Chief John Big Tree

Chief John Big Tree

also known as Chief Big Tree

Born: Jun 02, 1877, Buffalo - New York - USA

Chief John Big Tree was born on June 2, 1877 in Buffalo, New York, as Isaac Johnny John. He was an actor, known for She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949), Drums Along the Mohawk (1939) and Devil's Doorway (1950). He died on July 6, 1967 in Onondaga Indian Reservation, New York. One of three men who posed for artist James Fraser for the profile which became the famous "Indian head nickel" or "buffalo nickel" minted 1913-1938. The other two were Chief Two Moons (of the Cheyenne) and Chief Iron Tail (of the Lakota Sioux). The image was reused for a special commemorative $50 gold piece in 2006--the USA's first 24k (pure gold) coin. Big Tree was a member of the Seneca Nation.

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Real Name Chief John Big Tree
Nick Name Chief Big Tree
Date of Birth Jun 02, 1877
Place of Birth Buffalo - New York - USA
Age 90
Death Day 1967-07-06

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