From Georgia Tragedy to Oklahoma Frontier - A Biography of Scots Creek Indian Chief Chilly McIntosh

by Billie Jane McIntosh (Author)

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Many of the early 18th and 19th century Scots settlers of the Southeastern United States intermarried and formed partnerships with the Native Americans of that region. These mixed-blood alliances produced talented Indian leaders, an exceptional group of unsung heroes who performed vital services for their people. They negotiated and translated during peace treaties, maintained traditional values, and formed valuable alliances, some of which have persisted to the present day. Chilly McIntosh, son of legendary Chief William McIntosh, Jr., was one of these leaders. With roots in both ancient Scotland and the Creek Wind Clan, he was the perfect amalgam of both cultures. As elected Chief of his tribal township, he made efforts to straddle the divide between both the traditional and progressive factions, while at the same time performing duties as Clerk of the Creek Tribal Council. Finally accepting the inevitable fact that his people were being displaced from their long-established lands, he made every effort to see that they were treated fairly and respectively during their journey west. This account of the life of McIntosh, written by his great-great granddaughter, expertly weaves his personal story into the general saga of the Creek people. From his youth in the Indian towns of the southeast to his ultimate relocation to the Oklahoma lands that were to be is final home, we explore the many facets of his long and varied life. We learn of the controversial death of his father, Chilly's participation in the recording of the Laws of the Creek Tribe, his visit with General Lafayette, the role he assumed while leading his people west, his life as a Civil War Colonel, and his final service as a Baptist minister. Illustrated with line drawings and numerous family photographs, this chronicle of Chilly McIntosh is the ultimate story of triumph in the face of adversity, one to be cherished and savored by those who admire the strength of the human spirit.

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Paperback: 204 pages
Publisher: American History Press (November 15, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0975366785
ISBN-13: 978-0975366783
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
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By Amazon Customer on July 27, 2011

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I just bought Billie Jane McIntosh's latest book "From Georgia Tragedy To Oklahoma Frontier" to add to my own personal library. I am a decendent of Chief William McIntosh through Catherine "Kate" McIntosh Cousins, sister of Chilly, and it is nice to have all the information I can on my ancestors. These books will be passed down for generations to come. Thank you Billie for another great book!

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Wonderful!!

By sailorwife on June 9, 2010

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Amazing book! Ms. McIntosh does a great job of telling the story of Chilly. It is refreshing to find a historical book about Native Americans that is void of the "fake/hollywood" type dramatizations. You won't be disappointed with this page turner.

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Creek Indian traditions

By Robert Pulse on January 30, 2012

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Excellent book, but in addition to what the other reviewers have said, I believe the real value in reading this book is the details / explanations of the Creek traditions and how they were observed. I found it especially interesting that the Creeks replaced their pottery each year. It makes you think that there was some health reason that evolved into this tradition. I would encourage anyone interested in Creek Indians to read this book.

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Historically unhinged from academic research

By NewnanReader on April 10, 2012

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There are well written and researched books available about the Creek Nation. This is not one of them. The re-interpretation of the events leading up to the execution of William McIntosh for treason are wholly self serving.

It is quite puzzling why the author begins with the admission of feeling guilty as a youth by denying native ancestry. Then by the end of the book the author extensively traces the foreign 'McIntosh' family line with hardly a nod to the Creek.

I forced myself to finish the book hoping to be able to derive any useful information. Having found so much in direct conflict with other more authoritative sources it would not be any benefit to attempt to use this as a counter point of view.

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