Native Americans

King Hendrick was a Mohawk Indian chief. He was also known as Hendrick Peters, which was his Christian name, and as Theyanoguin.

Pontiac was a chief of the Ottawa Indians who remains famous for his leadership role in Pontiac's Rebellion (1763–1766).

The only American Indian to achieve the rank of general on either side during the American Civil War, Stand Watie (aka Degadoga) was also the last Confederate general to lay down his sword.