Wheelwright, Zilpha (1808)

Zilpha Wheelwright was a member of the Herring Pond Indian community.  She may have been the daughter of Sarah Capey and Absalom Wheelwright of Sandwich, Massachusetts, residents of the Christiantown community.  In 1808, Zilpha signed a petition to the Massachusetts General Court, protesting another petition that advanced positions contrary to the interests of the Herring Pond and Black Ground Indians.  Two years later, she and Samuel Joy made intentions to marry but the marriage itself isn't recorded.  She married Samuel Scott on March 13, 1814.  Pierce and Segel, Wampanoag Families of Martha's Vineyard, 96.  1808.01.28.00