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The Death and Burial of Major Ridge
Article chronicles the day three men killed Elias Boudinot, Major Ridge, and John Ridge who were part of the "treaty party" within the Cherokees who favored signing relocation treaties. Their killers were part of the Ross party who were opposed to the tribe's relocation.
Date:
Spring 1973
Creator:
Ballenger, T. L.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History