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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Amouskositte Old Hop Moytoy of Citico Standing Turkey Outacite of Keowee Oconostota Savanukah Old Tassel Little Turkey Dragging Canoe Kunokeski Incalatanga...
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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...
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Cherokee in October 1759. At this time, a Cherokee delegation led by Oconostota arrived in Charleston to sue for peace. Skeptical of their intentions...
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Apache Mangas Coloradas Arawak Agueybana Aztecs Montezuma II Cherokee Oconostota Incas Huayna Capac Iroquois Logan Sioux Sitting Bull Tupi Cunhambebe...
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Overmountain region of the American frontier. In mid-July, Dragging Canoe, Oconostota , and The Raven led a surprise attack on the Overmountain settlements...
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