Frank Twiss¹ (M)
(1864-), #441
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     Frank died. Frank was born at Nebraska, USA, in 1864.^3,1,4,5 He was the son of Thomas S. Twiss Maj. and Mary Standing Elk.² Frank Twiss was birth2 in 1870 at Nebraska, USA.⁶ He married Adelia Twiss? circa 1889. Frank, Mary Standing Elk's child, resided with Mary According to the tribal census., at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, in 1890.⁷ An unknown person nF was allotted land on the at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in circa 1890(!) at (an unknown value)(! under the number of #724(!).⁸ Joseph Twiss was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1896 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA; Joseph is listed as son at age 30 living with him were his mother Mary (age 64), and brother Frank (age 32).⁴ Frank Twiss was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1901 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA; Listed as age 37 and living alone.⁵ He was listed in the Indian Census on the date of on June 30, 1904 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.⁶

Last Edited=February 13, 2007

William Janis (M)
(circa 1850-December 25, 1872), #442
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     William was born circa 1850. He was the son of Joseph Antoine Janis and Mary Featherman. William died on December 25, 1872 at North Platte River Region, Wyoming Territory. His body was interred in 1873 at Platte Co., Missouri Territory, USA, at Fort Laramie (1834 - 1890).

Last Edited=February 18, 2007

Thomas O'Rourke^1,2,3 (M)
(December 6, 1877-July 18, 1950), #444
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     The nationality of Thomas O'Rourke was Oglala Lakota (1/4). Thomas was born at Fort Laramie Region, USA, on December 6, 1877.^1,4,5 He was the son of John O'Rourke and Georgianna Helen Terry. Georgianna Helen Terry was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1896 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA; Georgianna is listed as mother and living with her were her children; Thomas (age 19), Charles (age 13), Samuel (age 8), John (age 2-9), Annie (age 17), & Emma (age 11). Since Georgianna's role was listed as mother I would guess that her husband Jack was living in the home and not included on the 1896 Indian Census due to the fact that he was not Indian. Otherwise Georgianna would have been listed as Head of The Household.⁴ Thomas was listed as Head of the Household on the Indian Census at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1896.⁴ He resided at Imlay, Pennington Co., South Dakota, USA, after 1898.³ He married Rosa Shangreau at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1899.^6,7 Thomas O'Rourke was listed in the Indian Census on the date of on June 30, 1904 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Medicine Root District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.⁵ He was nat allottment on September 26, 1907 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon Co., South Dakota ., USA; NAME MERIDIAN TWP RANGE SECTION ACREAGE TYPE CASETYPE DOCID DATE

OROURKE THOMAS 06 043 N 042 W 032 640 253400 PA IA 160 09/26/1907.² Thomas was listed as Head of the Household on the Indian Census at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1909.⁸ He was nat allottment on June 5, 1913 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon Co., South Dakota ., USA; NAME MERIDIAN TWP RANGE SECTION ACREAGE TYPE CASETYPE DOCID DATE

OROURKE THOMAS 06 043 N 042 W 032 640 253400 PA IA 160 06/05/1913
OROURKE THOMAS 06 043 N 042 W 032 640 253500 PA 339315 06/05/1913

"Andrew Stone built Tom's house as refered to here:"This house was built on Tom O'Rourke's place about six miles south of Imlay. They had been living in a large log house and wanted a modern home. "[Reservation Roundup, pg. 17] .² He served in the military during war time in 1917 at Custer Co., South Dakota, USA.¹ He was employed circa 1919 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota ., USA.³ Thomas died on July 18, 1950 at Sisters Hospital, Rapid City, Pennington Co., South Dakota, USA, at age 72. His body was interred after July 18, 1950.

Last Edited=June 30, 2007

Emma O'Rourke (F)
(June, 1885-1979), #445
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     Emma was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in June, 1885.^1,2 She was the daughter of John O'Rourke and Georgianna Helen Terry. Georgianna Helen Terry was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1896 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA; Georgianna is listed as mother and living with her were her children; Thomas (age 19), Charles (age 13), Samuel (age 8), John (age 2-9), Annie (age 17), & Emma (age 11). Since Georgianna's role was listed as mother I would guess that her husband Jack was living in the home and not included on the 1896 Indian Census due to the fact that he was not Indian. Otherwise Georgianna would have been listed as Head of The Household.¹ As of circa 1900,her married name was Cottier. She married George Cottier circa 1900. As of after 1900,her married name was Ross. She married Unknown Ross after 1900. Georgianna Helen Terry was listed in the Indian Census on the date of on June 30, 1904 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Medicine Root District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.² Emma O'Rourke was nat allottment after 1907 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Bennett Co., South Dakota, USA; Bennett Co. SD -- Federal Land Records

ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/sd/bennett/land/benn-no.txt
Key to Case Types
181000- Public Lands Litigation
251000- Homestead
252000- Desert Land Act
253000- Indian Patents
Land Conveyance types in this database:
PA - Patent
Meridians
06 - 6th Principal Meridian -- located south of Yankton - not used by east River counties

(See map http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/sd/images/meridians.jpg)

NAME MERIDIAN TWP RANGE SECTION ACREAGE TYPE CASETYPE DOCID DATE

OROURKE EMMA 06 0370N 0390W 033 320 253400 PA IA 156 09/26/1907
OROURKE EMMA 06 0370N 0390W 033 320 253400 PA IA 156 04/13/1918.³ She resided at Rushville, Sheridan Co., Nebraska, USA, circa 1965. From Wo'wakita, Reservation recollections. "Their daughter Emma, married George Cottier... "An old lady now, retired and past eighty years old. Her daughter also retired and living with her mother in Rushville. Emma's son George, still lives on the old George Cottier place south of Swett." [Lewis, Emily., Wo'Wakita: Reservation Recollection., p.177.].⁴ She was buried in 1979 at Fairview Cemetary, Rushville, Sheridan Co., Nebraska, USA. Emma died in 1979.

Last Edited=March 9, 2007

George Cottier (M)
(circa 1880-), #446
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     George died. George was born circa 1880. He was the son of John Cottier Sr.. He married Emma O'Rourke circa 1900.

Last Edited=December 25, 2005

George Cottier Jr. (M)
(1916-October 4, 2003), #447
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     George was born in 1916.¹ He was the son of George Cottier and Emma O'Rourke. George Cottier Jr. lived after 1940 at Swett, Bennett Co., South Dakota, USA.¹ He lived before 2003 at Merriman, Cherry Co., Nebraska, USA.¹ George died on October 4, 2003 at Rapid City, Pennington Co., South Dakota, USA.¹

Last Edited=December 25, 2005

Frances Cottier (F)
(circa 1900-), #448
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     Frances died. Frances was born circa 1900. She was the daughter of George Cottier and Emma O'Rourke.

Last Edited=February 17, 2007

Samuel O'Rourke^1,2,3,4 (M)
(September 22, 1889-September 11, 1936), #449
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     Samuel was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, on September 22, 1889.^1,2,5 He was the son of John O'Rourke and Georgianna Helen Terry. An unknown person nF was enrolled with the Oglala Sioux Enrollment #OS-1612(!) and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala Sioux Enrollment #OS-1612(!).³ Georgianna Helen Terry was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1896 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA; Georgianna is listed as mother and living with her were her children; Thomas (age 19), Charles (age 13), Samuel (age 8), John (age 2-9), Annie (age 17), & Emma (age 11). Since Georgianna's role was listed as mother I would guess that her husband Jack was living in the home and not included on the 1896 Indian Census due to the fact that he was not Indian. Otherwise Georgianna would have been listed as Head of The Household.⁶ Georgianna Helen Terry was listed in the Indian Census on the date of on June 30, 1904 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Medicine Root District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.⁵ Samuel O'Rourke was nat allottment on September 26, 1907 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon Co., South Dakota ., USA; NAME MERIDIAN TWP RANGE SECTION ACREAGE TYPE CASETYPE DOCID DATE

OROURKE SAMUEL 06 042 N 042 W 021 80 253400 PA IA 161 09/26/1907.⁴ He married Winifred Shangreau Winnie on August 29, 1908.³ Samuel's occupation: Rancher after 1910.² He married Nellie Pearl Shangreau on July 24, 1916.³ He served in the military during war time in 1917 at Custer Co., South Dakota, USA.¹ Samuel O'Rourke was nat allottment on April 13, 1918 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon Co., South Dakota ., USA; NAME MERIDIAN TWP RANGE SECTION ACREAGE TYPE CASETYPE DOCID DATE

OROURKE SAMUEL 06 042 N 042 W 021 31.75 253400 PA IA 161 04/13/1918
OROURKE SAMUEL 06 042 N 042 W 021 32.4 253400 PA IA 161 04/13/1918
OROURKE SAMUEL 06 042 N 042 W 022 23.75 253400 PA IA 161 04/13/1918
OROURKE SAMUEL 06 042 N 042 W 021 80 253500 PA 625189 04/13/1918
OROURKE SAMUEL 06 042 N 042 W 021 31.75 253500 PA 625189 04/13/1918
OROURKE SAMUEL 06 042 N 042 W 021 32.4 253500 PA 625189 04/13/1918
OROURKE SAMUEL 06 042 N 042 W 022 23.75 253500 PA 625189 04/13/1918.⁴ Samuel died on September 11, 1936 at Sister's Hospital, Hot Springs, Fall River Co., South Dakota, USA, at age 46.² His body was interred on September 15, 1936 at Kyle, Washington Co., South Dakota, USA, at St. Stephen Catholic Cemetery. Grave No 6, Lot 17, Sec No. 11.²

Last Edited=June 30, 2007

John O'Rourke¹ (M)
(August 29, 1893-August 6, 1956), #450
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     The nationality of John O'Rourke was Oglala Lakota (1/4). John was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, on August 29, 1893.^1,2 He was the son of John O'Rourke and Georgianna Helen Terry. Georgianna Helen Terry was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1896 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA; Georgianna is listed as mother and living with her were her children; Thomas (age 19), Charles (age 13), Samuel (age 8), John (age 2-9), Annie (age 17), & Emma (age 11). Since Georgianna's role was listed as mother I would guess that her husband Jack was living in the home and not included on the 1896 Indian Census due to the fact that he was not Indian. Otherwise Georgianna would have been listed as Head of The Household.² Georgianna Helen Terry was listed in the Indian Census on the date of on June 30, 1904 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Medicine Root District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.³ John O'Rourke was nat allottment on September 26, 1907 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon Co., South Dakota ., USA; NAME MERIDIAN TWP RANGE SECTION ACREAGE TYPE CASETYPE DOCID DATE

OROURKE JOHN 06 042 N 042 W 021 49.6 253400 PA IA 161 09/26/1907.⁴ He served in the military during war time in 1917 at Bennett Co., South Dakota, USA.¹ He was nat allottment on April 13, 1918 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon Co., South Dakota ., USA; NAME MERIDIAN TWP RANGE SECTION ACREAGE TYPE CASETYPE DOCID DATE

OROURKE JOHN 06 042 N 042 W 021 34.85 253400 PA IA 161 04/13/1918
OROURKE JOHN 06 042 N 042 W 021 37.5 253400 PA IA 161 04/13/1918
OROURKE JOHN 06 042 N 042 W 021 25.45 253400 PA IA 161 04/13/1918
OROURKE JOHN 06 042 N 042 W 021 49.6 253500 PA 625186 04/13/1918
OROURKE JOHN 06 042 N 042 W 021 34.85 253500 PA 625186 04/13/1918
OROURKE JOHN 06 042 N 042 W 021 37.5 253500 PA 625186 04/13/1918
OROURKE JOHN 06 042 N 042 W 021 25.45 253500 PA 625186 04/13/1918.⁴ He married Nellie Cottier circa 1918. John died on August 6, 1956 at age 62. He was buried on August 9, 1956 at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade Co., South Dakota, USA; A 634.⁵

Last Edited=June 30, 2007

Susan Terry^1,2,3 (F)
(1865-before 1915), #452
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     Susan was born in 1865.^3,1,2,4 She was the daughter of Samuel M. Terry and Annie Greenwood.³ As of circa 1877,her married name was Cottier.^2,3 She married John Cottier Sr. circa 1877.^2,3 Susan was listed as Head of the Household on the Indian Census at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Dakota Territory, USA, in 1886.¹ She was listed as John Cottier Sr.'s wife in a census in 1896 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA.² Susan died before 1915.

Last Edited=February 13, 2007

William Helm (M)
(circa 1855-after 1895), #453

     William was born circa 1855. William died after 1895. He married Georgianna Helen Terry at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, before 1903.¹

Last Edited=December 25, 2005

Elizabeth Cuny^1,2,3,4 (F)
(June, 1864-October 23, 1938), #456
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     Elizabeth Cuny was also known as Lizzy Cuny. Elizabeth was born at Fort Laramie Region, USA, in June, 1864.^3,5,1 She was the daughter of Adolph Cuny and Josephine Bissonette. Elizabeth Cuny was enrolled as a member of the after 1877 at Pine Ridge Agency, Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA; Oglala Allotment Num. 2917 . 1/4.⁴ Josephine Bissonette was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1886 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA; Listed as living with her were Lizzie (22), Susie (13), Adolph (11), Julius (9), & Lotty (9).⁵ As of 1895,her married name was Twiss. She married William Twiss at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1895.² She was listed as William Twiss's wife in a census in 1896 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA. She was listed as William Twiss's wife in a census in 1900 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.² She was listed as William Twiss's wife in a census in 1910 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wounded Knee District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.² Elizabeth Cuny and William Twiss appeared on the census of 1920 at Washington Co., South Dakota, USA; According to the 1920 Federal Census for Township 41, Washington, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1725; Page: 3A;
Enumeration District: 214; Image: 1118.:
*William Twiss was Indian, 57 years old, married, born in Wyoming, parents born in US. His occupation was listed
as Rancher with the Industry noted as Stock Ranch. He could not read or write. He owned the property located on
Cuny Table, free of mortgage.
*Wife Lizzie was Indian, 53 years old, married, born in Wyoming, her father was born in the US, her mother was
born in Wyoming. She could not read or write.
*Son Charles was Indian, 20 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Son Paul was Indian, 17 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Son Wallace was Indian, 15 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in
the past year.
*Son Lewis was Indian, 13 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in
the past year.
*Son Gilbert was Indian, 10 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Daughter Dora LaPoint was Indian, 22 years old, married, born in South Dakota. She could read and write.
*Grandchild Esther LaPoint was Indian, 2 years old, born in South Dakota. She could not read and write.² Elizabeth died on October 23, 1938 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, at age 74.⁶

Last Edited=April 6, 2007

Charles Twiss¹ (M)
(January 24, 1899-April 18, 1979), #457
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     Charles Twiss was employed at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA.² Charles was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wounded Knee, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on January 24, 1899.^1,3,4,5 He was the son of William Twiss and Elizabeth Cuny. William Twiss was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1900 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA; According to the 1900 Federal Census for 1900; Census Place: Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon, South Dakota; Roll: T623 1556; Page: 71B; Enumeration District: 46.: *William Twiss was Indian, 38 years old, born in January of 1862 in Nebraska, and married for 5 years. His parents places of birth were not noted. His occupation was noted as "Stock Raiser - R" (Ration Indian). He could read, write and speak English. He owned the farm that they lived on free of mortgage and the dwelling was fixed. He was 1/2 Sioux, his father was white and his mother was Sioux. *Wife Lizzie was Indian, 35 years old, born in June of 1864, married for 5 years. She had given birth to 3 children,
2 were living. She was born in Wyoming, her father's place of birth was unknown and her mother was born in Nebraska. Her occupation was listed as "Ration Indian". She could read, write and speak English. She was listed as 3/4 Sioux, with her father listed as white and her mother listed as Sioux. *Daughter Stella D. was Indian, 3 years old, born in March 1897 in South Dakota. Her occupation was listed as "Under age - R". She was listed as 5/8 Sioux with her father listed as Sioux and her mother listed as Sioux. *Son Charles was Indian, 1 year old, born in June 1899 in South Dakota. His occupation was listed as "Under age - R". He was listed as 5/8 Sioux with his father listed as Sioux and his mother listed as Sioux.⁶ William Twiss was listed in the Indian Census on the date of on June 30, 1904 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wounded Knee District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.³ William Twiss was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1910 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wounded Knee District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA; According to the 1910 Federal Census for Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wounded Knee, South Dakota; Roll:
T624_1475; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 119; Image: 259.:
*William Twiss was head of household, Indian, 48 years old and married 3 times, married 16 years. He was born
in Wyoming, his father was born in Germany, his mother was born in Wyoming. He was a cattle herder in the
ranching industry. He owned his farm free of mortgage. He was 1/2 Oglala Sioux 1/2 white; his father was listed
as white and his mother was listed as Oglala Sioux.
*Wife Lizzie was Indian, 45 years old, married once for 16 years. She had given birth to 7 children with 5 living.
She was born in Colorado, her father was listed as born in France,and her mother listed as born in Wyoming. She
was listed as 1/4 Oglala Sioux, 3/4 white; her father was listed as white and her mother was listed as Oglala Sioux.
*Daughter Stella was 12 and born in South Dakota, She could read and write and had attended school in the past
year. She was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.
*Son Charles was 10 and born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in the past year.
He was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.
*Son Paul was 6 and born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in the past year. He
was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.
*Son Wallace was 3 and born in South Dakota. He was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white
*Son Joseph was 2 and born in South Dakota. He was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.⁶ William Twiss and Elizabeth Cuny appeared on the census of 1920 at Washington Co., South Dakota, USA; According to the 1920 Federal Census for Township 41, Washington, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1725; Page: 3A;
Enumeration District: 214; Image: 1118.:
*William Twiss was Indian, 57 years old, married, born in Wyoming, parents born in US. His occupation was listed
as Rancher with the Industry noted as Stock Ranch. He could not read or write. He owned the property located on
Cuny Table, free of mortgage.
*Wife Lizzie was Indian, 53 years old, married, born in Wyoming, her father was born in the US, her mother was
born in Wyoming. She could not read or write.
*Son Charles was Indian, 20 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Son Paul was Indian, 17 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Son Wallace was Indian, 15 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in
the past year.
*Son Lewis was Indian, 13 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in
the past year.
*Son Gilbert was Indian, 10 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Daughter Dora LaPoint was Indian, 22 years old, married, born in South Dakota. She could read and write.
*Grandchild Esther LaPoint was Indian, 2 years old, born in South Dakota. She could not read and write.⁶ He married Pearl Louise Stirk circa 1920. Charles died on April 18, 1979 at age 80.⁵ He was buried on April 23, 1979 at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade Co., South Dakota, USA; E 2242.⁴

Last Edited=February 13, 2007

Wallace Twiss (M)
(1905-), #458
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     Wallace died. Wallace was born in 1905. He was the son of William Twiss and Elizabeth Cuny. William Twiss was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1910 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wounded Knee District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA; According to the 1910 Federal Census for Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wounded Knee, South Dakota; Roll:
T624_1475; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 119; Image: 259.:
*William Twiss was head of household, Indian, 48 years old and married 3 times, married 16 years. He was born
in Wyoming, his father was born in Germany, his mother was born in Wyoming. He was a cattle herder in the
ranching industry. He owned his farm free of mortgage. He was 1/2 Oglala Sioux 1/2 white; his father was listed
as white and his mother was listed as Oglala Sioux.
*Wife Lizzie was Indian, 45 years old, married once for 16 years. She had given birth to 7 children with 5 living.
She was born in Colorado, her father was listed as born in France,and her mother listed as born in Wyoming. She
was listed as 1/4 Oglala Sioux, 3/4 white; her father was listed as white and her mother was listed as Oglala Sioux.
*Daughter Stella was 12 and born in South Dakota, She could read and write and had attended school in the past
year. She was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.
*Son Charles was 10 and born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in the past year.
He was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.
*Son Paul was 6 and born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in the past year. He
was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.
*Son Wallace was 3 and born in South Dakota. He was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white
*Son Joseph was 2 and born in South Dakota. He was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.¹ William Twiss and Elizabeth Cuny appeared on the census of 1920 at Washington Co., South Dakota, USA; According to the 1920 Federal Census for Township 41, Washington, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1725; Page: 3A;
Enumeration District: 214; Image: 1118.:
*William Twiss was Indian, 57 years old, married, born in Wyoming, parents born in US. His occupation was listed
as Rancher with the Industry noted as Stock Ranch. He could not read or write. He owned the property located on
Cuny Table, free of mortgage.
*Wife Lizzie was Indian, 53 years old, married, born in Wyoming, her father was born in the US, her mother was
born in Wyoming. She could not read or write.
*Son Charles was Indian, 20 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Son Paul was Indian, 17 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Son Wallace was Indian, 15 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in
the past year.
*Son Lewis was Indian, 13 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in
the past year.
*Son Gilbert was Indian, 10 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Daughter Dora LaPoint was Indian, 22 years old, married, born in South Dakota. She could read and write.
*Grandchild Esther LaPoint was Indian, 2 years old, born in South Dakota. She could not read and write.¹ He married Hattie Clifford circa 1929.²

Last Edited=February 19, 2007

Paul Issac Twiss (M)
(1903-), #459
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     Paul died. He lived after 1903 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Sharp's Corner, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.¹ Paul was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1903.¹ He was the son of William Twiss and Elizabeth Cuny. William Twiss was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1910 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wounded Knee District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA; According to the 1910 Federal Census for Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wounded Knee, South Dakota; Roll:
T624_1475; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 119; Image: 259.:
*William Twiss was head of household, Indian, 48 years old and married 3 times, married 16 years. He was born
in Wyoming, his father was born in Germany, his mother was born in Wyoming. He was a cattle herder in the
ranching industry. He owned his farm free of mortgage. He was 1/2 Oglala Sioux 1/2 white; his father was listed
as white and his mother was listed as Oglala Sioux.
*Wife Lizzie was Indian, 45 years old, married once for 16 years. She had given birth to 7 children with 5 living.
She was born in Colorado, her father was listed as born in France,and her mother listed as born in Wyoming. She
was listed as 1/4 Oglala Sioux, 3/4 white; her father was listed as white and her mother was listed as Oglala Sioux.
*Daughter Stella was 12 and born in South Dakota, She could read and write and had attended school in the past
year. She was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.
*Son Charles was 10 and born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in the past year.
He was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.
*Son Paul was 6 and born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in the past year. He
was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.
*Son Wallace was 3 and born in South Dakota. He was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white
*Son Joseph was 2 and born in South Dakota. He was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.² William Twiss and Elizabeth Cuny appeared on the census of 1920 at Washington Co., South Dakota, USA; According to the 1920 Federal Census for Township 41, Washington, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1725; Page: 3A;
Enumeration District: 214; Image: 1118.:
*William Twiss was Indian, 57 years old, married, born in Wyoming, parents born in US. His occupation was listed
as Rancher with the Industry noted as Stock Ranch. He could not read or write. He owned the property located on
Cuny Table, free of mortgage.
*Wife Lizzie was Indian, 53 years old, married, born in Wyoming, her father was born in the US, her mother was
born in Wyoming. She could not read or write.
*Son Charles was Indian, 20 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Son Paul was Indian, 17 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Son Wallace was Indian, 15 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in
the past year.
*Son Lewis was Indian, 13 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in
the past year.
*Son Gilbert was Indian, 10 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Daughter Dora LaPoint was Indian, 22 years old, married, born in South Dakota. She could read and write.
*Grandchild Esther LaPoint was Indian, 2 years old, born in South Dakota. She could not read and write.²

Last Edited=February 13, 2007

Stella Dora Twiss^1,2,3 (F)
(March 17, 1897-December 4, 1999), #460
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     Stella Dora Twiss was enrolled as a member of the at Pine Ridge Agency, Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA; OSA - 2924 Degree of Blood 3/8.¹ The nationality of Stella Dora Twiss was (an unknown value).¹ Stella Dora Twiss was also known as Dora Twiss.³ Stella was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Cuny Table, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on March 17, 1897.^3,1,2 She was the daughter of William Twiss and Elizabeth Cuny.¹ William Twiss was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1900 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA; According to the 1900 Federal Census for 1900; Census Place: Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon, South Dakota; Roll: T623 1556; Page: 71B; Enumeration District: 46.: *William Twiss was Indian, 38 years old, born in January of 1862 in Nebraska, and married for 5 years. His parents places of birth were not noted. His occupation was noted as "Stock Raiser - R" (Ration Indian). He could read, write and speak English. He owned the farm that they lived on free of mortgage and the dwelling was fixed. He was 1/2 Sioux, his father was white and his mother was Sioux. *Wife Lizzie was Indian, 35 years old, born in June of 1864, married for 5 years. She had given birth to 3 children,
2 were living. She was born in Wyoming, her father's place of birth was unknown and her mother was born in Nebraska. Her occupation was listed as "Ration Indian". She could read, write and speak English. She was listed as 3/4 Sioux, with her father listed as white and her mother listed as Sioux. *Daughter Stella D. was Indian, 3 years old, born in March 1897 in South Dakota. Her occupation was listed as "Under age - R". She was listed as 5/8 Sioux with her father listed as Sioux and her mother listed as Sioux. *Son Charles was Indian, 1 year old, born in June 1899 in South Dakota. His occupation was listed as "Under age - R". He was listed as 5/8 Sioux with his father listed as Sioux and his mother listed as Sioux.¹ She was principal at Rapid City Indian Boarding School, Rapid City, Pennington Co., South Dakota, USA, in 1903 when an unknown person was a student. School:      Born in 1897 Dora was six and a half years old when she was sent to the Indian school in Rapid City, South Dakota. The boarding school established by the United States Government to educate Indian children was 80 miles from Dora's home, if you measured the distance ''as the crow flies". "Travelling by horse and buggy, it took several days to get there. There weren't any bridges or roads back then," Dora recalled, "and we had to ford the Cheyenne River. Rapid City was a small town, but it looked very big to me. The closer we got, the more my stomach hurt. I saw all the apple orchards around the brick buildings of the school. I was so scared. I knew I would have to stay,
but all I wanted to do was go home."
The little girls matron supervised the dormitory where Dora would spend the next nine months. The matron read them stories, dried their tears and helped them complete the tasks they were assigned. Some children went home during the school year, but Dora did not. It was simply too far, her parents were too busy and often it was harder to leave them again than to do without them during the nine-month period.
     "At Christmas there was a big tree and we all had a present," Dora recalled, "Sometimes it would be a toy or a new hair ribbon or a comb. We always received a bag of candy. Sometimes I'd receive a letter from my family, but the school eventually became my other home and I got used to being there."
Students went to class half a day and worked the other half. They learned to cook and set a table. The government furnished yard goods and each student made her own uniforms: a fine one of serge for Sunday school and one of seersucker for everyday. Mending, sewing, ironing, and cleaning were also tasks that were learned over the years. As Dora matured, she was given the responsibility of other chores, but she also became involved in extra-curricular activities. Her activities included basketball, which was always her favorite spare-time activity. She and other students took trips to downtown Rapid City to go shopping if they had some money.
     "The government did many things wrong, but they did provide us with a good education," Dora said. "I was the oldest in my family and eventually my four brothers also came to the school. They were housed in another dormitory, but I saw them once a week during social night. It really wasn't as bad as people often think it was. It certainly wasn't as hard for me as it was for my mother. When the government sent Mom's brothers and sisters to school, they generally went back east and didn't see their family for years. My mother and her older brother were sent to Denver to a Catholic school, but she hated it so much she came home and no one could make her go back. The government took charge of Indian children, even if they weren't full-blooded Indians. It was a hard time for all
of them.".¹ William Twiss was listed in the Indian Census on the date of on June 30, 1904 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wounded Knee District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.² William Twiss was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1910 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wounded Knee District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA; According to the 1910 Federal Census for Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wounded Knee, South Dakota; Roll:
T624_1475; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 119; Image: 259.:
*William Twiss was head of household, Indian, 48 years old and married 3 times, married 16 years. He was born
in Wyoming, his father was born in Germany, his mother was born in Wyoming. He was a cattle herder in the
ranching industry. He owned his farm free of mortgage. He was 1/2 Oglala Sioux 1/2 white; his father was listed
as white and his mother was listed as Oglala Sioux.
*Wife Lizzie was Indian, 45 years old, married once for 16 years. She had given birth to 7 children with 5 living.
She was born in Colorado, her father was listed as born in France,and her mother listed as born in Wyoming. She
was listed as 1/4 Oglala Sioux, 3/4 white; her father was listed as white and her mother was listed as Oglala Sioux.
*Daughter Stella was 12 and born in South Dakota, She could read and write and had attended school in the past
year. She was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.
*Son Charles was 10 and born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in the past year.
He was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.
*Son Paul was 6 and born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in the past year. He
was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.
*Son Wallace was 3 and born in South Dakota. He was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white
*Son Joseph was 2 and born in South Dakota. He was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.¹ William Twiss and Elizabeth Cuny appeared on the census of 1920 at Washington Co., South Dakota, USA; According to the 1920 Federal Census for Township 41, Washington, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1725; Page: 3A;
Enumeration District: 214; Image: 1118.:
*William Twiss was Indian, 57 years old, married, born in Wyoming, parents born in US. His occupation was listed
as Rancher with the Industry noted as Stock Ranch. He could not read or write. He owned the property located on
Cuny Table, free of mortgage.
*Wife Lizzie was Indian, 53 years old, married, born in Wyoming, her father was born in the US, her mother was
born in Wyoming. She could not read or write.
*Son Charles was Indian, 20 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Son Paul was Indian, 17 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Son Wallace was Indian, 15 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in
the past year.
*Son Lewis was Indian, 13 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in
the past year.
*Son Gilbert was Indian, 10 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Daughter Dora LaPoint was Indian, 22 years old, married, born in South Dakota. She could read and write.
*Grandchild Esther LaPoint was Indian, 2 years old, born in South Dakota. She could not read and write.¹ As of circa 1920,her married name was Bell. She married Elza Isaac Bell at Hot Springs, Fall River Co., South Dakota, USA, on October 9, 1924.^3,1 Stella, as an unknown person 's wife, resided with an unknown person "After their marriage in 1924, the couple lived for a time near Chadron on the elder Bell's ranch while Dora's mother-in-law operated a boarding house in Chadron.", at Chadron, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA, after October 9, 1924.¹ Stella, as an unknown person 's wife, resided with an unknown person "When the depression came it was hard to make a living in Chadron. I had a little land on the reservation. The
government gave each Indian family a certain amount of land. The head of the house got a section, and each child a
quarter section. Elza and I moved up to the section of land I had. We lived there for several years."
They were living on Cuny Table when their daughter, Frances, died of appendicitis. "After all these years, I still
don't like to think about it," Dora said. "She was just seven. We'd been visiting neighbors and when she complained
of a stomachache the next day, we thought she'd eaten too many green apples. She just got worse. Times were
tough. We had no car and the hospital was miles away. We hired my brother to take us to Pine Ridge in his car. By
then her appendix had ruptured and she only lived two more days. She was too little to die."
The saga of the barn began when the couple lived on Cuny Table. Elza had dismantled the barn at Scenic, South
Dakota, moved it piece by piece to the couple's land where he re-assembled it. The large structure became the
center of their operation.
At the onset of World War II, the United State government decided land located on the flat table area would make a
perfect target-practice area. They condemned the land, paid the Bells a set price and ordered them to vacate the
area. (After the war, the government offered Dora the chance to purchase the land at the price they paid her plus
interest. She took their offer and still owns the property which is leased to her sister-in- law.)
Elza dismantled the barn again and this time he moved it to Pine Ridge where it became the larger portion of a gas
station he owned and operated. A cement floor was run in the barn to create the area's first roller skating rink. The
rink was also used by area Indian groups for powwows and Indian dances.
The family, now consisting of four sons and a daughter, moved to Crawford where Elza secured a job building dog
kennels for the Canine Corps stationed at Fort Robinson. A competent carpenter, Elza seldom lacked for jobs. Dora
remembers that although he was a work-aholic, he also loved to have a good time and enjoyed seeing others have
one, too. "He and our son, Bill, built the roller skating rink in Crawford and eventually added a four lane bowling alley,"
Dora said. "Elza loved" [Jacqi Bell Dagenais e-mail], at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Cuny Table, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, after 1929.¹ She and Elza Isaac Bell appeared on the census of 1930 at Washington Co., South Dakota, USA; According to the 1930 Federal Census for Township 41, Washington, South Dakota; Roll: 2232; Page: 1B;
Enumeration District: 21; Image: 632.0.:
*Elza Bell is listed as head of household, He was white, 39 years old. Married at 34. He was listed as able to read
and write. They had a radio in their home. His occupation is listed as a laborer in the Farming Industry. He was
born in South Dakota. His father was born in Nebraska and his mother was born in Iowa.
*Wife Stella D. was Indian and 33 years old, first married at 19. She was listed as able to read and write. She was
born in South Dakota. Her father is listed as born of mixed blood and her mother is listed as born Oglala Sioux.
*Stepdaughter Esther G. was Indian and 12 years old. She is able to read and write. She was born in South
Dakota. Her father is listed as born of mixed blood and her mother is listed as born Oglala Sioux.
*Son Harvey E. was Indian and 3 years old. He was born in South Dakota. His father is listed as born of mixed
blood and her mother is listed as born Oglala Sioux.
*Son Donald D. was Indian and 2 years old. He was born in South Dakota. His father is listed as born of mixed
blood and her mother is listed as born Oglala Sioux.
*Daughter Frances was Indian and 6 months old. She was born in South Dakota. Her father is listed as born of
mixed blood and her mother is listed as born Oglala Sioux.¹ Stella, as an unknown person 's wife, resided with an unknown person "After living in South Dakota and Chadron, NE, the Bells moved to Crawford in 1942 where they lived in the Sam Cook house on South 4th St. Elza was employed at Fort Robinson Military Post. He built dog kennels for the Army Canine Corps that was stationed there training soldiers and dogs for World War II combat. In the fall of 1944 the family moved to the house on Annin Street, the family residence until 1984. In 1947 Elza constructed a building east of the Red Cloud Refinery (known today as J&D Standard Station) where he opened and operated a roller skating rink. Skating on the cement floor raised a bothersome dust so Elza covered the floor with 4 x 8 sheets of Masonite which proved to be quite satisfactory. In 1948 he partitioned off part of the building and installed two bowling lanes which he purchased from C. B. Lesh of Crawford. First the pins were set by hand, later mechanical pin setters were installed. Although the pin boy or girl still had to pick up the pins by hand and the machine mechanically spotted them. The ball return was done manually. The business offered open bowling, as well as evening and afternoon league bowling. In 1953, Elza moved his lanes to Lusk, WY where he operated them for a year before selling them and returning to Crawford. Elza's main occupation was carpentry. He worked independently and was steadily employed. Around 1950 he
helped install the present floor in the Park Pavilion. The floor was sanded smooth, numerous applications of a tough plastic coating gave it a most durable finish. The floor is in good shape today."[Jacqi Bell Dagenais e-mail]

"He and our son, Bill, built the roller skating rink in Crawford and eventually added a four lane bowling alley," Dora said. "Elza loved to roller skate. He had ice skated as a boy and just had that skating bug in his soul." Elza chorded on an old organ for dances when we were first married. His love of music continued into his later years. In the 50's, Saturday night was reserved for his "trip to Californy." For an hour, the household activities quieted down, so Elza could watch the Lawrence Welk Show. As a boy growing up on the Bar T Ranch near Ardmore, South Dakota, Elza and his brother had spent hours cleaning up the remains of the cowboys' Saturday night parties. From that moment on he swore he'd never touch alcohol. He kept his pledge, even refusing to drink root beer when it came on the scene. As far as he was concerned the name was enough reason to avoid it. Dora continued to live in Crawford after Elza's death in 1968. Three of their six children live within one hundred miles, Don in Crawford, Bud in Edgemont, Denise James in Chadron. Harvey lives in Denver, Bill in Texas, and Esther in Arizona.[Jacqi Bell Dagenais e-mail], at Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA, after 1942.¹ She resided at Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA, circa 1983.³ Stella died on December 4, 1999 at Chadron Community Hospital, Chadron, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA, at age 102.¹

Last Edited=April 6, 2007

Joseph Louis Twiss (M)
(November 13, 1907-1983), #461
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     Joseph Louis Twiss was also known as Lewis Twiss.¹ Joseph was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Cuny Table, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on November 13, 1907. He was the son of William Twiss and Elizabeth Cuny. William Twiss was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1910 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wounded Knee District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA; According to the 1910 Federal Census for Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wounded Knee, South Dakota; Roll:
T624_1475; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 119; Image: 259.:
*William Twiss was head of household, Indian, 48 years old and married 3 times, married 16 years. He was born
in Wyoming, his father was born in Germany, his mother was born in Wyoming. He was a cattle herder in the
ranching industry. He owned his farm free of mortgage. He was 1/2 Oglala Sioux 1/2 white; his father was listed
as white and his mother was listed as Oglala Sioux.
*Wife Lizzie was Indian, 45 years old, married once for 16 years. She had given birth to 7 children with 5 living.
She was born in Colorado, her father was listed as born in France,and her mother listed as born in Wyoming. She
was listed as 1/4 Oglala Sioux, 3/4 white; her father was listed as white and her mother was listed as Oglala Sioux.
*Daughter Stella was 12 and born in South Dakota, She could read and write and had attended school in the past
year. She was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.
*Son Charles was 10 and born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in the past year.
He was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.
*Son Paul was 6 and born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in the past year. He
was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.
*Son Wallace was 3 and born in South Dakota. He was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white
*Son Joseph was 2 and born in South Dakota. He was listed as 3/8 Sioux, 5/8 white.¹ William Twiss and Elizabeth Cuny appeared on the census of 1920 at Washington Co., South Dakota, USA; According to the 1920 Federal Census for Township 41, Washington, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1725; Page: 3A;
Enumeration District: 214; Image: 1118.:
*William Twiss was Indian, 57 years old, married, born in Wyoming, parents born in US. His occupation was listed
as Rancher with the Industry noted as Stock Ranch. He could not read or write. He owned the property located on
Cuny Table, free of mortgage.
*Wife Lizzie was Indian, 53 years old, married, born in Wyoming, her father was born in the US, her mother was
born in Wyoming. She could not read or write.
*Son Charles was Indian, 20 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Son Paul was Indian, 17 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Son Wallace was Indian, 15 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in
the past year.
*Son Lewis was Indian, 13 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in
the past year.
*Son Gilbert was Indian, 10 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Daughter Dora LaPoint was Indian, 22 years old, married, born in South Dakota. She could read and write.
*Grandchild Esther LaPoint was Indian, 2 years old, born in South Dakota. She could not read and write.¹ Joseph died in 1983.

Last Edited=April 6, 2007

Gilbert Twiss (M)
(April 23, 1910-April 25, 1990), #462
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     Gilbert was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Cuny Table, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on April 23, 1910. He was the son of William Twiss and Elizabeth Cuny. William Twiss and Elizabeth Cuny appeared on the census of 1920 at Washington Co., South Dakota, USA; According to the 1920 Federal Census for Township 41, Washington, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1725; Page: 3A;
Enumeration District: 214; Image: 1118.:
*William Twiss was Indian, 57 years old, married, born in Wyoming, parents born in US. His occupation was listed
as Rancher with the Industry noted as Stock Ranch. He could not read or write. He owned the property located on
Cuny Table, free of mortgage.
*Wife Lizzie was Indian, 53 years old, married, born in Wyoming, her father was born in the US, her mother was
born in Wyoming. She could not read or write.
*Son Charles was Indian, 20 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Son Paul was Indian, 17 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Son Wallace was Indian, 15 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in
the past year.
*Son Lewis was Indian, 13 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write and had attended school in
the past year.
*Son Gilbert was Indian, 10 years old, born in South Dakota. He could read and write.
*Daughter Dora LaPoint was Indian, 22 years old, married, born in South Dakota. She could read and write.
*Grandchild Esther LaPoint was Indian, 2 years old, born in South Dakota. She could not read and write.¹ Gilbert served in the military in 1942. Gilbert's occupation: at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, circa 1946. Gilbert died on April 25, 1990 at age 80. His body was interred on April 29, 1990 at Cuny Table, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, at St. Mark Cemetery.

Last Edited=February 13, 2007

Adolph Cuny Jr. (M)
(1874-), #463
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     Adolph died. His body was interred at Buffalo Gap, Custer Co., South Dakota, USA. Adolph was born at Fort Laramie Region, USA, in 1874.^1,2 He was the son of Adolph Cuny and Josephine Bissonette. Josephine Bissonette was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1886 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA; Listed as living with her were Lizzie (22), Susie (13), Adolph (11), Julius (9), & Lotty (9).¹ He married Mary Pourier in 1925.³

Last Edited=December 25, 2005

Jule Francis Cuny (M)
(March, 1877-February 17, 1956), #464
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     Jule was born at Fort Laramie Region, USA, in March, 1877.^1,2,3 He was the son of Adolph Cuny and Josephine Bissonette. Josephine Bissonette was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1886 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA; Listed as living with her were Lizzie (22), Susie (13), Adolph (11), Julius (9), & Lotty (9).¹ Josephine Bissonette was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1896 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA; Josephine is listed as mother at age 61 and living with her were her children; Jule (age 20) & Lottie (age 20).² Josephine Bissonette was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1900 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA; Oglala Lakota.⁴ He married Prudy Stirk circa 1902. Jule Francis Cuny was listed in the Indian Census on the date of on June 30, 1904 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wounded Knee District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.³ He applied for homestead land at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on January 17, 1910.⁵ Jule was listed as Head of the Household on the Indian Census at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1913.⁶ Jule died on February 17, 1956 at age 78.

Last Edited=February 16, 2007