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Sister of Chihenne-Chiricahua Apache chief Vittorio, Lozen was a prominent prophet and warrior against Mexican incursions into the southwest United States. Neolin: fl. 1761–1763 1760s Lenni-Lanape: Known as the "Delaware Prophet", he founded a movement during the mid-18th century to reject European goods and a return to traditional way of life.
Name Tribe/Nation Service Rank Conflict Place of action Date of action Notes Co-Rux-Te-Chod-Ish: Pawnee: Army: Sergeant: Indian Wars: Republican River, Kansas: July 8, 1869 "Ran out from the command in pursuit of a dismounted Indian; was shot down and badly wounded by a bullet from his own command" Chiquito: White Mountain Apache: Army: Scout ...
Native Americans in the Indian Wars with the United States, including both those who fought against the U.S. and those who fought for the U.S. (such as United States Army Indian Scouts). See also Category:American people of the Indian Wars
Outacite (d. 1729), peace chief, signed a 1720 treaty with Governor Nicholson; outacite is his title rather than his given name [5] Charitey Hagey of Tugaloo (1716–1721) Long Warrior of Tanasi (1729–1730) Wrosetasetow, "emperor" of the Cherokee until 1730; [4] his given name was Ama-edohi or "water-goer", [6] and he served as a trade ...
By 1796, Tecumseh was both the civil and war chief of a Kispoko band of about 50 warriors and 250 people. [46] His sister Tecumapease was the band's principal female chief. Tecumseh took a wife, Mamate, and had a son, Paukeesaa, born about 1796. Their marriage did not last, and Tecumapease raised Paukeesaa from the age of seven or eight. [47]
The Bureau of Indian Affairs defines Native American as having American Indian or Alaska Native ancestry. Legally, being Native American is defined as being enrolled in a federally recognized tribe or Alaskan village. Ethnologically, factors such as culture, history, language, religion, and familial kinships can influence Native American ...
Pontiac or Obwaandi'eyaag (c. 1714/20 – April 20, 1769) was an Odawa war chief known for his role in the war named for him, from 1763 to 1766 leading Native Americans in an armed struggle against the British in the Great Lakes region due to, among other reasons, dissatisfaction with British policies.
Pages in category "American people of the Indian Wars" The following 122 pages are in this category, out of 122 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.