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John Ross

John Ross

Cherokee chief
John Ross was the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1828 to 1866; he served longer in that position than any other person. Described as the Moses of his people, Ross influenced the nation through such tumultuous events as the relocation... Wikipedia
Born: October 3, 1790, Turkeytown, AL
Died: August 1, 1866 (age 75 years), Washington, D.C.
Spouse: Mary Brian (m. 1844–1865) and Quatie Henley (m. 1813–1839)