Billy Powell's great-grand father was one James McQueen, a good Scotsman. MY name is Benjamin Powell and I am the 4x Great Grandson of Osceola Billy Powell. By the Treaty of Moultrie Creek of 1823, the Seminoles agreed to give up their claims to land in Florida Territory in return for a reservation in central Florida, as well as certain payments and supplies to be provided by the US government. Osceola was born in 1804 in the village of Tallassee, Alabama around current Macon County. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Osceolas Legacy by Patricia Wickman (Osceola expert), CH 2, p. 52) Learn how your comment data is processed. My family is also related to the William Powell heritage were you able to find any information? Rumors persist that his embalmed head has been found in various locations. He felt it equated the Seminole with slaves, who were forbidden by law to carry arms. Osceola's mother was Muscogee, and his great-grandfather was a Scotsman, James McQueen. Native American Haplogroup X2a Solutrean, Hebrew orBeringian? Jesup suffered a loss of reputation that lasted for the rest of his life; his betrayal of the truce flag has been described as "one of the most disgraceful acts in American military history. He took the name Osceola as a young adult when he joined the Seminole. He was reared by his mother in the Creek (Muscogee) tradition. for 10 years but can not find a paper trail to back it up.l had given up on it when my. Looking for family that can teach me more. One of the conditions of him staying there was to marry Chief Osceolas niece and to name all of his descendants Osceola. According to legend, Osceola stabbed the treaty with his knife, although there are no contemporary reports of this. Note: most researchers believe that William Powell, 1761-1830, is the step father of Osceola b 1804 in Talisi, AL, not his real father. Of course, if Debbie Smiths record is correct, that significantly would tilt Osceolas ethnicity to mostly Southeastern U.S. native American lineage. She grew up in Fair Bluff, NC. I think the Creek Indians were in the swamp because no one would go after them in that swamp. Does anybody know the names of Osceolas wives? Sari Missouri Powell b: 1793 in Ecunhutkee, Tallahassee Territory, GA Miss He was born Billy Powell, in Maskk or Creek village of Talisi, now known as Tallassee, Alabama. Chief Osceola (Billy Powell): During the Second Seminole War, Osceola led a small group of Seminole warriors, when the United States tried to remove the tribe from their lands in Florida. Hildas daughter was Diana Sarah Wragg {born abt. I need more information to plug into our family tree. Osceola was named Billy Powell at birth in 1804 in the Creek village of Talisi, now known as Tallassee, Alabama, in current Elmore County. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. She mentioned Absolam Powell as well. On the route they split- Powell did not want to go to FL, so he left with his 2 daughters (Maurnee and Hepsy) from a previous marriage, wife #1 (Hepsy Homarty was daughter of Powells 3rd family, half sister of Osceola). Is this near where any of your ancestors lived? I was told Peoka. M: Malinda Linnie Moore, b. Jan. 3, 1822 Ware Co., GA (not 1798) In 1832, a few Seminole chiefs signed the Treaty of Paynes Landing, by which they agreed to give up their Florida lands in exchange for lands west of the Mississippi River in Indian Territory. Their KIDS (3+ 2 by William Powell): The Shawnee connection- Tecumseh, Great Shawnee leader, had a Creek mother, was considered Creek since the Creeks went by the mother.s line. Osceola, suffering from poor health, spent his final month at Fort Moultrie as a prisoner of the US Army. Thank you Vicki Lee Wise 870.414.3061. But, the most common interpretation of Osceola means the "Rising Sun". I was told that my grandmother (Elna Powell) was the daughter of one of Chief Osceolas daughters.if anyone can help me with my ancestory please contact me. There is no source documentation and its simply wrong in some cases. His skill as a speaker, prowess in battle, and staunch opposition to removal, led him to becoming a prominent warrior, and he often acted as a spokesmen for Abiaka. In life, Osceola was perhaps the most influential leader among the scattered, often rival clans of Florida that became known as the Seminoles. I have chased the Rachel Rhoden to Sanee/Sanse/Santee/Sunnie Powell (Osceolas sister?) Media in category "Osceola" The following 20 files are in this category, out of 20 total. The process of "pulling" the first mold, which was soon displayed in the window of a Charleston drugstore, destroyed the original cast. His skill as a speaker, prowess in battle, and staunch opposition to removal, led him to becoming a prominent warrior, and he often acted as a spokesmen for Abiaka. With them, he had at least five children. In 1800 John Canaday (Osceolas brother in law) traveled up the St. Marys River and built a cabin near what is now Moniac. Hello, Ben. also was told that one of them could have been Osceola. Big Warrior George Washington Cornells Aka Tustenuggee Thloco Cornell and, SP # 2: WILLIAM Powell 1761-1830, Little Trader (oldest of 8 kids of James & Also Powell) m. in Seminole Co., GA (SW GA near Jackson Co., FL and Houston Co, AL) OR 1778-1852 findagrave, Their KIDS:(3 + Williams 2): His daughter Napanee is my 3rd great grandmother. In the book, Shawnee Heritage IV 1700s to 1750 , it lists the mother of Queen Ann 1747 as being Stelona Fraser , niece of Katherine Fraser. Osceola's mother, Polly Copinger, gave birth to Osceola during her marriage to a British trader named William Powell. Isaac Brown and myself, with a party of friendly Creeks and Uchees, made him a prisoner in 1818, and he was then but a lad." Strange to say, the General is silent as to the boy's offense. Some of the information the family believed does not agree with information I read online. ( havent read last one but have seen quotes from it ). They were visited by various townspeople. If anyone has any genealogy of the Chief and his brother please contact me by email. Mishall, John and Mary Lou Mishall (2004). Following various escape attempts, officials brought Osceola and several other Seminoles to Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, in December 1837. His mother Polly Coppinger was daughter of Ann McQueen who was part Muscokgee. )-3X great granddaughter of Missouri Powell Canaday, Thomas Woodward 1683-1811, m. wife 1: Katherine Fraser (Best guess, Betty Wadford source), m. in 1754 WIFE 2- Stelona Fraser 1739-before 1792. not reliable, (Katherines niece) Problem mother would be 8 yrs old. I know we come from Wind Clan. I would encourage you to upload your DNA file to FamilyTreeDNA for free and join the American Indian project. My family hid the record of her birth-parents, and I know nothing about them except that her mother or father was likely a fieldhand in North Carolina. by Thomas S. Woodward, Indian agent. Thanks! The painting by George Caitlin of Osceola showing him standing with his rifle with his two wives in the background along with a baby boy. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory, http://floridamemory.com/items/show/4294. SOURCE: RHODEN family book, Baker Co., Historical Lib Privacy Statement Andrew Jackson defeated the Red Sticks, 77 survivors headed to the swamps Facebook gives people. Born Billy Powell, Osceola took refuge in Florida as a child, after his tribe was defeated in the Creek Wars. After being captured under a false flag of truce, Osceola died a prisoner of the US Army at Fort Moultrie in January 1838. After digging further into my family background, i found out that my Grandmother, Osceola was named after my great, great, great grandfather who was a slave that sought refuge in the Seminole tribe. Osceola was named John William Powell Jr aka Billy Powell at birth in the Creek village of Talisi, now known as Tallassee, Alabama, in current Elmore County. I was told it was out of production. Polly then married William Powell, a white Scottish trader, who adopted A 19th-century lithograph depicting Osceolabased on a portrait painted from life by artist George Catlin in 1838records the warriors elaborate wardrobe, including a feathered hat, embroidered sash andhanging around his neckthree crescent-shaped ceremonial metal gorgets, reminiscent of European knightly armor. 1780-1849). Connect to 5,000+ Powell profiles on Geni, John William Powell, Polly Powell (geb. Is there still a copy of the book because Osceola is one of my great grandfathers and Im trying to do some research on it. The death mask is currently housed in the Luce collection of the New-York Historical Society.[28]. Still at Fort Moultrie, Osceolas grave provides a site to reflect on the life and times of this significant historical figure. There they became part of what was known as the Seminole people. I am related to Rhodens, Johns Crews and Canadays. Another recent discovery of a painting in a museum in England was researched and it is discovered that the painting is most likely of Osceolas wife Pe-o-ka and her son. [5][15] He was buried with military honors at Fort Moultrie. * Osceolas Legacy by Patricia Wickman (premiere Osceola expert) . You cant do that at Ancestry because they dont provide you with segment information. Perhaps you could find descendants or relatives of Osceolas father and compare their DNA with your DNA to see if there is a match, then you would know for certain, provided there is a match. SOURCE: James J Rhoden (wiregrassgenealogy.com) Born Billy Powell, Osceola was his name assumed at adulthood. Osceola was 10 years old. Billy Powell, leader of the Seminole in Florida (1804-1838) . Osceola and his followers shot six others outside Fort King, while another group of Seminole ambushed and killed a column of US Army, more than 100 troops, who were marching from Fort Brooke to Fort King. Infinity of nations, a new permanent exhibition encompassing nearly 700 works of indigenous art from North, Central and South America, opens October 23 at the George Gustav Heye Center in New York City, part of the Smithsonians National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI). I know she is half Seminole and half Scotts Irish. Rachel had 8 illegitimate children including Nathan Rhoden, my line. In 1814, after the Red Stick Creek were defeated by United States forces, Polly took Osceola and moved with other Creek refugees from Alabama to Florida, where they joined the Seminole. She mentioned that she was related to Osceola. He died there a few months later of causes reported as an internal infection or malaria. 16 When he was a child, they migrated to Florida with other Red Stick refugees, led by a . Osceola County derives its name from Billy Powell, Osceola County is a county rich in history and life. [1]:217218 [4]:115116, Osceola was named Billy Powell at his birth in 1804 in the Creek village of Talisi, which means "Old Town". When I told him, Billy Powell he relayed a brief history of Osceola. the Okefenokee Swamp was a refuge for Indian people, fugitives from slavery, deserters during the Civil War (1861-65), and others seeking concealment. Osceola (1804 - January 30, 1838), or Asi-Yaholo, was also known as Billy Powell during his childhood. Thank you for any help! Historians believe he was born in Alabama in 1804 to a Creek mother and a Scottish father. 2. PARENTS OF These paintings have inspired numerous prints and engravings, which were widely distributed, and even cigar store figures. Please reorganize this content to explain the subject's impact on popular culture. There is also a city in Iowa named after Osceola. Change). 1785 (date? Source*- Bk- Shawnee Heritage IV 1700s to 1750s by Don Thloco Cornell and Tuskenua Mad Dog Thank you very much. 1. I am 4th great granddaughter of Osceola Billy Powell. Remarkably, on November 30, Coacoochee (Wildcat) and 19 other Seminoles escaped Fort Marion; Osceola was not among them. . M 1826. It would perhaps also answer the question as to whether or not William Powell was Osceolas biological father. Billy Powell changed his name to Osceola. He was reared by his mother in the Creek (Muscogee) tradition. Other sources list Osceolas wives as: Ouscaloosa ??? Though he was of mixed heritage (his born name was Billy Powell), Osceola was raised as a Creek Indian by his mother, and after the family moved to Florida in 1814 he rose to become an influential . As a child, Osceola went by the name Billy Powell, but later he fully embraced the identity of his adopted tribe, the Seminoles of Florida. The process of relocating native peoples to territories as far west as Oklahoma was favored by the American government, especially General Andrew Jackson.In the years following initial resistance to relocation, including the First Seminole War, 1817-1818, Osceola became an outspoken advocate for Seminole rights. He became an adviser to Micanopy, the principal chief of the Seminole from 1825 to 1849. Osceola, suffering from failing health, was too weak to scale the walls of the cell and escape with his fellow warriors. Osceola's capture by deceit caused a national uproar. Seminoles, especially refugees from the Creek War and Black Seminoles, who feared re-enslavement, feared the move and resisted inclusion with the Creeks. [2] Osceola led the Seminole resistance to removal until he was captured on October 21, 1837, by deception, under a flag of truce,[3] when he went to a site near Fort Peyton for peace talks. (neither was the father of Nathan Grover Rhoden B. ell, Charles Powell, Stephen Powell, Silas Powell, Missouri Canaday, Sarah Ann Powell, Sanse Rhoden (born Powell), Santee 'sunnie 1801 - Ecunhutkee, Tallassee, Georgia, USA, Jan 30 1838 - Fort Moultrie, Charleston, SC, USA, John William Powell, Polly Ann Moniac Powell (born Coppinger), arah Ann Powell, Missouri Sarie Powell, Sanee Jane Benet (born Powell), Sanee Powell, Hepsy Homarty Powell, James L Powell, Emeline A Powell, Tallassee, Elmore County, AL, United States, Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, United States, Fort Moultrie, Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, South Carolina, United States, South Carolina with Counties, Towns and Communities Project, Alabama with Counties, Cities, and Towns Project, Florida with Counties, Cities, and Towns Project, William "billy, Osceola Or Black Drink Singer" Nikkanochee Powell, Death of Billy Powell (Chief Osceola) at Fort Moultrie, Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. My great Grandmother was named Osceola, after her my grandmother was named Osceola, along with my fathers sister (my auntie) that was named Osceola. The Croatan Indians of Sampson County, North Carolina. Osceola married Peoka and had John Wesley Powell. The people in the town of Tallasseewere mixed-blood Native American/English/Irish/Scottish, and some were black. RACHEL RHODEN, b. Billy Osceola b 1804, in Talisi, AL. Polly was the daughter of Ann McQueen and Jose Coppinger. [7]:825, Thompson considered Osceola to be a friend and gave him a rifle. SP #1 (may be): Checartha Yargee Son Of Big Warrior b. I am willing to cooperate with DNA match. As an adult, Osceola took two wives, as did some other Creek and Seminole leaders. [10][4]:58, Through the 1820s and the turn of the decade, American settlers continued pressuring the US government to remove the Seminole from Florida to make way for their desired agricultural development. Geni requires JavaScript! SP #1 (may be):+Checartha Yargee Son Of Big Warrior b. Ouichee and Ahlikchen. So far i have not found anything. or Selena (unreliable source) Fraser 1739 Rachel is in my line- I can not find a connection to Osceola. "The people in the town of Tallasseewere mixed-blood Native American/English/Irish/Scottish, and some were black. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory, http://floridamemory.com/items/show/4299. together during the BATTLE OF HORSESHOE BEND where Major General 1747-1795 ( Greene went into message boards copied what other people had written, put in a book as factual., II. Osceola, who previously contracted malaria in Florida, became severely ill soon after arriving at Fort Moultrie. At some point, likely around 1814, when he and his mother moved to Florida to live among Creeks and Seminoles, Osceola began to insist he was a pure-blood Indian. Disappointing for those of us who work hard to get it right. My e-mail is patriciadaley67@gmail.com or can text me at319-931-4429. For some time, Weedon kept the head and a number of personal objects Osceola had given him. Unfortunately for Osceola, Florida proved to be a short-lived safe haven from American expansion and armed conflict. For almost two years, he led a band of warriors in resistance against the United States during the second Seminole war. Seems more coincidental, but maybe there is a distant relationship to Osceola. [11], Five of the most important Seminole chiefs, including Micanopy of the Alachua Seminole, did not agree to removal. My wife, and one or our sons have done their DNA analysis with Ancestry.com and we are hoping to find others that are related to Osceolas family. He defeated General Duncan Clinch at the Battle of Withlacoochee in December 1835. So if you have any information that can confirms who her parent or parents are, that would be really helpful. My family resource stops with her name being Kathrine Fraser, Redstick Creek. One of his wives was African American, and he fiercely opposed the enslavement of free peoples. of Florida. Billy was all of these." James Parker 5. Born Billy Powell, Osceola was his name assumed at adulthood. Because the Muscogee had a matrilineal kinship system, Polly and Ann's children were all born into their mother's clan. Osceola was born in 1804 to a Scottish trader named William Powell and Polly Copinger, a Creek woman of mixed European and Creek ancestry. Billy Powell is hardly a household name. Does anyone have any family information about Peoka? Osceola became the best-known resistance leader of the Seminoles and other. Plagued by food shortages, adverse conditions, and disease, the Trail of Tears remains a haunting reminder of the fate many native tribes of the Southeast suffered.While Osceola was not a chief by birth, his followers recognized him as such because of his natural leadership abilities. "Osceola" was an early pen name used by Danish author, Osceola "Ossie" Bigtree is the name of a character in, This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 16:08. The fort's current . Her father, James McQueen, had numerous wives, most of which were kin to 1st wife Katherine Fraser. In 1936, Osceola was captured and died the following year in a prison at Fort Moultrie. Pinecone7777@hotmail.com, Osceola were my ancestors and we still resides in America today but many things have been kept from us, My name is McKenley son of Hannah Mary Ella Walker/ McKinney. Osceola was an influential Florida Seminole leader. Williams 2 kids: 1. Ann McQueen was also mixed-race Muscogee Creek; her father, James McQueen, was Scottish. He was buried on the grounds outside of the fort, albeit without his head, which Dr. Frederick Weedon removed as a scientific curiosity.Today, Osceolas legacy is representative of the struggle faced by many native peoples throughout the United States as encroachment by white settlers led to violent disputes and the eventual forced removal of most tribes to the present-day Southwest. I thought I had found a great hidden source since he had 6-7 versions of their history but then I read that his sources were message boards. The historical evidence suggests that it was Morrison who decided that a death mask should be made,[4]:174 a European-American custom at the time for prominent persons, but it was done without the permission of Osceola's people. Your Privacy Rights I keep coming up short. The story of Osceola and the Great Seminole War in Florida seems so fantastic at times . OR This line below seems more accurate: Free Access to Native American Records LimitedTime, Mass Pre-Contact Native Grave in California Yields DisappointingResults, Interactive Early Maps Show NativeMovements, Indian History of Present Day Berkeley County, WestVirginia, Indians Along the Susquehanna in the1670s, Library of Virginia Native AmericanResources. His grandmother was Ann McQueen, grandfather Jose Coppinger. 2023 Smithsonian Magazine wonder if we are related I was told he is my great grand uncle as well By 1885, the death mask and some of Osceola's belongings were being held in the anthropology collection of the Smithsonian Institution. Created in 1887, Osceola County is a 1,506 square mile area that serves as the south/central boundary of the Central Florida greater metropolitan area. The legendary warrior is also the symbol of Florida State University in Tallahassee. Terms of Use Though Osceola was half-Seminole, she passed as white (Ossie Wilson Beck) her entire life. Osceola (Billy Powell) Medicine Man and War Chief (1804-1838) Osceola (ah-see-oh-la), William 'Billy' Powell, 1804-1838, was a Medicine man and War Chief of the Florida Seminoles during the Indian removal from Florida to unsettled U.S. territory in Oklahoma during the early 1800s. Hepsy Homarty ( DP Note- William Powells child only), When Polly & William split on way to FL, Maurnee and Hepsy stayed with William. 2-4 kids. But, the most common interpretation of Osceola means the "Rising Sun". Text first and let me know who you are and I will reply. My name is Nancy E. Renfrow. yrs),Hickory Ground Town, d. After 1865, In Creek Indian Nation (Oklahoma, As soon as he finished dressing, he died.. [4]:172 Weedon kept the head for himself, as well as other objects belonging to Osceola, including a brass pipe and a silver concho. 1,121,896: People also liked. As US relations with the Seminole deteriorated, Thompson forbade the sale of guns and ammunition to them. . Because of his renown, Osceola attracted visitors in prison, including renowned artist George Catlin, who painted perhaps the most well-known portrait of the Seminole leader. I would like to see them. Oil on canvas portrait of Seminole Chief, Osceola (born Billy Powell) dressed in colorful robes, a headband holding three feathers and three ceremonial gorgets hanging around his neck. Coppinger), 'chekika' Polly Ann Moniac Powell (born Coppinger). On one occasion Osceola quarreled with Thompson, who had the warrior locked up at Fort King for two nights until he agreed to be more respectful. [6], Polly was also of Muscogee and European ancestry, as the daughter of Ann McQueen and Jose Coppinger. I WAS Informed that Chief Osceola is our great, great, great grandfather. A pair of woven, beaded garters reflects the spirit of Seminole warrior Osceola. The connection does not seem to fit for Rachel Rhoden, b 1845,GA- apparently had 7 or 8 children without being married. I have found many names for My 4x Great Grandmother, wives of Osceola Billy Powell. Her grandfather was a Scotsman who jumped ship near St. Augustine and. She was born in 1886 and died in 1961. University of Florida Press, 1996. SP #2: John WilliamPowell (Chufi Hadjo) 1761-1830, Little Trader (oldest of 8 kids of James & Also Powell) m. in Seminole Co., GA (SW GA near Jackson Co., FL/ Houston Co, AL) OR 1778-1852 Source: findagrave Her mother was Native American. The village site, now the city of Tallassee, Alabama, was located on the banks of the Tallapoosa River about 20 miles (32km) upstream from Fort Toulouse where the Tallapoosa and the Coosa rivers meet to form the Alabama River. Im reaching out to anyone who can enlighten me about my family. She spoke English, was interpreter for him. Chekika Married John WilliamPowell (Chufi Hadjo) during the Wars our family went to Florida to stay with Chekikas Cousin of the Seminole. Also looking for our band of ancestors and a tribal number. Ann McQueen was also mixed-race Creek; her father James McQueen was Scots-Irish. Someone in his situationa man of mixed blood living among pure-blood Seminoleswould have to try hard to prove himself as a leader and a warrior. Powell was believed to have ancestors from all of these groups. Osceola, William Powell, Jr. was not a chief. Source: Baker Co Historical Lib- McQueen family book, Betty Wadford (about 90 All information seems to be true except that of Rachel Rhoden being the daughter of Sanee Powell. He stayed in the area as a fur trader and married into a Muscogee family, becoming closely involved with these people. *Sanee/Sunnie 1798 (Osceolass sister)/ Yoha Hadjo RHODEN or Yoha Hadjo only b 1795 Yohas Father: Levi RHODEN. Finally, during one supposed treaty meeting near St. Augustine, Florida, Osceola was knocked out, bound, and imprisoned all while under a flag of truce. . Powell, Stephen Powell, Silas Powell, Sarah Missouri Canaday (born Powell), Sarah Ann Canaday (born Powell), Sari Missouri Canaday, San 1838? My wife, Kathy Johnston Schettler, has letters from her grandmother to her father detailing how they are descended from Hilda (a Muscogee Creek Indian Doctress) who was an older mulatto/native Indian sister of Osceolas wife (either Che-cho-ter or Pe-o-ka). The next day, to get released, Osceola agreed to abide by the Treaty of Paynes Landing and to bring his followers in to the fort. [7]:2135 The portraitists George Catlin, W. M. Laning, and Robert John Curtis, the three artists known to have painted Osceola from life, persuaded the Seminole leader to allow his portrait to be painted despite his being gravely ill.[1]:2178 [4]:1156 Osceola and Curtis developed a close friendship, conversing at length during the painting sessions; Curtis painted two oil portraits of Osceola, one of which remains in the Charleston Museum. When he was a child, they migrated to Florida with other Red Stick refugees, led by a relative, Peter McQueen,[1] after their group's defeat in 1814 in the Creek Wars. CHILD: Ann Nancy Powell 1747 m Don Jose Coppinger, 1730 gov of E Fl Granddaughter of Nanny Powell Renfrow Robert J. Curtis painted an oil portrait of Osceola as well. He settles with the Muscogee(MVSKOKE) Creek. Nancy Renfrow Wife #1: Ui -chee m. 1826 May be a nickname or she may be a Euchee woman. Known throughout his youth as Billy Powell, Osceola's early life remains relatively obscure. CHILD: Rachel Rhoden 1840-1929 w 8 kids no known fathers Where are your pages on facebook. Seminole Tribe. Husband of Morning Dew Che Cho Ter Powell
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