Lame White Man facts for kids
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Lame White Man
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| Vé'ho'énȯhnéhe | |
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| Cheyenne leader | |
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| Born | c. 1837 or 1839 Thomas Marquis' Indian sources claim Lame White Man was only 37 years of age at the time of battle (or 2 years older than Crazy Horse). |
| Died | June 25, 1876 (aged 37) Little Big Horn |
| Cause of death | Shot |
| Spouse | Twin Woman |
| Relations | John Stands In Timber |
| Children | (2) Red Hat, Crane Woman |
Lame White Man, also known by his Cheyenne name Vé'ho'énȯhnéhe, was a brave Cheyenne battle chief. He was born around 1837 or 1839 and sadly died in 1876 during the famous Battle of the Little Bighorn. He was the only Cheyenne chief to lose his life in that important battle.
He was also called Bearded Man by the Lakota and Mad Hearted Wolf (Hahk o ni). Lame White Man was married to Twin Woman, and they had two children, Red Hat and Crane Woman. His grandson, John Stands In Timber, later became a historian for the Northern Cheyenne people. He wrote a book called Cheyenne Memories in 1967, sharing the stories and history of his people.
Early Life of Lame White Man
Vé'ho'énȯhnéhe, or Lame White Man, was born into the Southern Cheyenne tribe. After the terrible Sand Creek Massacre in 1864, he moved north. This event was a surprise attack on a peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho village.
Lame White Man was also known as Mad Hearted Wolf (Hahk o ni). This name showed how brave he was. He married Twin Woman and they started a family together. He became a chief of the Elk Horn Society with the Northern Cheyenne. Even after moving north, he stayed connected with the Southern Cheyenne. He even served as a council chief for them. In 1873, he was part of a group that traveled to Washington, D.C.
Role in the Battle of the Little Bighorn
During the Battle of the Little Bighorn, there were stories about what Lame White Man wore. Some accounts said he wore a captured cavalry jacket. This jacket was supposedly found tied to a saddle.
However, his grandson, John Stands In Timber, disagreed with this story. John said that his grandmother, Twin Woman, told him the truth. She said Lame White Man wore only a blanket tied around his waist and moccasins during the battle.
Lame White Man was shot and killed by U.S. soldiers. This happened on the west side of Battle Ridge, where he had bravely led a charge. Later, a Miniconjou Lakota warrior, thought to be Little Crow, mistook him for an Army Indian scout. Lame White Man was the only Cheyenne chief who died at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
To honor him, a special red granite memorial stone was put up. This happened on Memorial Day in 1999 at the Little Bighorn Battlefield.
