Alexander was born on january 11 1827, in ilse of mull, argyleshire. Alexander mcgillivray lived until the age of 14 at. The shaping of the southern colonial frontier georgia, which won the 1992 malcolm and muriel barrow bell. The historian john walton caugheys brief but definitive biography of creek leader alexander mcgillivray 17501793 is coupled with 214 letters between mcgillivray and spanish and american political officials.
Alexander mcgillivray, scotsfrenchindian who became the principal chief of the creek indians in the years following the american revolution. The educated and somewhat effete son of a scottish trader, mcgillivray. Native americans, the mcgillivrays, weatherford, david tate and sam moniac stories about them from 1874. A controversial creek indian leader in the 1780s and 1790s, alexander mcgillivray was one of many southeastern indians with a native american mother and european father. Environmental education resources to commemorate earth days 50th anniversary. Diplomat in warpaint chief alexander mcgillivray of the. She was the custodial parent of their son, alexander mcgillivray, whom he did acknowledge and provide for. Moreover, unruly british settlers had begun to push westward.
This book provides a unique look at how the muscogee nation called creek by. He was largely responsible for the creeks retention of their tribal identity and the major part of their homeland for another generation. He played off european powers to protect creek interests, initiated nationalist reforms within creek society, and used trade to increase his own position on the southern frontier. Son of a scottish trader and his frenchcreek wife, mcgillivray acquired a well.
My source for this is diplomat in warpaint alexander mcgillivray of the creeks by arthur orrmont. Nov 30, 2016 genealogy for levetia vicey mcgillivray cornells c. Please feel free to browse our online inventory by catalogue or search by title or keyword. Alexander mcgillivray was the principle chief of the creek nation near the end of the 18th century. In 1790, he negotiated the treaty of new york, winning federal recognition of vast creek territories in the southeastern united states. Alexander mcgillivray portrait of alexander mcgillivray, or hoboihilimiko 17501793, contained in a silver locket. Alexander mcgillivray was born in month 1861, at birth place, to alexander mcgillivray and catharine mcgillivray born mc phail. The primary value of this book is the reprinting of the many letters by mcgillivray in his roles as creek chief and creek diplomat, painstakingly taken from the spanish archives. The historian john walton caugheys brief but definitive biography of creek leader alexander mcgillivray 17501793 is coupled with 214 letters between mcgillivray. During the american revolution, alexander mcgillivray was commissioned as a colonel in the british army. Frank, florida atlantic university, boca raton, last edited by chris dobbs on 10062015 a controversial creek indian leader in the 1780s and 1790s, alexander mcgillivray was one of many southeastern indians with a native american mother and european father. Galphin, who continued to push for creek alliance, prompted an incredible turn.
Alexander mcgillivray was the american indian chief of the creek nation during the period of spanish and american rivalries for florida alexander mcgillivray lived until the age of 14 at his fathers trading. The treaty of new york of 1790, crafted probably in large measure by alexander mcgillivray, one of the most interesting figures in the history of the southeast, was ultimately valuable to the states creation. View alexander macgillivrays profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Lives on the edge of the american revolution by kathleen duval new york. British agents, such as the halfcreek alexander mcgillivray, convinced some tribes to fight on the british side, while other tribes tried to avoid the war or fought only when attacked by american forces who failed or refused to differentiate among the indian nations. He was born in the creek country now within the borders of the state of alabama, the son of lachlan mcgillivray, a scots trader, and sehoy marchand, his frenchcreek wife. Before that he had created an alliance between the creek and the british during the american revolution.
Alexander andrew mcgillivray february 11, 1884 december 12, 1940 was a lawyer and provincial level politician from alberta, canada. Lachlan mcgillivray dunmaglass, inverness, scotland, c. Unfortunately, the writer has provided fiction in the guise of fact. Alexander mcgillivray, the last king of the creeks. The book of scottish songdonald macgillavry wikisource. Sep 11, 2014 along with these belongs the 18th century muscogee creek chief alexander mcgillivray, a great man who is not as commonly spoken about, but is just as significant to both native american and united state history as those formerly mentioned. Alexander mcgillivray was born in 1759 and died in 1793 assassination and who was his mail carrier dont wanna imply weatherford but he was known and trusted by the emporer of the creeks. Andrew mcgillivray born 19 february 1954 is a former australian rules footballer who played for the geelong football club in the victorian football league vfl. Aug 09, 2018 mcgillivray made neither provision nor mention of sehoy in his 1767 will. The son of a muscogee mother and a scottish father, he had skills no other creek of his day had.
The book, however, is restricted to events on the gulf coast. The struggle for the southern backcountry pryor, r. Chapters 1 and 2 of rothmans book highlight the ideological. The younger mcgillivray became a prominent creek chief and planter, and a slaveholder like his father. Lachlan mcgillivray 17191799 new georgia encyclopedia. Native americans, the mcgillivrays, weatherford, david. Alexander mcgillivray lived until the age of 14 at his fathers trading post on the tallapoosa river.
If one group was destined to lose no matter how the american revolutionary war came out, it was native americans. He was largely responsible for the creeks retention of their. American revolution reading list age of revolutions. Exact date of 1788 murder creek incident remains elusive to historians alexander mcgillivray many of you reading this column have probably traveled over evergreens murder creek.
To george washington from james seagrove, 27 july 1792. Read the revolution is published biweekly by the museum of the american revolution to inspire learning about the history of the american revolution and its ongoing relevance. Red shoes, chief of the coosadas brings furs for trade with his brotherinlaw the scot, lachlan mcgillivray. Book and manuscript library, the university of georgia libraries, presented in. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. A new order of things is the first book to chronicle this decisive transformation in americas early history, a transformation that left deep divisions. Read the revolution independence lost museum of the. There were other important regions on the edges of the thirteen colonies including canada, the caribbean and the northwest with equally important events to interpret and lives to chronicle.
Mcgillivray, alexander article about mcgillivray, alexander. Independence lost, by kathleen duval the new york times. Alexander mcgillivray, the last king of the creeks classic reprint henderson, w. American revolution alexander mcgillivray revwartalk. If you have more hunting to do, try a new search or browse the convict records.
Nov 17, 2003 after archibald mcgillivray returned to scotland, lachlan mcgillivray became a partner in the firm of brown, rae, and company, based in augusta. Mcgillivray s mother was not the daughter of a frenchman or french soldier. They maun be gane, he winna be baukit, man, he maun hae justice, or faith he will tak it, man. Sep 08, 2015 duval subtitles her book life on the edge of the american revolution. National park service founders and frontiersmen other. This book is based on a selection of mcgillivray s correspondence. Alexander books abacilab abebooks ancaster, on, canada. Although this book addresses the cherokees in particular, the creeks also practiced. Virtue achieved by advancement of private interests. Alexander appeared on the 1891 census of port elgin, bruce county, ontario in the household of his mother ann. Download the mcgillivray and mcintosh traders pdf book.
Alexander mcgillivray, also known as hoboihilimiko december 15, 1750 february 17. Mcgillivray achieved enormous influence as a trader among the upper creeks, as his partner, george galphin, did among the lower creeks along the chattahoochee river. His mother belonged to a clan of the creek indians and was half french. Thomas brown and the american revolution on the southern frontier georgia, which won the 1990 fraunces tavern book award of the american revolution round table, and lachlan mcgillivray, indian trader. He was 22, born in ontario, parents born in scotland, religion presbyterian, and was a student minister.
Alexander mcgillivray biography, birth date, birth place and. A skillful diplomat, he was an inept military strategist and rarely participated in battle. He was one of the revolutions most curious enigmas. Alexander mcgillivray flashcards and study sets quizlet. Alexander james mcgillivray married minnie gertrude sheridan on jun 1894 in trafalgar tp, halton county, ontario. The primary value of this book is the reprinting of the many letters by mcgillivray. View the profiles of people named alex mcgillivray. Civilizing influence of slavery the introduction of. The centenary anniversary of the macgillivray pipe band in 2017 in thunder bay, ontario, canada. A controversial eighteenthcentury creek leader, alexander mcgillivray c.
Harry is forced to push his overstretched team to the limits to find answers. Mcgillivray was only onequarter native americanhis father was scottish and his mother was halffrench. Alexander mcgillivray historical records and family. Immediately download the alexander mcgillivray summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching alexander mcgillivray. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
Carp and michael mcdonnell two experts on the american revolution to list the top five books. Exact date of 1788 murder creek incident remains elusive. Alexander mcgillivray, also known as hoboihilimiko december 15, 1750 february 17, 1793, was a principal chief of the upper creek muscogee towns from 1782. The author states, in the books preface, that it is a travesty that alexander mcgillivray has received so little attention and renown as a major figure in our nations early history. Alexander mcgillivray, the last king of the creeks classic reprint. Independence lost describes the american revolution on the gulf coast, home to important british defeats baton rouge, mobile and pensacola but hardly any american. Alexander mcgillivray, also known as hoboihilimiko, was a principal chief of the upper creek towns from 1782. Red shoes visit his sisters family the mcgillivrays. Red shoes visits the mcgillivrays his sister sehoys. Compare dna and explore genealogy for alexander mcgillivray sr born 1759 little tallassie, creek nation died 1793 pensacola, escambia, florida, united states.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. He served as a member of the legislative assembly of alberta. Your history says alexander was the first born of lauchlan mcgillivray. So, you see, you and i differ widely as to the time alexander mcgillivray came into existence, because alex. As noted earlier, one of the sisters of former creek chief alexander mcgillivray.
Fort mims was the home where samuel mims and his family when on august 30, 18, a creek red stick. Alexander mcgillivray biography, birth date, birth place. May 11, 2017 push about, in and out, thimble them cleverly heres to king james and donald macgillavry. Along with these belongs the 18th century muscogee creek chief alexander mcgillivray, a great man who is not as commonly spoken about, but is just as significant to both native american and united state history as those formerly mentioned.
Alexander mcgillivray, halfbreed creek leader, lived at a plantation on this site during the period of his greatest influence. Learn alexander mcgillivray with free interactive flashcards. Joseph alexander macgillivray is the author of minotaur 3. Aug 10, 2010 alexander mcgillivray and the creek confederacy. Before that he had created an alliance between the creek and the british during the. Genealogy for levetia vicey mcgillivray cornells c. Choose from 9 different sets of alexander mcgillivray flashcards on quizlet. Caugheys book on chief alexander mcgillivray is a must own book for serious students of creek indian or alabama history. Alexander mcgillivray 17501793 was a powerful creek chief. Donalds the callan that brooks nae tangleness, whigging and prigging, and a newfangleness. Lachlan mcgillivray s american career coincided with georgias colonial period and provides a guide to georgias progress from one of dependence upon the board of trustees to self. Alexander mcgillivray was by far one of the most influential native american leaders. Jackson county historical society news, vol 16, no 1 oconee war.
First published in 1939, mcgillivray of the creeks is a unique mix of primary and secondary sources for the study of american indian history in the southeast. The clan macgillivray was an important clan even before the norsemen were driven out of the outer hebrides by king somerled, who was lord of the isles in the 12th century. John walton caughey this book, part biography and part primary source material, contains mostly mcgillivray s correspondence that concerns his. Despite inventing, i suspect, conversations which were unlikely to have been recorded by anyone but mcgillivray. Join facebook to connect with alex mcgillivray and others you may know. Download the mcgillivray and mcintosh traders pdf book pdfbooks in this volume, amos j. If the british won the struggle, they were no more likely to be. Dec 08, 1995 a new order of things is the first book to as the creeks amassed a fortune in cattle and slaves, new property fostered a new possessiveness, and government by coercion bred confrontation. If alexander mcgillivray was the person you were looking for, you may be able to discover more about them by looking at our resources page.