Tahlonteeskee (Cherokee warrior) facts for kids

Tahlonteeskee was a brave Cherokee warrior. He was related to Doublehead, another well-known Cherokee warrior. He might have been Doublehead's brother or brother-in-law.

Tahlonteeskee was also connected to John Watts, who was a Cherokee chief. John Watts once said that Tahlonteeskee was like an uncle to him. This shows how important family and community ties were among the Cherokee people.

Tahlonteeskee and the Cherokee-American Wars

During this time, several men had the name Tahlonteeskee. The Tahlonteeskee we are learning about was an older, respected leader. He played an important part in trying to bring peace.

In 1791, he traveled to Philadelphia as part of a Cherokee group. This group was called a peace delegation. They went to meet with President George Washington. Other important Cherokee leaders like Doublehead and Bloody Fellow were also with him. Their goal was to talk about peace between the Cherokee and the Americans.

Later, Tahlonteeskee went on a secret trip. He traveled to Pensacola, Florida, with his nephew, John Watts. Young Dragging Canoe also joined them. The purpose of their trip was to get supplies for their people. They wanted to buy weapons and other important items from a British agent. This was to help protect the Cherokee people during a time of conflict.