| Lively massacre | |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington County, Illinois |
| Date | 1813 |
Attack type | Mass murder |
| Deaths | ~3 killed |
The Lively massacre occurred in 1813, when a group of Native Americans killed John Lively, his wife, Mary Jane, and most of their children in an area now known as Washington County, Illinois. Reported survivors included an eight-year-old daughter who was staying with another family during the time of the attack and possibly a son who may have been away on a hunting trip or out herding cattle. [1]