Indian Massacre in Orlando is basically a true story. I did have to fill in some gaps for some of the minor details which were not available from the interviews or historical data. I wanted to minimize such needs and therefore I have purposefully kept the story short and confined to the true data.

To help you grasp and understand the cause of the massacre I have included a brief history of the relationships between the Indians and the pioneers.

And I have included a description of the paradise in which the local Indians lived before we came. This paradise, while not in its wild form, still exists and I have lived in it for most of my adult life.

I hope you enjoy.

Walter Parks

Chapter 1

White Man Cows

A light fog hangs over the barnyard at the Mohr farm. There is not a whisper of wind