Nancy Ward | |
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Nanyehi (ᎾᏅᏰᎯ) | |
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| Pronunciation | Nanye'hi |
| Born | c. 1738 |
| Died | c. 1823 (aged 84–85) Near Benton, Tennessee, US |
| Resting place | Nancy Ward Tomb |
| Nationality | Beloved Woman of the Cherokee |
| Spouse(s) | Tsa-tlo (Kingfisher); Bryant Ward |
| Children | Catherine (or Ka-Ti) Walker Littlefellow (Hiskyteehee) later known as Fivekiller Betsy Ward |
| Relatives | Attakullakulla, uncle |
Nanyehi (Cherokee: ᎾᏅᏰᎯ), known in English as Nancy Ward (c.1738 – c.1823), 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.[1]
- ^ "Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art: The Dinner Party: Heritage Floor: Nancy Ward". Brooklyn Museum. Retrieved 28 March 2015.