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John Alderman

Praying Indian who shot and killed King Philip in 1676 as part of an expedition lead by Captain Benjamin Church.

As a reward, Alderman received Kink Philip's head and one hand. The rest of his body was quartered and hung on trees. Alderman later sold the severed head to the Plymouth authorities for 30 shillings, a standard rate for Indian heads during King Philip's War. The head was then placed on a stake in Plymouth where it remained for the next 25 years.

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