For other uses, see Corn Stalk. Hokoleskwa or Cornstalk (c.1720 – November 10, 1777) was a prominent leader of the Shawnee people. He was born about 1720, probably in Pennsylvania. He and the rest of the Shawnee people were pushed into Ohio in the 1730s. His name in his own language meant "blade of corn", and was rendered in innumerable variations by contemporary chroniclers, including Colesqua and Keigh-tugh-qua. Cornstalk and his tribesmen were a part of many battles with the English s… (More on Cornstalk)