Buckongahelas

Buckongahelas (c. 1720 – May 1805) is a regionally and nationally renowned Lenape chief, councilor and warrior.

He is active from the days of the French and Indian War (Seven Years' War) through the Northwest Indian Wars, after the United States achieves independence and settlers encroach on territory beyond the Appalachian Mountains and Ohio River.

He becomes involved in the Western Confederacy of mostly Algonquian-speaking peoples, who are seeking to repel American settlers.

The chief leads his Lenape band from present-day Delaware westward, eventually to the White River area of present-day Muncie, Indiana.

One of the most powerful war chiefs on the White River, Buckongahelas is respected by the Americans as a chief, although he does not have the position to do political negotiations.

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