Whatley, John
Biographical notes:
John Whatley was a resident of Bowdon, Georgia. An avid historian, during the winter of 1953-1054 he researched and sketched the viatory of Benjamin Hawkins, 1754-1816, through Heard and Carroll Counties in Georgia. Hawkins was a farmer, statesman and Indian trader in Georgia from 1796 to 1816. He worked with the Creek Indians politically, agriculturally and in trade until his death in 1816.
From the description of Benjamin Hawkins Viatory, 1956. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 653243124
Benjamin Hawkins was an Indian agent, appointed in 1795 to superintend all Native Americans south of the Ohio River. His headquarters were at Fort Hawkins on the Ocmulgee River. He frequently visited Tuckabatchie in the Upper Creek and Coweta in the Lower Creek nations in Alabama.
From the description of Sketch of the route of Benjamin Hawkins in Heard County, Ga., 1954. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122442485
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- Chattahoochee River (as recorded)
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