Joseph H. Vann (11 February 1798 – 23 October 1844) was a Cherokee leader of mixed-race ancestry, a businessman and planter in Georgia, Tennessee and Indian Territory. He owned plantations, many slaves, taverns, and steamboats.

Jan 20, 2006 · Joseph Vann was a prominent Cherokee leader and slave owner. In addition to his agricultural pursuits, Vann owned taverns and steamboats, which he operated on the Arkansas, Mississippi, and Ohio rivers. Born on February 11, 1798, in Murray County in northwest Georgia, Vann was the son of Chief James Vann and Margaret “Peggy” Scott.

Joseph Vann took the rebel slaves belonging to him out of the Cherokee Nation and permanently assigned them to work on his steamboats. The following year, Joseph Vann and several of his black rebels died in the explosion of his steamboat Lucy Walker during a race on the Ohio River.

James Vann was a powerful chief in the Cherokee Nation and had several other wives and children. They were among the Five Civilized Tribes of the American Southeast because they had adopted some white-European-American culture, often …

Chief Joseph H. Vann was a prominent Cherokee leader in Georgia. Born on February 11, 1789, he was also a planter, and businessman who owned slaves, and steamboats among others.

Feb 26, 2025 · Joseph H. Vann, (11 February 1798 – 23 October 1844). He was a Cherokee leader who owned Diamond Hill (now known as the Chief Vann House), many slaves, taverns, and steamboats that he operated on the Arkansas, Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Rivers. He born at Spring Place, Georgia on February 11, 1798.

Discover life events, stories and photos about Joseph 'Rich Joe' Vann (1798–1844) of Spring Place, Murray, Georgia, United States.

In 1804 he completed construction of a beautiful 2 ½ story brick home that was the most elegant in the Cherokee Nation. After Vann was murdered in 1809, his son Joseph inherited the mansion and plantation. Joseph was also a Cherokee leader and became even more wealthy than his …

Dec 21, 2023 · Joseph Vann was born February 11, 1798 near Springplace in the Cherokee Nation (now Georgia) the son of James Vann and Nancy Brown. The Vanns were a prolific family who reused many names, so later in life he was referred to as "Rich Joe." He was one of eight children born to his father’s nine wives.

Jan 20, 2006 · Encyclopedia article about Joseph Vann. Vann was a Cherokee leader who owned a plantation (as well as many slaves), taverns, and steamboats that he operated on the Arkansas, Mississippi, and Ohio rivers.