John Lewis | |
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Born | Quatawapea c. 1760 |
Died | 1826 (aged about 66) |
Burial place | Unknown |
Nationality | Shawnee |
Other names | Captain Lewis, Colonel Lewis |
Occupation(s) | Village chief, diplomat, warrior |
Known for | Leader of the Lewistown Shawnees |
Quatawapea or John Lewis (c. 1760 – 1826), also known as Captain Lewis and Colonel Lewis and ‘’’Captain Johnny’’’, was a Shawnee leader for whom Lewistown, Ohio, is named.