Elias Boudinot (1802–1839) was born as Gallegina “Buck” Watie into an important Cherokee family in present-day Georgia. Boudinot was the son of David Watie (Uwati), brother of Stand Watie, nephew of Major Ridge and cousin of John Ridge. Boudinot, the Ridges, John Ross, Charles R. Hicks, and his son, Elijah Hicks formed the ruling elite of the Cherokee Nation. They believed that rapid acculturation was critical to Cherokee survival. Boudinot was the editor of the Cherokee Phoenix which showcased Cherokee "civilization." Watie changed his name in honor of Elias Cornelius, who was responsible for Boudinot's education.
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| - Elias Boudinot (1802–1839) was born as Gallegina “Buck” Watie into an important Cherokee family in present-day Georgia. Boudinot was the son of David Watie (Uwati), brother of Stand Watie, nephew of Major Ridge and cousin of John Ridge. Boudinot, the Ridges, John Ross, Charles R. Hicks, and his son, Elijah Hicks formed the ruling elite of the Cherokee Nation. They believed that rapid acculturation was critical to Cherokee survival. Boudinot was the editor of the Cherokee Phoenix which showcased Cherokee "civilization." Watie changed his name in honor of Elias Cornelius, who was responsible for Boudinot's education.
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| - Elias Boudinot (1802–1839) was born as Gallegina “Buck” Watie into an important Cherokee family in present-day Georgia. Boudinot was the son of David Watie (Uwati), brother of Stand Watie, nephew of Major Ridge and cousin of John Ridge. Boudinot, the Ridges, John Ross, Charles R. Hicks, and his son, Elijah Hicks formed the ruling elite of the Cherokee Nation. They believed that rapid acculturation was critical to Cherokee survival. Boudinot was the editor of the Cherokee Phoenix which showcased Cherokee "civilization." Watie changed his name in honor of Elias Cornelius, who was responsible for Boudinot's education. Boudinot was one of the signatories of the Treaty of New Echota, along with the Ridges. All three were assassinated in 1839 by survivors of the Trail of Tears.
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