Reintroduction Into American Society
The attack at Southerland Mayfield's homestead had left much of George's family dead, but George's mother and sister had survived and resettled in Nashville. Although Mayfield lived contentedly among the Creek, he retained memories and affections for his mother and sister. In 1800, at the age of 21, Mayfield left his adopted people to return to his mother and sister.
Upon his return, Mayfield found himself heir to a sizeable estate which had been left to him after the death of his father 11 years earlier. He would end up ceding almost all of this property to his mother and sisters. He had little utility gained from land holdings due to Creek influences. He kept only 80 acres (324,000 m²) on the family homestead.
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