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Ya-ha Hadjo
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Portrait of Ya-ha Hadjo in History of the Indian Tribes of North America
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Georgia
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| Died | March 29, 1836 Florida
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| Other names | Mad Wolf |
| Occupation | Creek Nation chief |
Ya-ha Hadjo, also known as Mad Wolf, was an important leader of the Creek Nation. He was born in Georgia, but later moved to Florida. He passed away on March 29, 1836, in Florida.
Ya-ha Hadjo and his group moved to the Florida Territory to avoid being forced to leave their homes. In Florida, they joined with the Seminole and he continued to be a chief.
A Visit to Washington D.C.
In 1826, while still living in Georgia, Ya-ha Hadjo traveled to Washington, D.C. He was part of a group of Creek leaders. They went to meet with government officials.
Looking for New Lands
Ya-ha Hadjo was one of seven Seminole chiefs. They traveled a long way to a place called Indian Territory. This trip happened after the Treaty of Payne's Landing. The United States government wanted the Seminole people to move there from Florida. The chiefs went to see if the land was suitable for their people.
The End of His Journey
Reports say that Ya-ha Hadjo was killed. This happened during an attack on his camp. The camp was located near the Ocklawaha River. U.S. Army troops were involved in the attack.
It is possible there was another person named Ya-ha Hadjo. This other person was married to a sister of the famous Seminole leader, Osceola. Because of this, some people think the report of his death in 1836 might have been a mistake.
