- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- William McIntosh
- Publisher:
- New York, New Orleans, University publishing company
- Date of Original:
- 1821
- Subject:
- Creek Indians--Georgia
Indians of North America--Georgia
Plantation owners--Georgia
Creek Indians--Treaties
Indians--Kings and rulers
McIntosh, William, approximately 1775-1825 - Location:
- United States, Alabama, 32.75041, -86.75026
- Medium:
- paintings (visual works)
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- A Lower Creek Indian chief, William McIntosh was born to a Scottish father and Creek mother and was fluent in the culture and language of both Creek and white societies. He supported the United States in its efforts to obtain Creek land, and his role in the 1825 Treaty of Indian Springs was considered a betrayal by Creeks.
Painting of William McIntosh. He is depicted wearing a knee-length robe with a printed sash and a white shirt beneath. He wears tall stockings with black breeches. He stands outdoors against a cloudy sky. A Lower Creek Indian chief, McIntosh was born to a Scottish father and Creek mother and was fluent in the culture and language of both Creek and white societies. He supported the United States in its efforts to obtain Creek land, and his role in the 1825 Treaty of Indian Springs was considered a betrayal by Creeks.
Evans, Lawton B. A history of Georgia for use in schools. - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/william-mcintosh-ca-1778-1825/m-5532/
- Rights Holder:
- Image from Alabama Department of Archives and History
- Additional Rights Information:
- Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries
- Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/william-mcintosh-ca-1778-1825
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia - Holding Institution:
- Hargrett Library
- Rights:
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