Yonaguska died in 1839.
The Bowl - Cherokee chief - died in 1813.
John Watts - Cherokee chief - died in 1802.
John Ross - Cherokee chief - died on 1866-08-01.
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John Ross - Cherokee chief - was born in 1790.
Bill John Baker is the current Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
Like most Indians, some live on reservations and some do not. The Eastern Band of Cherokee in North Carolina do not live on a reservation (despite the big sign that welcomes visitors). The Eastern Band live on land that was purchased for them by William Holland Thomas, a former Cherokee chief (adopted son of former Chief Yonaguska) in the mid 19th century. The land is held in trust by the United States government. The Western Band in Oklahoma do not have a reservation, they have jurisdiction over 14 counties. The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee also have a jurisdiction in Oklahoma that is technically not a reservation. Cherokees are also scattered throughout the 50 states and all the world.
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the three branches of government for the cherokee are the red chief, the white chief, and the medecine cheif.
Charles Hicks became principal chief in 1827 but he died in a few weeks. Then William Hicks took over as principal chief of the Cherokee.
The current Principal Chief of the Western Cherokee nation is: Chad 'Corntassel' Smith (the Cherokee have had many "Chiefs" throughout history) Please note this information is current for the date it is posted, and may change as a new Chief is elected.