Article discusses the history of the Starr family of the Cherokee Nation beginning with Caleb Starr, who had been a supporter of emigration during the removal period. Patricia W. Lockwood describes the legacy he and his descendants left that earned them a controversial reputation.
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Article discusses the history of the Starr family of the Cherokee Nation beginning with Caleb Starr, who had been a supporter of emigration during the removal period. Patricia W. Lockwood describes the legacy he and his descendants left that earned them a controversial reputation.
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Abstract: There are few subjects in Cherokee history as controversial or exciting as the Starr family. Patricia W. Lockwood follows the accomplishments and conflicts surrounding Caleb Starr and his descendants, placing them within the context of Cherokee politics and removal.
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