who was the chief of the cherokee tribe during the trail of tears
There were numerous Cherokee leaders during the Trail of Tears. John Ross was, however, the elected Principal Chief at the time the Trail took place. His wife, in fact, died on the Trail of Tears. Notable leaders during that time though were Stand Watie (although maybe a little bit later). Major Ridge.
Report Abuse. There were numerous Cherokee leaders during the Trail of Tears. John Ross was, however, the elected Principal Chief at the time the Trail took place. His wife, in fact, died on the Trail of Tears. Notable leaders during that time though were Stand Watie (although maybe a little bit later). Major Ridge.