William McIntosh

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William McIntosh was a prominent Creek (Muscogee) leader and military figure who allied with the United States in the early 19th century, notably participating in campaigns against other Native American groups and in the First Seminole War.

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instanceOf Creek leader
Muscogee leader
Native American military leader
person
activity leading Creek warriors in battle
negotiating treaties with U.S. officials
causeOfDeath execution
collaboratedWith United States military commanders
surface form: U.S. military commanders

United States government
countryOfCitizenship United States of America
culture Eastern Woodlands
surface form: Southeastern Woodlands tribes
ethnicity Creek
Muscogee people
surface form: Muscogee

Native American
historicalRole intermediary between Creek Nation and United States
historicalSignificance his actions accelerated Creek land loss in Georgia and Alabama
knownFor Treaty of Indian Springs (1825)
controversial land sales of Creek territory
signing land cession treaties with the United States
languageSpoken English
Muscogee people
surface form: Muscogee
legacy remains a controversial figure in Creek history
militaryAllegiance United States of America
surface form: United States

United States Army
militaryConflict Creek War (1813–1814)
surface form: Creek War

First Seminole War
notableFor alliance with the United States in the early 19th century
participation in campaigns against other Native American groups
participation in the First Seminole War
role as a Creek (Muscogee) leader
opponent Red Stick Creeks
Upper Creek faction
politicalAlignment pro‑U.S. Creek faction
positionHeld Creek headman
chief of the Lower Creek
region Southern United States
surface form: Southeastern United States
residence Lower Creek territory
significantEvent execution by fellow Creeks for unauthorized land cession
timePeriod early 19th century

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First Seminole War commander William McIntosh