Famous Chiefs & Cherokees - Part 2

CUARTETO CHESKIOWEE
 He was from the Lower towns, 1751. One of the nine leaders of the Lower
towns. SEE: Cheesquatalone (Upper dialect).

DICHITI
 He was from the Lower towns, 1753. A messenger to the Creeks from the Lower
towns.

DREADFUL WARRIOR
He was from the Middle towns, 1758. The principal man of loree (Jore).

FATT WARRIOR
He was from the Overhills, 1757. He was from Chatuga.

FLINT 1713.
He lived on Cussata River.

FRENCH JOHN
He was from the Overhills, 1753-1757. A slave or adopted son of Old Hop, who
served as the chief agent of the French from Fort Toulouse (Alabama) to
Chota.

GOOD WARRIOR
 He was from the Lower towns SEE Warrior Of Estatoe

GOOD WARRIOR
 He was from the Lower towns SEE Warrior of Tugaloo.

GORRALEKE
He was from the Lower towns, 1684 He signed the Treaty of 1684 with South
Carolina, and was from Toxaway.

GOTTOMA
He was from the Lower towns 1684, He signed the Treaty of 1684 with South
Carolina, and was from Keowee.

GREAT CONJUROR
He was from the Lower towns, 1753 Also called Sower tSour Hominy), He was
2nd rank over the Lowe- towns, and was from Keowee SEE Cannauaughto

GREAT ELK 1756.
 A Nuttewa (Nottowago or Nottoway) Indian who led many ofhis tribe to the
Cherokees in 1756 Then resided with the Cherokees for over a year. Organized
groups of Cherokees to go to the French in Canada.

GREAT GISTOTE
 He was from the Lower towns, 1758 A head warrior of the English interest
from Keowee.

GREAT WARRIOR
he was from the Overhills, 1711-1783, SEE Aganstata.

HALFBREED TOM
 He was from the Lower towns, 1760 he was an associate of the Mankiller of
Nequassee, and was from Keowee.

HALFBREED WILL
He was from the Middle towns, 1759-1761 The headman of Nequassee. He was
said to be a henchman for the Mankiller of Nequassee in 1760. In 1761, he
was a part of the Little Carpenter's peace mission to the English at
Charleston

HEAD BELOVED MAN
 He was from the Lower towns SEE Owasta of Toxaway.

HEADMAN
 He was from the Middle towns, 1754 Also called King of Nequassee

HEADMAN'S SON
 He was from the Middle towns, 1756 Possibly known as "Thigh," and was also
called the, Headman of Nequassee's son. He served the English interests.
taken prisoner by the Savannah tribe.

HEADMAN
 He was from the Valley towns, 1758 Called the Headman of Nottley

HEADMAN OF WRYOCHE
 He was from the Lower towns, 1754, He was from Keowee. Wryoche is also
spelled Wohatche

HEADMAN OF WRYOCHE
 he was from the Middle towns, 1750- 1765. He was from Stecoe.

HEAD WARRIOR
He was from the Lower towns, 1758 He was from Estatoe.

HOOTLEYBOYAW
 He was from the Lower towns 1717. The Warrior of Tugaloo,

HOWRUFTO
 He was from the Lower towns, 1751-1756 A headman in Keowee One of nine
leaders from the Lower towns

HUGHES MARY
 She was from the Overhills, 1760-1761 One of thirty white prisoners held at
Settico. Her husband, Bernard Hughes, was killed by the Cherokees. She was
released, yet chose to stay and married her deceased husband's murderer.

IKEYOGUSTS
He was from the Lower towns, 1'56 Also called Tellickconaeo He was the
principal man in the Lower towns

ITOWA QUO
He was from the Overhills, 1756 Listed as one of the six greatest headmen in
the Overhills.

ITOWA RUFTO
 He was from the Lower towns, 1756

JACCUTEE
He was from the Middle towns, 1751. A headman in Cowee.

JACOB THE CONJUROR
 He was from the Valley towns, 1730. Took part in arrangements for the trip
to England in 1730, yet he did not go. Known as a Taseetchee leader before
1730, and was a close associate of Moytoy.

JAMEY
 He was from the Middle towns, I7, 51 Also called Jemmv The headman of
Sarlacha or Oussazlay May have been Conjuror Jamie of Estatoe, in 1758

JOHNNY
He was from the Overhills, 1741-1751. Also called Johnny of Tenase, Great
Warrior of Tenase, Mankiller of Tenase (Tacite). A half breed. Served on
Council of Ammouskossittee he was the son of Kittegunsta of Chota. Said to
have died from a fever in 1749, yet records mention him after that Year. He
was one of the leaders of the Great Tellico faction. A probable brother of
Ostenaco and two others. Born before 1715.

JOHNS (Jones), LEWIS
 He was from the Lower towns, 1755. A half breed and interpreter between the
Cherokees and Catawbas. May have lived in Catawba nation. Noted as a Pee Dee
Indian.

KATACTOI 1759.
Held hostage at Fort Prince George by the British and murdered in February
17160

KAHTAYAH
She was from the Overhills. The daughter of Calaunna, and sister of
Savanooka. Married Alexander Drumgould, and later, John Foreman.

KEALHARUFTEKE
He was from the Lower towns, 1760. Also called Cheesquatalone (Upper
dialect), Chesquoterone (Lower dialect), and Kealheyourough. He was murdered
on 2 February 1760 as a hostage at Fort Prince George.

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

KELLELUSSTEKEY
He was from the Overhills, 1754. Also called Kerorostekee. One of two
headmen from Telassee

KENOTCHTA
He was from the Lower towns, 1756. An English medal chief, who went to
Charleston, South Carolina with the Cherokee principal chief

KENOTETA
He was from the Overhills, 17141-17571. Also called Rising Fawn Served on
the Council of Ammouskossittee, and was of the English interest. He was
Oconostota's brother and the son of the Small Pox Conjuror of Settico. He
was from Settico

KEIZOROSTEKEE
 He was from the Lower towns, 17 56, Settled in Virginia back settlements in
1756

KILCANNOKEH
He was from the OverhillB, 17,59 Signed treaty with with South Carolina in
1759. One of six Overhill leaders

KILLAQUE
He was from the Overhills, 1757 Served the English interest, and was the
Little Carpenter's brother. He was from Tuskasegee.

KILLIANCA
He was from the, Overhills, 1759. When the Little Carpenter requested the
release of several key Cherokee officials, who were held hostage at Fort
Prince George, Killianca was released with Oconostota.

KINGFISHER
He was from the Overhills, 1755. Cherokee name, Chutloh. Married Nancy Ward
and had two children, Long Fellow and Catherine Died in battle against the
Creeks in 1755, at Taliwa (Georgia). Here Nancy Ward took his weapon and
defended his position, later being named War Woman of 'the tribe. Kingfisher
was a member of the Deer clan, while Nancy Ward was said to be a member of
the Wolf Clan.

KITTEGUNSTA
He was from the Overhills, 1730-1768. Also called King of Chota, Prince
(Kittegunsta) of Chota, and Shallelocke Kittegungta.2 Went on trip to
England in 1730 and was the main speaker (Shaliloski, Shallelocke). He was
the brother of Oconostota, and died about March 6,1768. He was from Chota.

KITTEGUNSTA
 He was from the Middle towns, 1751-1756. He took care, of,James Mays and
Mr. McDaniel's horses, He was from loree (Jore) In 1756, he led a war party
against the settlers of the Broad and Catawba Rivers in South Carolina.

KITTEGUNSTA
He was from the Lower towns, 1730. The Prince of Tomassee, who was visited
by Sir Alexander Cumming in 1730.

KNALANOY
He was from the Middle towns (Conutroy), 1751.

LITTLE CARPENTER
He was from the Overhills. Born: 1710, Died 1781. Also called Attakullakulla
(Leaning Wood) Chugnonanto Tommy, Chukenanta Warrior, Little Cornplanter,
Ookanaka (White Owl) of Natchey Creek, and Truconita. He was the Peace Chief
of the Cherokee Nation. Served the English interest and was a medal chief.
Went to England in 1730. He may have been a Nipissing Indian, according to
statements made b his son, Turtle at home. He was the nephew of Movtoy and
Old Hop, and the uncle of Nancy Ward. Dragging Canoe, Badger, and White Owl
were his sons. Born about 1710 in either Canada or the Big Island of the
French Broad River in Tennese. During his life, he lived in Natchey Creek,
Tenase, Tornatley, and Toqua of the, Overhills. He was a member of the Wolf
Clan

LITTLE CONJUROR
He was from the Lower towns, 1751. Second headman over Keowee. One of nine
leaders of the Lower towns.

LITTLE FELLOW
fie was from the Overhills The son of Nancy Ward and Kingfisher. Also called
Five killer. Born about 1753. He lived on Wilson Hill at Ocoee (Uwagahi).

LITTLE OWL
He was from the Overhills. Cherokee name, Nahoolah. One, of Little
Carpenter's sons

LITTLE RAVEN
He was from the Overhills. SEEi Savanooka.

LITTLE TETHTOY
 fie was from the Lower towns, 1754, Name may be called nftowe. The headman
of Keowee.

Estanaury (Estonoley).

LONG BEN
He, was from the Lower towns lie was a Creek half breed who associated with
the Lower and Valley towns.

LONG DOG
He was from the Valley towns, 1761 Cherokee name, ganubidugili. lie was from
Nottley.

LONG FELLOW
lie was from the Valley towns, 1737. The son of Tame Doe and Sir Francis
Ward, and brother of Nancy Ward Born about 1737 Born at Chota, and later
lived on Ocoee River.

LONGJACK
 He was from the Lower towns, 1752-1756. Cherokee name, ganuhidutsani. Also
called Johnny or Long Johnny. Associated with the Little Carpenter. lie was
from Cheowee, though records also place him in Settico of the Overhills. In
1751, he was listed as being from Tenase,

LONG TOM
He was from the Middle towns, 1761 Listed as a young Cherokee

LOTTA
He was from the Lower towns, 1751 SEE Mankiller of Cheowee.

MANKILLER
He. was from the Lower towns, 1751 Called Mankiller of Cheowee or Lotta.see.

MANKILLER
He was from the Middle towns, 1751. Called Mankiller of Conutroy.

MANKILLER
He was from the Middle towns, 1751. Called Mankiller of Cowee.

MANKILLER
 He was from the Lower towns, 1756-1761. Called Mankiller of Estatoe, and
was the nephew of the Swallow Warrior. In 1761, he raided the Greeks, taking
horses and prisoners.

MANKILLER
 He was from the Overhills, 1751-1757. Mankiller of Hiwassee. SEE: Amahetai.

MANKILLER
He was from the Middle towns, 1758-1760. Also called Chewehe-echa. He was
from loree (Jore), and records also place him in Nequassee.

MANKILLER
He was from the Lower towns, 1761-1762. Called Mankiller of Keowee. Went
with the Little Carpenter's peace delegation to the English in 1761.

MANKILLER
He was from the Middle towns. Called Mankiller of Nequasee, and also called
Classati.

MANKILLER
He was from the Valley towns, 1751. Called Mankiller of Nottley, and was the
headman of Nottley.

MANKILLER
He was from the Valley towns, 1751. Called Mankiller of Noyowe, and was the
headman of Noyowe.

MANKILLER
He was from the Valley towns, 1730. Called Mankiller of Oconnie, who was
visited by Alexander Cumming.

MANKILLER
He was from the Overhills, 1751-1754. Called Lame Arm, First Man of Tellico,
Mankiller of Settico, and Mankiller of Tellico. Served the French interest,
and associated with French John and the Mortar. He was Oconostota's brother
and the son of the Small Pox Conjuror of Settico.

MANKILLER
He was from the Overhills, 1754. Called Mankiller of Slocke.

MANKILLER
He was from the Middle towns, 1751-1759. Cailed Mankiller of Stecoe. He was
the headman of Nequassee and Stecoe

MANIKILLER
 He was from the Overhills, 1754. Called Mankiller of Telassee, and was the
headman of Telassee.

MANKILLER
He was from the Overhills. Called Mankiller of Tellico. SEE Ostenaco.

MANKILLER
He was from the Overhills, 1751. Called Mankiller of Tenase.

MANKILLER
He was from the Overhills. Called Mankiller of Tomatley.

MANKILLER
He was from the Overhills, 1753. Called Mankiller of Toqua.

MANKILLER
He was from the Middle towns, 1759, Held hostage at Fort Prince George by
the British and murdered in February 1760

MAY APPLE
He was from the Lower towns, 1760. Associated wit the Mankiller of
Nequassee, and was from Keowee

MOETOE
He was from the Overhills, 1751. SEE Amahetai.

MORTAIR
He was from the Oakecoys, 1754-1759. This Upper Creek warrior, named Yah Yah
Tustanage, was Governor Louis de Kerelec's agent to Chota. He maintained a
faction of Upper Creeks who associated with the Mankiller of Settico,
Oconostota, Old Hop, and the Small Pox Conjuror of Settico. He was highly
respected by the Chota people.

MOYTOY
He was from the Lower towns, 1760. Called Moytoy of Keowee An associate of
the Tail of Estatoe. He was from Keowee

MOYTOY
He was from the Overhills, 1730-1741. The first English appointed ruler of
the Cherokees. Originally from Little Hiwassee or Taseetchee of the Valley
towns. He and Jacob the Conjuror were known as the leaders of Taseetchee. He
was the brother of Old Hop and Little Carpenter's mother. He was known as
the Rain Conjuror, and died in battle in 1741. He was originally the Head
warrior of Tellico. He was appointed Emperor at Nequassee in 1730 by Jacob
the Conjuror, and by election of the head chiefs. The title was called the
Crown of Tenase.

MOYTOY
He was from the Overhills, 1759. Called Moytoy of Settico or Moitoi He led
nineteen warriors against the white settlements, and was pro-French.

NELLAWGITEHI
He was from the, Lower towns, 1684. Signed the Treaty of 1684 with South
Carolina. He was from Toxaway Name probably refers to Nottawago killer.

NETTAWAGETCHE
 He was from the Lower towns, 1753. Second headman of Toxaway. Name probably
refers to Nottawago killer.

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

NORRODELY
He was from the Middle towns, 1752. He was from Stecoe,

NOTCHEE WARRIOR
He was from the Overhills, 1751. Also called Tacit (Mankiller) of Natchey.
He was the third rank headman of Great Iliwassee, and was originally from
that place He later settled near Natchey Creek, Probably a Natchez Indian.

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