One Who Goes About

Originally posted on History Witch:

Nanyehi (translates to “one who goes about”), also known as Nancy Ward (1738- 1822) was a “Beloved Woman” or “Ghigau” of the Cherokee tribe. With this title, she was allowed to sit on councils and make decisions for her people. She wanted a peaceful coexistence with the European Americans and functioned as an ambassador between her tribe and the new settlers.

She married Tsu-la” or “Kingfisher” who was a member of the Deer Clan. In the Battle of Taliwa (a...