Pipestone County MN Genealogy

Wilson, Carrie C. – Obituary

Carrie C. Wilson, aged 98, of La Grande, passed away on December 15 at a local care center. Born on April 26, 1908, in Pipestone, Minnesota, she moved to La Grande in 1965. Carrie managed the Woodshed Restaurant and worked at Payne Family Mortuary. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Lou Sherburn, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Burial will take place in Portland, with arrangements handled by Loveland Funeral Chapel.

Ponca Tribe

The Ponca Tribe is part of the Dhegiha group of the Siouan family, closely related to the Omaha. Their history parallels that of the Omaha until the final separation near the Niobrara River. Historically, they lived in earth lodges, cultivated land, and hunted. By the early 19th century, their numbers had declined significantly due to disease and conflict with the Sioux, leading to their forced relocation to Indian Territory in 1877. The tribe’s current population is divided between Nebraska and Indian Territory with distinct gentes and surnames reflecting their interactions with Europeans.

Omaha Tribe

The Village of the Omahas - Photograph by W. H. Jackson, 1871.

The Omaha Tribe, part of the Dhegiha group of Siouan tribes, migrated westward from the Ohio and Wabash rivers around 1500. They settled near the Missouri River, facing conflicts with the Dakota and adapting to agricultural practices. By the 19th century, their population fluctuated due to disease and warfare, numbering about 600 in 1804 and approximately 1,200 by 1880. Their traditional dwellings included earth lodges and skin tents, and their societal structure comprised two principal chiefs and various subordinate leaders.