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    John Horse (c. 1812–1882), also known as Juan Caballo, Juan Cavallo, John Cowaya (with spelling variations) and Gopher John, was a man of mixed African and Seminole ancestry who fought alongside the Seminoles in the Second Seminole War in Florida.

  2. The story of John Horse and the Black Seminoles has been largely untold, but they deserve to be remembered for a number of reasons: - They created the largest haven in the U.S. South for...

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  3. Explore the story of John Horse and the Black Seminoles, the first black rebels to beat American slavery and leaders of the largest slave rebellion in U.S. history—an original history written & designed for the Web.

  4. Jan 21, 2007 · John Horse was a prominent figure in the Seminole Maroon community, who fought against the U.S., the French, and Indians in three wars. He also served as a U.S. agent, a Mexican officer, and a landowner in Florida, Texas, and Mexico.

  5. Learn about John Horse, a black Seminole leader who fought for his people's freedom in Florida, Mexico, and Texas. He was born in slavery, fought in the Second Seminole War, and died in Mexico in 1882.

  6. Jun 26, 2018 · In the Second Seminole war emerged a man called John Horse, also known as Juan Caballo, Juan Cavallo, John Cowaya or Gopher John. He rose to be a prominent man in this second war as a father...

  7. Sep 21, 2021 · The story of John Horse is a tale of daring, intrigue, and the lifelong quest for freedom. The book includes black-and-white archival photos throughout (though the book is...