In 1858, Chief Wild Cat of the Western Seminole was sent to Bowlegs to convince him and his tribe to relocate. He was offered $10,000 for the move; warriors and other citizens were offered less. The band initially refused, but later the group, now consisting of 123 Indians, agreed to the relocation. Later that year, Bowlegs and his followers arrived at their new home in the Indian Territory. Shortly after their arrival, Billy passed away, and later Seminoles adopted his name to honor his achievements.
Born. | |
Signed the Treaty of Payne’s Landing. | |
Second Seminole War. | |
Third Seminole War. | |
Relocated to the Indian Territory. | |
Died. |
War with the Seminoles of Florida in | Indian History for Young Folks by Francis S. Drake |
Billy Bowlegs and the Everglades of Florida in | Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known by Oliver Otis Howard |
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Billy Bowlegs in Indian History for Young Folks |
Billy Bowlegs in Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known |
Billy Bowlegs and his retinue in Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known |
Osceola | Half-breed Seminole Warrior who resisted the settlement of Florida. |
Fifth president of the United States, and ally of Thomas Jefferson. Acquired Florida and promulgated the 'Monroe Doctrine.' | |
Important Indian chief in the Illinois territory. Inspired the Sauks to resist the Americans during the Black Hawk War. |