Geier Indians facts for kids
The Geier Indians were a small group of Native Americans in the United States who lived in the 1700s. They were also sometimes called the Geies. This group was known to have lived in what is now Frio County, Texas.
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Who Were the Geier Indians?
The Geier Indians were a small Native American group. They lived during the 18th century, which means the 1700s. Sometimes, they were known by a longer name, Papuliquier. This name might have been a combination of two groups: the Pacpul and the Geier. They were recorded living in the area between 1675 and 1707.
Where Did the Geier Indians Live?
The Geier Indians lived in an area that is now known as Frio County, Texas. This county is located in the southern part of Texas. It was their home for at least part of the late 1600s and early 1700s.
What Language Did They Speak?
A Franciscan priest named Damián Massanet reported something important about the Geier Indians. He said that they spoke the Coahuilteco language. This language was spoken by many different Native American groups in southern Texas and northeastern Mexico.
What Does the Name "Geier" Mean?
The exact meaning or origin of the name "Geier" is not fully clear. It might have come from a mistake when someone wrote it down. For example, it could be a miswritten version of the Spanish word Quier. This word means "want" in English. Another idea is that it came from the Spanish word Guiar, which means "to guide" or "to lead." It's possible the name wasn't originally from their own language at all.
