Lunaapahkiing Princeton Timetree

Relations, Removals, Resurgence

Brotherton Reservation

Under the terms of the 1758 Treaty of Easton, the first Native reservation in the colonies, the Brotherton Reservation, is established near Medford Lakes, sometimes known as Indian Mills, New Jersey. Brotherton is intended to “accommodate” (or concentrate) Lunaapeew who refuse to leave their land. Missionary David Brainerd is appointed guardian of Lunaapeew now called Brotherton Indians.

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1963 Princeton Herald article, by John T. Cunningham, describing the origins of Brotherton Reservation.

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1963 Princeton Herald article, by John T. Cunningham, describing how Brotherton became known as Indian Mills.Princeton University Library

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