Henry Woodward (colonist)
Henry Woodward (c. 1646 – c. 1690), often referred to as Dr. Henry Woodward, was the first British colonist of colonial South Carolina. He was instrumental in establishing relationships with many Native American Indians in the American southeast. He was a pioneer in initiating trade, primarily in deerskins and slaves, with many Indian towns and tribes.
Read more about Henry Woodward (colonist): Early Life, Captured By Spanish, Westo and Shawnee, Stuarts Town and The Yamasee, Trade With Chattahoochee River Indians
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