 Although many Indian Census reports and other records show him in Standing Rock, he primarily resided in South Dakota. Born on 11 January 1894 in Promise, Dewey County, South Dakota the son of Baptise and Angeligue Gabe. His siblings included, at least, Annie (1896), Charles (1899), Rosa (1900), Joseph (1903, Guy (1927), and Marie Etta.
He married Rose Unknown Surname and they were parents of Rufus (1922), Bernita Audrey (1926), and Carl (1926). He then married Eva Yellow on 27 December 1929 and their children included, at least, Madeline (Rita, Zonie) (1930).
Ambrose was a Code Talker in World War I. He served in Troop B, 314th Military Police, 89th Division and was wounded in the Meuse_Argonne Offensive.
Ambrose died on 13 April 1932 in Corson County, South Dakota. Burial.
From the Military Record of Civilian Appointments in the United States Army, Volume 1: CHARLES E. GODDARD (Born in New York - Appointed from New York) Military History. - Assistant Surgeon U.S. Army, May 1861. With the Army of the Potomac, in the field, to November, 1862, At the Douglas Hospital, Washington, D.C., to February, 1863, and on hospital duty, Washington, D.C., to August 1863. In the Department of the South, to July, 1864. At Fort Delaware, Del., to September, 1865. General Hospital duty, Nashville, Tenn., to May 1866, and at Chattanooga, Tenn., to September, 1867. Surgeon U.S. Army, January, 1868. Brevet Captain and Major U.S. Army, for faithful and meritorious service during the war. En route to and at Fort Rice, D.T., from September, 1867, to - 
Major Charles E. Goddard, surgeon, U.S.A., died at Fort Yates, Dak., his post of duty, Jan. 4, 1886. He was a native of New York, was appointed surgeon, with the rank of 1st lieutenant, May 28, 1861, promoted captain May 29, 1866, and major Jan. 6, 1868. During the war he held many responsible positions, and received the brevets of captain and major for his faithful and meritorious services. Surgeon Goddard was social in his nature and numbered a large circle of friends. From The Washington Critic., January 09, 1886: Major Charles E. Goddard, Surgeon, U. S. Army, died suddenly last Monday at his station, Fort Yates, Dakota, of apoplexy. He was borm January 31, 1838, in New York city, and entered the service in May 1861 becoming a surgeon January 6, 1868. He leaves two children. His death promotes Captain John H. Bartholf, who is now stationed at Fort McIntosh, Texas, to surgeon. Charles was originally buried at the Old Post Cemetery Fort Yates at the time of his death. Because of the closing of the Fort, in about 1908 he was re-buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri. Burial, Tombstone Picture Click on photo for larger view. "Mrs. Goodcrow of Cannonball, Died Sunday From Accidental Burns. Son Died ia Colorado Mrs. Goodcrow of Cannonball, died Sunday morning at the Agency hospital from burns received Friday while starting a fire nt her home. She was subject to fainting spells and fell on the stove in an unguarded moment. Before her cries attracted help she was severely burned about the body, and suffered untold agony before relieved by death. The accident occurred while Mrs. Goodcrow was making arrangements for the funeral of her 19 year old son, Arthur, who died last week at Colorado Springs, Colorado, from tubercolosis. His body arrived Monday at Cannonball, and mother and son were both buried in the Catholic cemetery there Tuesday." Cemetery records indicate that Lizzie's husband is Amos born about 1867. This writer found two sons; Arthur (Indian name Nicawicaker) 1894-1915, Walter (1905-1929), and one daughter Louise (1897) who married Thomas Ments 6 September 1919. Arthur and Walter are buried in the same cemetery as Lizzie. Lizzie's maiden name is unknown. Lizzie Good Crow Burial Arthur Good Crow Burial Paul was born to Jerome (Wagi) (1874) and Annie (1880) Good Iron on 5 December 1897 in Shields, Grant County, South Dakota. Paul's family also included, at least, a brother Barney (1900) and a sister Nancy (1903).
He was a Code Talker in World War I. From the Roster of the Men and Women Who Served in the Army or Naval Service: "GOODIRON, PAUL. Army number 461,858; not a registrant, under age; born, Shields, N. Dak., Dec. 5, 1897, of American parents; occupation, rancher; enlisted at Bismarck on April 5, 1918; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Headquarters Company, 66th Regiment, Coast Artillery Corps, to May 3, 1918; 6th Company, Narragansett Bay Coast Artillery Corps, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on March 31, 1919, as a Private, Surgeon’s Certificate of Disability, 10%. Died, July
3, 1927; buried, July 7, 1927, in Catholic cemetery, Porcupine reservation, Sioux county, N. Dak."
George married Mary Walker (1895) and they had, at least, these children: Hermine (1917), Joseph H. (1922), and Gilbert (1924).
He died in South Dakota on 3 July 1927. Burial
Chief Goose is recorded at times as Jasper. His Indian name is Maga. He was married to Mary, born about 1847, with Indian name of Paukeskawayangmain. They had a 
Noted author Kingsley Bray wrote in an american tribes internet thread that, "..He was born about 1836. He is named as headman of a small band of 15 lodges living at Grand River Agency in 1871. (Grand River Agency was relocated to the present Standing Rock location in 1873.) He served as a US Army scout throughout the period 1876-82. In the census of bands enrolled at Standing Rock in fall 1876 he is named as headman of the band including the recently surrendered Kill Eagle who had fought at the Little Bighorn... LaDonna Brave Bull Allard said to me in 2008 that Goose took in children orphaned in various battles and set up his own camp, Goose's Camp, at the site of modern Selfridge, ND. This community was then sometimes known as the Orphan band... This writing as well as a large deposit of data and pictures of Joseph and family is located here. Photo by David F. Barry. Click on photo for larger view. From Sioux County Pioneer - 30 July 1915: "Joseph Goose, the Old Indian Scout Who Guided Custer to the Black Hills in 1876 is Dead Joseph Goose, one of the best known Indians on the Standing Rock reservation, died Saturday afternoon at the home of Frank Wagner north of Keldron, aged 79 years. Death was due to advanced age and exposure incident to a 120 mile wagon trip from which he had returned with Wagner to the Little Missouri country. The story of the life of this old Indian who was known to all early settlers along the Missouri river, is a very interesting one. He served for years as a scout during the time military posts were maitained along the Missouri to protect settlers and traders from the hostile, roaming Sioux, when that great waterway was the only artery of commerce in the Northwest. Goose was attached to Custer's command and early in 1876 he guided an expedition headed by Custer to the Black Hills where the Indians had previously discovered gold. Custer negotiated the treaty by which the Sioux Nation ceded the Black Hills, but the government failed to live up to the treaty by which Custer agreed that 87,000, 000 was to be given the Sioux. The various Sioux tribes about three years ago held a council and took steps to file the claim which is now pending before congress. In support of the claim, depositions of Goose and other old Indians who signed the treaty and were present at the negotiations were taken and are now on file. In his deposition Goose states how Custer became curious to learn where the Indians found the gold nuggets which they were using for personal adornment, and he finally consented to guide the expedition. From 1891 to 1893 Goose served as corporal of I Co, 22nd Infantry stationed at Fort Yates. This company was made up wholly of Indians. Before this time he had also been a mail carrier between Fort Rice and Fort Bennett, a distance of 200 miles. A number of years ago efforts to secure a pension for the deserving veteran were successful, and up to the time of his death he drew $30 per month. He is said to have been the only Indian in the country on the pension roll. The lure of gold held a spell of facination over the old man and he was always talking about a deposit he found in his younger days on the banks of the Little Missouri river below Medora. For many years he had made annual trips there and on several occasions brought back outcroppings of rich quartz. On his last trip which brought on his death, Mr. Wagner who accompanied him, claims they found the lode, and he has a number of samples of minerals to prove that the quest was successful. As to the location of course he is reticent, and the presence of gold there in sufficient quantity to warrant developement is a matter of conjecture. The body was brought to Fort Yates by Mr. Wagner Sunday, and interred Monday in the Catholic cemetery, Rev. Fr. Bernard conducting funeral services. Besides a widow Mr. Goose left three daughters, Mrs. Louis Endres, Mrs. Sibley Flye, Mrs Frank Bullhead, and an adopted son, Edward Shooter." Robert was born about 1866. He married Anna (Annie) B. Lannigan in 1906 and resided in Sioux County for many years. Anna was the daughter of Unknown and Millie Lannigan who became widowed. Anna's siblings included Barney, Mamie, and Nellie. Mollie later married William Pamplin. The Goudreau family lived in Sioux County for many years and was active in community affairs. Robert was designated the Postmaster for Cannon Ball when it was part of Morton County in 1889.
Robert and Anna had these children; Charles Robert, Louise, Nellie (Mollie) (1916-2002), Joseph (Robert, Alvin) (1921), Josephine (Annie, Alvina) (Married Wolfblack) (1921), Bernard, and Milan (Ferninand) (1924).
Robert died in 1932 but location is unknown although some records indicate someplace in North Dakota. Anna died 23 November 1966 at Fort Yates. Both are buried at St. James Catholic Church Cemetery in Porcupine.
Anna's Burial CHIEF HEHAKA MANI (WALKING ELK) From the Roster of the Men and Women Who Served in the Army or Naval Service:GRASS, ALBERT. Army number 45,935; registrant, Sioux county; born, Fort Yates, N. Dak., Feb. 7, 1896 [sic - 1897], of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in Company 1, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Bismarck, on July 22, 1917; served in Company I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, to Oct. 5, 1917; 161st Ambulance Company, 116th Sanitary Train, to Nov. 14, 1917; 164th Infantry, to Jan. 9, 1918; Company A, 18th Infantry, to death; overseas from Dec. 15, 1917 to death. Engagements: Offensive: Aisne-Marne. Defensive: Montdidier-Noyon. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Killed in action at Soissons-Paris Road, July 18, 1918. Buried in Romagne Cemetery, France. Reburied at Cannon Ball, N. Dak. Cited in General Orders No. 1, Headquarters, 1st Division, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Jan. 1, 1920, for gallantry in action and especially meritorious services. Entitled to wear a silver star." In 2008 the government recognized the service of the World War Code Talkers of which Albert was one of them.
Burial, Tombstone Picture) with a very big funeral ceremony. Extensive Articles, Photos, Biography and Funeral.
 From Schenectady Gazette, 21 May 1921 CHARGING BEAR MATOWATAKPE - (MA-TOW-A-TAK-PE) Memorial, Burial Extensive Biography/Pictorial Information Thomas was born to Charles and Isabel Gray Bull on 15 June 1896 in Cannon Ball. He surname is also recorded as Grey Bull and sometimes as one word.
He was a Code Talker in World War I. From the Roster of the Men and Women Who Served in the Army or Naval Service: "GRAYBULL, THOMAS. Army number 2,559,179; registrant, Sioux county; born, Cannon Ball, N. Dak., June 15, 1896, of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Fort Yates on March 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Company A, 1st Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade, to April 20, 1918; Company D, 139th Infantry, to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Oct. 31, 1918; Corporal, Nov. 10, 1918; overseas from May 3, 1918, to April 28, 1919. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Gerardmer (Alsace); Grange-le-Comte (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 7, 1919, as a Corporal."
Thomas' children included Thomas, Jr. (1918), Edgar (1920), Elmer (1925), Matt (1930), Mary Ann (1937), Shaw, Milo (1939), June, and Nellie. The records are not clear as to his marriages and their children's mother is unsure other than Mary Ann's mother was Elizabeth.
Thomas died on 10 December 1982 when he was residing Poplar, Roosevelt County, Montana. This writer could not find a burial record.
Joseph was born on 28 February 1898 to Hawk (Cetan) and Ida (Locin) Gray Day. He was later adopted by Barney and Margarette Track Hider.
He Married Dorothy Christian (1909). They had, at least, these children: Gladys (11 Sep 1927-29 Mar 1998), Joseph Donald (29 January 1930-5 August 1993), Adelaide J. (1932), and Michael E. (1933).
Joseph was a Code Talker in World War I. From the Roster of the Men and Women Who Served in the Army or Naval Service: "DAY, JOSEPH GRAY. Army number 474,477; not a registrant, under age; born, Shields, N. Dak., Feb. 28, 1898, of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted at Fort Yates on April 20, 1918; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in 29th Company, Coast Artillery Corps, Puget Sound,
Fort Casey, Wash., to Sept. 20, 1918; Battery F, 39th Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Dec. 19, 1918, as a Private."
Joseph died on 4 October 1969 in Cass County, North Dakota. Burial.
From the Roster of the Men and Women Who Served in the Army or Naval Service: "GRAYHAWK, BENJAMIN. Army number 2,559,192; registrant, Sioux county; born, Poplar, Mont., Aug. 5, 1891, of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Fort Yates on March 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Veterinary Corps, Auxiliary Remount Depot No. 322, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Feb. 24, 1919, as a Private." In 2008 the government recognized the service of the World War Code Talkers of which Benjamin was one of them.
Benjamin died on 21 February 1964 in Roosevelt County, Montana. He was married to Josephine (Julia) (Red Feather) Kidder and children are Steve, Benjamin Jr., and Mary Louise.
Photo source from the Colonel A. B. Welch Papers Henry was born to Harry and Magadaline Standing Soldier Greybear on 8 May 1917. His siblings included: William (20 December 1922 - 22 November 1980), Leo L. (8 December 1922 - 9 September 1978), Joseph, Eva (1931), and George (10 July 1936 - 12 December 1964).
On 6 September 1940 in Bismarck, Henry enlisted in the U. S. Army, as a Private, with assignment in the Philippine Department to defend the Philippines and train the Philippine Army. He was assigned to Company A, 50th Signal Battalion. Henry died a non-battle death on 23 February 1942, presumably in the Philippines.
Burial.
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