David Vann (Georgia, January 1, 1800 – December 23, 1863) was a sub-chief of the Cherokee people.

He was a skilled negotiator with the United States government on behalf of the Cherokee and Creek peoples.

The speech won the support of General Gaines, but the Creek delegation insisted on meeting directly with Gaines' superiors in Washington, D. C. Since none of the Creeks were fluent in English, they wanted to include Ridge and Vann in their delegation.

[2] After the agreements were concluded, Ridge and Vann had their portraits painted by noted artist Charles Bird King.

[citation needed] During the American Civil War, Vann was killed by 'Pin Indians' (Cherokees who supported the Union) in 1863.