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Ross, John 1790-
Indian name Koo Wes Koo we, Cherokee chief; born in Georgia in 1790; was a quarter-breed Indian, and was well educated.
In 1828 he became principal chief of the Cherokee nation, and from the beginning was an efficient champion of their rights against the encroachments and cupidity of the white race.
About 600 of the nation, led by John Ridge, concluded a treaty with the United States, agreeing to surrender the lands of the Cherokees and go west of the Mississippi River.
Against this treaty Ross and about 15,000 Cherokees protested, but the United States government,
John Ross. having a preponderance of force, sent General Scott with troops to compel the Indians to abide by a treaty made by a small minority.
They went sadly to their new home, with Ross at their head, a moderate allowance being made them for their losses.
When the Civil War broke out the Cherokees joined the Confederacy.
Ross, who was a loyal man, protested, but was compelled to yield, and m
Francis Jackson Garrison, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879; the story of his life told by his children: volume 1, Chapter 8 : 1831 . (search)
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