Table of Contents
- 1 Who was the translator between Tomochichi and James Oglethorpe?
- 2 Is Mary Musgrove still alive?
- 3 Who acted as an interpreter between James Oglethorpe and the leader of Yamacraw Indians?
- 4 How many languages could Mary Musgrove speak?
- 5 How did Oglethorpe’s friendship with Tomochichi affect the founding of Georgia?
- 6 What was one of Oglethorpe’s main goals for the Georgia colony?
Who was the translator between Tomochichi and James Oglethorpe?
Mary Musgrove (1700-1765) Translator for James Oglethorpe and Chief Tomochichi of the Yamacraw and facilitator of the creation of the Georgia colony.
Is Mary Musgrove still alive?
Deceased
Mary Musgrove/Living or Deceased
What is Mary Musgroves real name?
Coosaponakeesa
Mary Musgrove was born around 1700 in Coweta, Creek Nation. She was given the name Coosaponakeesa at birth by her Native American mother.
What is James Oglethorpe known for?
James Edward Oglethorpe, (born December 22, 1696, London, England—died June 30/July 1, 1785, Cranham Hall, Essex, England), English army officer, philanthropist, and founder of the British colony of Georgia in America. In 1732 Oglethorpe secured a charter for his colony in what became Georgia.
Who acted as an interpreter between James Oglethorpe and the leader of Yamacraw Indians?
Mary
John Musgrove’s wife Mary Musgrove had an English father and Creek mother and served as interpreter between the English and the Indians. Mico Tomochichi was happy to have the colonists settle near them because it was an opportunity for his people to trade with and to establish diplomatic connections with the English.
How many languages could Mary Musgrove speak?
They trusted her. This made them more willing to trade with her. Also, Mary could speak two languages.
How old is Oglethorpe?
88 years (1696–1785)
James Oglethorpe/Age at death
What language did Tomochichi speak?
Tomochichi did not speak English, but James Oglethorpe had Mary Musgrove with him. Mary’s mother was a member of the Creek tribe and her father was English, because of this Mary was able to translate.
How did Oglethorpe’s friendship with Tomochichi affect the founding of Georgia?
When Oglethorpe selected Yamacraw Bluff as the site for the colony’s first settlement, Mico Tomochichi welcomed him and the colonists. Mico Tomochichi was happy to have the colonists settle near them because it was an opportunity for his people to trade with and to establish diplomatic connections with the English.
What was one of Oglethorpe’s main goals for the Georgia colony?
During the early years, Oglethorpe’s goals were to direct the political and social climate of the colony. He was determined to create as egalitarian a state as was possible under the circumstances. He also spent considerable time and effort helping to attract colonists from England and from other parts of Europe.