This provides the descendants of Wahmaskie, a Lower Chinook Indian who married James Huckquist, a white man. Using census and vital records, as well as Native American specific records, this research provides several generations of her descendants through her son, Dixie James, who was the only surviving heir.
The treaty of July 1, 1855, between Isaac I. Stevens and the Qui-nai-elt and Quil-leh-ute tribes cedes their lands to the United States in exchange for financial compensation and reserved lands for their use. The agreement establishes rights for fishing, hunting, and gathering, while promoting education and healthcare through the establishment of a school and medical services. It mandates the tribes maintain peace with U.S. citizens and prohibits alcohol use within the reservations. The treaty underscores the tribes’ dependence on the federal government for welfare and justice.
The Quinaielt Tribe, a Salish group located along the Quinaielt River and the coastal region of Washington, comprised two divisions, the Calasthocle and the Quiniilt, with populations of 100 and 1,000, respectively. By 1909, their numbers had dwindled to 156, overseen by the Puyallup school superintendency. Historical accounts, including those of Lewis and Clark, provide insights into their culture and social structure. For further understanding, additional resources are available, including their treaty with the United States.
A record of land patent information related to the Quinaielt Tribe in Washington State.