Augustus Gabriel de Vivier Tassin facts for kids
Augustus Gabriel de Vivier Tassin (born 1842, died 1893) was a soldier from France who moved to America. He fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he worked in many places across the American West. He is remembered for writing interesting stories about several Native American groups.
Tassin's Life and Army Career
Tassin was born in Paris, France, on October 12, 1842. He moved to the United States through New Orleans, Louisiana, on October 25, 1852. When the Civil War began, he was living in Leopold, Indiana.
He joined the army as a first lieutenant in the 35th Indiana Infantry Regiment on September 15, 1861. During the war, he became a full colonel. He showed great bravery in battles like the Battle of Missionary Ridge in Tennessee. He also fought in the important campaigns for Atlanta and Nashville.
In December 1870, Tassin left the American army for a short time. He went to serve with the French military during the Franco-Prussian War. When he came back, he joined the American army again. He started as a private and worked his way up to second lieutenant, then first lieutenant, and finally captain.
He was sent to different army bases. These included places in California, Arizona Territory, and the Dakotas. He also served in New York, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.. Tassin was working as an Indian agent at the Colorado River Indian Agency in Parker, Arizona, when he passed away on October 19, 1893.
Tassin's Writings and Stories
Augustus Tassin wrote many detailed stories. These were based on his experiences as a soldier in the American West. Sometimes his writings were serious, and other times they were funny or imaginative.
Most of his stories were published in a magazine called Overland Monthly. His writings shared information about different Native American groups. He wrote about the Koncow (Maidu) Indians from northern California. He also described the Round Valley Indians of northwestern California. Tassin wrote about the Mohave people living near the lower Colorado River. He also shared accounts of native groups in the Pacific Northwest and the Apache.
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