Nancy Ward
(1738-1822)
Cherokee diplomat and Beloved Woman (c.1738 - c.1822)
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Nanyehi (Cherokee: ᎾᏅᏰᎯ: "One who goes about"), known in English as Nancy Ward (c. 1738 – 1822 or 1824), 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 lands. She is credited with the introduction of dairy products to the Cherokee economy.
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1738 Chota, Monroe County, Tennessee
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1822 (aged 83) Near Benton, Tennessee
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