Famous Chiefs & Cherokees - Part 1

Cherokees Mentioned in Records Prior to 1775

ABRAM
He was from the Overhills, 1751-1777. Cherokee name, Ooskiah, Ooskuah. Also
called Old Abram of Chilohowie

AGANSTATA
He was from the Overhills, Chota/Settico, Born: 1711, Died 1783. Name
defined as 'Groundhog Sausage" and known as the Beloved Warrior, First
Warrior, Great Warrior of Chota, Oconostota, and Skiagunsta Chota. The most
powerful of all Cherokee warriors. His mother was Quatsis, and his brothers
were Kenoteta, Mankiller of Settico, and Shallelocke Kittegunsta.

ALL BONES
He was from the Lower towns, 1751. Cherokee name Kalahu, while others called
him, Sawanugi or Shawano. The white people caIled him Sawnook and Flying
Squirrel. He was the 2nd headman under Skiagunsta of Keowee. He was from
Cheowee. One of the nine leaders of the Lower towns.

AMAKETAI
He was from the Valley towns, 1754. Name defined as "Rain Conjuror" and also
called Moytoy, the Bully, George, Mankiller of Hiwassee, Ootossetih, and
Tossity. The son of Raven of the Valley, and brother of Pigeon, Skiakow, and
Skienah. He was from Little Hiwassee of the Valley. He later moved to Great
Tellico. He was a member of the Tellico faction. In 1761, he went with
Little Carpenter's peace delegation to the English.

AMMOUSHOSSMEE
He was from the Overhills, 1741-1757. Name defined as "Bad Water." Also
called the Emperor of Great Tellico, the Emperor, and the Young Emperor. He
was an English appointed ruler of the Cherokee nation to replace his
deceased father, Moytoy who died in 1741. Born about 1730, probably in Great
Hiwassee.

ANAKANO
He was from the Middle towns, 1751. Also called Aneanoay, Annoconoay, and
Great Canoe, He was from Conutroy. He took care of Bernard Hughes' horses.

ANAKANOE
He was from the Overhills, 1751, One of the leaders of the Great Tellico
faction.

ANDREW
 He was from the Valley towns.

ARCHER, JOHNNY
He was from the Lower towns, 1761. A half breed. A messenger from Fort
Prince George to the Overhills. He served the English interest.

ARNUT
 He was from the Middle towns, 1751. He was from Tuskaseegee.

ATORE EAK
He was from the Lower towns, 1756. A headman.

BEAMER, THOMAS
He was from the Lower towns, 1756. The half breed son of James Beamer of
Estatoe. Later a trader in the Valley towns. An English/Cherokee
interpreter. His grand- father was John Beamer, who came to the Overhills in
1699. French Hugetmot ancestry (Beamour). He was called a Mustee.

BENCH or BENGE
He was from the Overhills, 1762. The name was actually Benge, and he was
from Great Island town.

BIG HAVEN
He was from the Overhills, 1757, Cherokee name@ Callonah equa. He was from
Settico.

BIG SAWNY
He wag from the Middle towns, 1760. Also called Captain Sawny, Great Sawny,
and Sawney.

BLACK DOG
He was from the Overhills, 1746-1757. Cherokee name, Gili-gunnage.Served on
the Council of Ammouskossittee. He was from Chatuga.

BLACK DOG
He was from the Valley towns, 1754-1757. Cherokee name, Gili-gunnage. A
headman in Nottley of the Valley towns. He died in 1757. A friend of
Governor James Glen of South Carolina. An associate of Moytoy of Little
Hiwassee.

BLIND WARRIOR
He was from the Overhills, 1746-1754. Also called Bread Slave Catcher, Breed
Slave Catcher, Blind Slave Catcher, and Skiagunsta, Served on the Council of
Ammouskossittee, and was the headman of Chatuga. Breed refers to the Breed
Camp in central Alabama.

BLOODY FELLOW
Cherokee name, Ninatoogah, or Nenetooyah.

BRANNON
He was from the Lower towns, 1751. A half breed. May be Jesse Branham.

BREED SLAVE CATCHER
SEE: Blind Warrior

BROWN, JOHN
He was from the Lower towns, 1754-1758. Also called Captain Brown. A half
breed. He was a packhorseman for the Cherokee traders, and later a Chickasaw
trader. He was a partner with Jerome Courtonne. Brother-in-law to the
Beloved Warrior of Great Tellico. Possibly the son of John Brown of
Virginia. Later lived at Creek Path (Alabama) in 1817.

BROWN, SAMUEL
He was from the Lower towns, 1756. A Cherokee half breed. He was a Creek
trader and served the French interest.

BRYANT, JOHN SR.
He was from the Lower towns, 1754. A pack horseman and trader from Bryant's
Mountain, near Tomassee (S.C.). He was of French Huguenot ancestry (de
Bruyant). Killed as a Tory in 1781, by hanging. This trader is believed to
have been the father of Chenawee of Hiwassee.

BRYANT, JOHN
He was from the Overhills, 1775. A half breed. The son of Lucy Bryant
(Catawba/Cherokee). This family was from the ancient Bear Clan (Anitsag-uhi)
through Lucy Bryant. Lucy's Cherokee name may have been Aunooyohee. John
married Frances Nance (French Huguenot). Then moved to Gibson County,
Tennessee, yet returned to the Cherokee nation just before the removal. Died
in Gibson County in IS56, and many of his descendants lived in Vinita,
Oklahoma.

BRYANT, LUCY
She was from the Overhills, 1757. A Catawba/Cherokee woman born about 1758,
who later lived at Chunannee (Chenawee?) Creek in modern White County
Georgia (Ca-1817, Reservation #91). She was the mother of John Bryant.

BULLEN, JAMES
 He was from the Middle towns, 1755-1756. A half breed. He held a commission
from the Governor of North Carolina, and led a mission to the Northern
Indians-

BULLHEAD
He was from the Overhills. This heroic leader of the Cherokees drove the
Creeks below Coosa River before 1730. This military victory was a celebrated
event through 1775.

BULLETHEAD
 He was from the Overhills, 1751-1757. Cherokee name: Uskwalena, or
Bullhead. Originally lived in Great Tellico, and later Tenase. A member of
the Tellico faction. He served as Old Hop's speaker on behalf of Chota. May
also be Big Bullet.

BUTLER, NANCY
She was from the Overhills, 1756-1760. Cherokee name, ONinaa. An English
informer who lived in Tellico. Worked with Fort Loudon. She was a half breed
who was employed by Captain Raymond Demere at Fort Loudon.

CAJUR
 He was from the Lower towns, 1730-1754. He was from Keowee. Had a brother
mentioned in 1730 who served the English interest.

CAIUKA
He was from the Overhills, 1755. Name probably defined as Ground Squirrel. A
warrior of the English interest from Chota.

CANACAUGHT
 He was from the Lower towns, 1684. Also called the Great Conjuror. Signed
the Treaty of 1684 with South Carolina. He was from Keowee.

CANISTOGUE
He was from the Overhills (Chatuga), 1758.

CANNAUAUGHTE
He was from the Lower towns (Keowee).

CANORCORTURER
He was from the Overhills, 1754-1760. SEE: Old Hop and Standing Turkey. Name
defined as Standing Turkey (Kanagatoga).

CANTEATOY
He was from the Middle towns, 1758-1759. Also called Cawlectoy. He was the
2nd highest warrior of Watoga.

CAPPEE
He was from the Overhills, 1757-1761. This black man was the adopted son of
Old Hop. He lived at Chota. In 1761, he lived in Tomatley, and went with
Little Carpenter's peace delegation to the English.

CAPTAIN SENECREY 1751.
 A Seneca warrior who led twelve Seneca warriors to reside with the
Cherokees in 1751. This group may have been associated with Seneca town of
the Cherokee Lower towns.

CATHERINE
She was from the Overhills, 1753. The daughter of Kingfisher and Nancy Ward.

CATUCHEE
He was from the Lower towns, 1754. Also called the "Tail," or Utana.

CAUNASAITA
He was from the Lower towns, 1684. Signed the Treaty of 1684 with South
Carolina. He was from Keowee.

CEASAR
He was from the Overhills, 1713-1775. Also called Captain Ceasar, Skiagunsta
Ceasar, Old Ceasar, and the Triple-nosed Warrion He was a half breed. Served
on the Council of Ammouskossittee. fie was the headman of Great Tellico. As
a youth, he was held as a British slave by John Stephens. He spoke English
well. He was from Chatuga. Had a brother mentioned in 1730.

CHACHETCHA
He was from the Middle towns, 1751-1752. Also alled Chucheechee. He was a
warrior from Tuskasegee of the Out settlements.

CHACONNUNTO
He was from the Lower towns, 1756.

CHARITE HAGEY 1716-1718.
 Negotiated trade with South Carolina, and associated with Ceasar and
Partridge.

CHAUNEE
He was from the Lower towns, 1756. Also called Chauunnee. A principal man of
the Lower towns.

CHAURAUGOTCHE
He was from the Middle towns, 1756. Called a very great warrior,

CHEESQUATALONE
He was from the Lower towns, 1751-1754. Name defined as "Yellow Bird." Also
called Cheeskiowee and Cuareto. The headman of the Lower towns. SEE: Yellow
Bird of Estatoe.

CHEESTOO KAIEHRE 1730.
Cherokee name, Old Rabbit, or Eleazer Wiggan. A Cherokee trader who served
as interpreter on the trip to England in 1730. He began trading with the
Cherokees in 1711. Due to his Cherokee name, he was probably adopted.

CHEKESAW
He was from the Lower towns, 1755. He was Long Jack's brother, and was from
Cheowee.

CHENALLOTEHE
 He was from the Lower towns. He was Tiftowe's brother and was from Keowee.
The suffix "tehe," or "dihi' signifies killer.

CHENAWEE
He was from the Valley towns. Believed to be the husband of Lucy Bryant, and
son of the Cherokee trader, John Bryant of Bryant's Mountain near Tomassee.
Chenawee was killed in the Battle of Horseshoe, du-ring Andrew Jackson's
Creek War. His wife Aunooyohee drew a pension on his service. He may have
been the son of John Bryant Sr

CHENESLEY
He was from the Overhills, 1775. Supposed to have signed a deed at Sycamore
Shoals.

CHEROKEE BILLY
he was from the Overhills, 1774, He was a relative of Ostenaco who was
killed in 1774.

CHETHEAKA
He was from the Middle towns, 1753. A warrior from Stecoe River.

CHEULAR
He was from the Overhills, 1761-1762. Cheulah or Tsula was defined as 'fox."
When visited by Lieutenant Henry Timberlake in 1761, he directed the Eagle
Tail Dance. He was the headman of Settico, and may be the Small Pox
Conjuror.

CHEWEREECRA
He was from the Middle towns. SEE: Mankiller of Nequassee.

CHICKASAW
He was from the Overhills. A young Cherokee who served as Oconostota's
messenger.

CHICKSAY
He was from the Middle towns, 1751. He was known to protest the traders, and
was from Stecoe.

CHICSATERE
 He was from the Overhills, 1700. Also called Bushyhead (Donodutu). He was
the son of Caulanna (Raven) and the cousin of Oconostota. He was the brother
of Savanooka. He married Nancy Foreman.

CHINORE 1759.
 Held as a hostage of the English at Fort Prince George and murdered in
February 1760.

CHIOTLOHEE
He was from the Middle towns, 1751. He killed the trader, Daniel Murphy.

CHISANAH 1759.
 Held hostage at Fort Prince George by the British and murdered in February
1760.

CHISTV 1759.
 'Chistu" or 'Tsitu" was defined as rabbit. Held hostage at Fort Prince
George by the British and murdered in February 1760

CHOOSAHETE
 He was from the Overhills, 1757. Associated with Cappee, and listed as
young in 1757. He was from Settico.

CHUCATAH

He was from the Overhills, 1761. He was visted by Lieutenant Henry
Timberlake in 1761, and was from Settico. A brother was mentioned in 1765.

CHUCHECHE
He was from the Middle towns, 1754-1755. The headman of Tuskasegee.

CHUGNONANTA
 He was from the Overhills, 1754- Also called Chugnonanta Tommy of Tenase.
SEE. Little Carpenter.

CHURNROKEKE
He was from the Lower towns, 1751.He was from Eustanally. One of nine
leaders of the Lower towns.

CLENEWA
He was from the Valley towns, 1754. The headman of Noyowe.

CLOCHUITA
He was from the Lower towns, 1751. The headman of Estatoe.

CLOGITTAH
He was from the Overhills,1730. Went on the trip to England in 1730. He was
from Tenase.

CLOGOITASH
He was from the Lower towns, 1751. Second rank headman in Estatoe.

CLUNLUSY
He was from the Valley towns, 1761.Name defined as "Leech.' He was the son
of the Long Dog of Nottley, and was killed in 1761.

COCKEYE WARRIOR
He was from the Valley towns, 1757.

COLD WEATHER
He was from the Overhills, 1760. He was from Chilohowie.

COLLANAH
He was from the Overhills, 1684-1730. Name defined as "Raven." Also spelled
Corani and Corane, and Kalanu. Signed the Treaty of 1684 with South
Carolina. Went on trip to England in 1730. He was Oconostota's uncle and
Quatsis's brother. He was probably from Settico.

COLD IRON
He was from the Overhills, 1756-1757. He was an English informer and a
messenger from Chota to Lower towns.

COLINNA
He was from the Overhills, 1750. Name defined as "Raven," in the Upper
dialect. Served on Johnny of Tenase's council. One of the leaders of the
Great Tellico faction.

COLLALONA
He was from the Lower towns, 1757, The head warrior of Qualache.

CONASORATAH 1759.
Held as a hostage at Fort Prince George by the English and murdered in
February 1761.

CONENTACKSHIOWAY
He was from the Lower towns, 1751.A headman in Estatoe.

CONJUROR
 He was from the Valley towns, 1730. The Conjuror of Tassetchee who met Sir
Alexander Cumming at loree (Jore) in 1730.

CONNECORTE
He was from the Overhills, 1753-1760. SEE: Old Hop.

CONOTACTCHE
He was from the Lower towns, 1751. The headman of Tugaloo.

COOSAEKAH
He was from the Lower towns, 1759. The prefix "Coosab" refers to Upper
Creeks. The subject was either a Coosa or was a Cherokee who earned honors
in battle against the Coosas. "Ekah" may be 'equa," defined as "big." He was
the Second Man of Conasatchee (Sugar town), and was known to war against the
French.

CORANESEE
 Collanah. Corane is the Lower dialect, and Collanah, the Upper dialect for
"Haven."

CORLIONEGA
 He was from the Middle towns, 1755. He was from Tuskasegee.

COWEETATEECHEE
 He was from the Overhills. Name signifies Lower Creek (Coweta) origin. SEE:
Oakehoge.

COWWONANNS
 He was from the Lower towns, 1756.

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