In a message dated 1/13/2003 10:39:56 PM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Major Ridge played a big part in the Cherokee Nation and was executed for > having sold land that he wasnt supposed to. (something like that). If I recall my history correctly, it was Major Ridge who signed the New Echota treaty with Andrew Jackson, basically turning over the lands to the "white man", even though most Cherokees were against doing that. I think General Stand Watie signed with him. I do recall that the Cherokees were very angry with him, and he was killed less than a year after he moved to Oklahoma. His son was also murdered. He is considered the biggest traitor of the Cherokees'. Connie
Yes, all 3 betrayed their people. Their murders were heinous by today's standards. But, as the tribe/nation met out the punishment, I can't judge. When nations punish a person today, what method do they use? Thank you to everyone, who shared info. Carole Beth ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 11:16 PM Subject: Re: [OKGEN ] Re: OKGEN-D Video > In a message dated 1/13/2003 10:39:56 PM Central Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > > > Major Ridge played a big part in the Cherokee Nation and was executed for > > having sold land that he wasnt supposed to. (something like that). > > If I recall my history correctly, it was Major Ridge who signed the New > Echota treaty with Andrew Jackson, basically turning over the lands to the > "white man", even though most Cherokees were against doing that. I think > General Stand Watie signed with him. I do recall that the Cherokees were very > angry with him, and he was killed less than a year after he moved to > Oklahoma. His son was also murdered. He is considered the biggest traitor of > the Cherokees'. > > Connie > > > ==== OKGEN Mailing List ==== > Volunteer Appreciation - take a moment to let others know. > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/board/rw/topics.rw.admin.volunteera > >
I don't think they truly betrayed their people....but off hand I don't remember. But I do know that there are 2 list's that I would recommend joining to 1) do your Cherokee Genealogy....there are a lot of helpful people on that list, some have rolls or books at hand that can help.....I usually offer to help to do research as I have some rolls available. the other list (which is the sister list to the Gene) talks about the Cherokee Culture before & after the White man became "involved" w/the Cherokee's more. Alli :) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carole Beth Arnette" <[email protected]> > Yes, all 3 betrayed their people. Their murders were heinous by today's > standards. But, as the tribe/nation met out the punishment, I can't judge. > When nations punish a person today, what method do they use? Thank you to > everyone, who shared info. > Carole Beth