Definition of Oconostota. Meaning of Oconostota. Synonyms of Oconostota

- Oconostota (c. 1707–1783) was a Cherokee skiagusta (war chief) of Chota, which was for nearly four decades the primary town in the Overhill territory,...
- the fort being built by white men from across the great water." Chief Oconostota died in 1783, which would have been in the year following Sevier's visit...
- Cherokee leaders were born or resided at Chota, among them Attakullakulla, Oconostota, Old Hop, Old T****el, Hanging Maw, and Nancy Ward. The former Chota and...
- Jewish descent. He married Nionne Ollie, the daughter of his cousin, Oconostota. She was said to have been a Black, French speaking Natchez captive adopted...
- Amouskositte Old Hop Moytoy of Citico Standing Turkey Outacite of Keowee Oconostota Savanukah Old T****el Little Turkey Dragging Canoe Kunokeski Incalatanga...
- latter went to Overhill country, and traveled with him to England in 1762 Oconostota (also known as Ogan'sto', "Groundhog Sausage") (1712–1781), red war chief...
- Cherokee in October 1759. At this time, a Cherokee delegation led by Oconostota arrived in Charleston to sue for peace. Skeptical of their intentions...
- people, where a contingent of 500 Cherokee warriors led by war chief Oconostota defeated the Muscogee Cr**** people and pushed them south from their northern...
- Overmountain region of the American frontier. In mid-July, Dragging Canoe, Oconostota , and The Raven led a surprise attack on the Overmountain settlements...
- born to the Natchez but was adopted as a daughter by Cherokee Chief Oconostota's wife. Dragging Canoe's family lived with the Overhill Cherokee on the...