Raid on Dover

Raid on Dover
Cochecho Massacre
Part of King William's War

Major Waldron defending garrison
DateJune 27–28, 1689
Location
Result Pennacook victory
Belligerents
Pennacook Residents of Dover
Commanders and leaders
Kancamagus[a] Major Richard Waldron
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown 23 killed, 29 captured

The Raid on Dover (also known as the Cochecho Massacre) took place in Dover, New Hampshire, on June 27–28, 1689. Led by Chief Kancamagus of the Pennacook, it was part of King William's War, the North American theater of the Nine Years' War (1688–1697), fought between England and France and their respective Native allies.

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  2. ^ "Kancamagus led Pennacook uprisings against English encroachment - NashuaTelegraph.com". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-06-13.


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