Edward Wanshaer Wynkoop, youngest son of John Wanshaer Wynkoop and great-grandson of Judge Henry Wynkoop of Bucks County, Pennsylvania went west at a seminal time in our nation's history. Although he is most closely associated with the Sand Creek Massacre of November 29, 1864, (an event he took no part in), and it's aftermath, (where he took center stage), it is for his efforts on behalf of the Cheyenne and Arapaho nations that he will probably be best remembered. As Indian agent for these tribes he worked tirelessly to improve their lot and their relations with the Federal government.
Among his many friends and acquaintances could be counted Captain Silas Soule, Kit Carson, "Wild Bill" Hickok, Buffalo Bill Cody and George Armstrong Custer; the latter of which he had a falling out with.
He is prominently featured in the great American history book "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" by Dee Brown.
Biography by Christopher H. Wynkoop.
Among his many friends and acquaintances could be counted Captain Silas Soule, Kit Carson, "Wild Bill" Hickok, Buffalo Bill Cody and George Armstrong Custer; the latter of which he had a falling out with.
He is prominently featured in the great American history book "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" by Dee Brown.
Biography by Christopher H. Wynkoop.
Edward Wanshaer Wynkoop, youngest son of John Wanshaer Wynkoop and great-grandson of Judge Henry Wynkoop of Bucks County, Pennsylvania went west at a seminal time in our nation's history. Although he is most closely associated with the Sand Creek Massacre of November 29, 1864, (an event he took no part in), and it's aftermath, (where he took center stage), it is for his efforts on behalf of the Cheyenne and Arapaho nations that he will probably be best remembered. As Indian agent for these tribes he worked tirelessly to improve their lot and their relations with the Federal government.
Among his many friends and acquaintances could be counted Captain Silas Soule, Kit Carson, "Wild Bill" Hickok, Buffalo Bill Cody and George Armstrong Custer; the latter of which he had a falling out with.
He is prominently featured in the great American history book "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" by Dee Brown.
Biography by Christopher H. Wynkoop.
Among his many friends and acquaintances could be counted Captain Silas Soule, Kit Carson, "Wild Bill" Hickok, Buffalo Bill Cody and George Armstrong Custer; the latter of which he had a falling out with.
He is prominently featured in the great American history book "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" by Dee Brown.
Biography by Christopher H. Wynkoop.
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