Han Yerry

Han Yerry Tewahangarahken ("He Who Takes Up the Snow Shoe") (1724 – 1794) [1] was also known as, Honyery Doxtator, Yerry was a member of the Oneida people and key during the American Revolutionary War. [2] He was thought to have been the product of an Indian mother and a German father. [3] Yerry fought in the Battle of Oriskany against the British. He was married to Tyonajanegen. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Mark Edward Lender (2016-08-22). The War for American Independence: A Reference Guide: A Reference Guide. Books.google.com. p. 266. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
  2. 1 2 "The Oneida Nation in the American Revolution - Fort Stanwix National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)". Nps.gov. 2016-03-16. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
  3. ↑ Joseph T. Glatthaar; James Kirby Martin. Forgotten Allies: The Oneida Indians and the American Revolution. Books.google.com. p. 83. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
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