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23. März 2010 · You know Andrew Jackson. But who was William Weatherford --or Red Eagle? A piece of America's Hidden History from the War of 1812.
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Originally Created by: Tammy McCollough Lemons. Added: Jul 28, 2004. Find a Grave Memorial ID: 9193282. Source citation. Creek War Chief. Born the son of Charles Weatherford, a Scottish trader, and Sehoy, a Creek woman of the Wind clan, at Coosada, a Creek village in what is today Alabama. In the society of the tribe, his kin network linked him ...
Author: William Weatherford Date:1814. Annotation: In the following extract, the Creek leader, William Weatherford (1780-1824), surrenders to Andrew Jackson. The Creek defeat at the battle of Horseshoe Bend not only stripped the Creeks of half their land, it also dramatically weakened their capacity to resist white encroachments into what would ...
11. Mai 2022 · William Weatherford’s gravesite in Baldwin County, Alabama (findagrave.com) Another gentleman who knew Weatherford intimately for a number of years informs me that ‘ he possessed remarkable intellectual powers; that his perceptions were quick almost to intuition, his memory tenacious, his imagination vivid, his judgment strong and accurate, and his language copious, fluent, and expressive.
3. Jan. 2018 · William Weatherford, a legendary Red Stick Indian warrior who led an attack on Fort Mims in 1813, would become celebrated later in his life, despite the horrific massacre of men, women and ...
5. Jan. 2020 · Advancing west, McQueen was joined by the noted chief William Weatherford (Red Eagle). Possessing around 750-1,000 warriors, they moved towards the American outpost and reached a point six miles away on August 29. Taking cover in tall grass, the Creek force was spotted by two enslaved people who were tending cattle. Racing back to the fort, they informed Beasley of the enemy's approach. Though ...
11. Sept. 2020 · William Weatherford learned the traditional Creek ways and language from his mother and clan. He also learned the English ways and language from his father. He was well-educated but aligned himself with his native heritage more than his father's. His father was a slave owner, and as a young man, he also acquired slaves, planted commercial crops ...
