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The article reads (not illogically considering the main source) as if it was written from an early 20th century perspective, with the brave settlers against the evil Indians and the evil pro-British people, and Katharine Steel as the hero. Steel and her husband actually invaded the Native American country, who defended their land (you know, "the wilderness") against those unwanted intruders. Fram (talk) 13:47, 31 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Fram, Ahhhhh. Yes, I totally agree. It is based upon what is in that one source right now. I still have content from other sources to add. I will end up getting to a better place like Rebecca Boone:
"By 1757, forts, like Fort Dobbs in the Yadkin River valley, were built for refuge during attacks by Cherokee people, who until this point had "cordial if wary relations with the whites."[29] Native Americans began attacking after white people settled in their hunting grounds.[37]"
"During that period, gangs of white men called highwaymen "plundered, stole, and killed" people in the Yadkin River area; They often disguised themselves as Native Americans. The French hired Cherokee men to raid settlers in the area.[26]"
"She entertained Native Americans who came to visit her husband.[30][h]"
Note: "There is a legend that one Native American chief wanted to buy her because of the cornbread she had served.[30]"
Fram, I made a couple of tweaks and added a background section. I removed the tone tag. If you disagree, please let me know what I can do to make the article better. I am still going to look for info specific to Chester County / Fishing Creek area.–CaroleHenson (talk) 22:35, 31 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]
