Nanyehi, also known as Nancy Ward was born around 1738 in the Cherokee town of Chota, Tennessee. She was a member of the Wolf Clan and the daughter of a prominent leader. After marrying Kingfisher, a warrior, her life changed when he died in battle against the British during the American Revolution. Nancy emerged as a formidable leader, particularly noted for her role in the Battle of Taliwa in 1776, where she led the Cherokee to victory against the Creeks. Following the war, she became a powerf