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  • Andrew Montour
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  • Andrew Montour (c. 1720–1772), also known as Henry (possibly due to the similarity of the French "Andre"), Sattelihu, and Eghnisara, was an important métis interpreter and negotiator in the Virginia and Pennsylvania backcountry in the latter half of the 18th century. Montour's date of birth is unknown; historian James Merrell estimated it to be 1720.
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Birth Date
  • c. 1720
Spouse
Name
  • Andrew Montour
death date
  • 1772
Nicknames
  • Henry, Andre
native name
  • Sattelihu, Eghnisara
Children
  • John Montour, b. 1744; Nicholas
Known For
  • interpreter and negotiator, who spoke French, English, Delaware, Shawnee, and an Iroquois language
Parents
  • Madame Montour, Carondawanna
Tribe
  • Métis
abstract
  • Andrew Montour (c. 1720–1772), also known as Henry (possibly due to the similarity of the French "Andre"), Sattelihu, and Eghnisara, was an important métis interpreter and negotiator in the Virginia and Pennsylvania backcountry in the latter half of the 18th century. Montour's date of birth is unknown; historian James Merrell estimated it to be 1720.