James Logan Colbert
Birth: 1721 USA
Death: 7 Jan 1784 (aged 62–63) Alabama, USA
Burial: Unknown
Memorial #: 52419856
Bio: James Logan Colbert was born in the Carolinas circa 1721/22 In a declaration made by Silbestre Labadie, 5 Jul 1782, (Labadie had been a captive of Colbert in the spring of 1782), he stated that Colbert, "was about 60 years old, possessed of good health, and a strong constitution. An active man, despite his years, he had a 'violent temper', and was capable of 'enduring the greatest hardship.' He had lived among the Chickasaws for 40 years and boasted that he was owner of a 'fine house' and 'some hundred and fifty' blacks. He said he had several sons by Chickasaw women, who were 'very important chiefs in that nation."
Note; Silbestre Labadie was a wealthy Spanish boat Captain from Louisiana. When Colbert took his boat and his hostages, he used them to gain the release of some English being held captive by the Spanish. One of his captives was the wife of the Governor of St Louis.
Malcom McGee, Find A Grave Memorial# 52539522, in an interview in 1841, stated that Colbert was, "a native of the Carolinas, probably S. C. & came to the Chickasaw Nation prior to 1850."
Apparently, in a letter dictated to Gov. Harrison of VA, by Colbert on 25 Jul 1783, Colbert stated he wished to, "serve the Country in which he lives and was born." James died 7 Jan 1784 in AL, at 62 years of age. After conducting some business in St. Augustine in 1873, he began his journey home. He stopped by Creek leader Alexander McGillivray's (FaG #25428030) house for a short stay. He then left there on about 4 Jan 1874. Three days later his horse threw and killed him on 7 Jan 1874.
James's occupation was Trader in Chickasaw Nation. He's nn a list of Traders & Packhorsemen, found in the records of England, "James Calbert" is listed as a trader in the Chickasaw Nation as of 22 Jan 1766.
"Among the most influential mixed-bloods of the Chickasaws, were the five sons of James Logan Colbert, who came to live among the tribe in 1729 and married three Chickasaw women.
Four of his sons became chiefs of the tribe.
One Colbert had three wives, one Indian and the other two were white women. Both were sisters with the last name Allen." ("Chickasaw Chiefs and Prominent Men").
Note; Probably the daughters of Maj. John L. Allen and Betsy Love.
Another source states that James Logan Colbert came to America aboard the PRINCE OF WALES, which landed at Darien, Georgia on January 10, 1736. Also on board were John McIntosh, Lachlan McGillivray, and John's older brother, Lachlan McIntosh. All these men played significant roles in the history of the "Five Civilized Tribes." -- (Martini).
Chickasaw interpreter, Malcom McGee, in an circa 1841 interview with historian Lyman Draper Find A Grave Memorial# 24866546, stated that James Logan Colbert was from the Carolinas. Colbert, himself stated at one time he was born in the Carolinas.
About 1740, he moved to the Chickasaw Nation and married into the tribe.
One of the earliest reports of James Colbert and the Chickasaws may be found in The South Carolina Gazette, No 1368, OCT 11 to 18, 1760. Therein was published a journal by one Langley. His Sep 26 entry, (made at Fort Prince George), stated, "Soon three or four other fellows (Indians) came, and were at our bake house when to our surprise, JAMES COLBERT appeared coming up, with signal and two letters upon a stick. As soon as he spoke to us, the Indians went off. He then returned to the mouth of Crow Creek, about 400 yards off, and brought in 4 Chicasahs (Chickasaws) that were concealed there. The poor fellows were extremely fatigued and their leader Jockey's Son was sick, having a fever every other day. They left Augusta about the 18th of August, and on their way staid some time at a fort the inhabitants were building twist this and Savannah river, and were obliged to leave 5 others of their party sick, in the woods a days journey from the said fort."
James Logan Colbert and First Fullblood Chickasaw had the following children:
i. Sally (House of In-cun-no-mar)2 Colbert.
ii. Celia Colbert.
iii. Gen. William 'Billy' "Chooshemataha" Colbert was born circa 1742.
James Logan Colbert and Second Fullblood Chickasaw had the following children:
iv. Col. George "Tootemastubbe" Colbert was born 1744.
v. Maj. Levi "Itawamba Minco" Colbert was born 1759.
vi. Samuel Colbert was born circa 1761.
vii. Joseph Colbert was born circa 1767. Joseph died at Colbert's Ferry, on Tennessee River, AL. Joseph's occupation: Interpreter in Chickasaw Nation, 1799. He was an interpreter for missionary Joseph Bullen.
James Logan Colbert and Halfblood Chickasaw had the following children:
viii. Maj. James Colbert was born circa 1768.Find A Grave Memorial# 69257896
ix. Susan 'Susy' Colbert was born circa 1770.
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Family Members
Children
William Cooshemataha Pyaheggo Colbert 1742-1836
George Colbert 1744-1839
Levi Itawamba Minco (Bench Chef) Colbert 1759-1834
James Colbert 1768-1842
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