Tecumtum
Tecumtum | |
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Tecumtum (aka Chief John), ca. 1863 | |
| Etch-Ka-Taw-Wah leader | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Date and location unknown |
| Died | August 6, 1864 Fort Yamhill, Oregon |
| Cause of death | Old age |
| Children | At least four sons and two daughters |
| Nickname(s) | Chief John, Old John, Tyee John, Elk killer |
| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | Rogue River Wars |
Chief Tecumtum (died 1864), was the chief of the Etch-ka-taw-wah band of Athabaskan Indians and a leader in the Rogue River Wars. He signed three treaties with the United States between 1851 and 1854.