Kansas

Indian Linguistic Families of Kansas

The Indian Linguistic families represented in Kansas may be separated into two principal divisions or heads: Native Linguistic Families Emigrant Linguistic Families The Native Linguistic Families were: Algonquian Caddoan Kiowan Shoshonean Siouan The Emigrant Linguistic Families were: Algonquian Iroquoian Siouan Tanoan The tribes native to Kansas were enumerated as follows: Arapahoe Cheyenne Of the Caddoan Linguistic Family: 1. Pawnee  Grand Pawnee  Republican Pawnee  Tapage Pawnee  Loup Pawnee 2. Wichita Of the Kiowan Linguistic Family: 1. Kiowa Of the Shoshonean Linguistic Family: Comanche Of the Siouan Linguistic Family Kansa Osage The Emigrant tribes of Kansas are enumerated as follows: Chippewa Delaware … Read more

Shawnee Indians

The Shawnee Tribe, meaning “southerners,” is recognized for its significant role in the history of numerous regions across the United States, with its name reflected in places from Pennsylvania to Georgia. The Shawnee were part of the Algonquian linguistic group, closely related to tribes such as the Fox, Sauk, and Kickapoo. Known for their frequent migrations, the Shawnee had historic settlements in locations like the Cumberland River Valley and Ohio, forming five primary divisions, including Chillicothe and Piqua. Their complex history of relocation, resistance against European settlers, and leadership under figures like Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa has made them a central part of early American history. Shawnee populations were dispersed over time, eventually settling primarily in Oklahoma by the 20th century.

Chiwere Group

Ɉɔiwe’re is used in the following article to reference the Chiwere of the Handbook of American Indians. The ancestry and prehistoric movements of the tribes constituting the Ɉɔiwe’re group are involved in considerable obscurity, though it is known from tradition as well as linguistic affinity that they sprung from the Winnebago. Since the days of Marquette (1673) the Iowa have ranged over the country between the Mississippi and Missouri, up to the latitude of Oneota (formerly upper Iowa) River, and even across the Missouri about the mouth of the Platte. Chauvignerie located them in 1736 west of the Mississippi and (probably … Read more

Potawatomi Tribe Declared Citizens

The Potawatomi wove light weight huts out of cattail plants to live in while harvesting wild rice in the autumn season.

In several cases advanced aboriginal Indian tribes, have by act of Congress been declared citizens and endowed with all the rights and privileges of citizenship. Still they were conscious of their inability to properly exercise and enjoy those rights and privileges. They knew they could not exercise the franchise side by side with the white man, with the same degree of intelligence and judgment, and so they scorned to use it. Perhaps it would have been better for them could they have ignored the real distinction which existed between them and the white race, and persuaded themselves, or been persuaded … Read more

Chippewa Indians

Catlin, George - 334, Chippeway Village and Dog Feast at the Falls of St. Anthony; lodges build with birch-bark: Upper Mississippi

Chippewa Indians. The earliest accounts of the Chippewa associate them particularly with the region of Sault Sainte Marie, but they came in time to extend over the entire northern shore of Lake Huron and both shores of Lake Superior, besides well into the northern interior and as far west as the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota.

Kickapoo Indian Tribe of Brown County Kansas

The Kickapoo Indian Tribe of Brown County, Kansas, played a significant role in the region’s history, particularly during the westward expansion of the United States. Originally settled in Illinois, the Kickapoos were forced westward as settlers encroached on their lands. Led by their prophet Kennekuk, the tribe moved into what is now Kansas, where they initially occupied land near Wathena before being relocated to a reservation in Brown County. Over time, treaties reduced their landholdings drastically, eventually leaving them with a smaller area in the southwestern part of the county. Despite these reductions, the Kickapoo have adapted to changes by embracing farming and integrating aspects of white culture, while the government continues to manage their lands and protect them from exploitation.

Native American Cemeteries

Native American Cemeteries offers an extensive and detailed list of all known Indian cemeteries across the United States and Canada. This resource is dedicated to cemeteries that have significant concentrations of Native American and First Nation burials. While it is true that Native Americans and First Nation Peoples are often interred in general cemeteries, this page focuses specifically on those burial grounds where Native heritage is prominently represented.

Indian Tribes of the Southern Plains Region

The Regional Director represents the Southern Plains Region in dealing with other governmental entities and tribal entities. The Regional Director serves as the representative for the Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs with the responsibility to work toward strengthening intergovernmental assistance to all the Federally-recognized tribes under the jurisdiction of the Southern Plains Regional Office. The Southern Plains Region has two (2) Deputy Regional Directors, who work directly under the Regional Director. Dan Deerinwater, Regional Director Southern Plains Regional Office Bureau of Indian Affairs WCD Office Complex P.O. Box 368 Anadarko, OK 73005 Anadarko Agency Bureau of Indian Affairs … Read more

Kansas and Kansans Biographies

1910 Kansas Census Map

In these 2100+ biographies are found the names, portraits (coming soon) and accounts of a great number of the people of the state of Kansas. Preserving the records of families is at least as worthwhile as keeping record of live stock. These biographies also have a great value in interpreting the broader movements described in the general history. The truth is, biography is a most important portion of any historical effort. In the great drama of history, all play a part -— more or less important— – more or less significant. Some are the mere settings of the stage. Some play an insignificant part. But others – —the strong men in a community or state – —those who labor and achieve – —these are the men who really possess and preserve the genius of a people and perpetuate to ultimate destiny the real trend of a commonwealth’s progress. The combined stories of the lives of these men create and constitute, in the main, true history. They furnish a standard by which can be computed the results of combined effort in the up-building of states and nations.

Reminiscences of the Early Settlement of Dragoon Creek, Wabaunsee County

When the Kansas-Nebraska Act opened up the Kansas Territory to settlement, a tide of immigration began as citizens from across the United States, and foreigners, recently arrived in the US, rushed to receive some of the prime property. Stephen J. Spear was one such settler, and this manuscript depicts his life along Dragoon Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas.

Kansas Civil War Pensions

  Atchison County David L. Mize Harper County John A. Burke Phillips County Henry Cozad Rice County Freeborn Garrison Pensioners by County Atchison Barber Barton Bourbon Brown Butler Chase Cherokee Clay Crawford Davis Dickinson Doniphan Douglas Edwards Elk Ellis Ellsworth Ford Franklin Graham Greenwood Hamilton Harper Harvey Hodgeman Jackson Jefferson Jewell Kearny Kingman Labette Lane Leavenworth Lincoln Linn Lyon Marion Marshall McPherson Meade Miami Mitchell Montgomery Morris Nemaha Osborne Ottawa Phillips Pottawatomie Pratt Rawlins Reno Rice Riley Rooks Rush Russell Saline Sequoyah Shawnee Smith Stafford St. John Sumner Thomas Trego Wabaunsee Washington Woodson Wyandotte

Kansas World War 1 Draft Registration

World War 2 Casualties Caring for the Wounded

This information was extracted from Civilian Registration Cards completed in 1917-1918. Some men do not have birth locations listed because they registered on the final draft registration day in 1918 when this information was not recorded. Almost 24 million men registered for the draft — not always in the county of residence.

Kansas War of 1812 Military Records

On June 1, 1812, President James Madison gave a speech to the U.S. Congress, recounting American grievances against Great Britain, though not specifically calling for a declaration of war. After Madison’s speech, the House of Representatives quickly voted (79 to 49) to declare war, and the Senate by 19 to 13. The conflict formally began on June 18, 1812 when Madison signed the measure into law. This was the first time that the United States had declared war on another nation, and the Congressional vote would prove to be the closest vote to declare war in American history. None of … Read more