Portrait of Demasduit (Mary March), Painted in 1819 by Lady Hamilton

Demasduit was one of the last-known Beothuks in Newfoundland. She was captured in 1818. During the capture her husband was killed. Brought to St. John's she died of tuberculosis in 1820 before she could be returned to her people. She was the aunt of Shanawdithit.

Source: Courtesy of National Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario and Dr. Ralph Pastore, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.