Winnemucca was greatly renowned for his kindness towards white men; he guided John C. Fremont on his expedition to California, and he served during the Mexican American War. He was also the maternal grandparent of Sarah Winnemucca, a Paiute translator who would later travel the western U.S. to petition on the side of her people. In 1860, he developed a serious infection and passed away. Sarah and her father, also named Winnemucca, were present at his death.
Met Lewis and Clark. | |
Guided John C. Fremont in his journey to California. | |
Died. |
Winnemucca, Chief of the Paiutes in | Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known by Oliver Otis Howard |
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He spread out his arms as a sign of peace in Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known |
American explorer who, along with Kit Carson, led an expedition to California by way of Wyoming and Nevada. | |
With William Clark, followed the Missouri river to its source, crossed the Rockies and followed the Columbia to the Pacific Ocean. | |
Led an expedition up the Missouri River, map-making, gathering information, and looking for a passage to the Pacific Ocean. | |
Daughter of Chief Winnemucca. Served as translator between Piutes and U.S. Army. Wrote a book. |