Record #:

19674

Author(s):

Harmon, George D.

Abstract:

Benjamin Hawkins was born in Warren County on August 15, 1754 served as George Washington's interpreter during the Revolutionary War before returning to his native state. From 1787-1795 he served as a state legislator before being appointed to Superintendent to all Native American tribes south of the Ohio River. In this role, he was influential in establishing favorable trading practice between American and Native American tribes throughout the south.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 9 Issue 2, Apr 1932, p138-152, f

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--1775-1865