Chief Chauncey 'Nis-Hea-Nyah-Nant' Abrams

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Chief Chauncey 'Nis-Hea-Nyah-Nant' Abrams

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Birthplace: Tonawanda Indian Reservation, Genesee County, New York, United States
Death: February 25, 1906 (67)
Tonawanda Indian Reservation, Genesee County, New York, United States
Place of Burial: Basom, Genesee County, New York, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of George Abrams and Julia Ann Abrams
Husband of Sarah Abrams
Father of Barber Abrams
Half brother of Emeline Ground and Stephen Sky

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About Chief Chauncey 'Nis-Hea-Nyah-Nant' Abrams

Tonawanda Seneca/Snipe Clan
Chief of the Tonawanda Seneca, 1890
Head Sachem of the Snipe Clan
Nis-Hea-Nyah-Nant 'Falling Day'


  • Grandson of Chief Blacksmith
  • Son of George and Julia Ann (Smith) Abrams
  • Married Sarah Blacksquirrel
  • Their son: Barber Abrams Black
  • Chief, Head Sachem and farmer
  • Attended mission school, but was a pagan in his belief system
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Chief Chauncey 'Nis-Hea-Nyah-Nant' Abrams's Timeline

1838
June 1838
Tonawanda Indian Reservation, Genesee County, New York, United States
1906
February 25, 1906
Age 67
Tonawanda Indian Reservation, Genesee County, New York, United States
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Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Basom, Genesee County, New York, United States