Kiowa, Comanche, Apache Lands
Oklahoma Territory
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This is an Independent site dedicated to the history and genealogy of
the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache Peoples that lived and still live in
the southwestern part of the now state of Oklahoma. I hope you find
the site informative and useful in your genealogical research. If you
have any comments, or know of resources that are available, please email
ME
The Nations History
For decades before the white man arrived on the scene the plains
area of the country now known as the United States belonged to the
roving tribes of Native Americans. This long stretch of prairie provided
food, clothing and shelter to these people. Great herds of buffalo
roamed from Canada south. Many followed these herds, drifting south
with the winters and north in the summers. For this part of Oklahoma,
I will concentrate on the tribes that lived here, the Kiowa, Comanche,
Kiowa-Apache, and for a while, a band of Chiricahua Apache. There
was also a small band of the Lipan Tribe in the northeast corner of
the reservation.
ABOUT THE KIOWA TRIBE
ABOUT THE KIOWA - APACHE TRIBE
ABOUT THE COMANCHE TRIBE
ABOUT THE CHIRICAHUA APACHE TRIBE
ABOUT THE LIPAN APACHE
Prior to the passage of the Organic Act of 1890,
an Indian Commission of three men were appointed to work with the
Indians and persuade them to take their lands by allotment. The
surplus would then be opened for settlement. The Indian Commission
worked with the Kiowa, Comanche and Plains Apache tribes at Fort
Sill for several years, and finally the Jerome Agreement was signed.
The Tribes were alloted their homesteads, and the remainder of the
area would be available for settlement by whites. This Agreement
was never ratified.
The lands of the Kiowa - Comanche country were to be decided by
a "land lottery" instead of a race for claims as other openings
had. The people had to register at either El Reno or Lawton. The
homesteaders were then determined by drawing an envelope which contained
a persons name and address. These envelopes were numbered as they
were drawn by the land officials. Each person had the opportunity
to "stake his claim in turn", according to the number on the envelope.
Over 160,000 people registered and obtained their land at El Reno.
The "opening" occured August 1.1901. This was the last large land
opening in the present state of Oklahoma.
The Kiowa-Comanche-Apache Lands became the present counties of Kiowa, Caddo County, Comanche County,
Tillman County, Cotton and the western portions
of Grady, Stephens and Jefferson.
The Great Western Cattle Traill ran through
this reservation from 1880 to 1892, taking millions of Texas Longhorns
to market in Dodge City Kansas.
These links will take you to 6 of the Indian Cemeteries in Kiowa
County. The first one is the Kiowa Tribal Cemetery and the Aunquoe
Cemetery are Kiowa. The other four Cemeteries are Kiowa-Comanche-Apache
Intertribal Cemteries. If any of you have copies and/or locations
of other burial grounds in Kiowa County, and would like to donate
them to this site, it would be greatly appreciated.
Kiowa Tribal Burial Grounds
Aunquoe Memorial Cemetery
New Rainy Mountain Indian Mission Cemetery, K-C-A
Intertribal
Old Rainy Mountain Indian Mission Cemetery,
K-C-A Intertribal
Simone Intertribal Cemetery
Saddle Mountain Cemetery
Comanche County Cemeteries
Deyo
Mission K-C-A Intertribal Cemetery
Little
Washita K-C-A- Intertribal Cemetery
Mount
Scott K-C-A Intertribal Cemetery
West
Cache Creek K-C-A Intertribal Cemetery
Many of the Kiowa, Comanche, Apache men and women were in
the Military service during WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam during
the past century. This page honors the ones I have found so far.
Quohadi's Comanche pages has treaties online. If you are interested
in US and Indian treaties, take a look at these that deal
with the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache.
TREATY OF LITTLE
ARKANSAS, KANSAS WITH THE COMANCHE AND KIOWA
ON OCTOBER 18, 1865 14 Stat., 717. Ratified May 22, 1866.
Proclaimed May 26, 1866.
TREATY FORT ATKINSON
WITH THE COMANCHE, KIOWA, AND APACHE
ON JULY 27, 1853 10 Stat., 1013. Ratified Apt. 12, 1854.
Proclaimed Feb. 12, 1854
TREATY OF
THE COUNCIL CAMP ON MEDICINE LODGE CREEK, KANSAS WITH
THE KIOWA AND COMANCHE
ON OCTOBER 21, 1867 15 Stat., 581. Ratified. July 25,
1868. Proclaimed, Aug. 25. 1868.
TREATY OF COUNCIL
CAMP ON THE MEDICINE LODGE CREEK, KANSAS WITH THE KIOWA,
COMANCHE, AND APACHE
ON OCTOBER 21, 1867 15 Stat., 589. Ratified, July 25,
1868. Proclaimed Aug. 25 1868.
The Jerome
Agreement (1892)
Senate Executive Doc. No. 17, 52nd Cong., 2nd Sess., Serial
Set No. 3055, Vol. 1, 4 January 1893.
In August, 1861. at the outbreak of the War Between The States,
Albert Pike, traveled to Fort Wichita and signed Treaties between
the Confederate States of America and the Plains Tribes. Read
about these treaties between them.
William B. "Bill" Hall Zotigh, born April 24,
1928 in Hobart to Stephen Hall and Inez (Amaunkomo) Zotigh, departed
this life December 3, 1999. Bill was a Korean conflict veteran,
awarded two purple hearts and numerous meritorious medals,member
of the American Legion, AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans and
VFW. He was a member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma and Kiowa
Warrior Descendents.
Bill was a great influence and tremendous help to me in building
the Kiowa pages for this site. His guidance helped to present
correct information on the Kiowa. He will be missed.
Thank you for visiting our Reservation
pages. Special Thank you to all who visit. Before
you go, please sign our Guestbook.
QUERIES
This page is for queries regarding the KIOWA,
COMANCHE and APACHE Nations . I do not have the resources to answer
your questions, but hopefully other visitors can help. When you
send a name, capitalize it for easier recognition. Spell it as
close as you can. Put the name in the subject and also the Nation,
such as "Lone Wolf, Kiowa". This will help other searchers for
that Nation find your query. If you are searching for family,
remember to check the Guest Book. Sometimes queries are posted
there also.
Please be as accurate as possible when listing Surnames or Indian
Names in ALL CAPS. List dates, if known, location, and any other
data that may help locate your ancestors. Census takers often
"cudn't rite to gud"! Spelling was at the descretion of the writer,
and many persons are listed by their Indian names. They were mostly
written down by how they sounded, because of accent, area, etc.
PLEASE NOTE!!
This is a genealogy project and queries are not to be submitted
merely to establish Tribal benefits. Look ups, when offered, will
be more to advise you on where to look than actually doing your
research for you.
Submit
Queries
For some good resources on the Comanche and these Nations, if
you are in the area, please visit the Lawton Public Library, Lawton,
OK. Visit the webpage for their Genealogy Dept. There is
a list of recommended books and information on the Comanche Language
Project.
The White Buffalo Prophecy The Legend of White
Buffalo Calf Woman
AMERICAN
INDIAN RESOURCES
"Dust in The Wind" Civil War in Indian Territory
LOOKUPS
If you have resources, books, records, or
any documentation, and would like to volunteer to do lookups
for researchers, please contact Ethel Taylor
Oklahoma Resources
Treasure
Map The How To Guide to Genealogy.
Southwest Oklahoma Genealogy
Society in Lawton, a Good Connection.
Roots-L, Oklahoma
Resource Page, an Excellent Source of Oklahoma Information and
Links.
ROOTSWeb - 150,000+ Name
Searchable Database, State Databases, and much more.
National Archives Information
Locator -A lot of Archives on line.
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ABOUT THE KIOWA TRIBE
ABOUT THE KIOWA - APACHE TRIBE
ABOUT THE COMANCHE TRIBE
ABOUT THE CHIRICAHUA APACHE TRIBE
ABOUT THE LIPAN APACHE
Prior to the passage of the Organic Act of 1890,
an Indian Commission of three men were appointed to work with the
Indians and persuade them to take their lands by allotment. The
surplus would then be opened for settlement. The Indian Commission
worked with the Kiowa, Comanche and Plains Apache tribes at Fort
Sill for several years, and finally the Jerome Agreement was signed.
The Tribes were alloted their homesteads, and the remainder of the
area would be available for settlement by whites. This Agreement
was never ratified.
The lands of the Kiowa - Comanche country were to be decided by
a "land lottery" instead of a race for claims as other openings
had. The people had to register at either El Reno or Lawton. The
homesteaders were then determined by drawing an envelope which contained
a persons name and address. These envelopes were numbered as they
were drawn by the land officials. Each person had the opportunity
to "stake his claim in turn", according to the number on the envelope.
Over 160,000 people registered and obtained their land at El Reno.
The "opening" occured August 1.1901. This was the last large land
opening in the present state of Oklahoma.
The Kiowa-Comanche-Apache Lands became the present counties of Kiowa, Caddo County, Comanche County,
Tillman County, Cotton and the western portions
of Grady, Stephens and Jefferson.
The Great Western Cattle Traill ran through
this reservation from 1880 to 1892, taking millions of Texas Longhorns
to market in Dodge City Kansas.
These links will take you to 6 of the Indian Cemeteries in Kiowa
County. The first one is the Kiowa Tribal Cemetery and the Aunquoe
Cemetery are Kiowa. The other four Cemeteries are Kiowa-Comanche-Apache
Intertribal Cemteries. If any of you have copies and/or locations
of other burial grounds in Kiowa County, and would like to donate
them to this site, it would be greatly appreciated.
Kiowa Tribal Burial Grounds
Aunquoe Memorial Cemetery
New Rainy Mountain Indian Mission Cemetery, K-C-A
Intertribal
Old Rainy Mountain Indian Mission Cemetery,
K-C-A Intertribal
Simone Intertribal Cemetery
Saddle Mountain Cemetery
Comanche County Cemeteries
Deyo
Mission K-C-A Intertribal Cemetery
Little
Washita K-C-A- Intertribal Cemetery
Mount
Scott K-C-A Intertribal Cemetery
West
Cache Creek K-C-A Intertribal Cemetery
Many of the Kiowa, Comanche, Apache men and women were in
the Military service during WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam during
the past century. This page honors the ones I have found so far.
Quohadi's Comanche pages has treaties online. If you are interested
in US and Indian treaties, take a look at these that deal
with the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache.
TREATY OF LITTLE
ARKANSAS, KANSAS WITH THE COMANCHE AND KIOWA
ON OCTOBER 18, 1865 14 Stat., 717. Ratified May 22, 1866.
Proclaimed May 26, 1866.
TREATY FORT ATKINSON
WITH THE COMANCHE, KIOWA, AND APACHE
ON JULY 27, 1853 10 Stat., 1013. Ratified Apt. 12, 1854.
Proclaimed Feb. 12, 1854
TREATY OF
THE COUNCIL CAMP ON MEDICINE LODGE CREEK, KANSAS WITH
THE KIOWA AND COMANCHE
ON OCTOBER 21, 1867 15 Stat., 581. Ratified. July 25,
1868. Proclaimed, Aug. 25. 1868.
TREATY OF COUNCIL
CAMP ON THE MEDICINE LODGE CREEK, KANSAS WITH THE KIOWA,
COMANCHE, AND APACHE
ON OCTOBER 21, 1867 15 Stat., 589. Ratified, July 25,
1868. Proclaimed Aug. 25 1868.
The Jerome
Agreement (1892)
Senate Executive Doc. No. 17, 52nd Cong., 2nd Sess., Serial
Set No. 3055, Vol. 1, 4 January 1893.
In August, 1861. at the outbreak of the War Between The States,
Albert Pike, traveled to Fort Wichita and signed Treaties between
the Confederate States of America and the Plains Tribes. Read
about these treaties between them.
William B. "Bill" Hall Zotigh, born April 24,
1928 in Hobart to Stephen Hall and Inez (Amaunkomo) Zotigh, departed
this life December 3, 1999. Bill was a Korean conflict veteran,
awarded two purple hearts and numerous meritorious medals,member
of the American Legion, AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans and
VFW. He was a member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma and Kiowa
Warrior Descendents.
Bill was a great influence and tremendous help to me in building
the Kiowa pages for this site. His guidance helped to present
correct information on the Kiowa. He will be missed.
Thank you for visiting our Reservation
pages. Special Thank you to all who visit. Before
you go, please sign our Guestbook.
QUERIES
This page is for queries regarding the KIOWA,
COMANCHE and APACHE Nations . I do not have the resources to answer
your questions, but hopefully other visitors can help. When you
send a name, capitalize it for easier recognition. Spell it as
close as you can. Put the name in the subject and also the Nation,
such as "Lone Wolf, Kiowa". This will help other searchers for
that Nation find your query. If you are searching for family,
remember to check the Guest Book. Sometimes queries are posted
there also.
Please be as accurate as possible when listing Surnames or Indian
Names in ALL CAPS. List dates, if known, location, and any other
data that may help locate your ancestors. Census takers often
"cudn't rite to gud"! Spelling was at the descretion of the writer,
and many persons are listed by their Indian names. They were mostly
written down by how they sounded, because of accent, area, etc.
PLEASE NOTE!!
This is a genealogy project and queries are not to be submitted
merely to establish Tribal benefits. Look ups, when offered, will
be more to advise you on where to look than actually doing your
research for you.
Submit
Queries
For some good resources on the Comanche and these Nations, if
you are in the area, please visit the Lawton Public Library, Lawton,
OK. Visit the webpage for their Genealogy Dept. There is
a list of recommended books and information on the Comanche Language
Project.
The White Buffalo Prophecy The Legend of White
Buffalo Calf Woman
AMERICAN
INDIAN RESOURCES
"Dust in The Wind" Civil War in Indian Territory
LOOKUPS
If you have resources, books, records, or
any documentation, and would like to volunteer to do lookups
for researchers, please contact Ethel Taylor
Oklahoma Resources
Treasure
Map The How To Guide to Genealogy.
Southwest Oklahoma Genealogy
Society in Lawton, a Good Connection.
Roots-L, Oklahoma
Resource Page, an Excellent Source of Oklahoma Information and
Links.
ROOTSWeb - 150,000+ Name
Searchable Database, State Databases, and much more.
National Archives Information
Locator -A lot of Archives on line.
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The lands of the Kiowa - Comanche country were to be decided by a "land lottery" instead of a race for claims as other openings had. The people had to register at either El Reno or Lawton. The homesteaders were then determined by drawing an envelope which contained a persons name and address. These envelopes were numbered as they were drawn by the land officials. Each person had the opportunity to "stake his claim in turn", according to the number on the envelope. Over 160,000 people registered and obtained their land at El Reno. The "opening" occured August 1.1901. This was the last large land opening in the present state of Oklahoma.
The Kiowa-Comanche-Apache Lands became the present counties of Kiowa, Caddo County, Comanche County, Tillman County, Cotton and the western portions of Grady, Stephens and Jefferson.
The Great Western Cattle Traill ran through this reservation from 1880 to 1892, taking millions of Texas Longhorns to market in Dodge City Kansas.
These links will take you to 6 of the Indian Cemeteries in Kiowa County. The first one is the Kiowa Tribal Cemetery and the Aunquoe Cemetery are Kiowa. The other four Cemeteries are Kiowa-Comanche-Apache Intertribal Cemteries. If any of you have copies and/or locations of other burial grounds in Kiowa County, and would like to donate them to this site, it would be greatly appreciated.
Kiowa Tribal Burial Grounds
Aunquoe Memorial Cemetery
New Rainy Mountain Indian Mission Cemetery, K-C-A
Intertribal
Old Rainy Mountain Indian Mission Cemetery,
K-C-A Intertribal
Simone Intertribal Cemetery
Saddle Mountain Cemetery
Comanche County Cemeteries
Deyo
Mission K-C-A Intertribal Cemetery
Little
Washita K-C-A- Intertribal Cemetery
Mount
Scott K-C-A Intertribal Cemetery
West
Cache Creek K-C-A Intertribal Cemetery
Many of the Kiowa, Comanche, Apache men and women were in
the Military service during WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam during
the past century. This page honors the ones I have found so far.
Quohadi's Comanche pages has treaties online. If you are interested
in US and Indian treaties, take a look at these that deal
with the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache.
Kiowa Tribal Burial Grounds
Aunquoe Memorial Cemetery
New Rainy Mountain Indian Mission Cemetery, K-C-A
Intertribal
Old Rainy Mountain Indian Mission Cemetery,
K-C-A Intertribal
Simone Intertribal Cemetery
Saddle Mountain Cemetery
Comanche County Cemeteries
Deyo Mission K-C-A Intertribal Cemetery
Little Washita K-C-A- Intertribal Cemetery
Mount Scott K-C-A Intertribal Cemetery
West
Cache Creek K-C-A Intertribal Cemetery
Many of the Kiowa, Comanche, Apache men and women were in
the Military service during WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam during
the past century. This page honors the ones I have found so far.
Quohadi's Comanche pages has treaties online. If you are interested
in US and Indian treaties, take a look at these that deal
with the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache.
TREATY OF LITTLE
ARKANSAS, KANSAS WITH THE COMANCHE AND KIOWA
ON OCTOBER 18, 1865 14 Stat., 717. Ratified May 22, 1866.
Proclaimed May 26, 1866.
TREATY FORT ATKINSON
WITH THE COMANCHE, KIOWA, AND APACHE
ON JULY 27, 1853 10 Stat., 1013. Ratified Apt. 12, 1854.
Proclaimed Feb. 12, 1854
TREATY OF
THE COUNCIL CAMP ON MEDICINE LODGE CREEK, KANSAS WITH
THE KIOWA AND COMANCHE
ON OCTOBER 21, 1867 15 Stat., 581. Ratified. July 25,
1868. Proclaimed, Aug. 25. 1868.
TREATY OF COUNCIL
CAMP ON THE MEDICINE LODGE CREEK, KANSAS WITH THE KIOWA,
COMANCHE, AND APACHE
ON OCTOBER 21, 1867 15 Stat., 589. Ratified, July 25,
1868. Proclaimed Aug. 25 1868.
The Jerome
Agreement (1892)
Senate Executive Doc. No. 17, 52nd Cong., 2nd Sess., Serial
Set No. 3055, Vol. 1, 4 January 1893.
TREATY OF LITTLE
ARKANSAS, KANSAS WITH THE COMANCHE AND KIOWA
ON OCTOBER 18, 1865 14 Stat., 717. Ratified May 22, 1866.
Proclaimed May 26, 1866.
TREATY FORT ATKINSON
WITH THE COMANCHE, KIOWA, AND APACHE
ON JULY 27, 1853 10 Stat., 1013. Ratified Apt. 12, 1854.
Proclaimed Feb. 12, 1854
TREATY OF
THE COUNCIL CAMP ON MEDICINE LODGE CREEK, KANSAS WITH
THE KIOWA AND COMANCHE
ON OCTOBER 21, 1867 15 Stat., 581. Ratified. July 25,
1868. Proclaimed, Aug. 25. 1868.
TREATY OF COUNCIL
CAMP ON THE MEDICINE LODGE CREEK, KANSAS WITH THE KIOWA,
COMANCHE, AND APACHE
ON OCTOBER 21, 1867 15 Stat., 589. Ratified, July 25,
1868. Proclaimed Aug. 25 1868.
The Jerome
Agreement (1892)
Senate Executive Doc. No. 17, 52nd Cong., 2nd Sess., Serial
Set No. 3055, Vol. 1, 4 January 1893.
ON OCTOBER 18, 1865 14 Stat., 717. Ratified May 22, 1866. Proclaimed May 26, 1866.
ON JULY 27, 1853 10 Stat., 1013. Ratified Apt. 12, 1854. Proclaimed Feb. 12, 1854
ON OCTOBER 21, 1867 15 Stat., 581. Ratified. July 25, 1868. Proclaimed, Aug. 25. 1868.
ON OCTOBER 21, 1867 15 Stat., 589. Ratified, July 25, 1868. Proclaimed Aug. 25 1868.
Senate Executive Doc. No. 17, 52nd Cong., 2nd Sess., Serial Set No. 3055, Vol. 1, 4 January 1893.
In August, 1861. at the outbreak of the War Between The States,
Albert Pike, traveled to Fort Wichita and signed Treaties between
the Confederate States of America and the Plains Tribes. Read
about these treaties between them.
William B. "Bill" Hall Zotigh, born April 24,
1928 in Hobart to Stephen Hall and Inez (Amaunkomo) Zotigh, departed
this life December 3, 1999. Bill was a Korean conflict veteran,
awarded two purple hearts and numerous meritorious medals,member
of the American Legion, AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans and
VFW. He was a member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma and Kiowa
Warrior Descendents.
Bill was a great influence and tremendous help to me in building
the Kiowa pages for this site. His guidance helped to present
correct information on the Kiowa. He will be missed.
Thank you for visiting our Reservation
pages. Special Thank you to all who visit. Before
you go, please sign our Guestbook.
QUERIES
Thank you for visiting our Reservation
pages. Special Thank you to all who visit. Before
you go, please sign our Guestbook.
QUERIES
Thank you for visiting our Reservation
pages. Special Thank you to all who visit. Before
you go, please sign our Guestbook.
QUERIES
Thank you for visiting our Reservation pages. Special Thank you to all who visit. Before you go, please sign our Guestbook.
QUERIES
This page is for queries regarding the KIOWA,
COMANCHE and APACHE Nations . I do not have the resources to answer
your questions, but hopefully other visitors can help. When you
send a name, capitalize it for easier recognition. Spell it as
close as you can. Put the name in the subject and also the Nation,
such as "Lone Wolf, Kiowa". This will help other searchers for
that Nation find your query. If you are searching for family,
remember to check the Guest Book. Sometimes queries are posted
there also.
Please be as accurate as possible when listing Surnames or Indian
Names in ALL CAPS. List dates, if known, location, and any other
data that may help locate your ancestors. Census takers often
"cudn't rite to gud"! Spelling was at the descretion of the writer,
and many persons are listed by their Indian names. They were mostly
written down by how they sounded, because of accent, area, etc.
PLEASE NOTE!!
This is a genealogy project and queries are not to be submitted
merely to establish Tribal benefits. Look ups, when offered, will
be more to advise you on where to look than actually doing your
research for you.
Submit
Queries
For some good resources on the Comanche and these Nations, if
you are in the area, please visit the Lawton Public Library, Lawton,
OK. Visit the webpage for their Genealogy Dept. There is
a list of recommended books and information on the Comanche Language
Project.
The White Buffalo Prophecy The Legend of White
Buffalo Calf Woman
AMERICAN
INDIAN RESOURCES
"Dust in The Wind" Civil War in Indian Territory
LOOKUPS
Submit Queries
"Dust in The Wind" Civil War in Indian Territory
LOOKUPS
If you have resources, books, records, or
any documentation, and would like to volunteer to do lookups
for researchers, please contact Ethel Taylor
Oklahoma Resources
Treasure
Map The How To Guide to Genealogy.
Southwest Oklahoma Genealogy
Society in Lawton, a Good Connection.
Roots-L, Oklahoma
Resource Page, an Excellent Source of Oklahoma Information and
Links.
ROOTSWeb - 150,000+ Name
Searchable Database, State Databases, and much more.
National Archives Information
Locator -A lot of Archives on line.
Oklahoma Resources
Southwest Oklahoma Genealogy Society in Lawton, a Good Connection.
Roots-L, Oklahoma Resource Page, an Excellent Source of Oklahoma Information and Links.
ROOTSWeb - 150,000+ Name Searchable Database, State Databases, and much more.
National Archives Information Locator -A lot of Archives on line.
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