Modoc Indian Chiefs and Leaders
Short biographies of several Modoc Indian Chiefs and Leaders: Winema (Woman Chief), Scarface Charley, and Schonchin.
Dyar
Biography of Leroy S. Dyar
Among the pioneers of Ontario and representative men of that beautiful colony, mention should be made of Leroy S. Dyar, who was born in Franklin County, Maine, in 1833. His father was Colonel Joseph Dyar, a well-known agriculturist of that county. His mother was Mary S. Gay. Both of his parents were natives of that …
War With The Modoc – Indian Wars
Early April 16th, the Modoc had a big fire in their camp. Major Thomas dropped a shell directly into it, provoking a frantic war whoop, and causing the sudden extinguishing of the fire. Another shell was dropped in the same locality, and was followed by yells of pain and dismay. The Modoc then appeared and challenged …