Family history tells us that this song is about Rowland Judd who was born 1725 in England. He came to America as an indentured servant as he couldn't afford the 28 pounds to sail. It took him 4 yr. to work off what he owed. He moved on and met the Chief's daughter, fell in love and married her. They had several children. Along with son's John and Rowland,Jr. he fought in the Battle of Kings Mountain during the Revolutionary War.