Oct 23  Slave, Musician, Prophet, Physician
Channel: Natchez National Historical Park
Date: 2016-10-23

Robert Combs presents today's Natchez History Minute about the fascinatingly bizarre life of William McCary, who was born a slave in Natchez in either 1810 or 1811. McCary later assumed the persona of a Native American named Okah Tubbee and made a living performing in theatres and medicine shows. A talented musician and ventriloquist, McCary converted to Mormonism but was excommunicated after claiming to be a prophet and having the gift of transfiguration.