), "Native People" (page), "Massasoit (Ousamequin) Sachem" (section), MayflowerFamilies.com, web page: MFcom-Native. was the sachem, or leader, of the Pokanoket, and "Massasoit" of the Wampanoag Confederacy. The term Massasoit actually means Great Sachem. Biography Early years Massasoit (Ousamequin) was born in Montaup, a Pokanoket village at the site of today's Warren and Bristol, Rhode Island. His residence was there near an abundant spring of water which still bears his name. He held the alle… (More on Massasoit)