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[Federal Register: August 14, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 157)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and 
Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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    Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves 
Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the 
completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary 
objects in the possession of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and 
Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA. The human remains and 
associated funerary objects were removed from Barnstable, Bristol, 
Dukes, and Plymouth Counties, MA.
     This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's 
administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). 
The determinations within this notice are the sole responsibility of 
the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the 
Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. The 
National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations within 
this notice.
     A detailed assessment of the human remains and associated funerary 
objects was made by the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 
professional staff in consultation with representatives of the 
Wampanoag Repatriation Confederation, representing the Wampanoag Tribe 
of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe 
(a nonfederally recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the 
Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     The human remains and associated funerary objects are described in 
this notice according to county and town, and site location when 
available.
     BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA.
     Barnstable, MA.
     In 1867, human remains representing one individual were removed 
from Barnstable, Barnstable County, MA, by J. Elliot Cabot and were 
donated to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by Mr. Cabot 
in the same year. No known individual was identified. The three 
associated funerary objects are brass kettle fragments.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individual is 
Native American. The interment most likely dates to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). The placement of European kettles as 
mortuary offerings was widespread among postcontact North American 
native groups. Oral tradition and historical documentation indicate 
that Barnstable, MA, is within the aboriginal and historic homeland of 
the Wampanoag Nation. The present-day tribes that are most closely 
affiliated with members of the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe 
of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe 
(a nonfederally recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the 
Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     In 1933, human remains representing one individual that were 
removed from Barnstable, Barnstable County, MA, were donated to the 
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by Edward Brooks. The human 
remains were removed at an unknown date by an unknown collector. No 
known individual was identified. The 33 associated funerary objects are 
9 silver spoon fragments, 4 triangular Levanna-style arrowheads, 3 
Levanna-style preforms, 1 piece of worked slate, 7 pieces of worked 
bone, 1 bone awl, 1 spatula-shaped bone implement, and 7 pieces of 
turtle shell.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individual is 
Native American. The interment most likely dates to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). Based on examination, the associated 
silver spoon probably dates from A.D. 1650 to 1730. Oral tradition and 
historical documentation indicate that Barnstable, MA, is within the 
aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. The present-
day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of the 
Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     In 1966, human remains representing one individual that were 
removed from Sandy Neck in Barnstable, Barnstable County, MA, were 
donated to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by Sidney 
Callis through Edward Hunt. The human remains were removed by Mr. 
Callis in 1961. No known individual was identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individual is 
Native American. The interment most likely dates to the Late Woodland 
period or later (post-A.D. 1000). Museum documentation and published 
accounts indicate that Sandy Neck is a Late Woodland/Contact period 
site (A.D. 1000-1650). Shell-tempered pottery found on the site 
supports a Late Woodland and later date (post-A.D. 1000) in southern 
New England. Oral tradition and historical documentation indicate that 
Barnstable, MA, is located within the aboriginal and historic homeland 
of the Wampanoag Nation. The present-day tribes that are most closely 
affiliated with members of the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe 
of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe 
(a nonfederally recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the 
Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Bourne, MA.
     In 1911, human remains representing three individuals were removed 
from the Grove Field Ossuary in Bourne, Barnstable County, MA, during a 
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology expedition led by C.C. 
Willoughby. No known individuals were identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. Published information indicates that the human remains 
most likely date from the Late Woodland to Historic/Contact periods 
(A.D. 1000-1500). A copper point found in the immediate vicinity of the 
Grove Field Ossuary confirms a postcontact date. Oral tradition and 
historical documentation indicate that Bourne, MA, is located within 
the aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. The 
present-day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of the 
Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Bournedale, MA.
     In 1955, human remains representing two individuals that were 
removed from Bournedale, Barnstable County, MA, were donated to the 
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by W.K. Carter. The human 
remains were probably collected in 1880 by an unknown individual. No 
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individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. A note included with the human remains states that 
they were discovered in an ``old Indian burying ground beside Black 
Lake, Bournedale, Cape Cod, 1880.'' The interments most likely date to 
the Historic/Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). The pattern of copper 
staining on some of the human remains from the site indicates that the 
human remains were interred some time after contact. Oral tradition and 
historical documentation indicate that Bournedale, MA, is within the 
aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. The present-
day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of the 
Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Chatham, MA.
     In 1935, human remains representing 21 individuals were removed 
from the Bars Inn Farm on Morris Island in Chatham, Barnstable County, 
MA, after discovery by men working in the area. The human remains were 
given to Howard Nickerson, who donated them to the Peabody Museum of 
Archaeology and Ethnology in the same year. No known individuals were 
identified. The three associated funerary objects are ceramic sherds.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. The interments most likely date to the Late Woodland 
or Historic/Contact period (post-A.D. 1000). A report by Frederick 
Johnson, who excavated the site, describes finding wood, pottery, a 
carved bone implement, and red ochre associated with the human remains, 
all of which suggest a Late Woodland or later date. Oral tradition and 
historical documentation indicate that Chatham, MA, is located within 
the aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. The 
present-day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of the 
Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Chathamport, MA.
     In 1940, human remains representing three individuals were removed 
from Chathamport, Barnstable County, MA, by James M. Andrews and Janet 
W. Raymond, who donated the human remains to the Peabody Museum of 
Archaeology and Ethnology in the same year. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. Museum documentation indicates that the human remains 
were discovered on the property of Mrs. Raymond, an area that was 
locally known as ``Indian Burial Hill.'' The interments most likely 
date to the Historic/Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). The pattern of 
copper stains on some of the human remains from the site indicates that 
the human remains were interred some time after contact. Oral tradition 
and historical documentation indicate that Chathamport, MA, is within 
the aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. The 
present-day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of the 
Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Eastham, MA.
     In 1935, human remains representing five individuals were removed 
from the Hemenway site in Eastham, Barnstable County, MA, during a 
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology expedition led by Frederick 
Johnson. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary 
objects are present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. The interments most likely date to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). Objects that were recovered from the 
site but are not associated with the burials include paddle-marked and 
cord-marked pottery, rolled copper or brass beads, and an iron 
implement, all of which suggest a postcontact date. Oral tradition and 
historical documentation indicate that Eastham, MA, is within the 
aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. The present-
day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of the 
Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Hyannis, MA.
     In 1949, human remains representing four individuals that were 
removed from Hyannis, Barnstable County, MA, were donated to the 
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by the Harvard University 
Department of Anthropology. The human remains were collected by K. 
Hall, Edward Hunt, Charles Shade, and R. Vidala at an unknown date. No 
known individuals were identified. The one associated funerary object 
is a fragmentary Iroquoian- or Niantic-style pottery vessel.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. The interments most likely date to the Late Woodland 
or Historic/Contact period (A.D. 1000-1650). The fragmentary Iroquoian- 
or Niantic-style pottery vessel found with some of the human remains 
suggests a Late Woodland or Historic/Contact date (A.D. 1000-1650). New 
England ceramics that are closely related to Iroquoian ceramic styles 
date to the Late Woodland and Historic/Contact period (A.D. 1000-1650 
and later). Oral tradition and historical documentation indicate that 
Hyannis, MA, is located within the aboriginal and historic homeland of 
the Wampanoag Nation. The present-day tribes that are most closely 
affiliated with members of the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe 
of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe 
(a nonfederally recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the 
Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     North Truro, MA.
     In 1891, human remains representing six individuals were removed 
from North Truro, Barnstable County, MA, during a Peabody Museum of 
Archaeology and Ethnology expedition led by M.H. Saville. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. The interment most likely dates to the Late Woodland 
period or later (post-A.D. 1000). According to museum documentation, 
objects that were recovered from the site but are not associated with 
the human remains include bone implements, pottery pipe fragments, 
shell-tempered pottery sherds, and Levanna-style projectile points, all 
of which support a Late Woodland or later date (post-A.D. 1000). Oral 
tradition and historical documentation indicate that North Truro, MA, 
is located within the aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag 
Nation. The present-day tribes that are most closely affiliated

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with members of the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay 
Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the 
Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     In 1908, human remains representing two individuals that were 
removed from North Truro, Barnstable County, MA, were donated to the 
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by M.H. Saville. The human 
remains were removed in 1891 during a Peabody Museum of Archaeology and 
Ethnology expedition led by Mr. Saville. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. The interment most likely dates to the Late Woodland 
period or later (post-A.D. 1000). According to museum documentation, 
objects that were recovered from the site but are not associated with 
the human remains include bone implements, pottery pipe fragments, 
shell-tempered pottery sherds, and Levanna-style projectile points, all 
of which support a Late Woodland or later date (post-A.D. 1000). Oral 
tradition and historical documentation indicate that North Truro, MA, 
is located within the aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag 
Nation. The present-day tribes that are most closely affiliated with 
members of the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head 
(Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the 
Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     In 1936, human remains representing one individual that were 
removed from North Truro, Barnstable County, MA, were donated to the 
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by the Harvard Dental 
School. The human remains were collected by Frank R. Dickerman after 
they were discovered during railroad excavations in 1873. Mr. Dickerman 
gave the human remains to the Harvard Dental School. No known 
individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individual is 
Native American. Museum documentation suggests that the interment most 
likely dates to the Historic/Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). A label 
found with the human remains states that the human remains are probably 
200 years old. Oral tradition and historical documentation indicate 
that North Truro, MA, is within the aboriginal and historic homeland of 
the Wampanoag Nation. The present-day tribes that are most closely 
affiliated with members of the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe 
of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe 
(a nonfederally recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the 
Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     In 1956, human remains representing three individuals that were 
removed from the Old Colony Railroad site in North Truro, Barnstable 
County, MA, were found in the museum. The human remains were collected 
in 1891 during a Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology expedition 
led by M.H. Saville. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. The interments most likely date to the Late Woodland 
period or later (post-A.D. 1000). According to museum documentation, 
objects that were recovered from the site but are not associated with 
the human remains include bone implements, pottery pipe fragments, 
shell-tempered pottery sherds, and Levanna-style projectile points, all 
of which support a Late Woodland or later date (post-A.D. 1000). Oral 
tradition and historical documentation indicate that North Truro, MA, 
is located within the aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag 
Nation. The present-day tribes that are most closely affiliated with 
members of the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head 
(Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the 
Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Sandwich, MA.
     In 1908, human remains representing one individual were removed 
from Sandwich, Barnstable County, MA, by L.C. Jones, who donated them 
to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology in the same year. No 
known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individual is 
Native American. The interment most likely dates to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). Documentation provided by the 
collector notes that the human remains were buried with woven cloth and 
copper ornaments. The use of copper ornaments and textiles in burials 
suggests a date from the Historic/Contact period (post- A.D. 1500). 
Oral tradition and historical documentation indicate that Sandwich, MA, 
is within the aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. 
The present-day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of 
the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     South Truro, MA.
     In 1950, human remains representing one individual that were 
removed from the Ryder Beach site in South Truro, Barnstable County, 
MA, were donated to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by 
Ross Moffett, who removed the human remains in 1948. No known 
individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present. 
Objects found at the site that are not in the possession of the Peabody 
Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology include shell-tempered pottery, a 
dog burial, Levanna-style projectile points, and steatite pipe 
fragments.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individual is 
Native American. The interment most likely dates to the Late Woodland 
period or later (post-A.D. 1000), based on the presence of shell-
tempered pottery and Levanna-style projectile points. Oral tradition 
and historical documentation indicate that South Truro, MA, is located 
within the aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. 
The present-day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of 
the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Yarmouth, MA.
     In 1966, human remains representing 10 individuals were removed 
from the Purcell site in Yarmouth, Barnstable County, MA, by Frank 
Schambach and Howard Bailit. Nine of the individuals were donated to 
the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by Edmund Purcell in 
the same year. One individual was donated to the Peabody Museum of 
Archaeology and Ethnology by Mr. Schambach in 1968. No known 
individuals were identified. The 14 associated funerary objects are 
potsherds. According to museum documentation, objects that were 
associated with the human remains but are not in the possession of the 
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

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include bone points, felsite projectile points, and pottery.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. The interments most likely dates to the Late Woodland 
period (A.D. 1000-1500). Published documentation, as well as analysis 
of projectile points and pottery recovered from the site, both support 
a Late Woodland (A.D. 1000-1500) date. Oral tradition and historical 
documentation indicate that Yarmouth, MA, is located within the 
aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. The present-
day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of the 
Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     BRISTOL COUNTY, MA.
     Berkley, MA.
     In 1968, human remains representing one individual were removed 
from the Bear Swamp site in Berkley, Bristol County, MA, by Arthur C. 
Staples and Roy C. Athearn of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society 
and were donated to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by 
the Massachusetts Archaeological Society in 1969. No known individual 
was identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individual is 
Native American. Although the Bear Swamp site generally dates to the 
Late Archaic period (3000-1000 B.C.), the interment most likely dates 
to the Late Woodland period (A.D. 1000-1600). In a 1969 publication, 
the collectors concluded that this flexed burial is typical of Late 
Woodland period, rather than Late Archaic period, mortuary practices. 
Museum documentation indicates this interment was an intrusive Late 
Woodland burial in a Late Archaic site and was not associated with 
other Late Archaic features at Bear Swamp. Oral tradition and 
historical documentation indicate that Berkley, MA, is located within 
the aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. The 
present-day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of the 
Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Dartmouth, MA.
     In 1922, human remains representing three individuals were removed 
from the Waldo Farm site, Dartmouth, Bristol County, MA, by an unknown 
collector and were donated to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and 
Ethnology by John Lincoln Waldo in the same year. No known individuals 
were identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
     In 1924, human remains representing 36 individuals were removed 
from the Waldo Farm and Cummings Farm sites, Dartmouth, Bristol County, 
MA, by H.L. Shapiro on behalf of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and 
Ethnology. Museum documentation indicates that human remains 
representing 34 individuals were removed from the Waldo Farm site and 
human remains representing 2 individuals were removed from the nearby 
Cummings Farm site. No known individuals were identified. The two 
associated funerary objects are one container of fabric fragments and 
one wood fragment.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. The interments most likely date to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). According to historic sources and oral 
tradition, the Waldo Farm site is a known historic Christian Native 
American cemetery that most likely dates to the late 17th and early 
18th centuries. The pattern of copper stains present on some of the 
human remains from both the Waldo Farm and Cummings Farm sites also 
suggests that the human remains were interred sometime after contact. 
Oral tradition and historical documentation indicate that Dartmouth, 
MA, is within the aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag 
Nation. The present-day tribes that are most closely affiliated with 
members of the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head 
(Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the 
Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     In 1932, human remains representing 26 individuals were removed 
from a cemetery near the Waldo Farm site in Dartmouth, Bristol County, 
MA, by J.M. Andrews and C.W. Dupertuis. Messrs. Andrews and Dupertius 
donated human remains representing 25 individuals to the Peabody Museum 
of Archaeology and Ethnology in the same year, and donated human 
remains representing 1 individual to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology 
and Ethnology in 1937. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. The interments most likely date to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). The pattern of copper stains on some 
of the human remains from the site suggests that the human remains were 
interred some time after contact. Oral tradition and historical 
documentation indicate that Dartmouth, MA, is within the aboriginal and 
historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. The present-day tribes that 
are most closely affiliated with members of the Wampanoag Nation are 
the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee 
Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally recognized Indian group), and 
Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian 
group).
     In 1956, human remains representing two individuals that were 
removed from Dartmouth, Bristol County, MA, were donated to the Peabody 
Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by the Robert S. Peabody Museum of 
Archaeology, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA. The human remains were 
collected by Douglas S. Byers and Frederick Johnson, probably in 1955. 
No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects 
are present. According to museum documentation, objects associated with 
the burials that are not in the possession of the Peabody Museum of 
Archaeology and Ethnology include a whale bone spoon, a small obtuse-
angle clay pipe, and a stone pestle. The whale bone spoon and the clay 
pipe are in the possession of the Robert S. Peabody Museum of 
Archaeology. The location of the stone pestle is unknown.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. The interments most likely date to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). Associated funerary objects that 
confirm a postcontact date are European-influenced spoons, as well as a 
ceramic pipe with bent stem, which is strongly identified in New 
England with the Late Woodland period and later (post-A.D. 1000). Oral 
tradition and historical documentation indicate that Dartmouth, MA, is 
within the aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. 
The present-day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of 
the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).

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     Westport Harbor, MA.
     In 1924, human remains representing four individuals were removed 
from a gravel pit in Westport Harbor, Bristol County, MA, by H.L. 
Shapiro and were donated to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and 
Ethnology by Mr. Wheeler of Westport Harbor in the same year. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. The interments most likely date to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). Copper stains on the human remains of 
one individual and erosion patterns on all of the human remains suggest 
that the individuals were likely buried in coffins, indicating that the 
individuals were interred sometime after contact. Oral tradition and 
historical documentation indicate that Westport Harbor, MA, is within 
the aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. The 
present-day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of the 
Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     DUKES COUNTY, MA.
     Chilmark, MA.
     In 1912 and 1913, human remains representing 13 individuals were 
removed from Chilmark on Martha's Vineyard, Dukes County, MA, during a 
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology expedition. Ten individuals 
were removed in 1912 and three individuals were removed in 1913. The 
1912 and 1913 expeditions were led by S.J. Guernsey. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. The interments most likely date to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). According to the S.J. Guernsey, this 
area of Chilmark was a known historic Native American burial ground. 
The presence of wrought-iron nails in the immediate surroundings of the 
burials suggests a postcontact date. Oral tradition and historical 
documentation indicate that Chilmark, MA, is within the aboriginal and 
historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. The present-day tribes that 
are most closely affiliated with members of the Wampanoag Nation are 
the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee 
Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally recognized Indian group), and 
Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian 
group).
     In 1964, human remains representing one individual that were 
removed from the vicinity of Menemsha Pond in Chilmark on Martha's 
Vineyard, Dukes County, MA, were donated to the Peabody Museum of 
Archaeology and Ethnology by the Thomas Cooke House and Museum of the 
Duke County Historical Society. The human remains were removed by an 
unknown workman around 1956. No known individual was identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individual is 
Native American. The interment most likely dates to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). According to S.J. Guernsey, who 
undertook excavations in the same area in the summers of 1912 and 1913, 
this area of Chilmark was a known historic Native American burial 
ground. Mr. Guernsey recovered wrought-iron nails in the vicinity of 
the burial, which suggests a postcontact date for the interment. Oral 
tradition and historical documentation indicate that Chilmark, MA, is 
within the aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. 
The present-day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of 
the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Edgartown, MA.
     In 1946, human remains representing two individuals were removed 
from Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard, Dukes County, MA, by Burnham 
Litchfield, who donated the human remains to the Peabody Museum of 
Archaeology and Ethnology in the same year. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present. According to 
museum documentation, glazed pottery that was possibly associated with 
the human remains is not in the possession of the Peabody Museum of 
Archaeology and Ethnology.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. The interments most likely date to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). In New England, glazed ceramics 
support a postcontact date. Oral tradition and historical documentation 
indicate that Edgartown, MA, is within the aboriginal and historic 
homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. The present-day tribes that are most 
closely affiliated with members of the Wampanoag Nation are the 
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee 
Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally recognized Indian group), and 
Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian 
group).
     Oak Bluffs, MA.
     In 1916, human remains representing five individuals were removed 
from Woodsedge Farm in Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard, Dukes County, 
MA, by men working in the area and were donated to the Peabody Museum 
of Archaeology and Ethnology by Susan J. Chase in the same year. No 
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. Museum documentation indicates that the interments 
most likely date to the Historic/Contact period (post- A.D. 1500). The 
source states that the human remains are of ``modern Indians; not very 
old'' and are probably of Wampanoag Indians. Oral tradition and 
historical documentation indicate that Oak Bluffs, MA, is within the 
aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. The present-
day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of the 
Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     PLYMOUTH COUNTY, MA.
     Bridgewater, MA.
     In 1949, human remains representing 16 individuals were removed 
from the Titicut site in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, MA, by members 
of the Warren King Moorhead Chapter of the Massachusetts Archaeological 
Society and were donated to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and 
Ethnology in the same year. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present. According to museum 
documentation, associated funerary objects that are not in the 
possession of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology include 
several brass or copper pendants, bone beads, copper beads, and bark 
blanket fragments.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. The interments most likely date to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). Associated funerary objects that 
confirm a postcontact date include copper and brass implements,

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and bark blanket fragments. Oral tradition and historical documentation 
indicate that Bridgewater, MA, is within the aboriginal and historic 
homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. The present-day tribes that are most 
closely affiliated with members of the Wampanoag Nation are the 
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee 
Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally recognized Indian group), and 
Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian 
group).
     In 1967, human remains representing 15 individuals were discovered 
by the Fernandez Construction Company in the vicinity of Atkinson Drive 
in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, MA, and were donated to the Peabody 
Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by Dr. Peirce H. Leavitt, Plymouth 
County Medical Examiner, through Dr. Dena Dincauze, formerly of the 
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, in the same year. No known 
individuals were identified. The two associated funerary objects are 
one container with a shroud cloth and coffin fragments, and one 
container with coffin fragments, coffin nails, and soil.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. The site was explored by Dr. Dincauze, probably under 
the auspices of Plymouth County. At the time of excavation, Dr. 
Dincauze commented that the interments appeared to be those of 
Christian Indians and likely date to the 18th century. A postcontact 
date is confirmed by the presence of a shroud cloth, coffin fragments, 
and coffin nails. Oral tradition and historical documentation indicate 
that Bridgewater, MA, is within the aboriginal and historic homeland of 
the Wampanoag Nation. The present-day tribes that are most closely 
affiliated with members of the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe 
of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe 
(a nonfederally recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the 
Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Hingham, MA.
     In 1932, human remains representing eight individuals were removed 
from a construction site in Hingham, Plymouth County, MA, by an unknown 
collector and were donated to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and 
Ethnology by Mayo Tolman in the same year. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that one individual is of 
mixed Native American and Caucasian ancestry and seven individuals are 
Native American. The interments most likely date to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). The pattern of copper stains on the 
human remains suggests that the human remains were interred some time 
after contact. Oral tradition and historical documentation indicate 
that Hingham, MA, is within the aboriginal and historic homeland of the 
Wampanoag Nation. The present-day tribes that are most closely 
affiliated with members of the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe 
of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe 
(a nonfederally recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the 
Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Hull, MA.
     In 1867, human remains representing three individuals that were 
removed from Atlantic Hill in Hull, Plymouth County, MA, were donated 
to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by Jefferies Wyman. 
The human remains were removed by Mr. Wyman at an unknown date. No 
known individuals were identified. The five associated funerary objects 
are four shell-tempered pottery sherds and one stone pestle.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. The interments most likely date to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). The pattern of copper stains on some 
of the human remains from the site indicates that they were interred 
some time after contact. Shell-tempered pottery in southern New England 
typically dates to the Late Woodland period and later (post-A.D. 1000). 
Oral tradition and historical documentation indicate that Hull, MA, is 
within the aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. 
The present-day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of 
the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     In 1867, human remains representing one individual that were 
removed from Nantasket Beach in Hull, Plymouth County, MA, were donated 
to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by Jefferies Wyman. 
The human remains were collected by Mr. Wyman at an unknown date. No 
known individual was identified. The 16 associated funerary objects are 
shell-tempered pottery sherds.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individual is 
Native American. The interment most likely dates to the Late Woodland 
period or later (post-A.D. 1000). Shell-tempered pottery in southern 
New England typically dates to the Late Woodland period and later 
(post-A.D. 1000). Oral tradition and historical documentation indicate 
that Hull, MA, is within the aboriginal and historic homeland of the 
Wampanoag Nation. The present-day tribes that are most closely 
affiliated with members of the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe 
of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe 
(a nonfederally recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the 
Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Kingston, MA.
     In 1881, human remains representing six individuals were removed 
from the Patuxet Hotel site in Kingston, Plymouth County, MA, by S.H. 
Keith and were donated to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and 
Ethnology by Mr. Keith in the same year. No known individuals were 
identified. The 17 associated funerary objects are 1 container of human 
hair and cloth, 1 container of cloth fragments, 1 container of iron 
nails, 1 container of wood fragments, 1 container of iron knife 
fragments, 1 brass spoon, 2 kaolin clay pipes, 3 pieces of lead, 1 
stone button mold, 3 lead buttons, and 2 flint flakes.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. Museum documentation indicates that the human remains 
were removed from an ``Indian burying ground.'' The interments mostly 
likely date to the Historic/Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). The 
pattern of copper stains on some of the human remains from the site 
indicates that they were interred some time after contact. Associated 
funerary objects, including iron nails, wood fragments (most likely 
coffin fragments), iron knife fragments, a brass spoon, kaolin clay 
pipes, pieces of lead, a button mold, buttons, and flint flakes (most 
likely for European-style firearms), also confirm a postcontact date. 
Oral tradition and historical documentation indicate that Kingston, MA, 
is within the aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. 
The present-day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of 
the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag

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Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Marion, MA.
     In 1884, human remains representing nine individuals were 
recovered from the Mendell Farm site in Marion, Plymouth County, MA, 
during a Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology expedition led by 
C.A. Studley. No known individuals were identified. The one associated 
funerary object is a European kaolin pipe. According to museum 
documentation, coffin nails that are not in the possession of the 
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology were found with the remains 
of several individuals at the site.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. Museum documentation indicates that Mendell Farm is a 
known Native American burial ground. The interment most likely dates to 
the Historic/Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). The style of the kaolin 
pipe found with some of the human remains from the site suggests 
European manufacture. The presence of coffin nails also confirms a 
postcontact date. Oral tradition and historical documentation indicate 
that Marion, MA, is within the aboriginal and historic homeland of the 
Wampanoag Nation. The present-day tribes that are most closely 
affiliated with members of the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe 
of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe 
(a nonfederally recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the 
Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Marshfield, MA.
     In 1923, human remains representing one individual were removed 
from Rexham Terrace in Marshfield, Plymouth County, MA, by Carleton S. 
Coon, who donated the human remains to the Peabody Museum of 
Archaeology and Ethnology in the same year. No known individual was 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
     The interment most likely dates to the Historic/Contact period 
(post-A.D. 1500). An osteological examination of the human remains 
suggests that in terms of overall cranial morphology the human remains 
closely resemble mixed Native American and African American skeletal 
morphology, indicating a postcontact date (post-A.D. 1500). Oral 
tradition and historical documentation indicate that Marshfield, MA, is 
within the aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. 
The present-day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of 
the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     In 1940, human remains representing one individual were removed 
from the South River sand pit in Marshfield, Plymouth County, MA, by 
Norman Merry, Arthur Chandler, and Superintendent Sherman of Game Farm. 
In the same year, the human remains were donated to Harvard 
University's Department of Legal Medicine, and then to the Peabody 
Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. No known individual was 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individual is 
Native American. The interment most likely dates to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). The pattern of copper stains on the 
human remains indicates that the human remains were interred some time 
after contact. Oral tradition and historical documentation indicate 
that Marshfield, MA, is within the aboriginal and historic homeland of 
the Wampanoag Nation. The present-day tribes that are most closely 
affiliated with members of the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe 
of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe 
(a nonfederally recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the 
Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Mattapoisett, MA.
     In 1933, human remains representing one individual that were 
removed from the Herring Weir area of Mattapoisett, Plymouth County, 
MA, were donated to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by 
Raymond Baxter. The human remains were discovered by men working in the 
area in 1932. No known individual was identified. The 28 associated 
funerary objects are 18 fragments of a copper kettle, 2 copper sheet 
fragments, 5 fragments of iron implements, 1 container of red clay, 1 
container of skin and bark, and 1 large fragment of a woven bag.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individual is 
Native American. The interment most likely dates to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). Museum documentation suggests that the 
human remains were interred sometime during the Early Historic period, 
most likely around the mid-17th century. Associated funerary objects 
that confirm a postcontact date are copper kettle fragments, copper 
sheet fragments, iron implement fragments, and a woven bag fragment. 
Oral tradition and historical documentation indicate that Mattapoisett, 
MA, is within the aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag 
Nation. The present-day tribes that are most closely affiliated with 
members of the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head 
(Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the 
Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Middleboro, MA.
     In 1957, human remains representing five individuals that were 
removed from the Taylor's Farm site in Middleboro, Plymouth County, MA, 
were collected by Maurice Robins and were donated to the Peabody Museum 
of Archaeology and Ethnology by the Massachusetts Archaeological 
Society in the same year. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
     In 1963, human remains representing four individuals that were 
removed from the Taylor's Farm site in Middleboro, Plymouth County, MA, 
were donated to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by the 
Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, 
through Douglas S. Byers. The human remains were removed by the 
Middleboro Chapter of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society at an 
unknown date. No known individuals were identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. Museum documentation and correspondence from Mr. 
Robins indicates that there was an old Indian church and burying ground 
in the vicinity of the Taylor's Farm site and that the human remains 
possibly represent those of Christian Indians. The interments most 
likely date to the Historic/Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). The 
pattern of copper stains on some of the human remains indicates that 
the human remains were interred some time after contact. Oral tradition 
and historical documentation indicate that Middleboro, MA, is within 
the aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. The 
present-day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of the 
Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).

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     Norwell, MA.
     In 1936, human remains representing one individual from Norwell, 
Plymouth County, MA, were discovered by Henry Pinson and were donated 
to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by the Boston 
Society of Natural History, through C.V. MacCoy, in the same year. No 
known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individual is 
Native American. The interment most likely dates to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). The pattern of copper stains on the 
human remains indicates that the human remains were interred some time 
after contact. Oral tradition and historical documentation indicate 
that Norwell, MA, is within the aboriginal and historic homeland of the 
Wampanoag Nation. The present-day tribes that are most closely 
affiliated with members of the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe 
of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe 
(a nonfederally recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the 
Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Plymouth, MA.
     In 1885, human remains representing four individuals were removed 
from the Watson's Hill site in Plymouth, Plymouth County, MA, by F.N. 
Knapp, J.M. Cobb, and J.C. Kimball and were donated to the Peabody 
Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by Mr. Cobb in the same year. No 
known individuals were identified. The two funerary objects are a 
chipped stone point and a piece of raw material, possibly ochre.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. The interments most likely date to the Late Woodland 
period or later (post-A.D. 1000). Oral tradition and historical 
documentation indicate that Watson's Hill, MA, is a known Late Woodland 
(A.D. 1000-1500) and Historic/Contact period (post-A.D. 1500) Wampanoag 
village that is located within the aboriginal and historic homeland of 
the Wampanoag Nation. The present-day tribes that are most closely 
affiliated with members of the Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe 
of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe 
(a nonfederally recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the 
Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     In 1963, human remains representing one individual that were 
removed from Nook Farm in Plymouth, Plymouth County, MA, were donated 
to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by the Robert S. 
Peabody Museum of Archaeology, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA. The human 
remains were removed by Douglas S. Byers and J. Brew in 1940. No known 
individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individual is 
Native American. The interment most likely dates to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). Documentary evidence supplied by the 
Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology indicates that Nook Farm is a 
known Contact period site (post-A.D. 1500). Oral tradition and 
historical documentation indicate that Plymouth, MA, is within the 
aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. The present-
day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of the 
Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     West Wareham, MA.
     In 1947, human remains representing four individuals that were 
removed from a site known as Conant's Hill, Horseshoe Factory, or 
Lincoln Hill in West Wareham, Plymouth County, MA, were donated to the 
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology by the Middleboro Chapter 
of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society. The human remains were 
collected by John Longyear III and Maurice Robins during excavations by 
the Massachusetts Archaeological Society prior to 1944. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present. According to museum records, a lead ring that was found in 
association with human remains from the site is not in the possession 
of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
     Osteological characteristics indicate that the individuals are 
Native American. The interments most likely date to the Historic/
Contact period (post-A.D. 1500). The presence of the lead ring at the 
site confirms a postcontact date for the interments. Oral tradition and 
historical documentation indicate that Wareham, MA, is within the 
aboriginal and historic homeland of the Wampanoag Nation. The present-
day tribes that are most closely affiliated with members of the 
Wampanoag Nation are the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally 
recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group).
     Officials of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology have 
determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (9-10), the human remains 
described above represent the physical remains of 238 individuals of 
Native American ancestry. Officials of the Peabody Museum of 
Archaeology and Ethnology also have determined that, pursuant to 25 
U.S.C. 3001 (3)(A), the 127 associated funerary objects described above 
are reasonably believed to have been placed with or near individual 
human remains at the time of death or later as part of the death rite 
or ceremony. Lastly, officials of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and 
Ethnology have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there 
is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably 
traced between the Native American human remains and associated 
funerary objects and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of 
Massachusetts, and there is a cultural relationship between the Native 
American human remains and associated funerary objects and Mashpee 
Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally recognized Indian group) and 
Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian 
group).
     Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to 
be culturally affiliated with the human remains and associated funerary 
objects should contact Diana Loren, Acting Repatriation Coordinator, 
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, 11 
Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, telephone (617) 495-4125, before 
September 15, 2003. Repatriation of the human remains and associated 
funerary objects to the Wampanoag Repatriation Confederation on behalf 
of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee 
Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a nonfederally recognized Indian group), and 
Assonet Band of the Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian 
group) may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come 
forward.
     The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology is responsible for 
notifying the Wampanoag Repatriation Confederation, Wampanoag Tribe of 
Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe (a 
nonfederally recognized Indian group), and Assonet Band of the 
Wampanoag Nation (a nonfederally recognized Indian group) that this 
notice has been published.


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    Dated June 20, 2003.
John Robbins,
Assistant Director, Cultural Resources.
[FR Doc. 03-20754 Filed 8-13-03; 8:45 am]

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