Young Tobacco was the English name given to a Piankeshaw chief who lived near Post Vincennes during the American Revolution.
It may be that the British and Americans presumed Piankesaw leadership passed from father to son, but this was not common among Miami tribes.
[citation needed] Clark's memoir describes Young Tobacco as being very dedicated towards the American cause, declaring himself to be a "big knife".
Hamilton seemed suspicious of Young Tobacco in his journal, but does not describe any open acts in support of the Americans.
[1][6] Clark says that Young Tobacco died two years after the battle for Fort Sackville, and was carried to Cahokia and buried with military honors.