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Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert 1742–1836 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Aug 1742

Birth Location: Pontotoc Chickasaw Nation, Mississippi territory, New France

Death Date: 30 May 1836

Death Location: Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: James Colbert

Mother: Saleechie DOUBLEHEAD

Spouse(s): * Doublehead

Children(s): Levitia Colbert

The story of Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert began in 1742 in Pontotoc Chickasaw Nation, Mississippi territory, New France. Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert married Sa Li Tsi Saleechi Standing Fern Shullachee Doublehead, and had children including Levitia Hetty Colbert. Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert passed away in 1836 in Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert began in 1742 in Pontotoc Chickasaw Nation, Mississippi territory, New France.
  • Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert married Sa Li Tsi Saleechi Standing Fern Shullachee Doublehead, and had children including Levitia Hetty Colbert.
  • Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert passed away in 1836 in Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Colbert
1721–1784
Birth Location: Plum Tree Island, North Carolina, Colonial America
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Saleechie DOUBLEHEAD
1721–1836
Birth Location: Chickasaw Indian Nation, Mobile, Coosa County, Alabama, USA
SD

Spouses(s)

* Doublehead
1762–1846
Birth Location: Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory (Mississippi) Pontotoc
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Children(s)

Levitia Colbert
1790–1839
Birth Location: Chickasaw, Mobile, Alabama, United States
LC

Major Colbert's Ancestors

Self
Major Colbert
1742–1836
Birth Place: Pontotoc Chickasaw Nation, Mississippi territory, New France
Parents
James Logan Colbert
1721–1784
Plum Tree Island, North Carolina, Colonial America
Saleechie (First Fullblood) DOUBLEHEAD
1721–1836
Chickasaw Indian Nation, Mobile, Coosa County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
William (d'Blainville Piomingo "Chooshemataha" Colbert ,) Chief
1695–1784
Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Dorothy ("Mimey") Vernon
1705–1737
Chickasaw Nation, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA
Burl Perry
1695–1735
Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, United States
Mariah ((Bullock)) Pie
1705–1765
Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Colbert
1640–1710
Jannet Blainville
1650–1700
James Logan
1680–1705
Unknown
1685–
Chief saya
1668–1755
Sarah Oocaneechi
1665–1740
Jeanne Dy
1667–1732
Anne Meunier
1674–1706
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Cuthbert
1640–1710
Mary Drakies
1605–1635
D' Blainville
1630–
Edward Vernon
1665–1742
Michael King
1630–1700
Chief Chief
1628–1695
Shawnano Cornstalk
1630–1679
Jean Dy
1644–1695
Marthe Calot
1636–1710
Edme Meunier
1654–1681
Anne Marchand
1655–1694

Major Colbert's Descendants

1.
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Major (General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo") Colbert (8 Aug 1742–30 May 1836) m. * (Sa-Li-Tsi Saleechi Standing Fern Shullachee) Doublehead (1762–1 Feb 1846)
  1. 1. Levitia ("Hetty") Colbert 1790–1839 m. William (R) Duncan 1755–1806
    1. 1. John Dunakin 1810–1870 m. Mary (Margaret) Hargett 1808–1860
      1. 1. William Duncan 1838–1920 m. Margaret ("Peggy" Elizabeth) Brandon 1840–1925
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Kelley 1860–1942 m. John (W. G.) Kelley 1845–1918

Major Colbert's Timeline

13 Records

1742
8 Aug 1742
Birth of Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert in Pontotoc Chickasaw Nation, Mississippi territory, New France
Pontotoc Chickasaw Nation, Mississippi territory, New France
1742
8 Aug 1742
Birth of Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert in IT, Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States
IT, Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States
1742
8 Aug 1742
Birth of Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert in Cullman, Cullman, Alabama, United States
Cullman, Cullman, Alabama, United States
1742
8 Aug 1742
Birth of Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert in Pontotoc Chickasaw Nation, Mississippi territory, New France
Pontotoc Chickasaw Nation, Mississippi territory, New France
1764
1764
Age 22
Birth of Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert in Muscle Shoals, Colbert, Alabama
Muscle Shoals, Colbert, Alabama
1824
30 May 1824
Age 82
Death of Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert in Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America
Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America
1824
30 May 1824
Age 82
Death of Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert in Pontotoc, Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States
Pontotoc, Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States
1830
1830
Age 88
Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert resided here in Monroe, Georgia, USA
Monroe, Georgia, USA
1831
17 Feb 1831
Age 89
Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert was married in United States
United States
1836
30 May 1836
Age 94
Death of Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert in Tockshish, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, USA - dressed in this finest warrior clothing
Tockshish, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, USA - dressed in this finest warrior clothing
1836
30 May 1836
Age 94
Death of Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert in Tockshish, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, USA - dressed in this finest warrior clothing
Tockshish, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, USA - dressed in this finest warrior clothing
1836
30 May 1836
Age 94
Death of Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert in Tockshish, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, USA - dressed in this finest warrior clothing
Tockshish, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, USA - dressed in this finest warrior clothing
1839
7 Jan 1839
Age 97
Death of Major General & Chief William "Chooshemataha Pyaheggo" Colbert in Fort Towson, Choctaw, Oklahoma
Fort Towson, Choctaw, Oklahoma

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1742
    Event Place: Pontotoc Chickasaw Nation, Mississippi territory, New France
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1742
    Event Place: IT, Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1764
    Event Place: Muscle Shoals, Colbert, Alabama

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1742
    Event Place: Cullman, Cullman, Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1742
    Event Place: Pontotoc Chickasaw Nation, Mississippi territory, New France
    Record Source: Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 893648

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1831
    Event Place: United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Monroe, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Monroe, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 19; Page: 191; Family History Library Film: 0007039

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1836
    Event Place: Tockshish, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, USA - dressed in this finest warrior clothing
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1824
    Event Place: Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1839
    Event Place: Fort Towson, Choctaw, Oklahoma

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1824
    Event Place: Pontotoc, Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1836
    Event Place: Tockshish, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, USA - dressed in this finest warrior clothing
    Record Source: Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 893648

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1836
    Event Place: Tockshish, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, USA - dressed in this finest warrior clothing
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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