Watts, John - Cherokee Chief, was born in 1753, the son of Trader John Watts. Also known as Kettiegesta, he was for many years a leading chief of the warlike Chickamauga faction of Cherokees that waged war on the American Frontier. From page 353 of Old Frontiers, by J.P. Brown: Chief John Watts was described by Governor Blount as unquestionably the leading man in his Nation. He possessed a talent for making friends, red and white. William Martin, son of General Joseph Martin, said of him, He was one of the finest looking men I ever saw, large of stature, bold and magnanimous, a great friend of my father s. Major G.W. Sevier states: He was a noble looking Indian, always considered a generous and honorable enemy, and other pioneers paid high tribute to his engaging personality
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