Oconostota (c. 1707–1783) was a Cherokee skiagusta (war chief) of Chota, which was for nearly four decades the primary town in the Overhill territory,...

Cherokee leaders were born or resided at Chota, among them Attakullakulla, Oconostota, Old Hop, Old Tassel, Hanging Maw, and Nancy Ward. The former Chota and...

Jewish descent. He married Nionne Ollie, the daughter of his cousin, Oconostota. She was said to have been a Black, French speaking Natchez captive adopted...

the fort being built by white men from across the great water." Chief Oconostota died in 1783, which would have been in the year following Sevier's visit...

latter went to Overhill country, and traveled with him to England in 1762 Oconostota (also known as Ogan'sto', "Groundhog Sausage") (1712–1781), red war chief...

Overmountain region of the American frontier. In mid-July, Dragging Canoe, Oconostota , and The Raven led a surprise attack on the Overmountain settlements...

Chota was the most prominent." Savanukah (or "Savanooka"), nephew of Oconostota, was the Raven of Chota at the time of the American Revolution. In 1775...

Amouskositte Old Hop Moytoy of Citico Standing Turkey Outacite of Keowee Oconostota Savanukah Old Tassel Little Turkey Dragging Canoe Kunokeski Incalatanga...

Cherokee in October 1759. At this time, a Cherokee delegation led by Oconostota arrived in Charleston to sue for peace. Skeptical of their intentions...

was known as the Raven of Chota in the late 18th century. The nephew of Oconostota, he became First Beloved Man of the Cherokee in the fall of 1781. He was...