Hello, Richard T, So all that has been written about the names of the three Sehoys--"Princess of the Wind Clan" is bull ? What about Hopoithle Mico King of Talisi, Bird-Tail King of Cusseta, Little Prince Spoko Kange of Broken Arrow, King of Auttossee, King of the Natchez Tribe (uncle of Mrs. Nancy "Haw" Grey, Red Shoes King of Coosawda, Mad Dog King of Tuckabetchee, Hollering King of Coweta, Warrior King of Cusseta, etc. etc. etc. Many of these "King" titles were direct quotes from Pickett's "History of Alabama". In describing the Green Corn Ceremony, Hastie-Thompson's book states "This large granary, known as the King's Crib, was located near the common field, and was constructed of stone and dirt covered with cane mats." (I realize that the place names are spelled in several different ways) Many other examples, of course. Thanks, gmw

> So all that has been written about the names of the three > Sehoys--"Princess of the Wind Clan" is bull ? > What about Hopoithle Mico King of Talisi, Bird-Tail King of Cusseta, > Many of these "King" titles were direct quotes from Pickett's "History > of Alabama". This wasn't directed to me, but I had to butte in. This was pretty much "bull". Even though, I admit I am possibly descended from the Sehoys". When the first English people came over, they tried to communicate with the native population. The best way to deal with them was to establish who were the apparent leaders. The ones who seemed to be most in control, the town miccos, were designated "kings" by the English. The English were accustomed to being ruled by "kings", so it was a natural assumption that the Indians were ruled thusly. Through bribery, or flattery of the town miccos, or "kings" they could get the trade rights, land sessions, or what have you, much more easily. Now Pickett was about as close as we can come, to the source of Indian history, even though he did not participate directly, he had access to first person accounts of events. You also have to rembember that in his time, the style of writting was very romanticized. It made a much better story to write about young Indian princesses and royalty than just your plain old Indian woman. Actually, heritary royalty did not exist. The miccos were generally not more powerful than your average justice of the peace, or maybe mayor of present day. A far cry from a "king". These "kings" didn't mind being called that. After all, they didn't have any idea what a real "king" in England was all about. And if they got any special attention while being called that, well just great! Present-day Indian people have grown insulted by the whole idea of white people's "Indian Princess Grandmother". (Just a common 'ole Indian woman wasn't good enough to be decended from). At least, that's the preception that my Indian friends take away from this greatly misinterpreted idea of "royalty". Getting back to Pickett, everyone should read "Woodward's Reminiscences". General Woodward, who worked side by side with the Indians of the time, calls Pickett's hand on many of his fanticised points. Paul Hornsby