
Bean, who then taught Nanyehi to raise the cattle and to eat dairy products. Two dairy cows were rescued from the destroyed settlement by Mrs. The men was left to do the planting, traditionally a woman's job, when the women took on the weaving. The new weaving technique changed the roles of women in the Cherokee society. Lydia William Bean, who Nanyehi spared when the woman was captured after an attack on Bean's settlement, she was taught a new loom weaving technique after having nursed Bean back to health. The Women's Council of Clan Representatives named her their leader and she became the ambassador and negotiator for her people. Her bravery was awarded with the title of 'Ghigau' which made her a member of the tribal council of chiefs. Nanyehi continued the fight and led her people to victory.

Her first husband was Kingfisher, who died in the battle of Taliwa. She is known to us as a peace negotiator and ambassador who believes that we should live in peaceful coexistence with people from other countries and cultures. The Beloved Woman of the Cherokee Nancy Ward or Nanyehi - One who goes about - sits in councils and makes decisions together with other Beloved Women and chiefs. She advocates for married women's property rights, believes that women should not be content with only being companions to their husbands, that they should not submit to laws not made in their interest and that women should be educated. If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation.'. Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands. There is a letter from her to John Adams that says: '.remember the ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. President' as she is very politically active, especially about women's rights. Political opponents refer to her as 'Mrs. She is an erudite lady with an open mind and great intellect whose husband often seeks her advice on political matters and government.

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