Stand watie biography of abraham
Stand watie biography of abraham
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Stand Watie
Native American general and 2nd principal chief of the Cherokee Nation
Stand Watie | |
|---|---|
Watie, c. 1865 | |
| In office 1862–1866 | |
| Preceded by | John Ross |
| Succeeded by | William P.
Ross |
| Born | (1806-12-12)December 12, 1806 Oothcaloga, Cherokee Nation (present-day Calhoun, Georgia), U.S. |
| Died | September 9, 1871(1871-09-09) (aged 64) Delaware District, Cherokee Nation (present-day Delaware County, Oklahoma), U.S. |
| Resting place | Polson Cemetery, Delaware County, Oklahoma, U.S. 36°31′32.2″N94°38′09.5″W / 36.525611°N 94.635972°W / 36.525611; -94.635972 |
| Relatives | Elias Boudinot (brother) E. C. Boudinot (nephew) |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Brigadier-General |
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Brigadier-GeneralStand Watie (Cherokee: ᏕᎦᏔᎦ, romanized: Degataga, lit. 'Stand firm'; December 12, 1806 – Se