| Serving as the principle speaker
of the Shawnee, he delivered all the opinions and positions of the Shawnee tribe at all
treaties and other assemblies. Col. Johnston says he
often met this chief at his trading post in Wapakoneta, Ohio; that he was a fine looking
Indian, and was always ready to cultivate the friendship of the pioneers. He went west with his tribe, where he
lived for many years. [Back] [Next] [Up] [New Search] 'Indian' segment written in December, 1997 by David Lodge |