William Christian (Virginia)
William Christian (c. 1743 – April 9, 1786) was an "Indian fighter", Continental soldier, militiaman and politician from the Colony of Virginia who served in the era of the American Revolution. He was a signatory to the Fincastle Resolutions and founder of Fort William (now Louisville, Kentucky). Christian helped to negotiate the Treaty of Long Island —making peace between the Overmountain Men and the majority of the Cherokee tribes in 1777.
Read more about William Christian (Virginia): Early Life, Personal and Civic Life, Military Duty, Fort William, Post-revolution, Legacy
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