David Vann (Cherokee leader)
David Vann | |
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David Vann, by Charles Bird King, 1825 | |
| Cherokee Nation leader | |
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| Born | January 1, 1800 Georgia |
| Died | December 23, 1863 (aged 63) |
| Cause of death | Killed in battle, Civil War |
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| Children | 9 |
| Parent | Avery Vann & Margaret McSwain |
David Vann (Georgia, January 1, 1800 – December 23, 1863) was a sub-chief of the Cherokee people. He was a skilled negotiator with the United States government on behalf of the Cherokee and Creek peoples. Vann was elected treasurer of the Cherokee Nation in 1839, 1843, 1847 and 1851.