Yantwaia, or, as he was more commonly called, Cornplanter, was originally a Seneca chief, but when the five war tribes consolidated, forming the historical "Five Nations," he became their leader.

An old historian said of this renowned chieftain: "Tradition says that the blood of a famous white man coursed through the veins of Cornplanter.

The tribe he led was originally ruled by an Indian queen of singular power and beauty.

She was born to govern her people by the force of her character.

Many a great chief importuned her to become his wife, but she preferred to cling to her power and dignity.