The Saukiog tribe (sometimes spelled Sickaog or Suckiaug
) was a
Native American people who lived in the
Hartford, Connecticut vicinity circa the early
17th century
The 17th century lasted from January 1, 1601 ( MDCI), to December 31, 1700 ( MDCC). It falls into the early modern period of Europe and in that continent (whose impact on the world was increasing) was characterized by the Baroque cultural moveme ...
.
The Saukiog spoke an
Algonquian dialect and were part of the
Algonquian confederation.
In 1636 sachem (chief) Sequassen sold their land to the British.
Some Saukiog may have subsequently joined the
Mattabeseck and, after 1650, the
Pocumtuc
The Pocumtuc (also Pocomtuck or Deerfield Indians) were a Native American tribe historically inhabiting western areas of Massachusetts.
Settlements
Their territory was concentrated around the confluence of the Deerfield and Connecticut River ...
tribes.
References
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Native American history of Connecticut
Native American tribes in Connecticut
Algonquian ethnonyms
Extinct languages of North America
Languages attested from the 17th century
Languages extinct in the 17th century