Editing Seekonk, Massachusetts (section)

===King Philip's War===
Massasoit lived until he was 80 years old. While he lived, his people and the settlers lived in relative peace. He was followed in power by his son Wamsetto, also known as Alexander. This chief died shortly after his father and was replaced by his brother [[Metacomet]], also known as King Philip.

In 1675, [[King Philip's War]] began and both sides saw this as an opportunity to claim the land for their people and their way of life. Metacomet and his people ultimately lost the war, and the chief was killed by a mixed group of English and Indian fighters led by [[Benjamin Church (ranger)|Benjamin Church]]. He was beheaded and his head stayed on public display on a pole in Plymouth for 25 years.