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Sehoy II
Sehoy II or Sehoy Marchand (b. c. 1722) was a Muscogee Creek Wind Clan woman who was part of the Sehoy matrilineage. She and her family are known for their intermarriages with white traders, with the children inheriting their tribal identities from the mother's side. Family She was born around 1722, the daughter of Sehoy, Sehoy I of the Wind Clan and a French officer, Jean Baptiste Louis DeCourtel Marchand, Marchand, who commanded at Fort Toulouse and Fort Jackson, Fort Toulouse. (Some have argued that she was instead a 'full-blooded' indigenous American.) She was half-sister to Muscogean Chief Red Shoes (Muskogean chief), Red Shoes II through her mother Sehoy's marriage to Red Shoes I. Lachlan McGillivray Sehoy married Scottish trader Lachlan McGillivray about 1745. In 1851, Albert J. Pickett wrote that they met at Hickory Ground a few miles from Fort Toulouse, married according to Creek forms, and settled at Little Tallassee. He said, 'The Indian tradition ran that, while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Town Creek Indian Mound3
A town is a type of a human settlement, generally larger than a village but smaller than a city. The criteria for distinguishing a town vary globally, often depending on factors such as population size, economic character, administrative status, or historical significance. In some regions, towns are formally defined by legal charters or government designations, while in others, the term is used informally. Towns typically feature centralized services, infrastructure, and governance, such as municipal authorities, and serve as hubs for commerce, education, and cultural activities within their regions. The concept of a town varies culturally and legally. For example, in the United Kingdom, a town may historically derive its status from a market town designation or royal charter, while in the United States, the term is often loosely applied to incorporated municipalities. In some countries, such as Australia and Canada, distinctions between towns, cities, and rural areas are base ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
