Stacey, You're right in a way. Tom Starr was also a treaty signer. In fact there were two times. The first time, after the Cherokee government had tried everything they could to capture Tom because of his tracking down and assassinating those who murdered his father, the U.S. government offered him a treaty. It was a unique situation. It isn't often that the government signs a treaty with an individual. They would pardon him on all counts if he would agree to return home and stop the hostilities. He agreed and it seemed to be at an end. However, after two years they came and for whatever reason tried to arrest him. He would not submit to that and escaped. He again was pursued by the authorities and had narrow escapes, etc. The second time that he was a treaty signer happened after the change of administration in the Cherokee Nation that followed the death of John Ross and the election of Louis Downing as Chief. He was no longer interested in the warfare that he had waged since all of those involved in the death of his father and whom he had relentlessly pursued were now dead. The U.S. government again offered him a treaty. They offered to pardon all of his offenses and cancel all warrants against him if he would return to his home, live in peace, and abide by the law from that time on. He was more than ready to accept this treaty and signed gladly. He lived the rest of his life in peace until his death at the age of 74 years. So, you see, he was also a treaty signer. Crystal SLDuston@aol.com wrote: > The information I have is that TOM STARR was the treaty signer, His sons also > went on a "rampage" after their dad's death and killed several Cherrokees > > Stacey