Joel B. Mayes

Joel B. Mayes

Joel B. Mayes (died 1891) was named Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation after a disputed election in 1887. It was during his administration that the Cherokee Outlet sale was negotiated. He was re-elected to a second term, but died shortly thereafter.

External links

* [http://www.cherokee.org/home.aspx?section=culture&culture=culinfo&cat=yOCwb%207dfB4=&ID=o0LFVDLEANs= Cherokee Nation Official Site]


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