John Jolly (Cherokee: Ahuludegi; also known as Oolooteka), was Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation—West when the 1828 constitution was adopted. He was a friend and protector of a young Sam Houston.
Read more about John Jolly: Background, Friendship With Houston, Achievements As Principal Chief, Legacy, See Also
Famous quotes containing the words john and/or jolly:
“Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?”
—Harvey Thew, screenwriter, John Bright, screenwriter, and Lowell Sherman. Lady Lou (Mae West)
“Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong
Under the shade of a coolibah tree;”
—Andrew Barton Peterson (1864–1941)