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Post by Dietmar on May 23, 2009 7:54:51 GMT -5
I would like to announce that Ernie Lapointe´s new book about his great-grandfather Sitting Bull will be out in September 2009. It will be published by Gibbs Smith, but you can also pre-order it at Amazon for a reasonable price.
About the book: Ernie LaPointe is the great -grandson of the famous Hunkpapa Lakota chief, and he presents the family tales and memories told to him about his great-grandfather. In many ways the oral history differs from what has become the standard and widely accepted biography of Sitting Bull. LaPointe explains the discrepancies, how they occurred, and why he wants to tell his story of Tatanka Iyotake. Ernie LaPointe, a great-grandson of Sitting Bull, was born on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. He is a Sundancer and lives the traditional way of the Lakota and follows the rules of the sacred pipe. He lives in South Dakota. The only book on Sitting Bull written by a lineal descendant www.gibbs-smith.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=2779www.gibbs-smith.com/client/infosheets/05560.pdf"Sitting Bull - His Life and Legacy" by Ernie LaPointe & Lani Van Eck Hardcover, 160 pages Gibbs Smith, Publisher out: September 15, 2009
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brock
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Post by brock on Aug 11, 2009 21:37:40 GMT -5
Ernie's book is now available and shipping at Amazon. :-)
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Post by Gary on Nov 6, 2009 13:25:31 GMT -5
Hi Brock
I wonder if you could help with a query arising from Ernie's book.
At the beginning of the book is a family tree. It shows that Ernie's grandmother, Standing Holy, had two children, Angelique and Sarah. On page 98 of the book he refers to "Standing Holy and three of her children ...travelling to Standing Rock..." This suggests that she actually had more than three children. Which is correct?
I have raised this with you as you are in contact with Ernie through the DVD histories of Sitting Bull.
By the way, I saw Ernie leading some US Rangers in a war dance on the Crow Reservation in June. The soldiers were a bit reluctant, and embarrassed, at first, but soon got into the spirit of things!
Gary
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Post by Gary on Nov 6, 2009 13:27:23 GMT -5
Brock
By the way, are there any more DVDs in the pipeline?
Gary
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Post by wilson on Jan 14, 2010 8:46:16 GMT -5
Has anyone access to Mr. LaPointes family tree in his book about SB? wilson
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Post by Dietmar on Jan 14, 2010 9:10:33 GMT -5
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Post by Gary on Jan 15, 2010 11:38:52 GMT -5
I would be interested in clarifying the issue that I raised (Nov 6 2009) about Standing Holy's children.
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Post by wilson on Jan 16, 2010 4:44:58 GMT -5
To Dietmar: Thanks, my friend! A passage has slipped when I wrote the question! My interest was the twins of -76. Using the family tree you suggested, I was confirmed in my opinion, that there is no twins born to the family i -76! The only child born that year was Standing Holy. I know I come on a little strong, but I will stand on this, till otherwise proofed. Thanks again. To Gary: I believe Standing Holy's children was: Myrtle *1895 - Alice *1898 - Agnes *1899- Angeline *1903 and Sarah or Julia? *1907. A total of five. Please correct my if I am wrong! Best wishes to you all! wilson
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Post by gregor on Jan 16, 2010 11:35:43 GMT -5
I would be interested in clarifying the issue that I raised (Nov 6 2009) about Standing Holy's children. According to my archive, which is based on literature, census lists and correspondence with Ernie LaPointe Standing Holy had the following children: Standing Holy (1876-1927) & Urban Spotted Horse (1873 - 1919): - Angeline Spotted Horse (1903-1959) - Robert Spotted Horse (1905 - ?) - Sarah Spotted Horse (1907 - 2000) - Eli Spotted Horse (1909 - ?) - Isaac Spotted Horse (1911 - ?) and there were some more children (Zona, Josephine,Rufus, Thomas) who still lived only some days. There were hard times back then. Only Angeline and Sarah SH lived to adulthood. Angeline married twice, she had several children. Angeline & Allison Little Spotted Horse (1900 - 1990): - Margret Little Spotted Horse (1930-1950) - Lydia Little Spotted Horse-Red Paint (1932- 2009) - Marlene Little Spotted Horse-Anderson (*1935) - Eli Little Spotted Horse (1939-1991) - Ethel Little Spotted Horse-Bates (*1937) Angeline & Claude LaPointe (1898 - 1965): - Ernie LaPointe (*1948) As we can see Ernie is the only living great-grandson of Sitting Bull in direct bloodline. The Standing Rock Administration shall have documented a SB Family Pedigree. But this is still not accessible. Too bad! I would like to see it one day. Greetings from Germany Gregor
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Post by Gary on Jan 16, 2010 12:49:41 GMT -5
Thanks Wilson and Gregor.
Gary
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Post by Dietmar on Mar 23, 2010 8:47:02 GMT -5
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