Dictionary of the Choctaw Language e-bog

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. This eminent scholar and missionary, whose name is inseparably connected with the later history of the Choctaw nation, was born at Stockbridge, Berkshire County, Mass, March 11, 1793. He was one of nine children, and his parents were in hum ble circumstances, but industrious and respected. His father was at one time a tan ner, and subsequently a small farmer. Necessarily, therefore, his early education Was limited.