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Post by kakarns on Feb 27, 2021 0:53:32 GMT -5
carlo, Thank you very much. kakarns
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Post by kakarns on Feb 13, 2021 6:00:04 GMT -5
P.S. Dietmar, With part of my tax refund, I am hoping to buy a used drum set. From past experience, playing drums is the best physical therapy that I know of after, surgery on a arm, etc.. Furthermore, I need it for mental therapy as well.
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Post by kakarns on Feb 13, 2021 5:54:41 GMT -5
Greetings Dietmar. Not bragging by any means however, Rhoda was my wife in my third marriage. The best of the three. Unfortunately, our time together was cut way short. In April, we would have been together 10 years but, only married for 8 years. Rhoda battled over the past five years with first; her 4th stroke, lung cancer. Then, diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. A few months into chemo, she had a 5th stroke. Next she broke her back in 2 places and under went surgery to repair that. The poor thing couldn't catch a break and was "tough as nails" through the whole thing. One of her last wishes was to pass at home. I made sure that happened. However, it was absolutely terrible to watch. In her last 11 days, she ate about 6 cookies and 1 slice of homemade bread. After she quit eating, she quit drinking and talking. May she R.I.P. now. I will love her forever.
Miss you and Thank you sir.
kakarns
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Post by kakarns on Feb 13, 2021 5:30:10 GMT -5
Thank you for your additional information in this thread.
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Post by kakarns on Feb 13, 2021 5:26:49 GMT -5
Sorry I haven't been on the Site at all for quite some time now. My life got real hectic and hasn't calmed down much.
My wife, Rhoda "walked on" to the spirit world on; Nov. 8, 2020.
I've been off of work since Oct. 2020 with health issues. I have to have some surgery's but, am hoping to return to work at least by the end of May.
The good news is, I am re-building one of my motorcycles and giving it a "Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe" and "Oglala Tribe", theme and dedication. Heck I even bought a personalized license plate.
Hope to get back on here soon. Miss you all & Take Care kakarns
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Post by kakarns on Feb 13, 2021 5:23:59 GMT -5
Sorry I haven't been on the Site at all for quite some time now. My life got real hectic and hasn't calmed down much.
My wife, Rhoda "walked on" to the spirit world on; Nov. 8, 2020.
I've been off of work since Oct. 2020 with health issues. I have to have some surgery's but, am hoping to return to work at least by the end of May.
The good news is, I am re-building one of my motorcycles and giving it a "Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe" and "Oglala Tribe", theme and dedication. Heck I even bought a personalized license plate.
Hope to get back on here soon. Miss you all & Take Care kakarns
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Post by kakarns on Jun 13, 2020 3:16:35 GMT -5
Welcome Bird White. I fully understand your feelings about it being so difficult to research. It took my family many years to discover that, Spotted Tail's Widow #2 was actually, Julia Black Lodge. I was fortunate to have a few other family members who, were doing family research at the same time that I was. It was a distant cousin who, (at the time), traveled from Florida (I'm pretty sure, >)to; "Kansas City Archives" in Kansas, USA where, he found some documents which, contained the missing information we needed. Otherwise, all the other documents we had prior, referred to her as; Widow #2.
Therefore, Kansas City, Kansas may be worth a try.
Wish I could help you more. I haven't been on the site for quite some time so, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. When, I get some time, I will go through some of my Chief S. T. notes and see if, I can find anything else that may help you.
Sincerely, kakarns
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Post by kakarns on Feb 9, 2020 9:08:54 GMT -5
He is a very busy man. I also sent him a message this a.m.. Good luck on your research.
kakarns
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Post by kakarns on Feb 8, 2020 4:57:09 GMT -5
I would like to suggest that you, try contacting the Author; Donovin Spraque. I believe, he is a direct descendant of Hump.
kakarns
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Post by kakarns on Dec 29, 2019 8:09:31 GMT -5
I had to make a important correction in the post I made on October 13, 2019. I for some reason, in my closing comments, I mentioned; George Sword when, I meant to say Dewey Beard. I apologize.
Sincerely, kakarns
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Post by kakarns on Oct 14, 2019 3:42:27 GMT -5
Here is some info, concerning John Monroe. I have a little more info. on this family if, you would like me to share it.
John Monroe, born 1870 in Cheyenne Nation, son of Tom B Monroe and Spotted Horse Woman ((---)) Monroe.
kakarns
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Post by kakarns on Oct 14, 2019 3:33:08 GMT -5
Hi Daphne. I was glad to see that you have joined the site. We are friends on FB. Welcome, from Iowa. Hope all is well.
kakarns
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Post by kakarns on Oct 14, 2019 3:25:51 GMT -5
Red Dog (2) Cont.: More on one of Samuel Red Dog's daughters, Esther: 169. Esther5 Red Dog (Fannie4 Bissonette, Peter3, Julia2 Hebert, Chief Day1), born 6 Jan 1912 in Pine Ridge, Shannon, South Dakota; died 9 Jul 1959 in Pine Ridge, Shannon, South Dakota. She married Jonas Wilson Brave Heart, born 4 Feb 1910 in Pine Ridge, Shannon, South Dakota, son of Joseph Brave Heart and Alice (---). Notes for Esther Red Dog 30 Jun 1915 Pine Ridge 1 Jan 1937 Pine Ridge Notes for Jonas Wilson Brave Heart 30 Jun 1915 Pine Ridge 30 Jun 1829 Pine Ridge 1 Jan 1937 Pine Ridge Children of Esther Red Dog and Jonas Wilson Brave Heart were as follows: 373 i Wilson Jones6 Brave Heart, born 7 Sep 1936 in Pine Ridge, Shannon, South Dakota. Notes: 1 Jan 1937 Pine Ridge Refer: LaDeane kakarns While reviewing this information concerning Samuel (sp?)Red Dog, I can't help but to think the following: It is very possible there was a error in some family information which, was passed down to me. I was told that my G.G. Grandfather-Daniel A. Powell Sr., had made a statement saying; he thought quite highly of, Samuel Red Bull. I personally think that it was, Samuel Red "Dog" NOT, Samuel Red "Bull". This is just my opinion and partially, due to, we all make some mistakes. Thanks, kakarns
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Post by kakarns on Oct 13, 2019 6:02:27 GMT -5
For the past several days, I have been continuing my research on a couple of clues or, hints that are important to me but, have always been in question.:
1.) A copy of the family photo which, shows my G.G. Grandparents - Daniel A. Powell Sr. and Pecokanwin (aka, Top Of The Head). I believe my Grandma Ruby M. Rousseau/Karns received her copy of this photo from one of her LaBeau cousins. On the back of the photo there is a handwritten note. If, I remember right, it was stated that, my Aunt Margaret wrote the note. I think the information contained in the note, was passed onto my Grandmother by a (unknown to me) relative. The statement says that my G.G. Grandmother - Pecokanwin was a niece of; Chief Sitting Bull.
2.) In the book titled; "Warpath" by; Stanely Vestal a.) In this book, it states that nearly 1,000 Indians rode out with Chief Crazy Horse, (attack on Fort Phil Kearney) including, White Bull's relatives. Included in the list of names that Vestal mentions concerning White Bull's relatives is; Feather Earring and Charging Eagle. b.) In the Census Pine Ridge Agency Indian Males Above 21 years (of age), dated 1889; Feather Earring is listed at age 26. Therefore, born abt. 1863-64. Charging Eagle is also listed on the same page, at age 54. Therefore, b. abt. 1834-35. Both of these men's ages, match my relatives. c.) In later Census such as; The Medicine Rook Creek Census of 1893, shows that Feather Earring (Ear Ring) was changed to; Frank Feather, at age 34. (Frank Feather married Charging Eagle's daughter - Close d.) In the Charging Eagle Probate, his daughter - Close is listed as Close Feather Ear Ring.
3.)Next, I referred to a copy of the; "Calico Winter Count Group, Migration 1825-77. a.) This is a old map and is broken down into the following catigories which, uses different colored lines such as; Migration Phases; 1825-34 (green), 1835-54 (red), 1855-70 (blue), 1871-77 (black dashed line) b.) On my copy of the map, I have been trying to add information such as; state names, Fort names, river names, etc., to help me continue my research. c. Now if, we refer back to the information stated in Vestal's book, "Warpath" it matches the Migration map almost, exact for that time frame of 1867 and matches the migration south of Ft. Reno.
4.) I then started to reflect back on the location of my G.G. Grandmother's birthplace which, was Rocky Ford, CO. a.) Pecokanwin was born in 1864. This was the same year as the "Sand Creek Massacre". Not to mention, all of the new settlers heading west and gold mining. Therefore, I started to realize that Charging Eagle may have been one of the Lakota who headed north or, northeast after the Sand Creek Massacre. I can't recall at the moment but, I think that topic was covered in one of the books about George Bent. It was also mentioned that the "Dog Soldiers" were camped not too far away during this same time frame. b.) I would like to mention at this time that, Rocky Ford, Co was not very far away from George Bent's Trading Post. c.) It has been stated that, in 1851, the "Cut Off's" separated from the Oglala. During this time, the Migration map shows that, some of the Lakota were staying in Colorado. It is unknown to me as to when/what year, Charging Eagle joined the Cut Off's.
Closing Comments:
It was stated by Ladonna Brave Bull (here on the Boards), Chief White Bull may have been married at least 19 times. For many years, I was only considering and searching for the proof of; my G.G. Grandmother being a direct relative of Chief Sitting Bull himself and not considering the family connection may be with one of his (S.B.) sister's, etc.. With only two sister's listed that I am aware of, it makes it difficult.
More and more clues/hints, lead me to believe Charging Eagle was originally, Minniconju. Perhaps, the strongest clue was a quote from Dewey Beard in which, he stated he was going to settle in Pine Ridge next to some other Minniconju. If, my memory serves me correctly, there is only approx. 4 miles between the Charging Eagle Allotment and the Dewey Beard Allotment.
Refer: Stanley Vestal's book; "Warpath" LaDeanne Miller files American Tribes website Calico Winter Count Group Migration 1825-77 [source ?] Pine Ridge Census self
kakarns
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Post by kakarns on Sept 22, 2019 6:40:29 GMT -5
In the photo above; My Grandfather Lester W. Karns and his 9 children. My Father Carlton E. Karns is the young man to the far left. He was the oldest son out of the 6 sons born to Lester W. Karns and Ruby M. Rousseau/Karns. Dad would have been 8 yrs. of age when they moved to Mexico, MO. However, they lived there until 1942. They youngest child (Rita Mae) was born in 1940 and is the baby that, my Aunt Betty is holding in the photo. Therefore, I have to date the photo abt. 1940 and also, my Father's age would have been 10 yrs. old in this photo.
Grandma Ruby told me once; "I washed diapers by hand for 11 1/2 years straight !" Also; "Whenever your Grandpa threw his bib overalls over the end of the bed..., I knew I was in trouble !!!" LOL
I have decided due to privacy issue and (identity theft) issues, to take the time and re-due (simplify) my family chart and repost it when completed.
Ok. I'm done editing;
Children of Lester and Ruby Rousseau/Karns: Betty b. 1928 Carlton b. 1930 Lawrence (Larry) b. 1931 Margaret b. 1933 Kenneth (Kenny) b. 1934 Stanely (Stan) b. 1935 Richard (Dick) b. 1936 Albert (Britt) b. 1939 Rita b. 1940
Thanks, kakarns
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