CHILDREN WITH 1ST WIFE: Nionne Ollie, of the Paint Clan. His parents are unknown. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Adopted father of Daughter of Quatsis (name unknown), 1/2 Shawnee-Cherokee. But Cherokee children do have biological fathers even if the tribe did not consider them to be a relative. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Oconostota was re-interred at Chota in the portion raised by TVA (which includes the site of the council house) and has a gravestone marking the site. Try again later. 1st WIFE: Creek Woman, also known as Aniwaya Woman of the Paint Clan. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He ended up traveling to New Orleanswhere he was given a commission as a Captain of the French Army, but otherwise returned empty-handed and had to face making peace with the British. Team; Services. His body was reportedly identified by a pair of reading glasses that were known to have been buried with him. Oconostota was born about 1710, died 1783. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. At last the nation dethroned Oconostota and elected in his place the peace-loving Rayetayah. * ? John Stuart, who had been appointed British superintendent of the southern Indians, at once conceived a gigantic scheme for crushing the southern colonies by a combined front and rear attack. The two men were very close and, as death began creeping towards the old chief, he requested that Martin accompany him back to his beloved Chota. He lobbied to get the British to help him make peace with the western tribes, but the opted to fight the whites in coming wars and his wish of peace was never fulfilled. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Kelly, James C. "Oconostota", Journal of Cherokee Studies 3:4 (Fall 1978), 221-238. By the time of the American Revolution, Oconostota was a great chief in his tribe, who had great influence with other allied tribes, as well. They were married and had one daughter, Lucy Ward II. Database online. Ill work on Jennie. In June of 1674, the chief escorted Arthur back to his English settlement in Virginia. Oowatie, born about 1773, married Susanna Reese. BURIAL PLACE: Oconostota's remains were uncovered during the archaeological digs around the site of Chota for the Tellico Reservoir impoundment. The killing of white settlers in the backcountry, however, continued and caused problems for hopes of peace. At the treaty council, Oconostota opposed this in an eloquent speech in which he predicted the fate of his nation. We will also document the heritage of the others of the Five Civilized Tribes. Savanukah of Chota (1781-1783) Old Tassel (or "Corntassel," "Tassel," Kaiyatahee) (d. 1788), peace chief from Echota, served from 1783-1788 15. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. Chief Oconostota "Stalking Turkey" Moytoy Born in 1710 - Cherokee Nation East, Washington Co., Tennessee, IT Deceased in 1726 - Cherokee Nation East, Washington Co., Tennessee, IT,aged 16 years old Parents Chief Amadohiyi Pigeon Tellico Moytoy, Chief Of The Cherokees 1687-1741 ? http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/onlinearchives/ViewImage.aspx?image http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/p/a/n/Donald-N-Pantherya https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Cherokee-61. Option one may have been to hide out in the many caves and outlying areas as to not be detected and forced upon the American travesty called the Trail of Tears; many lives were lost on the Trail from the southeastern America en route to Oklahoma and Arkansas. Quick access. You can select a name from the list on the top-right menu bar.In addition to the charts and reports you have Photo Albums, the Events list and the Relationships tool. [Kelly, James C. Oconostota Journal of Cherokee Studies, Fall, 1978 pp. Try the Kinship Relationships Tool. The columns of the Chota Council House and his grave were placed back in their original positions, then concrete was poured over them to prevent looting of the site. Internet Broadband Cepat, Murah, Handal. February 22, 2023 . It says a lot about the stature of Oconostotaamong the Cherokee, said U.T. As the Anglo-American crisis escalated, Oconostota struggled to avoid open warfare with the Americans. A system error has occurred. If you don't think so, then sure, go ahead and merge him away. He led an attack on British Col. James Grant, who had been dispatched to regain British honor in defeating the Cherokee, but Oconostota couldnt match the glorious victory over Montgomery. Oconostota was identified by a pair of reading glasses that he owned which were buried with him. There were many contemporary descriptions of him in British and French writings of the day and even President George Washington wrote of him and the problems he could pose to American security. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chota_(Cherokee_town)#/media/File:Oco ALTERNATE NAMES: Oconostota, Oconastota Moytoy, Cunne Shote, Warrior of Chota, Stalking Turkey (a name which causes confusion with his uncle Kanagatucko, who was known as "Standing Turkey"), Groundhog Sausage, Beloved Warrior, First Warrior, Great Warrior, Skiagunsta Chote, ALTERNATE SPELLINGS: Oconastota, Oconostata, Oganatoga, Shote is a variant of Chote or Choat or Choate, Cumnacatogue. 1730. iii. I do not fear all the forces which the great King George can send against me in these mountains.. Oconostota had a lengthy and important military career, and was a signer of several treaties, including Hard Labour in 1768, Lochaber in 1770, the Henderson Purchase (Sycamore Shoals) of 1775, and the peace treaty of 1777. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6584626/oconastota. During that time, the lower towns of the Cherokee Nation had to be evacuated and that gave Governor Glen of South Carolina the opportunity to recognize the supremacy of Chotaand the Overhillstowns as being the capitol territory of the Cherokee. Eventually the council reconvened and Oconostota was overruled by the other leaders. The Great Warrior of Chotareturned to Fort Prince George to repudiate the contract and demand the release of the hostages. Geni requires JavaScript! Add to your scrapbook. He died about three years later and was buried at Chota. At first South Carolina welcomed the word, but soon news of the Fort Loudounmassacre reached Charleston and the British were enraged. Oconostota was born in the Overhill towns of the Cherokee in the Little Tennessee Valley sometime around 1715. Kathie, can you add the info about the wives to the profile narrative, linking to the pertinent sources? He had at least three wives and there was no way to prevent pregnancy. Oconostota was 1/2 Shawnee, but was raised and lived in his mother's Cherokee culture. Birthdays and Anniversaries of living persons are listed by month. ATLAS A fire in the 300 block of East Saylor Street on Tuesday morning left a Mount Carmel Township fire chief, his wife and son homeless. There is no way to prove a relationship between Jennie "Conrad" and Oconostota since he has no documented descendants with whom to compare. When Revolutionary War forces attacked the Overhill towns in 1776, Oconastota helped to negotiate their withdrawal and the peace treaty of 1777. She was 1/2 Shawnee, born about 1704. He died in 1783, and Joseph Martin described his burial at Chota; archaeologists excavated his grave in 1969. Record for Amadohiyi Pigeon Tellico Moytoy Try again later. Ive proposed a merge with the real Oconostota; its still waiting for approval. http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/p/a/n/Donald-N-Pantherya 1. His remains were unearthed during the archaeological surveys of the Chota site during the preperation for the Tellico Reservoir impoundment. There are no records for any Cherokee people this early. Oconostotaworked out a truce and bought himself some time to make arrangements with the French. . 231-232] Oconostota first appears in the historical record in 1736, welcoming the French to the Overhill towns. In 1759 the British took Oconastota and thirty of his followers hostage. Aganunitsi was one of the daughters of Chief Amatoya Moytoy (b. abt 1640) and Quatsy of Tellico. Subject: Lineage of Chief Oconostota - Tue, 14 Dec 1999 12:47:34 EST - Here is my record of the lineage of Chief Oconostota, aka Oganatoga, aka Ground Hog Sausage. Oconostota (also known as Ogan'sto', "Groundhog Sausage") (1712-1781), red war chief of Echota, served entire tribe from 1778-1785, 14. I respect that you are of an opinion that the scant bit of historical information we have about Oconostota is the only way relationship can be determined or denied. Daughter (name unknown) born about 1730, married THE BARK, born about 1750. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. In 1759 the British took Oconastota and thirty of his followers hostage at Fort Prince George following misunderstandings concerning service against the French. CHIEF3 OCONOSTOTA (AGANUNITSI2, CHIEF MOYTOY I (AMADOHIYI) OF1 CHOTA) was born Abt. Ollie 3. His tenure was fraught with warfare and struggle, which culminated in 1780 in the destruction of Chota-Tanasi by the American revolutionary forces. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [3] He transferred his allegiance from the French to the British, and in 1753 led a pro-British Cherokee force against the Choctaw during the French and Indian War. It is located south of the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum and Fort Loudoun State Park on the same stretch of road. Oconostota references "my nephew, Savenooka, Raven of Chote", Signer: March 1775, Henderson's Treaty, Sycamore Shoals, Relation: His nephew, Savenooka, the Raven (son of Ah-nee-wa-kee), His nephew, Go-ohsohly, taken prisoner near Ft. Pitt, Here is my record of the lineage of Chief Oconostota, aka Oganatoga, aka Ground Hog Sausage. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Black Fox/Enoli was an even later man (he died in 1811) Can we merge this Oconostota into the real person, Cherokee-61, please? John Stuart, who was captured in the brief battle, had his life claimed by Attakullakulla and both left for Virginia where Stuart was turned over to the British. Make sure that the file is a photo. To avenge the deaths, the Cherokees, led by Oconastota, captured Fort Loudoun in 1760 and massacred most of its garrison as they were being marched toward Charleston. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Oconastota I found on Findagrave.com. He became the Headman at Chota at about the same time. Memorial - His remains were uncovered during the archaeological digs around the site of Chota for the Tellico Reservoir impoundment. [8] Please try again later. He was the son of Smallpox Conjuror of Settico and Aganunitsi (b. abt 1680). Blood Law in some traditional Native American communities is the severe usually capital punishment of certain serious crimes. Oconostota's wife or wives are completely unknown. Deceased persons are not concerned by this provision. [7] After Old Hops death in 1760, Oconostota and Attakullakulla became the primary leaders of the Cherokee. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Chief Oconostota (1712 - 1783) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. He was identified by a pair of reading glasses that he owned and were buried with him. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? * ? The TERRAPIN, born about 1736, died sometime after 1796. chief attakullakulla descendants. In most battles fought, they would grease their skin to make it slippery and easy to evade an enemy trying to find a hold on them. aged 16years old. During the French and Indian War, although he apparently did not like or trust the British colonists, he made an allegiance with them in order to collect on promises of clothing, guns, and ammunition. A five years' struggle followed, during which Sevier, with at first only 200 men and with never more than 1,000, inflicted defeat after defeat upon the old king and his 10,000 warriors. Find a Grave Memorial # 6584626. Oconostota first appears in historical records in 1736. Welcome to the Amatoya Moytoy of Chota (pronounced mah-tie) was a Cherokee town chief of the early eighteenth century in the area of present-day Tennessee. DEATH DATE / LOCATION: Oconostota is believed to have died in either 1782 or 1783 at Chota. He served as the First Beloved Man of Chota from 1775 to 1781. They married about 1737. Oconostotas commission as a Captain in the French Army is in the National Archives in Washington, D.C. It is hard for historians to put into words what Oconostota accomplished in his lifetime of service to the Cherokee. In an unusual honor, John Stuart, Superintendent of Indian Affairs in the Carolinas, sponsored Oconostota for membership in the exclusive St. Andrews Society of Charlestown, South Carolina, for which the headman was approved and received a certificate in 1773.[6]. Dutch was the father of Major Ridge and Oowatie. For nearly thirty more years he is known to have wandered about, a homeless, weak, besotted, and despised old man, begging a meal or a gallon of whiskey from the "white brother" he so intensely hated. He became the Headman, or Uko, at Chota and the effective chief of the Cherokee nation in 1768. In the Winter of 1759, Oconostotatried to make peace with the British, but, in May of that year, a Cherokee war party from Settee attacked and killed more than 20 white settlers in the country as revenge for the Virginia incident. Lucy Ward II 2. Thank you for your response to my comment about Jennie Conrad. Little Carpenter, Peace Chief of the Cherokee, 1699-1797, Tsi'yu-gunsini - Dragging Canoe, Chickamaugas Chief, The Raven Mocker is the most dreaded of Cherokee witches. Failed to remove flower. Oo was born in 1710, in Cherokee, Washington, Tennessee, USA. In subsequent years, Oconastota commanded campaigns against the Creeks, Choctaws, and Iroquois. Their burial of him at the front door of the ChotaCouncil House was a high honor that indicated he was regarded as being above the stature of most Cherokee leaders. On the flag of Nashville, Tennessee, he is believed to be the Native American on the central emblem. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Clan unknown, probably Wolf. In addition, a memorial to the seven Cherokee clans and the nation overall was installed at this site (see photo above). 1710-1783) was the Warrior (skiagusta) of Chota and the war chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1775 to 1780. Oconostota (who is also sometimes known as "Stalking Turkey," a fact which causes much confusion with his uncle Kanagatucko, "Standing Turkey") became the Principal Chief of the Cherokee following the death of his cousin Attacullaculla, sometime around 1775-1777. MOTHER: Aganunitsi, was one of the daughters of Chief Amatoya Moytoy (b. about 1640) and Quatsy of Tellico.She was an elder sister of Chief Old Hop. Hollywood and other fictitious portrayals of Native American leadership have always illustrated chiefs as being hereditary kings of their tribes. DAUGHTER OCONOSTOTA, b. Abt. Birth, death: www.ancestry.com - - Public Member Trees - Ancestry.com - - Database online. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Oconastota (6584626)? He had only one known child, a son named Tuckasee. When the studies were concluded, it and the columns of the ChotaCouncil House were placed back in their original positions where concrete was poured over them to prevent looting of the site. A British land and naval force was to descend upon the seaboard, while Oconostota, at the head of 20,000 combined Choctaws, Chickasaws, Creeks, and Cherokees, should attack the back settlements. Please reset your password. In July 1782, the aging warrior chief with the consent of the Cherokee Nation resigned his 44-year-old authority as Great Warrior to his son Tuckesee. However, then the negotiators prepared a great feast and invited the Indians, getting them drunk on rum in the process. Son of Amatoya Moytoy and Quatsy Que Disi Telico of the Wolf Clan. Some accounts[citation needed] state incorrectly that he went to England with Cuming in 1730, and he is sometimes confused with another chief called "Ostenaco," a contemporary who went to England with Timberlake in 1762. During the French and Indian War, although he apparently did not like or trust the British colonists, he made an allegiance with them in order to collect on promises of clothing, guns, and ammunition. (He was sometimes called "Stalking Turkey", a fact which caused confusion in identifying Oconostota versus his uncle Kanagatucko, "Standing Turkey"). Business Advisory; Business Valuation; Corporate Finance; Cash Flow Modelling; M&A Advisory; Venture Capital; Private & Public Partnerships; Owner Supervision And Internal Control ? It is located south of the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum and Fort Loudoun State Park on the same stretch of road. At a minimum we need to change the Moytoy LNAB, yes? Family photographs are organized in the Photo Index. In addition, he was a clever tactician and strategist and knew what it took to win on the battlefield. Oconostota, who was by now recognized as the Great Warrior of Chota, traveled to the middle settlements of the Cherokee Nation and began recruiting warriors for the conflict. Oowatie, b. abt 1773 m. Susanna Reese. Learn more about managing a memorial . As the Anglo-American crisis escalated, Oconostota struggled to avoid open warfare with the Americans. He also conducted frequent negotiations with the British, as white settlers encroached on Cherokee land and forced the tribe to cede more and more territory. Online Edition 2002 ~ 2021, The University of Tennessee Press, Knoxville, Tennessee. It appears as "Oconastota" (with two "a"s) on his grave marker at the site of Chota. [6] He was the leader at the Battle of Taliwa, in 1755, where Nan-ye-hi (Nancy Ward) earned her title of War Woman. They massacred the commander of Fort Prince George, and soon reduced Fort Loudon to the alternative of surrender or starvation. Myths of the Cherokee, (1900, reprint 1995). Appletons' Cyclopdia of American Biography. Children belonged to their mother and her mother's siblings. thanks. Oconastota resigned his position as chief about 1780. When it was completed, Oconostotatold the warriors that he would personally kill any warrior who hurt the whites as they retreated. Eventually the council reconvened and Oconostota was overruled by the other leaders. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. He died about three years later and was buried at Chota. Join us Thursday, December 8, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for the annual Big Sioux River & Sustainability Summit at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. A Native Americans abilities in war, trade, and diplomacy, brought them influence and the right to serve as a consultant to the tribal council. CHILDREN WITH WIFE #3: Lucy Ward II Ollie Jennie 4th WIFE: Ooloosta I CHILDREN WITH WIFE #4: Ooloosta II Chief Tekahmih Oconostota was only married to one wife at a time. Learn more about merges. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Cunne Shote may be the English mispronunciation of the Cherokee words for Stalking Turkey. On the flag of Nashville, Tennessee, he is believed to be the Native American on the central emblem. DEATH DATE / LOCATION: Oconostota is believed to have died in either 1782 or 1783 at Chota. When Oconostota had signed the treaties he turned to Daniel Boone, who had been active in the negotiations, and said to him: "Young man, we have sold you a fine territory, but I fear you will have some blood spilled getting it settled.". He acquired the title Great Warrior of Chota, and the British recognized Oconastota as the military and political leader of the Cherokee. A second option may have been to marry a white person, thereby, avoiding almost certain hardship if not death. He made a return trip with two other Cherokee in 1762 to meet King George III. Drag images here or select from your computer for Oconastota memorial. 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