Nimrod Jarrett Smith
Nimrod Jarrett Smith | |
|---|---|
| Tsaladihi | |
| Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians | |
| In office 1880–1891 | |
| Preceded by | Lloyd R. Welch |
| Succeeded by | Stillwell Saunooke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 3, 1832 Murphy, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 1893 (aged 61) |
| Resting place | Yellow Hill Cemetery Cherokee, North Carolina |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 (CSA) |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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Nimrod Jarrett Smith (1832–1893), also called Tsaladihi (from the Cherokee pronunciation of the name "Jarrett"), was the fourth Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. He is credited with gaining approval by the North Carolina legislature for the band's incorporation as a legal entity, and for gaining federal recognition as an Indian tribe.