The first attack in Richard Tozier's house was made 25 Sep 1675 when he was absent and serving in the command of Capt. Wincoll. Two Indians attacked the house that was occupied by 15 women and children. A girl of 18 perhaps a daughter of Richard, closed and held the door while the others escaped through the rear door. The Indians chopped through the door, struck the girl on her head and body with their hatchets and left her for dead while they pursued the escapees. The escapees fled to the neighboring house. A three year old girl did not escape and was murdered. A seven year old girl was carried off into captivity but was returned safely after several months. the wounded child made a complete recovery.
In 1675, Richard Tozier's house was attacked by Indians for the second time and he was murdered. Lieutenant Plaisted and 20 soldiers went out to bring in his body but the Indians were waiting and ambushed them, killng the lieutenant and one son and mortally wounding another. |