What Indians were in colonial New Jersey?

The Lenape, or Delaware Indians, were the original inhabitants of present-day New Jersey. They lived a semi-nomadic lifestyle and were skilled hunters, farmers, and fishermen. The Lenape's land was eventually taken by the Dutch and English colonists, and the Lenape peoples dispersed to various regions of the country.

Powhatan

The Powhatan Confederacy, based in the Tidewater Region, was a group of Native American tribes whose territory included parts of present-day New Jersey. The Powhatan Confederacy was led by Chief Powhatan and was known for its strong military and political organization.

Susquehannock

The Susquehannock were an Iroquoian-speaking people native to the Susquehanna River Valley. In the early 17th century, they expanded eastward across the Delaware River into present-day New Jersey. Their primary villages were located in the Lower Delaware Valley, which was considered their primary homeland.

Iroquois

The Iroquois were a powerful confederacy of six tribes that originated in present-day New York. By the 17th century, they claimed sovereignty over much of the area surrounding New York and New Jersey, including the lands of the Lenape and other tribes in the region.

Minqua

The Minqua were a Native American tribe that inhabited the Schuylkill River Valley, which is located in Eastern Pennsylvania. They had an extensive trade network with other tribes in the region, including the Lenape, and played an important role in intertribal relations in what became colonial New Jersey.