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Sequoyah was a Native American silversmith, inventor, and Major Ridge's friend who developed the Cherokee syllabary, a written form of the Cherokee language. He was born around 1770 in the region of the modern-day states of Tennessee and North Carolina.

Sequoyah's name in English means "he whom we do not know," and it is a name reportedly given to him by his Creek enemies. He was a member of the Cherokee tribe and was known for his inventive skills and his desire to communicate with his people on a new level. Prior to Sequoyah's work, the Cherokee people did not have a written form of their language, relying on oral traditions to pass down history, stories, and cultural information.

Sequoyah's breakthrough came in the early 19th century when he created a syllabary that consisted of 85 symbols. His invention utilized the 20+ characters in the existing Cherokee alphabet along with new characters and symbols to create unique combinations. He aimed to develop a written system that would be easier for the Cherokee people to communicate across larger distances. His efforts were initially met with skepticism, but he persevered and finally succeeded in convincing some of his fellow tribespeople of the utility of his invention.

The Cherokee syllabary gained widespread acceptance and was eventually adopted by older generations. The written form allowed the Cherokee people to better integrate their oral traditions with the written word, expanding their cultural and literary horizons.