[1] Vonleh was born to the Dan tribe, who are mainly situated in the northern part of Liberia, in Zuaplay, Nimba County.
He fought many tribal battles in defense of his clan and was made Paramount Chief based on his valor and skill on the battlefield.
Tubman, as member of the tribal delegation in 1944 in the capital of Monrovia.
One of his descendants is his great-grandson American basketball player Noah Vonleh.
Moses Blah, who succeeded Charles Taylor as President of Liberia, also hails from Nimba county.