Rolfe died in 1622 after his plantation was destroyed in a Native American attack.
Although Native American attacks were still a threat in the area, pioneers were already settling near the fort.
The new regiment was used primarily to man frontier outposts and guard against Native American attacks.
Furthermore, frequent Native American attacks on trading posts made it dangerous for employees of the fur companies.
In 1643 he defended the colony against a Native American attack.
A very small national force was maintained to man the frontier forts and to protect against Native American attacks.
On their way, they met nearly a hundred refugees fleeing Native American attacks further down the road.
They were many Native American attacks between the years of 1846 and 1874.
It was the last Native American attack in Iowa against settlers.
The size of the caravan probably helped avoid Native American attack.