Juh facts for kids

Juh (born around 1825, died September or October 1883) was a brave warrior and important leader of the Nednhi band of the Chiricahua Apache people. He was also known by other names like Ju, Ho, and Whoa. His name reportedly meant "He sees ahead" or "Long neck." He was also called Tan-Dɨn-Bɨl-No-Jui, meaning "He Brings Many Things With Him," and Ya-Natch-Cln, meaning "See Far."

Juh grew up with Geronimo, another famous Apache leader, even though they were from different groups. They fought in many battles together. Juh also fought alongside other great Apache leaders like Mangas Coloradas and Cochise. Before the 1870s, many people in the United States didn't know much about Juh.

Life of Juh

The Nednhi Apache, Juh's group, usually lived in the wild, remote Sierra Madre Occidental mountains of northern Mexico. The Apache called these mountains "Blue Mountains." Because of this, they might have called themselves Dzilthdaklizhéndé, which means "Blue Mountain People." Their lands stretched from New Mexico in the north down into Mexico. They lived near the town of Janos in northern Chihuahua. They were often at peace with Janos and traded goods there.

Juh was a very tall and strong man. He stood over six feet tall and weighed about 225 pounds. He was a natural leader, even though he had a stutter. This meant he sometimes had trouble speaking smoothly. Because of his stutter, Geronimo often helped Juh by repeating his words clearly to others.

Juh married Ishton, who was Geronimo's sister. They had a son named Asa Daklugie. Juh also had two other sons named Delzhinne and Daklegon.

Historians believe Juh was a very smart leader. They think he planned a clever ambush in 1871 in the Whetstone Mountains of southern Arizona. This event involved Lieutenant Howard Bass Cushing, an army officer who often chased the Apache. Cushing had also said disrespectful things about Cochise, which made the Apache people upset. The ambush may have been a way to teach him a lesson. At first, many thought Cochise was responsible for this event. However, eyewitnesses described the Apache leader involved as someone who didn't speak much but used hand signals to guide his warriors. This description matched Juh much better. Later, Juh's son, Asa Daklugie, confirmed this in a book.

Juh's Death

Juh died in September or October 1883, near Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico. There are different stories about how he died. Some people at the time were unsure if the reports of his death were true. After Juh died, Mangus, who was the son of another famous Apache leader named Mangas Coloradas, looked after Juh's family. Mangus was one of the last Apache chiefs to surrender.