John Chupco | |
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| Born | c. 1821 |
| Died | February 17, 1881 |
| Citizenship | Seminole |
| Occupation(s) | chief, sergeant, farmer, rancher |
| Organization | Hvteyievlke Band |
| Height | 2.0066 m (6 ft 7 in)[1] |
John Chupco (ca. 1821–1881) was a leader of the Hvteyievlke, or Newcomer, Band of the Seminole during the time of their forced relocation to Indian Territory.[1] They were the last group to move from Florida to Indian Territory.
From 1861 to 1866, Chupco served as chief of the Seminole who supported the Union; they removed to Kansas for safety. There was great bitterness when the tribe divided over their loyalties during the war, with many supporting the Confederacy. Afterward Chupco and his band returned to Indian Territory, working to rebuild the tribe.
- ^ a b May, Jon D. "Chupco, John (ca. 1821–1881)." Archived 2014-09-10 at the Wayback Machine Oklahoma Historical Society's Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Retrieved 29 Jan 2012.