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S equoyah

S equoyah. By Mac Adams. Background information. Born in 1770 Died in 1843 Sequoyah means “pig’s foot” Tribe-Cherokee. Early life. He was an excellent silversmith. He spoke many languages like French, Cherokee, and Spanish. He was a brave warrior a good hunter and trader. Later life.

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S equoyah

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  1. Sequoyah By Mac Adams

  2. Background information • Born in 1770 • Died in 1843 • Sequoyah means “pig’s foot” • Tribe-Cherokee

  3. Early life He was an excellent silversmith. He spoke many languages like French, Cherokee, and Spanish. He was a brave warrior a good hunter and trader.

  4. Later life In 1821 he created the Cherokee written language. Most Americans called him George Guess, but the Cherokee called him Sogwali.

  5. Interesting Information His father was captured by Cherokees and was there for six years and during that time Sequoyah was born. The Cherokee thought Sequoyah’s signs were evil, so they burned down his cabin.

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