David Vann (Cherokee leader)
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David Vann | |
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Cherokee Nation leader | |
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Born | January 1, 1800 Georgia |
Died | December 23, 1863 | (aged 63)
Cause of death | Killed in battle, Civil War |
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Children | 9 |
Parent | Avery Vann & Margaret McSwain |
David Vann (Georgia, January 1, 1800 – December 23, 1863) was a sub-chief of the
Early life and family
David Vann was the second son of Avery Vann and wife Margaret [née McSwain] Vann. He was the brother of Joseph "Teaultlo" Vann and Sallie [née Vann] Rogers, the grandmother of Will Rogers. He was the nephew of the Cherokee chief James Vann; and the first cousin of Cherokee leader and businessman, Joseph Vann.[citation needed]
Negotiator
Work with the Creeks
In the fall of 1825, the Creeks decided they needed experienced negotiators to present their case against expulsion from their lands in the
They prepared a speech for the Creek chief, Opothleyahola, to be made at the Gaines meeting. The speech won the support of General Gaines, but the Creek delegation insisted on meeting directly with Gaines' superiors in Washington, D. C. Since none of the Creeks were fluent in English, they wanted to include Ridge and Vann in their delegation. Gaines told them that President Adams would not negotiate Creek affairs with Cherokee. As a compromise, the two men were included, each carrying the title of secretary, rather than negotiator.[2] After the agreements were concluded, Ridge and Vann had their portraits painted by noted artist Charles Bird King.[2]
Work with the Cherokees
Vann was a member of the Cherokee Treaty Party, a political entity that supported negotiation with the United States for the voluntary emigration of the Cherokee people to the
After the Cherokees removed to Indian Territory, David Vann became assistant principal chief of the Cherokee Nation.[6]
Personal life and death
David Vann and his first wife, Jennie Chambers, had two children. He and his second wife, Martha McNair, had seven children.[citation needed] Vann's daughter, Mary Delilah Vann, married Joel B. Mayes (later Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation) in 1869.[citation needed]
During the American Civil War, Vann was killed by 'Pin Indians' (Cherokees who supported the Union) in 1863.[citation needed]
Legacy
Vanns Branch in Alabama is named after him.[citation needed]
See also
- Timeline of Cherokee removal
References
Sources
- Langguth, A. J. Driven West: Andrew Jackson and the Trail of Tears to the Civil War. New York, Simon & Schuster. 2010. ISBN 978-1-4165-4859-1.