Han Yerry
(????-1794)
War chief of the Oneida people
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Han Yerry is also known by Honyere Doxtator and his native name, Tewahangarahken ("He Who Takes Up the Snow Shoe") (c. 1724 – 1794 to 1839). As a child, Han Yerry lived with a German-Dutch couple, who educated him and taught him the white people's culture. Over his life, he was a warrior, war chief, commissioned American Army officer, farmer, rancher, and caterer. He made a name for himself in the American Revolutionary War and is one of three great ancestors of Oneida people who served as commissioned officers in the war. Hon Yerry received 1,800 acres in land grants for his service. He was a gentle man, distinguished soldier, leader, man of his word, and heroic.
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