Goingsnake was born in the vicinity of present-day Nottely Lake, Georgia, then part of the large Cherokee territory.
11 Facts About Goingsnake
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Goingsnake built a new home in Indian Territory, but died soon after the removal.
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Goingsnake was elected in 1827 as Speaker of the National Council, serving under John Ross as Chief.
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Goingsnake developed the reputation of being one of Ross's "right hand men".
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Goingsnake was among the 700 Cherokee warriors who fought with General Andrew Jackson in 1814 against the Creeks in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend.
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The initial results were so disastrous that Cherokee leaders, including Goingsnake, successfully petitioned Scott for delays and to allow self-leadership of future detachments.
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Goingsnake left with the first detachment under Cherokee leadership, which departed on September 28,1838.
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Goingsnake's last recorded political service was participation in the general convention between the eastern and western Cherokee at Tahlequah, Indian Territory on July 12,1839.
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Shortly thereafter, Goingsnake stepped down and a new speaker was elected.
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Goingsnake died shortly after his arrival in the Indian Territory.
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Goingsnake was buried near his cabin, and the grave site was later marked with a tombstone bearing the inscription: "Chief Goingsnake, Famous Cherokee Orator, Born 1758".