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Weesaw

1785 – 1836

Chief of the Potawatomi

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About Weesaw

Lived 1785 – 1836 (aged 50–51). Weesaw was an American.

Weesaw (c. 1785 – September 1836) was a war chief of the Potawatomi. He and his band were associated with the location that later came to be known as Gard's Prairie in Volinia Township, Michigan. He was the son of Anaquiba. He was married to Sinegogua Topinabee, a daughter of Topinabee. He was a signer of the 1821 Treaty of Chicago that ceded to the United States most of the Potawatami holdings in Michigan, with the exception of a small section of Berrien County and a square-mile tract adjacent to Niles, Michigan.

Weesaw was described as tall, majestic, and fond of ornaments, such as a large silver amulet. He, Pokagon, and Shavehead were the principal sub-chiefs under Topinabee.

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Important facts

Born
1785
Birth century
Died
1836
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Weesaw?

Chief of the Potawatomi

When was Weesaw born?

Weesaw was born in 1785.

When did Weesaw die?

Weesaw died in 1836.

What nationality was Weesaw?

Weesaw was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Weesaw

· Wikidata: Q16859212

· DBpedia: Weesaw

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