Struggle For Empire: Early Origins to 1815

1791 A.D.
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Arthur St. Clair is defeated by the Indians (led by Little Turtle and Tecumseh) at Fort Wayne, Indiana. This means that the Indian wars in Illinois will continue unabated. They last a total of thirteen years, and in that time roughly ten percent of the settlers are killed.

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Arthur St. Clair visits Cahokia and informs settlers about the formation of St. Clair County. He appoints Piggott as one of a panel of five judges. The two men had lived in the same county back in Pennsylvania. While serving as a judge, Piggott presided over a number of marriages.