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Oneidas’ Legacy to Freedom

We remember the Oneidas who fought during the Civil War:

Jonathan Jordan, actual last name was Jurden. When he enlisted it was changed to Jordan. b. 2-24-1840 – 1909. Son of Henry Jurden and Sophia Denny (Sophia, a daughter of Jennie Sconondoa, thought to be the daughter of old chief Sconondoa). Co. E, 98th Reg. NY Inf. Volunteers.

Abram Elm, New York Volunteer Infantry

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    The 4,777 employees of the Oneida Indian Nation collectively paid nearly $25 million in federal income tax, social security and state income taxes. On top of what the employees paid, the Nation paid nearly $9 million to Social Security to cover its portion for employees. In addition, the Nation paid more than $825,000 for life and disability insurance premiums and contributed more than $4.6 million to employee 401K plans. Read more »

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