Han Yerry

Han Yerry Tewahangarahken ("He Who Takes Up the Snow Shoe") (1724-1794) [1] was also known as, Honyery Doxtator, Yerry was a member of the Oneida people and key during the American Revolutionary War. [2] He was thought to have been the product of an Indian mother and a German father. [3] Yerry fought in the Battle of Oriskany against the British. He was married to Tyonajanegen. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Lender, Mark Edward (31 August 2016). "The War for American Independence: A Reference Guide". ABC-CLIO – via Google Books.
  2. 1 2 "The Oneida Nation in the American Revolution - Fort Stanwix National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)".
  3. ↑ Glatthaar, Joseph T.; Martin, James Kirby (2 October 2007). "Forgotten Allies: The Oneida Indians and the American Revolution". Macmillan – via Google Books.
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