Other sources of early Cherokee history In the 1830s, the American writer John Howard Payne visited Cherokee then based in Georgia. He recounted what they shared about pre-19th-century Cherokee culture and society. For instance, the Payne papers describe the account by Cherokee elders of a traditional two-part societal structure. A "white" organization of elders represented the seven clans. As Payne recounted, this group, which was hereditary and priestly, was responsible for religious activities, such as healing, purification, and prayer. A second group of younger men, the "red" organization, was responsible for warfare. The Cherokee considered warfare a polluting activity.
other sources of early cherokee history in the 1830s the american writer john howard payne visited cherokee then based in georgia he recounted what they shared about pre-19th-century cherokee culture and society for instance the payne papers describe the account by cherokee elders of a traditional two-part societal structure a "white" organization of elders represented the seven clans as payne recounted this group which was hereditary and priestly was responsible for religious activities such as healing purification and prayer a second group of younger men the "red" organization was responsible for warfare the cherokee considered warfare a polluting activity