Rebecca (Buell or Bull) Mendenhall (1827-1863)

In 1863, the Indians were rebelling and all of the men were out fighting them. Rebecca had just given birth to her son, John, a day or so before. The Indians broke down the door of the cabin and when they saw just a woman and children they left. Rebecca went into shock and died because she was so frightened. She was initially buried on their farm but later moved to the Weaver Lake Cemetery.  Baby John died later and his body was placed with hers.

Rebecca (Buell or Bull) Mendenhall (1827-1863)

Photo taken about 1862

Provided by Peggy Chapman -- e-mail contact: Betty Kitchen

Sketch: Dean Leonard gedcom, www.mendenhall.org

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