Post by: Craig Tx on May 19, 2013, 09:21:18 AM
Indians take captives at Fort Parker
On this day in 1836, a large force of Comanche warriors, accompanied by Kiowa and Kichai allies, attacked Fort Parker, located on the headwaters of the Navasota River in what is now Limestone County. During the raid the Comanches seized five captives, including Cynthia Ann Parker. The other four were eventually released, but Cynthia remained with the Indians for almost twenty-five years, forgot white ways, and became thoroughly Comanche. She was perhaps the most famous Indian captive in Texas history. Her son Quanah became a celebrated Comanche chief.
Craig
Post by: Bison Horn on May 19, 2013, 05:14:56 PM
Post by: Uncle Russ on May 21, 2013, 05:38:31 PM
This may well be the only account of Cynthia Ann Parker that I have personally read that is not filled with bias...either toward the Comanches, or toward the whites of the day.
Like many other Texans, I grew up with a hundred different stories of what actually happen, and how it happened, with each stating their version was the correct version and one need read no further to know the real truth. Speculation and conjecture have all been removed from this link and only well known, documented facts, are presented and I find this very refreshing.
The one most common denominator I have found in the many stories surrounding this wonderfully strong woman is the fact that her son Quanah, when grown up, was indeed a well respected and honorable man.
Bio of Cynthia Ann parker, captured and raised by the Comanche Indians (http://www.forttumbleweed.net/cynthiaparker.html)
Good post Craig!
It's always great reading your quick notes.....some I know of, or remember a bit, but the majority are just plain good reading!
Uncle Russ...
Post by: Craig Tx on May 22, 2013, 07:06:34 AM
I'll have to check out that link! I've yet to read an unbiased account. This should be very interesting.
Craig
Post by: sse on May 22, 2013, 05:00:50 PM
Post by: Craig Tx on May 22, 2013, 10:17:09 PM
Craig