John Lewis (Shawnee leader)

John Lewis
Born
Quatawapea

c. 1760
Pickaway Plains, Ohio Country
Died1826 (aged about 66)
Arkansas Territory
Burial placeUnknown
Other namesCaptain Lewis, Colonel Lewis
CitizenshipShawnee
OccupationsVillage chief, diplomat, warrior
Known forLeader of the Lewistown Shawnees

Quatawapea or John Lewis (c. 1760 – 1826), also known as Captain Lewis and Colonel Lewis and ‘’’Captain Johnny’’’, was a Shawnee leader for whom Lewistown, Ohio, is named.

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