WILLIAM "PAHA-SA-PA" VOSE WADE EUGENE WALKING SHIELD Eugene was born 13 July 1897 the son of Wahacankamani and Francis Lizzie Walking Shield. He had, at least, two brothers George Washington (1900), and Charles (1903). He was a Code Talker in World War I having served in the 355th Infantry, 89th Division, Company G as a Private. The South Dakota Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in Pierre has him recorded as a casualty of the war. Eugene died on 29 November 1918 and is buried in Corson County South Dakota. AARON CHARLES WELLS Commonly went by A. C. Wells. He also carried the Indian name of Sungi and the 1880 census indicates he was Native American. He is referred to as a pioneer in the Th Blazers O Th Fort Yates Trail" poem. He was born in Minnesota on 6 March 1852 a date on his tombstone and in the North Dakota Death records although records for him have different years of birth. In 1800 he is in Rice County, Minnesota. In 1900 and 1910 he is in Standing Rock and in 1930 in Solen. This writer finds no record of him between 1880 and 1900 and during 1920 census. His wife Josephine was also born in Minnesota she of April 1859. Children are James Abraham born 1878, Frank Charles 1879, Joseph Louis 1880, Albert Lawrence 1891, Lauri 1892, Esther M. 1901 and twins Louise Clara and Nellie 1887. He died on 10 October 1932 and Josephine died on 14 June 1955 both in Sioux County. Aaron, Josephine, Laurie, Nellie, and Esther are buried in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery although as of June 2018 there are no tombstone photo records. Aaron's Burial Josephine's Burial ADAM WETCH Adam was born to Phillip (1895) and Theckla Zerr Wetch on 24 November 1925. His siblings included: Rose (1916), Bud (1921), John, Phillip (1923), George (1924), Tony/Anton (1927), Christ (1928), Elmer (1932), Frank (1934), Joesph (1935), Raymond, Virginia (1936), and Ann (1938). Adam enlisted in the U. S. Army on 11 January 1944. As a Private First Class and while serving in Company B, 61st Armed Infantry Battalion, 10th Armored Division, Adam died as a result of being wounded by the enemy. Burial, Tombstone Picture. RICHARD WHITE EAGLE Richard was the son of Wahte and Warte (Hateful) (born 1863, died 9 October 1914) White Eagle. The records have various birth dates for him in Cannon Ball. 18/19 January 1891, 16 August 1891, and 28 December 1891. He married Margaret Jordan (1892-1963). They had, at least, these children: Agnes Imelda (1910), Mary Louise (1913), Margaret Emily (1916), Sarah May (1918), Edna (1921), Joseph Ray (1923), Irene (1927), Leonard (1930), and Marjorie (1932). 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: "WHITE EAGLE, RICHARD. Army number, none; registrant, Sioux county; born, Cannon Ball, N. Dak., Jan. 19, 1891, of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in Company I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Bismarck, on July 23, 1917; served in Company I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, to discharge. Discharged on Aug. 10, 1917, as a Private, Surgeon’s Certificate of Disability." Richard died in Sioux County on 22 October 1963. Burial. PAUL WHITE LIGHTNING Paul was born in Cannon Ball on 18 August 1890 to Wakangliska White Lightning (1853) and Tarcaskawin (White Deer) (1856). He had, at least, a sister Josephine (1916) and two brothers; Joseph (1875) and Harry (1893). 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: "WHITE LIGHTNING, PAUL. Army number 4,040,237; registrant, Sioux county; born, Cannon Ball, N. Dak., Aug. 19, 1890, of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Fort Yates on July 26, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich; served in 160th Depot Brigade to Aug. 29, 1918: Company I, 78th Infantry, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Feb. 7, 1919, as a Private." Paul was married to Margaret Red Ears. Known children: Clyde (1919), John (1925), Luke/Lucas George (1927, Edward (1930), Clara (1933), and Charlotte (1936). He died on 1 April 1973. Burial CHESTER R. WILCOX Chester was born about 1867 in New York. He was a Merchant in Sioux County. Appointed Postmaster of Hekton on 27 June 1913 and of Cannon Ball on 3 December 1915. In 1920 he lived in Cannon Ball and in 1930 in Township 134 [Cannon Ball is within Township 134, Range 79]. He was married to Nellie and they had at least one daughter Alice. Alice married Irvin Thomas Young who was appointed Postmaster of Cannon Ball on 2 February 1931. Alice and Irvin had at least one daughter, Lavonne. Chester died 11 February 1939 and is buried in Mandan, Morton County. ORVILLE ERVIN WILSON Orville was born on 11 September 1910 to George Albert and Gertrude Grace Farnam Wilson. His siblings included Lee (1905), Ivan (1907), Harold (1908), Lloyd (1911), Gertrude (1912), Thelma (1914), Celester (1916), George (1924), and Lawrence (1930). He married Lindy Valina Gayton, daughter of Charles Benton and Annie Gilland Gayton, on 21 July 1939 in Glendive, Davison County, Montana. They had one son, Darrold, born in 1940. Orville enlisted into the U. S. Army on 26 September 1940 from Burleigh County, North Dakota into the Panama Canal Department. He served as a Private in Company H of the Third Infantry. He died on 7 February 1941 in Burleigh County while serving in the U. S. Army. Burial, Family Links. JAMES WYNN His tombstone shows Winn as surname. James was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1836. He enlisted as a Private on 8 September 1861 in Company K, 1st Colorado Cavalry Regiment and also served in Company H of the 1st. He was discharged on 16 June 1865. On 12 March 1873 he enlisted as a Private in Company D, 7th U. S. Cavalry. He was at the Battle of Little Bighorn and was in the June 25th-26th hilltop fights. He started drawing his pension on 10 December 1889 in North Dakota. In the 1890 Veterans Schedule he was living as a civilian in Fort Yates. He died in Fort Yates on 31 August 1892. Burial Burial (reintered), Tombstone Picture Return to Home Page