William Bailey and George Gay murdered a native man and also attempted to kill the boy but he escaped. This violence was committed as they had previously skirmished with some Takelma natives of Rogue Valley directly to the north. The distinctions between the Shasta and Takelma weren't recognized by the outsider Willamette settlers.
William Bailey and George Gay committed a violent act, killing a native man and attempting to kill his son, but the boy escaped. This violence was a result of previous conflicts with some Takelma natives in Rogue Valley to the north. The distinction between Shasta and Takelma cultures was not acknowledged by the Willamette settlers.