<P> The Esselen and Ohlone Indians who lived near the mission were baptized and then forcibly relocated and conscripted as forced laborers . Neophytes were taught to be farmers , shepherds , cowboys , blacksmiths , carpenters , bricklayers , furniture makers , tanners , weavers and candle makers . Disease , starvation , overwork , and torture decimated these tribes . In 1794 , the population reached its peak of 927 , but by 1823 the total had dwindled to 381 . There was extensive `` comingling of the Costanoan with peoples of different linguistic and cultural background during the mission period . '' </P>
<P> The Esselen and Ohlone Indians who lived near the mission were baptized and then forcibly relocated and conscripted as forced laborers . Neophytes were taught to be farmers , shepherds , cowboys , blacksmiths , carpenters , bricklayers , furniture makers , tanners , weavers and candle makers . Disease , starvation , overwork , and torture decimated these tribes . In 1794 , the population reached its peak of 927 , but by 1823 the total had dwindled to 381 . There was extensive `` comingling of the Costanoan with peoples of different linguistic and cultural background during the mission period . '' </P>
what indian tribe lived in san carlos borromeo de carmelo
what indian tribe lived in san carlos borromeo de carmelo
Esselen Ohlone
Esselen Ohlone