McIntosh, William, approximately 1778-1825
Person
Dates
- Existence: Approximately 1778 - 1825
Biography
Controversial chief of the Lower Creeks in early-nineteenth-century Georgia.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
William McIntosh Papers, 1802-1906
Collection
Identifier: MC-1964-140
Scope and Contents
Gen. William McIntosh was a Creek Indian Chief who favored the removal of the Creeks out of the state of Georgia to lands in the West. In this matter there was a strong party in opposition. On April 30, 1825, a force of these Indians burned his home, then killed him and other members of his family. General McIntosh was a cousin of Gov. George M. Troup of Georgia.The papers include a letter to Governor Troup written and signed by Gen. William McIntosh; letters and copies of...
Dates:
1802 - 1906