In 1782, McGillivray became the principal chief of the Upper Creek towns after his predecessor, Chief Emistigo, died while leading a war-party to relieve the British garrison at Savannah, which was besieged by the Continental Army under General'Mad' Anthony Wayne.
McGillivray became the principal chief of the Upper Creek towns. This was in 1782. His predecessor died while leading a war-party to relieve the British garrison at Savannah. Chief Emistigo was his predecessor. Savannah was besieged by the Continental Army under General'Mad' Anthony Wayne.