George Strother Gaines (1784-1873) was a leader in the Mississippi Territory and in both states formed from it, Mississippi and Alabama. He was a longtime trader among the Choctaws, and was trusted by them. At their request, he led an expedition to scout the prospective Choctaw lands in the Indian territory before the Choctaws reluctantly agreed to emigrate there. 1784 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... all about mississippi! Mississippi state bird is a mocking bird mississippi state tree is mangoila tree ... State nickname: Magnolia State Other U.S. States Capital Jackson Largest city Jackson Governor Haley Barbour Official languages English Area 125,546 km² (32nd) - Land 121,606 km² - Water 3,940 km² (3%) Population (2000) - Population 2,697,243 (31st) - Density 23. ... Alabama is a Southern state state located in the southern United States. ... Pushmataha was the leader of the Choctaws during the removal era of the early 19th century. ... Indian Territory in 1836 Indian Territory in 1891 Indian Territory, also known as Indian Country, Indian territory or the Indian territories, was the land set aside within the United States for the use of Native Americans (Indians). The general borders were set by the Indian Intercourse Act of 1834. ...
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