He and his brothers , Levi and James , were among the primary negotiators of between his people and the United States government in the early 19th century . The Chickasaw ended up ceding much of their land to the United States after Levi " Itawambamingo " Colbert had died en route to Washington D.C during negotiations in 1834 . Being between both " white " and " native " cultures , he and his brother were heavily relied upon to act on the tribe 's behalf , so once Levi died , negotiations abruptly ceased and in the year 1834 , the Chickasaw joined many other tribes in removal ( the Trail of Tears ) . Itawmaba County in Mississippi is named after Levi
Trail of Tears
Trail of Tears
George Colbert