Fannin County GA

Biography of Webb Summers

Webb Summers, born on March 3, 1854, in Fannin County, Georgia, was a notable stockman in Howell County, Missouri. After moving from Georgia to Missouri in 1874, he established a successful farm near West Plains. Overcoming initial hardships, he became a prosperous landowner with 122 acres of cultivated land. Besides farming, he engaged in various business ventures, including a grocery firm and livery business. A Democrat and a member of the Knights of Pythias, Webb has a family of four children with his wife, Florence N. Livesay.

Cherokee Indians

The Cherokee Indians, whose name origins are uncertain, are historically significant Native Americans predominantly residing in the southern Appalachian region. They speak an Iroquoian language and were divided into three dialect groups linked to separate settlements in Tennessee and neighboring states. The tribe has a complex history marked by early contact with European settlers, significant migrations, and cultural adaptations, such as the creation of a written language by Sequoya. Over time, they faced numerous challenges, including disease and forced removal, yet they have maintained a notable cultural and historical presence.