Mohawk (ca. 1742-1807)

     Dedicated his life to the fight for the right of the Five Nations to be free. He was an intellectual, a military strategist, and a translator of religious documents. He was the most famous war chief of the Five Nations in their fight to ward off the advancing Europeans. Later, he decided to fight on the side of the British in the Revolutionary War after a fact-finding mission to England. He was no stranger to Washington, D.C., and it was there that he was known for his eloquence and good sense. He died in battle.

 

 

 

     Kickapoo prophet (ca. 1785-1852)

     Tribal chief, religious pacifist. Encouraged farming among his people and received assistance from federal government as a result. His people were finally forced off their land by encroaching white settlers. Died of smallpox.

 

 

 

     Mohawk (ca. 1680-1755)

     Once met Queen Anne in England, and thereafter was dubbed "King Hendrick." Criticized British army strategy against French.

 

 

 

     Powhatan

     Led a confederacy of thirty-two bands. Had twentysons and eleven daughters, one of whom was Pocahontas. To gain support for their settlement at Jamestown, the English placed a gold crown on his head and proclaimed him "King Powhatan."

 

 

 

     Sioux

     Opposed the white attempts to take the Black Hills of South Dakota, which the Sioux considered the sacred center of the world.

 

 

 

     Oglala Sioux (date of birth unknoen-1867)

     War chief and wealthy breeder of horses, which he acquired in raids. Killed in battle.

 

 

 

     Nootka Chief (early 19th century)

     Attacked a trading ship in 1803, and killed the entire crew except for two people. One of the captives wrote an account which was widely read by whites.

 

 

 

     Ojibwe (1802-1856)

     Author of A History of the Ojhibwe Indian, still a highly regarded text. An Episcopal minister and a missiomary to Eastern Ontario. Traveled extensively to New York, London, and many other cities.