John 'So-Gah-Gwas' Jimerson

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John 'So-Gah-Gwas' Jimerson

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Birthplace: Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, Newtown, Erie County, New York, United States
Death: 1944 (79-80)
Allegany Indian Reservation, Coldspring, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States
Place of Burial: Steamburg, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States
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Father of Percy S Jimerson

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About John 'So-Gah-Gwas' Jimerson

Seneca/Hawk Clan
"Show" Indian known as 'Chief White Eagle'


  • Show Indian, circus performer, traditional singer and bark peeler
  • Son of Samuel and Lucy Jimerson
  • Married 1st: Neural Taylor
  • Married 2nd: Eunice Curry, Bear Clan
  • Their children: Samson L., Amos S., Harrison, Leonard, Francis S, Percy S, Lucy Bell and Avery Jenkins Jimerson
  • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70640848/john_s_jimerson

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John 'So-Gah-Gwas' Jimerson's Timeline

1864
1864
Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, Newtown, Erie County, New York, United States
1907
April 1907
Allegany Indian Reservation, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States
1944
1944
Age 80
Allegany Indian Reservation, Coldspring, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States
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Hillside Haven Cemetery, Steamburg, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States