But the Indian attack may have changed things over there.
Indian attacks were probably the second leading cause of death with about 500 to 1,000 being killed from 1841 to 1870.
And he faced little risk of Indian attack this far south.
No member of this eventually large family was ever killed by Indian attacks.
It was built for the family, in case they needed to hide from an Indian attack.
Well into the next century, settlers throughout the region were at risk for Indian attacks.
The site now occupied by the city had a history of native Indian attacks.
The Indian attack was beaten back, but at a grave cost.
The settlers had to be on guard against Indian attacks at all times.
The legislature was established to deal with common problems like Indian attacks.