Taphow was a Native American Munsee sachem in Connecticut, was the son of Ponus and the uncle to

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. Taphow, known as the " Sakimore and Commander in Chief of all those Indians inhabiting in northern New Jersey, signed many land deeds "in the lands of Taphow and his relations" including the Ramapo Tract in 1700, the Kakiat Patent in 1701 and witnessed the sale of the

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. Taphow's wife, Awowas (Wawowus), and son Quatowquechuck also signed on some land deeds. Taphow was accused of murder in Connecticut but was acquitted for lack of evidence.

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Official Tribal Website of the Ramapough
{{DEFAULTSORT:Taphance Native American leaders People from New York (state) 18th-century Native Americans Lenape people