Arthur Archibald Coody

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Arthur Archibald COODY,Jr., commonly called "Archy" was a half-breed Cherokee of the Long Hair Clan, his mother being Eughioote, a full blood Cherokee Woman of the Long Hair Clan and his father was a full blood casucasion of Scottish descent.

Archy was literate, for he signed his name to his will, and wrote many letters to the governor of TN regarding hostile Indian movements. He was an interpeter for the Cherokee Nation and a scout for the United States Army.

Archy and his full blood Cherokee wife, Milcah, owned and operated an inn on the Obes River in the Cherokee Nation.

He died in Dec 1809 at home on the Obedes River, Cherokee Nation.

See more of the escapedes of Archy in "The Celts and The Cherokee" by Waymon Odell COODY. This COODY ancestor appears to be one of the more colorful and interesting of the Coodys.

A Register of Persons Baptized by the Rev. Evan Jones in the Cherokee Nation on the 22nd of April 1805 Mr. Arthur Coody's, Cherokee Nation April 22, 1805 Rachel the daughter of Arthur Coody was baptized by me the day and date above E. C. Jones Charles the son of Arthur Coody the day and date above was baptized by me Evan. C. Jones Ann the daughter of Arthur Coody was baptized by me the day and date above E. C. Jones Archibald son of Arthur Coody was baptized by me the day and date above E. C. Jones Eliziah daughter of Arthur Coody was baptized by me the day and date above E. C. Jones Maria daughter of Arthur Coody was baptized by me the day and date above E. C. Jones   Research Notes: The father of Rachel Cody & husband of Milcah Riley (Cody), who was a white woman (sister of Samuel Riley-also married Cherokee Indian women) had ten children; six boys & four girls. Names of the children were Charles, Archibald, Elijah, Ann (Nannie), Maria, Elizabeth, William, Daniel, Arthur and Rachel Cody (Coody). This Arhibald Cody was an interpreter & aid to the British during the Revolutionary War against the Colonists. He was over 1/2 Cherokee Indian. Will of Arthur Coody [names wife Milcah & family "of young children"] 30 November 1809

Legislative Message, October 20, 1797 Knoxville, TN "The Speaker of the Senate and the House of Representatives. At this important crisis, when great numbers of our fellow citizens are in a few days to be compelled by the United States to leave their farms, homes, and property, under the pretext that the Cherokee Indians require such removal immediately. I conceive it my duty to lay before you a message or talk delivered to me by Arthur Coody, a principal man of that nation, and one of the interpreters of the United States, a few days past, from a number of the most influential chiefs. It is in substance as follows:Let the people know, who appear to be upon our lands, by the extension of the line, that we don't wish them to remove, and that we are willing they shall remain until we return from hunting and we will then talk further on the subject. It is probable they will return from hunting about Christmas. Your obedient servant, John Sevier

The following are abstracts of records of genealogical interest taken from the records of the Cherokee Indian Agency in Tennessee in the years 1801-1816. Page 6

A Register of Persons Baptized by the Rev. Evan Jones in the Cherokee Nation on the 22nd of April 1805.

Rachel the daughter of Arthur Coody was baptized by me the day and date above E. C. Jones

Charles the son of Arthur Coody the day and date above was baptized by me Evan. C. Jones

Ann the daughter of Arthur Coody was baptized by me the day and date above E. C. Jones

Archibald son of Arthur Coody was baptized by me the day and date above E. C. Jones

Eliziah daughter of Arthur Coody was baptized by me the day and date above E. C. Jones

Maria daughter of Arthur Coody was baptized by me the day and date above E. C. Jones

COODY FAMILY GENEALOGY Arthur Archibald Coody, Jr. ( 1760-1809 ) Archibald Arthur Coody, Jr. was born about about 1760 in the Cherokee Nation in the area of Chickamauga and Vanns Town, TN., the son of Archibald Arthur and Elizabeth "Eughioote" Coody, Sr. He married Milcah Riley in about 1780. Archibald Arthur Coody, Jr. died in 1809 at Lookout Mountain Town, Tennessee. Children were: 1 Elizabeth Coody 2 Nancy "Nannie" Coody 3 Arthur Coody 4 Rachael Coody 5 Charles Coody, Sr. 6 Ann Coody 7 Archibald B. Coody, Sr. 8 Elziah Coody 9 Mariah Coody

JOHN DONALDSON'S DIARY Wednesday 8th.- Cast off at 10 o'clock and proceed down Indian Village, which was inhabited on the south side of the river, they insisted on us to "come ashore", called us brothers, and showed other signs of friendship, that Mr. Caffey and my son, insomuch then on board took a canoe which I had in tow, and were crossing over to them, the rest of the fleet having landed on the opposite shore. After they had gone some distance, a half-breed, called himself Archy Coody, with several other Indians, jumped in a canoe, met them and advised them to turn to the boat, which they did, together with Coody and several canoes which left the shore and followed directly after him. They appeared to be friendly. After distributing some presents among them, which they seemed pleased, we observed a number of Indians on the other side embarking in their canoes armed and painted red and black. Coody immediately made signs to his companions, ordering them to quit the boat, which they did, himself and another Indian remaining with us and telling us to move off instantly. We had not gone far before we discovered a number of Indians armed and painted proceeding down the river, as it were, to intercept us. Coody, the half-breed, and his companion, sailed with us for some time, and telling us we had passed all the towns and were out of danger, left us. But we had not gone far until we had come in sight of another town, situated on the south side of the river, nearly opposite a small island. Here they again invited us to come ashore, called us brothers, and observing the boats standing off the opposite channel, told us that "their side of the river was better for boats to pass". And there we must regret the unfortunate death of young Mr. Payne, on board Capt. Blackemore's boat, who was mortally wounded by reason of the boat running too near the northern shore opposite the town, where some of the enemy lay concealed, and the more tragically misfortunes of poor Stewart, his family and friends to their numbers of twenty-eight persons. This man had embarked with us for the Western Country, but his family being diseased with the small pox, it was agreed upon between him and the company that he should keep distance in the rear, for fear of the infection spreading, and was warned by the sound of a horn. After we had passed the town, the Indians having now collected in considerable numbe77r, observing his helplessness situation, singled off the rest of the fleet, intercepted him and took prisoners of the whole crew, to the great grief of the whole company, uncertain how soon they might share the same fate; their cries were distantly heard by those boats in the rear. We still perceived them marching down the river in considerable bodies, keeping pace with us until the Cumberland Mountains withdrew them from our sight, when we were in hopes we had escaped them. We were now arrived at a place called Whirl or Suck, were the river is compressed within less than half its common width above, by the Cumberland Mountains, which juts in on both sides. In passing through the upper part of these narrows, at a place described by Coody, which he termed the "boiling pot". A trivial accident had nearly ruined the expedition. (To Henry Knox, Sect'y of War) Knoxville, May 9th,1793 Sir: The enclosed copies of letters and orders to General Robertson, and of my order to Major Beard, will fully inform you of the steps I have taken to relieve the district of Mero from the invasion of the Creeks. I have not yet heard from that district, since first of April, nor from Major Beard, since he left southwest point. It is to be feared that my express, James Donalson, who left this on the fourteenth of April, is cut off, as he had my order to return without delay. The Cherokees appear generally disposed for peace, but they have not yet determined whether they will accept the invitation of the President to visit him in Philadelphia. This delay, in my opinion, is owing to the embarrassment they must feel on account of the war between their neighbors on all sides. I am informed by letter dated the 30th of April, at the Look-out, that two parties of Creeks had passed that place, between the 25th and 30th for war against Cumberland, one of 25, the other of 18, and that, on the 26th, a party returned from Cumberland, with hair. How much, was not mentioned, by my informant (Arthur Coody). Governor Shelby assures me the report, respecting General Logan, as mentioned by Col.Buford, is not well founded. I have the honor to be & (Signature) Governor Blount

(To Henry Knox, Sect'y of War) Knox Ville May 23rd 1793 Sir: Arthur Coodey of Look Out Mountain Town of the lower Cherokees, with several other Cherokees and two Chickasaws arrived here on the 20th instant by whom I am informed that two parties of Creeks one consisting of twenty eight and the other of forty two, had lately passed by his house on their return from Metro district (Cumberland settlements) with scalps and horses. The first party had one scalp which they boasted was that of a great warrior Colonel Bledsoe. The second party must have been the same that attacked and were repulsed at Greenfield Station. The two admitted their joint loss to be one warrior killed, another killed or taken by a party of Major Beard's mounted infantry, and three wounded. The meeting of the Cherokees Chiefs, with Shawnees Ambassadors, (the same who were with the Creeks) was about to take place in Wills Town when Coody left the lower towns, but he adds the Cherokees will not engage in a war against the United States. The next object of the Cherokees Chiefs will be to take into consideration the invitation of the President to visit him, and I now have hopes that they will determine to accept it. Mr. Willbank will go on to Detroit with the Shawnees Ambassadors. The reason he has given for leaving the Creeks, is , that three hundred dollars were offered for his person, and he was apprehensive of being delivered up by these Indians. I am without official information from Metro district since 25th Ulto, but I have been informed by some travelers from there that the 8th Inst. three children were wounded one of them scalped, and the fourth killed near Nashville by Indians. The same travelers informed me of the arrival of Major Beard at Nashville without having fallen in with one party of Indians, of whom they killed one, and wounded another. The Creeks and Chickasaw war does not go on with the ferocity and spirit that might be expected, owing as it is said to Mr. Panton having informed the Creeks, that if red people went to war with each other that he would withhold all supplies of arms and ammunition, adding that was all the United States could wish to red people at war with each other, and then they could take their hand with more ease. The bloody fellow brought a letter addressed to the Cherokees from the Baron D'Carondolet recommending peace to them with the United States, and all other nations, so Mr. Coodey informs me who has often read and interpreted it to the Chiefs. He also brought to the nation and forwarded me a very friendly and polite letter from Governor Guioso, in which he declares that if any of the Spanish Officers of Louisiana have encouraged the Indians to go to war against the United States that it is unknown to him, and that for his own part he has never acted unfriendly towards the Unite d States. Nonetheless my doubts are by no means removed respecting the conduct of Governor O'Neal and Mr. Panton, but I am lately led to believe their object was mercantile rather than national. A war between the United States, and the Southern tribes would through the trade of the Indians engaged into Paantone Hands at Pensacola, as in time of the British war. Governor O'Neal is said to be interested with Panton in trade. Coodey informs me that notwithstanding the numbers of Creeks who have been to war lately on the Southwestern frontiers, the Creek Chiefs in council declined taking hold of the bloody hatchet, presented them by the Shawneese Ambassadors as to the United States, but received it as the Chickasaws, and were about to set out in great numbers against them, and were stopped by Panton's message a before mentioned. The Spaniards being the friends of the United States, it would seem as they could not consistently cherish and support in the very bosom of their government a refuge (Mr. Panton) who's interest and inclination is to keep the Southern Indians more or less in a state of warfare against the United States, and whose influence and address put the gratification of both in his power. I wrote you and forwarded the letters by Post (via Hawkins Courthouse) on the 9th , 12th, and 15th instant. I have the honor to be & Governor Blount2 (Signature)

June 24, 1793 Middlestriker, on the Walton Road (in present day Cumberland County, Tennessee), placed his sixty warriors in ambush in a commanding position overlooking a large spring.... Captain Samuel Handley, with forty men.... were met by a volly from Middlestriker's concealed warriors............... they fled in dismay. Handley's horse was shot from under him as he attempted to rescue Lieper, one of his men. He defended himself with his sword, but was finally overcome by numbers and surrendered to Archie Coody, a half-bred. The savages were delighted to have taken so notable a prisoner..... On January 24, 1793, Capt. Handley returned to Knoxville, accompanied by his captors, Middlestriker and Coody, an eight warriors. Governor Blount received the Indians with due ceremony and distributed presents, consisting of blanket, shirt, leggins, flap and matchcoat, to each one.

June 14, 1794 Watts, at the meeting with Governor Blount at Henry's Station in 1793, had recommended certain Chiefs for the Philadelphia trip. They were Doublehead, Glass, Little Turkey, Kitegiska, Richard Justic, Fool Charles, Breath, Water Hunter, Culech, Middlestriker, and The Spider. These were the real leaders of the Nation, but some ot them had been too friendly with the whites to please Doublehead. In June 1794, he appeared in Philadelphia, but brought with him a number of Chiefs who were not so predominant, but were all his own supporters. His party consisted of himself; Tekaiskee, The Water Hunter; Nontauka, The Northward; Kenesaw, The Cabin; John McLemore; Walalue, The Humming Bird; Chulechah, The Boots; Ustanaqua, Big Head; Kulsa-tahee, Creek Killer; Kena-guna, The Lying Fawn; Chata-ka-lesa, Fowl Carrier; and Siteaha; with John Thompson and Arch Coody as interpeters. (The conference with Secretary Knox and President Washington closed on June 14, 1794) Doublehead and his party were returned in state aboard an American Warship to Savannah, Georgia.

CHEROKEE TREATY 1794 Whereas the Treaty made and concluded on Holston River on the second day of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety one between the United States of America and the Cherokee Nation of Indians has not fully carried into execution by reason of some misunderstandings which have arisen. 1. And Whereas the undersigned Henry Knox Secretary for the United States in behalf of the said United States and the undersigned Chiefs and Warriors in their own Names and in behalf of the whole Cherokee Nation are desirous of Re-establishing peace and friendship between the said Parties in a permanent manner do hereby declare that the said Treaty of Holston is to all interests and purposes in full force and binding upon said Parties as well in full respect to the boundaries therein mentioned as in all other respects whatever. 2. It is hereby stipulated that the boundaries mentioned in the fourth article of the said Treaty shall be actually ascertained and marked in a manner prescribed by the said article whenever the Cherokee Nation shall have Ninety days notice of the time and place at which the Commissioners of the United States intend to commence their operation. 3. The United States to evidence their Justice by amply compensating the said Cherokee Nation of Indians for all relinquishments of land made either by the Treaty of Hopewell upon the Keowee River concluded on the twenty eighth of November one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, do hereby stipulate in lieu of all of former Sums to be paid annually to furnish the Cherokee Indians with Goods suitable for their use the amount of five thousand dollars yearly. 4. And the said Cherokee Nation in order to evidence the sincerity of their intentions in future to prevent the practice of stealing horses attended with the most precious consequences to lives in peace of both parties do hereby agree that every horse which shall be stolen from the white Inhabitants by the Cherokee Indians and not returned within three months that the Sum of fifty dollars shall be deducted from the said Annuity of five thousand dollars. 5. The articles now stipulated will be considered as permanent additions to the Treaty of Holston as soon as they shall have been ratified by the President and the Senate of the United States. In witness of all and everything herein determined between the United States of America and the Whole Cherokee Nation the parties have hereunto set their hands and Seals in the City of Philadelphia within the United States this twenty sixth day in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety four. (Signature) H Knox Sect'y of War Takakisskee X or taken out of the water Nontuaka X or the Northward Cinasaw X or the Cabbin Skyuka X Chuqilatague X or double head John McCleemore X Walalue X or the hummingbird Chuleowee C Ustanaqua X Kullusathee X Siteaha X Keenaguna X or the lying Fawn Chatakaelesa C or the Fowl Carrier (Signature) John Thompson, Interpreter (Signature) Arthur Coody, Interpreter

Knoxville, October 1797 In October 1797, as the removal deadline approached, the Governor again tried to obtain additional time for the intruders. Learning that a half-breed, Arthur Coody, was in Knoxville on personal business, Sevier suggested that they meet. In their cource of their conversation, Coody. expressed the opinion that the Cherokee leaders, who at that time were away hunting, might be willing for the whites additional time to remove themselves and their effects from Indian land. The Governor later reported toe the Tennessee legislature that Coody had delivered a message to him. Referring to the half-breed (Coody) as a "principle man" of the Cherokee Nation, the Governor indicated that the message had come "from a number of the most influential Chiefs...... Shortly thereafter, the Cherokee Chiefs reached an agreement to permit operation of places for travelers. In 1803, Arthur Coody began the operation of an inn on the Obed River, along a road in the Cherokee Nation.

Knoxville, 2nd November 1797 Sir: I am happy to hear by Mr. Shepard that you and the people of your nation are all well. I have the pleasure to inform you, that the information you give respecting the friendly disposition of Colonel Watts and other Chiefs, that they did not desire the poor inhabitants, settled beyond the line, should be removed until they returned from hunting, has given much satisfaction to those people, as also to the people who settled their lands, and are willing they should have a reasonable time allowed them to move. I assure you, sir, I have since rejoiced very much that the information received form you so much in time, as I have great believe that a great deal of innocent blood has been saved by means, for I have heard that a large body of diorderly people was intending to do mischief, which they might have easily effected before Government could have had any knowledge of their intentions. You well know that it has been constantly reported that the indians was constantly complaining, and requesting that people should be removed; how true those reports have been you are the best judge. I am informed the white people are satisfied; and I earnestly hope that we shall enjoy peace and good understanding, and you may rely safely that I shall constantly endeavour to promote harmony and friendship between the two parties, tho you know it is difficult to guard against the conduct of bad people on the other side, especially now they got so near together. Mr. Arthur Coody

Knoxville, May 31, 1798 Sir: In obedience to your instruction to me the 12th., I immediately proceeded to the Cherokee Nation by way of South West Point, to execute the same as far as was in my power, to this place yesterday by way of Tellico Blockhouse. The towns I visited were Hiwassee, Christooee, Shoemach, Estanaula, and Amuchcha where there was a nation, namely John Watts, Bloody Fellow, Dick Justice, Glass, Taulontiska, Cabin, Chulcoah, or Creek Linguister, Kittagisha the Jobbers son, the Badger, the Standing Turkey, James Vann, and other Chiefs, and a great majority of the most influential warriors, making the whole about seven hundred and fifty. The Chiefs of the most note, who were not there, were the Little Turkey, and Double Head. My ostensible business was the transaction of my own private business as was understood by your Excellency before my departure, tho' I kept constantly in view of the object of your instructions, and did what ever was in my power, in an informal or direct way to forward the object of the approaching treaty, to wit, to induce the Indians to attend the call or invitation to the Commissioners of the United States to a treaty and to sell a part of their land for valuable consideration which I presumed would be offered to them. After I left South West Point the first Indian house I arrived at was Arthur Coody's, one ot the interpreters with whom I stayed one day, and found him well disposed, and preferred the Point as the place for the treaty. The next day I saw Tuskegatahee, the Woman Holder, and the Hare (Tarrapine) Chiefs of the second order and about thirty warriors. I had much free conversation............. I have the honor to be Your Excellency's most obedient servant (Signature) Jas Ore

CHEROKEE NATION 22 April 1805 Rachel the daughter of Arthur Coody was baptized by me the day and date above E. C. Jones Charles son of Arthur Coody was baptized by me the day and date above E. C. Jones Ann the daughter of Arthur Coody was baptized by me the day and date above E. C. Jones Archibald the son of Arthur Coody was baptized by me the day and date above E. C. Jones Elziah daughter of Arthur Coody was baptized by me on the day and date above E. C. Jones Maria daughter of Arthur Coody was baptized by me on the day and date above E. C. Jones

CHEROKEE NATION / FLORIDA In 1778, Tassel, principle chief of the Cherokees, was tomahawked by a young Indian under the orders of Major James Hubbert, while the chief, his son and two other Indians, unarmed and under a flag of truce, were visiting at the headquarters of the officer. William Panton, a rich Scots trader at Pensacola, Florida, invited several prominent Cherokees to make him a visit at his trading house and while they were his guests he gave them arms, ammunition and other gifts and urged them to avenge the death of Tassel. John Watts, half-blood interpreter of Willstown, and his party, on their return to the Nation, held a meeting at the home of Watts in Wills Valley in August, during the green corn dance, and there the interpreter told of Panton's position, which was unanimously approved. A party of fifty-five warriors under Middlestriker of Willstown departed soon after and on September 23, 1792, attacked Captain Samuel Hadley who was captured by Arthur Coody, but later released at the solicitation of John McDonald of Willstown.

CHEROKEE NATION In the name of God Amen. I Arthur Coody Being Sick of weak in body, but of perfect mind of memory. Calling to mind that it is appointed by God for all men to Die. I first of all recommend my soul to the home of the Almighty God that gave it-- and body to buried it Decent Christian burial. At the desecration of my Executors nothing doubting but I shall receive the same. What property it has been pleased to God to bless me with after all just Debts paid to be disposed of as follows, my five Negros Bob, Tom, Peggy, Keziah, & Amia I want kept together for the support of my beloved wife, Milcah & my family of young children that I leave until my youngest Child comes of age. If y Negros increase I want them living one roost. In all my children the oldest children have the oldest Negro's according to age. Likewise I want I want (repeated) my horses Cattle & hogs kept for the use of the family until my youngest child comes of age then sold & equally divided amongst my wife and my children. To whom I do appoint Wiley Tuten (son-in-law) my sole Executor of this last Will & Testament Do annulling all other Wills or Bequests & confirming this my last Will Whereunto I Subscribe by hand and Seal this 30th day of November in the year of our Lord 1809. Signed in the (Signature) presence of us Arthur Coody (Signature) Isiah Walker (Signature) Malcom Dickson Hiawassee 6th Dec'r 1809 - This Will & Testament was made in presence of Seven Cherokee Chiefs Us Trulle at home. Jno Boys, Parched corn flour, Hinusithuh, Wachuchee, Blackbird, Sowerhee or Blue Bird, Callunna or the Gourd who all express their appreciation & wish to have it carried into affect. (Signature) (Signature) James Carey Interpreter Raburn Tally

Note: A number of other documents relating to Arthur Archibald Coody, Jr. were found in Rowan County North Carolina but have been misplaced. During this time, Rowan County North Carolina extended all of the way to the Mississippi River, thus including much of current Tennessee. When they are located they will be included herein, as well as other information gathered from other recorded accounts, which include he rescue of his sister, Nancy, in Florida, etc.

Birth Notes: Cherokee Nations- Chickamauga- Vann   Burial Notes:

References

1. https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Coody-86 cites
   1. Brown, John. P. “Old Frontiers.” Southern Publishers, Kingsport, TN. 1938. pp. 181-182
   2. American State Papers, Senate, 3rd Congress, 1st Session, Indian Affairs: Volume 1, p. 434. Digitized at Handley
   3. Ratified Indian Treaty 20: Cherokee - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 26, 1794. Digitized at treaty
   4. National Archives and Records Administration, Records of the Cherokee Agency in Tennessee. Digitized at Fold3 entertainment
   5. A Register of Persons Baptized by the Rev. Evan Jones in the Cherokee Nation on the 22nd day of April, 1805. NARA Microfilm M208, Pages 150-152. transcript at jones
2. See also: http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~talbotfamilyhistory/genealogy/14277.htm