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Author Message   Joan Citizen Username: Joancrystal Post Number: 1487 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 4:31 pm:        This past weekend I met the Chief of the Leni Lenape for the Philadelphia area. I knew that the Leni Lenape figured prominently in the early history of the area known today as Maplewood but what I didn't know until this past weekend is that there is still a large Leni Lenape community in the Newark area. Does anyone reading this have any information about the modern day Leni Lenape in our community?   imacgrandma Citizen Username: Imacgrandma Post Number: 172 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Tuesday, April 8, 2003 - 9:11 pm:        Joan - Have you tried the Newark Library? They can answer just about any question. I had a friend, Bill Myles, who also could answer your question, but I don't know his whereabouts or even if he is still living. I can ask a friend if you wish.   galileo Citizen Username: Galileo Post Number: 96 Registered: 7-2001 Posted on Tuesday, April 8, 2003 - 11:21 pm:        We do know that Chief Tuscan and his tribe lived here many years ago. Their campgrounds were by the stream by Tuscan Road and near the school - hence the naming of the street and school.   Joan Citizen Username: Joancrystal Post Number: 1561 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Wednesday, April 9, 2003 - 8:04 pm:        Galileo: There are several theories about the naming of Tuscan Road. Another version is that it was named for a family from Tuscany, Italy which used to live on that road. Imacgrandma: I would be very interested in any information your friend might have on this topic. Thanks.   galileo Citizen Username: Galileo Post Number: 97 Registered: 7-2001 Posted on Wednesday, April 9, 2003 - 10:54 pm:        Joan - Tuscanny is absolutely wrong.There is a book called "The Trail to the Upland Plantations" written by Beatrice Herman. It is a wonderful history of Maplewood and South Orange. I lost my original copy but found another copy in the town book store a few years ago.I'm sure the library has it also. There is a fascinating story about Chief Tuskin(Tuscan) as well as other stories about our town's history.   galileo Citizen Username: Galileo Post Number: 98 Registered: 7-2001 Posted on Wednesday, April 9, 2003 - 11:02 pm:        Joan-Click on Matters magazine and check the list. Great article on Chief Tuscan.   Joan Citizen Username: Joancrystal Post Number: 1564 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Friday, April 11, 2003 - 4:32 pm:        Thanks Galileo.

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