John Ross (Cherokee: ᎫᏫᏍᎫᏫ, romanized: Guwisguwi, lit. 'Mysterious Little White Bird'; October 3, 1790 – August 1, 1866) was the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1828 to 1866; …

John Ross was a Cherokee chief who, after devoting his life to resisting U.S. seizure of his people’s lands in Georgia, was forced to assume the painful task of shepherding the …

Jan 15, 2010 · ROSS, JOHN (1790–1866). Principal chief of the Cherokee Indians for nearly forty years, John Ross served during one of the most tumultuous periods of the tribe's history.

Oct 2, 2025 · John Ross (1790-1866) was the most important Cherokee political leader of the nineteenth century. He helped establish the Cherokee national government and served as the …

Nov 9, 2023 · The longest-serving chief in the history of the Cherokee nation, John Ross dedicated much of his life to fighting against his people’s forced removal from their homelands.

Born on October 3, 1790, in Turkeytown, Alabama, John Ross was the longest-serving Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, a businessman, and a landowner who led his people through …

Just over a hundred years ago, John Ross led the Cherokee Nation to victory against United States forces in the Battle of New Echota. Ross was a brave and powerful leader who helped …

Aug 30, 2025 · John Ross, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation for nearly four decades, stood as a bulwark against the relentless tide of American expansion, battling presidents, states, and …

Aug 14, 2025 · Chief John Ross remains a pivotal figure in Cherokee history, particularly concerning tribal sovereignty. His relentless advocacy for Cherokee rights showcased a …

John Ross (October 3, 1790–August 1, 1866), also known as Guwisguwi (meaning in Cherokee a "mythological or rare migratory bird"), was the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation from …