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The Tockwogh were an Algonquian tribe first discovered by Captain John Smith’s party after being informed about them by the Massawomekes (Iroquois). The name Tockwogh is a variation of tuckahoe a water plant with bulbous roots used for food. At their first meeting Smith noticed they wore copper hatchets and beads which were traded with their allies the Susquehannock mortal enemies of the Massawomeke. The Indians held a feast for Smith’s party.