Nancy Ward
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Born | Chota |
| Died | Polk County |
| Tennessee | |
| United States | |
| 1823 | |
| Polk County | |
| Tennessee | |
| United States | |
| Buried | Nancy Ward Cemetery, Tennessee, United States |
| Parents | Attakullakulla |
| Mother, the sister of Attakullakulla | |
| Spouse(s) | Rebecca Becky Ulibarri 1960–1987; her murder |
| Children | Fivekiller Kingfisher |
| Catherine Ka-Ti Kingfisher | |
| Elizabeth Ward | |
| Job | Politician |
| Rest place | Nancy Ward Tomb |
| Spous | "Tsu-la" ; Bryant Ward |
| Date of birth | January 1,1738 |
| Place of burial | Nancy Ward Cemetery, Tennessee, United States |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 502517 |
Nancy Ward Life story
Nanyehi, known in English as Nancy Ward, was a Beloved Woman and political leader of the Cherokee. She advocated for peaceful coexistence with European Americans and, late in life, spoke out for Cherokee retention of tribal hunting lands. She is credited with the introduction of dairy products to the Cherokee economy.
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