Tell

Biographical Sketch of Mrs. W. W. Tell

William Warren Tell, born April 1, 1860, in New Brunswick, Canada, married Sarah Emily Welch on June 1, 1899. They had five children: Alice Carey, Benjamin Goss, Ruth Marguerite, Daisy Oklahoma, and Wilson Owen. Known by his Cherokee name, Cha-ka-wa, Mrs. Tell is a Baptist. William W. Tell, a well-informed and capable citizen, served multiple terms as County Commissioner in Mayes County, reflecting his commitment to public service while also being a dedicated farmer.

Biographies of the Cherokee Indians

1830 Map of Cherokee Territory in Georgia

The Cherokee Indians, primarily from the Southeastern U.S., have a rich history marked by their early adoption of a written language and a government structure similar to that of the United States. Despite their forced relocation to Oklahoma in the 1830s, they maintained significant genealogical ties, often intermarrying with Whites. Emmet Starr’s “History of the Cherokee Indians and Their Legends and Folklore” emphasizes personal biographies and genealogies, providing insights into the lives and connections of many Cherokee families across generations, thereby enriching their cultural narrative.