I commend you for your outstanding dedication to the history of the past American native peoples, they lived through some really hard times and I'm glad to hear his family still live on.What was done to these people was a travesty , driven from their land and to despair. Its good to know Quanah Parker became successful.
@@RhettyforHistoryThank you , I love all the tales and facts you uncover, I think I speak for most in saying how much you are appreciated for doing all this research.
What about the horrors and cruelty they subjected to other tribes and settlers. The Comanche were savage people. thank god we subjugated them .and later civilised them.
Years ago my family took a road trip to the Star House, still in good shape. It was the reunion powwow of Quanah & Parker descendants! We sat on the porch enjoying the festivities, a great honor ⭐
That would have been an incredible time to visit. Not many people outside of the family have experienced it. Thank you for watching and sharing the experience.
Rhett, I enjoyed this video about Native American Chief, Quanah Parker, he was a very interesting and talented man. I appreciate the great investigating of the various topics that you did for this historical Native American culture. Also, enjoyed the various photos of the people and scenery. Take care 🐎
There may be more photographs of Quanah than any other Native American from the era. There are a lot more out there that I did not show. He really was a fascinating man and he really had an extraordinary life. Thank you for watching Brenda!
Thank-you Rhett! Very fascinating history. About makes 'ya sick to your stomach to see the house just setting in rot. There was a bed frame I'd just about give my right arm for!
There really are some nice antiques in that house. I'm sure the metal bed frame is fine but the wood items may be pretty damaged from the flood. It's sad to see the history going like that but on the other hand we would not have had it at all if it wasn't for the family saving it. Thank you for watching!
I really enjoy your videos, especially the ones that show the history of Oklahoma and the people who shaped it. I visited Geronimo's grave a few years back but didn't know about Quanah's gave when we were there. I think I need to make another trip to Ft. Sill to pay my respects to this great man. Thank you for keeping the history alive.
I have done a video on Geronimo as well as some other people you can see on the fort. I'll have one more video that will show quite a few as well. There is a lot of history in all the cemeteries on that fort. I'm glad you are enjoying the videos. Thank you for watching!
He really was. Amazing how his mother had trouble adjusting back to the white culture even though she was white. Then he comes along and makes the transition happen and makes the most of it for himself, his family and his people.
Beautiful cemetery. I hope that somehow or someway his house gets restored someday. I always enjoy seeing the older houses restored to how they originally were.
It really is a beautiful cemetery and it's full of history in it. There are other cemeteries on the post that are as well. This is my fifth story from the post and their cemeteries. I with you on hoping the house can be saved. The curtain is really closing in on it. Thank you for watching!
Hello Rhett!!! I knew quite a bit about Quanah but you opened my eyes to information I didn't know. History teacher you are and I thank you for that...Peace!!! Bill
Quanah was really an extraordinary man and he has a fascinating story. I can't imagine making the transition like he did because it's a completely different lifestyle change. Thank you for watching Bill!
That is very interesting history on Quanah Parker. As always you did an exceptional job of researching and presenting your information. This is a period in time that is rich with historical facts. One photo you showed with Quanah Parker and President Teddy Roosevelt in the same photo was taken when Roosevelt and a party came to witness an Oklahoman named Jack Abernathy who caught wolves.Abernathy caught wolves by chasing them down on horseback, jumping off on them and running his fist down their throats so they couldn't bite. Roosevelt was so impressed with Abernathy that he made him a deputy U.S. Marshal in Oklahoma. As fascinating as Jack Abernathy is the the story of how his two young sons traveled the country alone on horseback at only 9 and 5 yrs. of age is worth checking into. Those two boys were fearless and lived a lifetime in a very short time. Another very interesting part of your story was the mention of the battle of "Adobe Walls". This was actually the second battle, but became famous because of an Army scout, buffalo hunter named William "Billy" Dixon. Dixon carried a 45-70 caliber Sharps rifle. The Comanche's were on a rise about 1500 yards above the small adobe building. Dixon was known as being an expert marksman and knew his 45-70 would not shoot the required distance. Dixon borrowed a 50-90 caliber Sharps from another buffalo hunter and took careful aim. Dixon was able to knock a brave off his horse and kill him from 1500 yards. The Comanche's realized what kind of fire power the buffalo hunters had and they could not get close enough to penetrate the thick adobe walls of the building so they left. This was one of only two shots that were documented that were over 1000 yards. The other was in SW Montana. My memory is not as good as it used to be and I would have to check some books to get his name. I saw a few years ago where people with original Sharps rifles tried to hit a target the size of a horse from 1500yards. The target from that distance was just a very small dot. There were about a dozen people shooting and they were shooting 45-70's and 50-90's. After all day shooting one young boy hit the target with a 50-90. These people didn't shoot buffalo all day long for a living and did not have to make the shot for survival like both men who are documented shooting that distance. I believe it is safe to say not too many people could make that shot.
I plan on having more on the Abernathy story this year. I wanted to cover them last year and then the Pandemic happened. One of the places I wanted to go to help tell the story had been closed when I had planned on doing it. From the father to the sons it really is quite a story all the way around. Teddy was fascinated with the Old West all of it's wild stories. He even had quite the inauguration with some chiefs from various tribes. 1500 yards is an incredible shot especially with open sites. I knew about that shot but I'm not familiar with the one in Montana. Thank you for watching James!
Hey Rhett, Chief Quanah was truly a great warrior and business man. You really did a great job on this amazing mans legacy. Thank you for your hard work and research on these videos.
My great-grandfather lived many years of his life in the Lawton/Fort Sill area and he knew Quanah Parker. He was a very young man and Quanah was an old man but he was my great-grandfathers friend.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video. I love all of the pictures you showed. Quanah was such a vital part of Oklahoma and Texas history. I have got to get down there again and see all of those places. I am very interested in the Parkers and in Oklahoma history. Thanks again. God bless.
The Parkers really have a unique and extraordinary story. You're right about them being a big part of Oklahoma and Texas history. Quanah may be one of the most photographed Native Americans of his time period. I didn't even come close to sharing everything that was taken of him. Thank you for watching!
Thanx for this video Rhetty. I became interested in Quanah Parker some years ago after reading the book- Empire of the Summer Moon. I sure hope his house can be saved and preserved. Thanx again😎😎😎
That book was a great one! There have been quite a few books and articles on him. He really was a fascinating man with an extraordinary story. Thank you for watching Terry!
It was never said for certain but there are a lot of film critics that believe that is the case. I have a video on Cynthia where I briefly mention that.
When I watch your video I feel like I am reading an old western pocket 📚 book. This is really very relaxing. I love history. Thank you for this beautiful video
There are several big names on that post. Certainly Geronimo is another one main reason why so many visit. This is my fifth video covering Native Americans on the post and I will have another one coming soon. Thank you for watching!
You're welcome. I appreciate all the support you have shown throughout the channel. That took quite awhile to get over there. That was handmade by Sarah. It's sort of an old tradition that isn't really done much anymore. Thanks again for always watching and commenting as well!
@@RhettyforHistory they sure are this makes me very happy I just wish that more people would highlight the problem. I was in an abandoned cemetery a few years ago the one grave was so sunken in I saw part of the coffin. Such disrespect
Excellent. I read about Cynthia Ann and Quanah in HS, always been fascinated by her adaptation to Commanch life. Olive Oatman is another interesting story. Many ppl captured. Some survived and adapted, many died. I hope some way can be found to save that house.
That bundle at Cynthia Parkers grave looks like sage. Sage, feathers, tobacco, etc are often left at Native American graves. Another outstanding and somewhat sad video.. Thank you Rhetty..
So glad I found your channel and this amazing video as well as thebm one of his Mother. As I dive into my Family heritage and finding out he and Cynthia are on my Mother's side is absolutely amazing. Thank you for such a wonderful tribute in sharing their life.💜💜
Fasinating story from history. I like all the pictures you posted too. I am going to rewatch it as I might have missed a few details it seems from reading the comments as Quanah looks 100% native to me. Thanks for all the time you put into these kinds of vids.
He does look 100% Comanche by blood but he is not. But technically since his mother was a white and forced to be Comanche he is 100% whether he looks it or not. He was an extraordinary man and both he and his mother have a fascinating story that is unique. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@@RhettyforHistory I watched it again and caught that about his mother. I do hope something can be worked out to restore and save the house. Excellent job on your part and yes those do appear to be buttons on the headstone. 👍🏼
Great video, one thing though, recent research, has shown, that the buffalo were wiped out not just hunting. A bigger factor was Spanish Tick fever. They compared the locations of the Texas Cattle drives. The migration of the buffalo. The number of skins shipped. Then the volume of bones shipped. Allowed for 20% loss due to hunting for food. Their conclusion was Tick Fever, was the major cause of the the population crash
I'm sure there were some natural factors in as well. Those ticks as well as other diseases. Especially coming from cattle and horses. But there was an unbelievable amount of hunting done. Many of the famous lawmen did some Buffalo hunting. Some were also just for sport for no reason at all. Sad to think about but Oklahoma is just now recovering a little of those herds thanks to some people helping out on private herds. Thank you for watching Kirk!
Just realised, I am so far behind watching your videos, have no idea how this happened. Have some catching up to do. Your videos are so interesting & well researched. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🐨❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Loved it. All that history was so interesting. So sorry about the house, hope someone will help. You are teaching me so much Rhett , here in Africa, really appreciate it. My best to you all. 🐘
Thank you for watching Yvonne and I'm glad you are learning something new. Time is certainly not on the side of the house so hopefully something can happen soon and it can be saved.
Today the high will be 59. That is probably a typical winter day although we have had more snow and ice that we normally have over the fall and winter. Thank you for watching from Ontario!
It is sad to see it happen. On the other hand it would have been long gone if it wasn't for Mr. Gibson's family. I know many people think just because a structure is on the National Register of Historic Places it is saved but it is simply not true. Still takes people continuing to earn revenue to keep it up as well as hands to physically do the work.
What a fascinating story. I wish the Parker Star house could be saved. I wonder if Quanah was able to adapt to life on the reservation a little easier knowing he had a place in both the white man's world and his native world. He held out as long as he could but no game to eat and starvation makes it pretty obvious you need to adapt or die. He chose not to make do, but to be successful. It's a lesson we probably could all learn by his example. Obviously he was a special and gifted man. Thanks for telling his story.
Wonderful video, I’m currently reading Empire of the Summer moon, It’s terribly sad that The Star House can’t be maintained and restored,it’s very historical and would be a shame if it disappeared,there must be something that can be done
Great video regarding Quanah. The Comanche Nation was definitely a force to be reckoned with. The warriors could shoot off a dozen arrows riding on horseback at top speed before a person could reload their single-shot guns! I have the book called "Empire Of The Summer Moon" regarding the life of Quanah, his white captive mother, Cynthia Ann Parker, and the Comanche way of life.
That book you mentioned is excellent! The commanche were superb horsemen and even their enemies respected and admired them for that. Thank you for watching!
He was quite a man not racist. Wow he was quite a man. Excellent businessman he deserved all the tributes. Wow this house would cost a lot more today. This is an awesome video. What a shame this has been left to ruin. The house reminds me of buildings in New orleans
Thank you for the tour and info of Quana Parker's history. He was one tough man. It runs in his family, Jim Mitchell was a great grandson of Quana, Jim his grandson was a tough man as well. Jim is a First Generation Black Belt under the first man to open a Karate studio in America in 1954, his name was Ed Parker, Not related. Jim's name is on The Ed Parker Family tree of Black Belts in Kenpo Karate along with hundreds of Champions Ed Parker promoted. Jim is with Jesus now but his Son runs the Dojo and is a 10th Degree Black Belt and Weapons Expert, go figure, lol, just like Great Granddad himself. I too am on Ed Parker's Family Tree a second Generation Black Belt since 1977, and that's how I met Quana's great grandson because of MMA. Like to see Quana's grandson in action? Let me know. Thanks again my friend.
Here at the Natinonal Ranching and Heritage in Lubbock , we have items that belonged to Quanah , Their not on display right now, and I think at one time, They looked into trying to get the 5 star house, but it was in such bad shape and they wanted way to much for it
yes they do, not sure when their gonna put them back up, Ill let u know, we had the decendants of Quanah in here before we took the items down so they could perform a ceremony, we had them in here before putting them up and before taking it down, kinda a blessing ceramony
My family and I are mostly white descendants of Quanah Parker and ever since I was little I’ve always wanted to learn more about my heritage thank you❤️
Thank you so much for this amazing video! I love Quanah Parker! Do you know how many miles, approximately, the house was moved from its original place? Thank you so much! 😀
I'm not sure on the exactly mileage but I would guess around 5 but no more than 10. There is a firing range you can see on Ft Sill if you look at Google Satellite and that is where it was. You can also pan around and see this Star House where it is now and all the other structures around it. The army certainly would have demolished it. Thank you for watching Claudia!
@@RhettyforHistory I’m guessing that he had about 7 or 8 wives, and about 25 children, a few were adopted. Probably at least 20 biological children. I can see why women liked him, he’s extremely handsome and charismatic! Strong, smart and wise beyond his time!
It's a sad story on both sides. But he does have that right since it is privately owned. Some of the backstory is that his father literally died working on that property. That plays into some of the value sentimental wise. Hopefully it can be saved somehow. Thank you for watching Gwen.
Thank you for sharing ! It’s a travesty that Quanah Parkers Star House has been going to rack & ruin. A true historical building that is falling apart . Charlie Goodnights ranch house is preserved ! Why not the Star House? Sadly it seems once again the Native Americans get the short end. At least his grave is honored . Thanks for sharing
It is sad to see it disappear but it's what happens when it is privately owned and he has every right to do as he pleases. It's wrapped up in q lot of sentimental feelings as well as blood, sweat and death. As far as the Commanche Nation we have to remember that one of Quannah's wives sold it to this family and if they hadn't then the government would have just knocked it down and would have been gone many decades ago. The Commanche nation has since expressed interest in it but they have also stated that they have better things to do with their money. The real loss here is the history for all. Not many realize that this can still happen despite having it on the National Register of Historic Places. Thank you for watching.
Was wondering if you ever heard of Goss cemetery in Harper County Kansas? On Find a grave it only has 2 memorials but, the photo shows many headstones? Looks like an interesting cemetery. Wish more of the memorials were listed. Is it a private spot??
I had always heard of Quanah Parker and the abduction of his mother. However I was surprised it happened when it did because I was always under the impression her abduction was much later, like right before the Civil War...only off by 20 years.
What happened to the Indians is another sad part of American history. When will we learn to treat each other with respect??!!! How sad that those historical houses are rotting away 😢
There are quite a few historic structures on that old amusement park. They all would have been destroyed if the family hadn't saved them. But I do wish the Star House and Frank James house could be saved. Thank you for watching!
Quanah Parker, Comanche Chief is your 16th cousin once removed. You → Judy Carol Cain your mother → Flora Ellen Lee her mother → Vergin Adell Spicer her mother → Augusta Jane Perkins her mother → Sallie Tremble Carter her mother → Rev. Phillip West Austin her father → William Austin his father → Mary Susannah Austin his mother → Susannah McBee her mother → John Vardy her father → Samuel Vardy his father → Jane Hyde his mother → Robert Hyde, Esq., of Hyde Hall her father → Jane Hyde his mother → Blanch Warburton her mother → Jane Marie Warburton, Lady her mother → Sir William Stanley, Kt. her father → Elizabeth de Stanley his sister → Sir Thomas Molyneux, Kt. her son → John Molyneux his son → Isabel Lawrence his daughter → Joan Tyndale her daughter → Henry Tyndale her son → Henry Tindall, Jr. his son → Robert A Tyndale his son → Richard Tindall, Sr. his son → Thomas Vicary Tindall, Sr his son → Elizabeth Pearson his daughter → Catherine Parker her daughter → Richard Parker her son → Thomas Parker his son → Silas Mercer Parker his son → Cynthia Ann Nocona his daughter → Quanah Parker, Comanche Chief her son
For the sake of that home., give it away, sell it , whatever it takes , to someone who will Respect the significance of it, instead of it just dying away 🙏💕
He was never elected by his people he was selected by the U.S. Government. I'm sure there were people upset about that. Not an unusual practice for the time period in several of the native nations. Thank you for watching Lois!
Oh it was everything. Their entire way of life, history and existence as a free people was annihilated. Sad to think about that happening. Every Native Nation has a sad and tragic story where things were taken and they were forced to be somewhere and someone else.
If I had the money I would do anything to save it! I saw a video of it that was made about three months ago and it’s on its last days . The United States government should step in & work with the owner to save it! I thinks it’s the least we could do, considering all that was taken from the American Indians since our Country was formed . It’s a travesty that more hasn’t been done . :(
It is sad to see that this isn't being saved and sadly it's days are numbered. But I'm not sure I want to see the government step in and spend money to get this back up. It would cost millions. And then where do you put it? Those have all been part of the issues for it. So many structures have similar fates such as these. We also have to remember that Quannah was the last Commanche Chief but he was actually the only one. It's really not part of the culture and he was appointed by the white government to be that. So yes he is important and yes it is culture. But the Commanche are very much a vibrant nation and their are looking to the future. Many of them do not want to see their money spent on this house and would rather see it spent on their people. Those who love history no matter who you are or what nation are the ones who lose out. I know that the family descendants have an interest in it so it is certainly a loss for them as well.
I commend you for your outstanding dedication to the history of the past American native peoples, they lived through some really hard times and I'm glad to hear his family still live on.What was done to these people was a travesty , driven from their land and to despair. Its good to know Quanah Parker became successful.
He was an extraordinary man that was dedicated to helping his people out when he could. He certainly led by example. Thank you for watching Derek!
@@RhettyforHistoryThank you , I love all the tales and facts you uncover, I think I speak for most in saying how much you are appreciated for doing all this research.
What about the horrors and cruelty they subjected to other tribes and settlers. The Comanche were savage people. thank god we subjugated them .and later civilised them.
Years ago my family took a road trip to the Star House, still in good shape. It was the reunion powwow of Quanah & Parker descendants! We sat on the porch enjoying the festivities, a great honor ⭐
That would have been an incredible time to visit. Not many people outside of the family have experienced it. Thank you for watching and sharing the experience.
Rhett, I enjoyed this video about Native American Chief, Quanah Parker, he was a very interesting and talented man. I appreciate the great investigating of the various topics that you did for this historical Native American culture. Also, enjoyed the various photos of the people and scenery. Take care 🐎
There may be more photographs of Quanah than any other Native American from the era. There are a lot more out there that I did not show. He really was a fascinating man and he really had an extraordinary life. Thank you for watching Brenda!
Thank-you Rhett! Very fascinating history. About makes 'ya sick to your stomach to see the house just setting in rot. There was a bed frame I'd just about give my right arm for!
There really are some nice antiques in that house. I'm sure the metal bed frame is fine but the wood items may be pretty damaged from the flood. It's sad to see the history going like that but on the other hand we would not have had it at all if it wasn't for the family saving it. Thank you for watching!
I really enjoy your videos, especially the ones that show the history of Oklahoma and the people who shaped it. I visited Geronimo's grave a few years back but didn't know about Quanah's gave when we were there. I think I need to make another trip to Ft. Sill to pay my respects to this great man. Thank you for keeping the history alive.
I have done a video on Geronimo as well as some other people you can see on the fort. I'll have one more video that will show quite a few as well. There is a lot of history in all the cemeteries on that fort. I'm glad you are enjoying the videos. Thank you for watching!
Interesting he was very smart and ahead of his time.
He really was. Amazing how his mother had trouble adjusting back to the white culture even though she was white. Then he comes along and makes the transition happen and makes the most of it for himself, his family and his people.
Beautiful cemetery. I hope that somehow or someway his house gets restored someday. I always enjoy seeing the older houses restored to how they originally were.
It really is a beautiful cemetery and it's full of history in it. There are other cemeteries on the post that are as well. This is my fifth story from the post and their cemeteries. I with you on hoping the house can be saved. The curtain is really closing in on it. Thank you for watching!
I really like your new channel name! So sad about the house falling into disrepair :-(
For the first time in the channel history I followed one of your moves in changing the name! Thank you for watching!
I sure did enjoy the history of this man . Thank you so very much ..
I'm glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you watching!
Hello Rhett!!! I knew quite a bit about Quanah but you opened my eyes to information I didn't know. History teacher you are and I thank you for that...Peace!!!
Bill
Quanah was really an extraordinary man and he has a fascinating story. I can't imagine making the transition like he did because it's a completely different lifestyle change. Thank you for watching Bill!
That is very interesting history on Quanah Parker. As always you did an exceptional job of researching and presenting your information. This is a period in time that is rich with historical facts. One photo you showed with Quanah Parker and President Teddy Roosevelt in the same photo was taken when Roosevelt and a party came to witness an Oklahoman named Jack Abernathy who caught wolves.Abernathy caught wolves by chasing them down on horseback, jumping off on them and running his fist down their throats so they couldn't bite. Roosevelt was so impressed with Abernathy that he made him a deputy U.S. Marshal in Oklahoma. As fascinating as Jack Abernathy is the the story of how his two young sons traveled the country alone on horseback at only 9 and 5 yrs. of age is worth checking into. Those two boys were fearless and lived a lifetime in a very short time.
Another very interesting part of your story was the mention of the battle of "Adobe Walls".
This was actually the second battle, but became famous because of an Army scout, buffalo hunter named William "Billy" Dixon. Dixon carried a 45-70 caliber Sharps rifle. The Comanche's were on a rise about 1500 yards above the small adobe building. Dixon was known as being an expert marksman and knew his 45-70 would not shoot the required distance. Dixon borrowed a 50-90 caliber Sharps from another buffalo hunter and took careful aim. Dixon was able to knock a brave off his horse and kill him from 1500 yards. The Comanche's realized what kind of fire power the buffalo hunters had and they could not get close enough to penetrate the thick adobe walls of the building so they left. This was one of only two shots that were documented that were over 1000 yards. The other was in SW Montana. My memory is not as good as it used to be and I would have to check some books to get his name. I saw a few years ago where people with original Sharps rifles tried to hit a target the size of a horse from 1500yards. The target from that distance was just a very small dot. There were about a dozen people shooting and they were shooting 45-70's and 50-90's. After all day shooting one young boy hit the target with a 50-90. These people didn't shoot buffalo all day long for a living and did not have to make the shot for survival like both men who are documented shooting that distance. I believe it is safe to say not too many people could make that shot.
I plan on having more on the Abernathy story this year. I wanted to cover them last year and then the Pandemic happened. One of the places I wanted to go to help tell the story had been closed when I had planned on doing it. From the father to the sons it really is quite a story all the way around. Teddy was fascinated with the Old West all of it's wild stories. He even had quite the inauguration with some chiefs from various tribes.
1500 yards is an incredible shot especially with open sites. I knew about that shot but I'm not familiar with the one in Montana. Thank you for watching James!
Now that's some shootin.
Great story Rhetty. Very interesting. Sad to see his home in that condition. Would be nice to have it restored. Thank you my friend.
I'm hoping somehow, some way that the Star House can be saved. It's sad to see it like that. Thank you for watching Harry.
Beautiful cemetery. I think it’s good that people who once enemies are resting together.
You're right about that. It is a beautiful thing to see. This cemetery is really a great one to see. Thank you for watching!
Paul Stan, I have videos of the cemetery. I recorded the whole cemetery, have a look if you like?
Hey Rhett, Chief Quanah was truly a great warrior and business man.
You really did a great job on this amazing mans legacy.
Thank you for your hard work and research on these videos.
You're welcome and I appreciate you always watching and commenting!
I am Australian but I like watching your you tube channel especially when it is about the first peoples of your country.
Thank you for watching from Australia and I'm glad you are enjoying the videos!
My great-grandfather lived many years of his life in the Lawton/Fort Sill area and he knew Quanah Parker. He was a very young man and Quanah was an old man but he was my great-grandfathers friend.
He was a very popular man to try and visit. As was Geronimo. Thank you for watching!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video. I love all of the pictures you showed. Quanah was such a vital part of Oklahoma and Texas history. I have got to get down there again and see all of those places. I am very interested in the Parkers and in Oklahoma history. Thanks again. God bless.
The Parkers really have a unique and extraordinary story. You're right about them being a big part of Oklahoma and Texas history. Quanah may be one of the most photographed Native Americans of his time period. I didn't even come close to sharing everything that was taken of him. Thank you for watching!
Thanx for this video Rhetty. I became interested in Quanah Parker some years ago after reading the book- Empire of the Summer Moon. I sure hope his house can be saved and preserved. Thanx again😎😎😎
That book was a great one! There have been quite a few books and articles on him. He really was a fascinating man with an extraordinary story. Thank you for watching Terry!
Thank You, Sir. Another great history lesson.
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
The book and the movie "The Searchers" is suppose to be based on his mother, with artistic license of course.
It was never said for certain but there are a lot of film critics that believe that is the case. I have a video on Cynthia where I briefly mention that.
Thanks Rhetty for another great cemetery tour. I agree, there are heroes there.
You're welcome. I love seeing Veterans in cemeteries like this one has. Thank you for watching!
Another great video.....you have become a knowledgeable American Historian!
I'm working on it! Thank you for watching Ron!
When I watch your video I feel like I am reading an old western pocket 📚 book. This is really very relaxing. I love history. Thank you for this beautiful video
You're welcome and I appreciate you watching and commenting.
Amazing job on this... thanks again Sir ~!!!!!!
You're welcome and I appreciate you watching and commenting!
We went a couple of years ago and paid respect to
Geronimo. Didn't know Quanah Parker was there.
There are several big names on that post. Certainly Geronimo is another one main reason why so many visit. This is my fifth video covering Native Americans on the post and I will have another one coming soon. Thank you for watching!
Great video! Well done!
Thank you and I appreciate you watching!
I love the history of Indians in your country Rhetty thank you for your lovely gift it stands in my red glassware xx
You're welcome. I appreciate all the support you have shown throughout the channel. That took quite awhile to get over there. That was handmade by Sarah. It's sort of an old tradition that isn't really done much anymore. Thanks again for always watching and commenting as well!
Awesome cemetery!! Thanks for sharing with us , the viewers !
Amazing time frame of our history !
You're welcome and thank you so much for watching!
Loved this. Very interesting.
I'm glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you watching!
Hi from Avril in England ,really enjoyed this thank you
Glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate you watching!
I'm decended from Chocktaw from Louisiana and supposed Cherokee from TX. I'm not sure as the 1890 census was destroyed. Thanks for the history lesson
You're welcome. Quanah has a fascinating story and it's one that is unique. Are you on the rolls for either nation? Thank you for watching Denita!
Great video and story! Enjoyed it very much
Thank you for watching Joseph! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
You bet Rhetty!
Here is another lovely place and this is a beautiful place of rest. I remember learning about this person in school. Very nice video as well
Thank you so much for watching! The cemeteries on the post are well cared for.
@@RhettyforHistory they sure are this makes me very happy I just wish that more people would highlight the problem. I was in an abandoned cemetery a few years ago the one grave was so sunken in I saw part of the coffin. Such disrespect
You have the perfect voice for story telling , I just love listening to you
Thank you for watching and I appreciate the kind words.
Being born in Lawton Ft. Sill was part of growing up .. love the video...
It is certainly a big part of the state even today. Thank you for watching Michael!
Great story, Rhetty! Thanks again!
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
Excellent. I read about Cynthia Ann and Quanah in HS, always been fascinated by her adaptation to Commanch life. Olive Oatman is another interesting story.
Many ppl captured. Some survived and adapted, many died.
I hope some way can be found to save that house.
That bundle at Cynthia Parkers grave looks like sage. Sage, feathers, tobacco, etc are often left at Native American graves.
Another outstanding and somewhat sad video..
Thank you Rhetty..
You're probably right on the sage. Thank you for watching and sharing what you know.
Another amazing high quality video. Thank you for continuing to share history💜
You're welcome and thank you for watching Brenda!
I'm old lady but I like to learn my history from a great teacher.thks
You're welcome Barbara and I appreciate you watching!
So glad I found your channel and this amazing video as well as thebm one of his Mother. As I dive into my Family heritage and finding out he and Cynthia are on my Mother's side is absolutely amazing.
Thank you for such a wonderful tribute in sharing their life.💜💜
You're welcome and I'm glad you are here! Thank you for watching!
I said to my family that I thought Sarah had made it thanks once again love to u all xxxx
It's one of her hobbies she does while listening to "books one tape."
Great video. Thanks
Thank you for watching David!
Thank you. I knew some of the things about Quanah and his mother, but as usual I learned more. I knew nothing of the house at all . Good job as usual.
You're welcome and I glad there was something new in the video for you to learn about. Thank you for watching!
Very interesting
Thanks for sharing
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
Hopefully someone will get the ball rolling on the restoration of his home. It would be a rotton shame to just let it rot to the ground!
I hope so too. It sure is in doubt though. Thank you for watching!
👏🏼👏🏼🥰 another great history lesson, thank you
You're welcome and thank you so much for watching Michelle!
Fasinating story from history. I like all the pictures you posted too. I am going to rewatch it as I might have missed a few details it seems from reading the comments as Quanah looks 100% native to me. Thanks for all the time you put into these kinds of vids.
He does look 100% Comanche by blood but he is not. But technically since his mother was a white and forced to be Comanche he is 100% whether he looks it or not. He was an extraordinary man and both he and his mother have a fascinating story that is unique. Thank you for watching and commenting!
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I watched it again and caught that about his mother. I do hope something can be worked out to restore and save the house. Excellent job on your part and yes those do appear to be buttons on the headstone. 👍🏼
I'm not exactly sure on the meaning of the buttons. I do see them from time to time. Maybe someone can feel us in on those.
Great video, one thing though, recent research, has shown, that the buffalo were wiped out not just hunting. A bigger factor was Spanish Tick fever. They compared the locations of the Texas Cattle drives. The migration of the buffalo. The number of skins shipped. Then the volume of bones shipped. Allowed for 20% loss due to hunting for food.
Their conclusion was Tick Fever, was the major cause of the the population crash
I'm sure there were some natural factors in as well. Those ticks as well as other diseases. Especially coming from cattle and horses. But there was an unbelievable amount of hunting done. Many of the famous lawmen did some Buffalo hunting. Some were also just for sport for no reason at all. Sad to think about but Oklahoma is just now recovering a little of those herds thanks to some people helping out on private herds. Thank you for watching Kirk!
Just realised, I am so far behind watching your videos, have no idea how this happened. Have some catching up to do. Your videos are so interesting & well researched. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🐨❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for watching from Australia! I appreciate you watching and commenting as well as the kind words.
Great Presentation. It is so sad this house can't be restored. So much incredible history. Such a horrible shame.😢
Thank you for the in-depth information, that was so interesting. I’m enjoying catching up with your channel 🙂 🇦🇺 🦘
If you love old west history then you're in the right spot. Thank you for watching!
@@RhettyforHistory Yes I love it. Happy to be here. 🙂 Thank you
Loved it. All that history was so interesting. So sorry about the house, hope someone will help. You are teaching me so much Rhett , here in Africa, really appreciate it. My best to you all. 🐘
Thank you for watching Yvonne and I'm glad you are learning something new. Time is certainly not on the side of the house so hopefully something can happen soon and it can be saved.
What’s the weather like in Oklahoma? I’m in Ontario Canada and it’s cold 🥶 I’m Ojibway native
Today the high will be 59. That is probably a typical winter day although we have had more snow and ice that we normally have over the fall and winter. Thank you for watching from Ontario!
Hello Ontario Canada, I live here as well🥰
@@butterflylady8875 good day Michelle 😎
Howdy! From Missouri.
Very cold
Sad that his home was left to fall apart. Sometimes new laws leave a lot of harm in their wake.
It is sad to see it happen. On the other hand it would have been long gone if it wasn't for Mr. Gibson's family. I know many people think just because a structure is on the National Register of Historic Places it is saved but it is simply not true. Still takes people continuing to earn revenue to keep it up as well as hands to physically do the work.
@@RhettyforHistory That’s a good point
Amazing video about great man,well done.
Thank you and I appreciate you watching!
What a fascinating story. I wish the Parker Star house could be saved. I wonder if Quanah was able to adapt to life on the reservation a little easier knowing he had a place in both the white man's world and his native world. He held out as long as he could but no game to eat and starvation makes it pretty obvious you need to adapt or die. He chose not to make do, but to be successful. It's a lesson we probably could all learn by his example. Obviously he was a special and gifted man. Thanks for telling his story.
You're welcome and thank you for watching. He really was a remarkable man and a great leader!
Good job
Thank you for watching!
Shared your channel on my Facebook gotta share the addiction haha
Thank you so much for watching and sharing. It is greatly appreciated!
Great video!
Thank you for watching!
Wonderful video, I’m currently reading Empire of the Summer moon, It’s terribly sad that The Star House can’t be maintained and restored,it’s very historical and would be a shame if it disappeared,there must be something that can be done
That is a really good book and certainly worth reading. I'm not sure what can be done on the house. Thank you for watching
Interesting video. I do hope that somehow a restoration of Quanah’s house will be done. He is a national treasure and so is his house.
I hope so as well. I'm not exactly sure how or if that will happen and time is ticking away.
Quanah Parker is so wonderful especially when I'm family members to him
Great video regarding Quanah. The Comanche Nation was definitely a force to be reckoned with. The warriors could shoot off a dozen arrows riding on horseback at top speed before a person could reload their single-shot guns! I have the book called "Empire Of The Summer Moon" regarding the life of Quanah, his white captive mother, Cynthia Ann Parker, and the Comanche way of life.
That book you mentioned is excellent! The commanche were superb horsemen and even their enemies respected and admired them for that. Thank you for watching!
He was quite a man not racist. Wow he was quite a man. Excellent businessman he deserved all the tributes. Wow this house would cost a lot more today. This is an awesome video. What a shame this has been left to ruin. The house reminds me of buildings in New orleans
Thank you for watching Harolyn! It is sad to see the house going to ruins. It's even worse now.
Chief’s Knoll. I went on a tour of Fort Sill several years ago.
There is a lot of history throughout all the cemeteries on that post! Thank you for watching!
Really enjoyed this video. I still hate the way our country treated the Natives of this land. Wish the Star House could be rescued.
I hope somehow, some way the house can still be saved but the time is sure running out. Thank you for watching!
It's a shame about the house.
Yes it is. I would love to see it saved somehow. Thank you for watching!
Thank you for the tour and info of Quana Parker's history.
He was one tough man. It runs in his family, Jim Mitchell was a great grandson of Quana, Jim his grandson was a tough man as well. Jim is a First Generation Black Belt under the first man to open a Karate studio in America in 1954, his name was Ed Parker, Not related. Jim's name is on The Ed Parker Family tree of Black Belts in Kenpo Karate along with hundreds of Champions Ed Parker promoted. Jim is with Jesus now but his Son runs the Dojo and is a 10th Degree Black Belt and Weapons Expert, go figure, lol, just like Great Granddad himself.
I too am on Ed Parker's Family Tree a second Generation Black Belt since 1977, and that's how I met Quana's great grandson because of MMA.
Like to see Quana's grandson in action? Let me know. Thanks again my friend.
there is a town in the panhandle of Texas named Quanah, named after him. been there.
You're right about that. Thank you for watching!
Here at the Natinonal Ranching and Heritage in Lubbock , we have items that belonged to Quanah , Their not on display right now, and I think at one time, They looked into trying to get the 5 star house, but it was in such bad shape and they wanted way to much for it
Do they periodically place those items on display? That would really be incredible to see that they are. Thanks for watching and sharing that.
yes they do, not sure when their gonna put them back up, Ill let u know, we had the decendants of Quanah in here before we took the items down so they could perform a ceremony, we had them in here before putting them up and before taking it down, kinda a blessing ceramony
That's really fascinating how the ceremonies were conducted like that. Please let me know if they go on display again. I would love to see them.
My family and I are mostly white descendants of Quanah Parker and ever since I was little I’ve always wanted to learn more about my heritage thank you❤️
EPIC MAN
Thank you for watching!
Jim King in Siloam Springs is quanahs g grandson.
I know he has a lot of descendants.
Interesting....Thanks...
Thank you for watching John!
Thank you so much for this amazing video! I love Quanah Parker! Do you know how many miles, approximately, the house was moved from its original place? Thank you so much! 😀
I'm not sure on the exactly mileage but I would guess around 5 but no more than 10. There is a firing range you can see on Ft Sill if you look at Google Satellite and that is where it was. You can also pan around and see this Star House where it is now and all the other structures around it. The army certainly would have demolished it. Thank you for watching Claudia!
@@RhettyforHistory Thank you so much! 😊 Do you know how many children Quanah had? 😀
I don't know the exact number on that either. He had a lot of wives and there area lot of descendants. It's a pretty large family.
@@RhettyforHistory I’m guessing that he had about 7 or 8 wives, and about 25 children, a few were adopted. Probably at least 20 biological children. I can see why women liked him, he’s extremely handsome and charismatic! Strong, smart and wise beyond his time!
I think that "spice" you mentioned is lavender. My wife has some drying on our deck as I write this. :)
I totally agree, Gates should invest and set up a company to save this piece of history and a trust to preserve this history.
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER !!!!!!! 777
Thank you for watching.
Wayne will not sell it but he will not take care of it either. Very sad.
It's a sad story on both sides. But he does have that right since it is privately owned. Some of the backstory is that his father literally died working on that property. That plays into some of the value sentimental wise. Hopefully it can be saved somehow. Thank you for watching Gwen.
I hate to see that old home rot away..
So sad 😔
It is sad. I think it will soon disappear. Thank you for watching!
Thank you for sharing ! It’s a travesty that Quanah Parkers Star House has been going to rack & ruin. A true historical building that is falling apart . Charlie Goodnights ranch house is preserved ! Why not the Star House? Sadly it seems once again the Native Americans get the short end. At least his grave is honored . Thanks for sharing
It is sad to see it disappear but it's what happens when it is privately owned and he has every right to do as he pleases. It's wrapped up in q lot of sentimental feelings as well as blood, sweat and death. As far as the Commanche Nation we have to remember that one of Quannah's wives sold it to this family and if they hadn't then the government would have just knocked it down and would have been gone many decades ago. The Commanche nation has since expressed interest in it but they have also stated that they have better things to do with their money. The real loss here is the history for all. Not many realize that this can still happen despite having it on the National Register of Historic Places. Thank you for watching.
Was wondering if you ever heard of Goss cemetery in Harper County Kansas? On Find a grave it only has 2 memorials but, the photo shows many headstones? Looks like an interesting cemetery. Wish more of the memorials were listed. Is it a private spot??
Where is that cemetery?
@@RhettyforHistory Harper County Kansas. Says (Goss) on find a grave. 2 memorials. Photo shows many more
Interesting. It's probably just never been documented.
Well darn.
I had always heard of Quanah Parker and the abduction of his mother. However I was surprised it happened when it did because I was always under the impression her abduction was much later, like right before the Civil War...only off by 20 years.
It really is quite a story with both him and his mother. Thank you for watching!
What happened to the Indians is another sad part of American history. When will we learn to treat each other with respect??!!!
How sad that those historical houses are rotting away 😢
There are quite a few historic structures on that old amusement park. They all would have been destroyed if the family hadn't saved them. But I do wish the Star House and Frank James house could be saved. Thank you for watching!
@@RhettyforHistory yessss I want them to save all of those houses.
I know at one time the Town of Fletcher expressed interest in the James house since that is where it was.
@@RhettyforHistory I hope someday they do.
Imagine inflation a house that took $ 2000.00 to build and now a $1,000,000.00 estimated restoration cost.
WOW,I wonder how many decendants he has? (Is that grey in your beard?
There is a lot of descendants and they actually have a reunion on the property of the Star House. Thank you for watching!
im realeted to quanah parker im his great great great great grandson and my profile pic his a pic of him so i pay respect to him
That's quite a heritage you have as he was certainly a great leader for everyone. Thank you for watching and sharing your relation.
They need to renovate that house asap
Yes they do. Time is running out and I'm not sure if it will happen.
Thanks. Eaglegards...
There were antler buttons
That's what they looked like to me. Thank you for watching!
So sad, hope they save the house
I hope so to but I'm afraid it may be beyond repair now. Thank you for watching!
Quanah Parker, Comanche Chief is your 16th cousin once removed.
You
→ Judy Carol Cain
your mother → Flora Ellen Lee
her mother → Vergin Adell Spicer
her mother → Augusta Jane Perkins
her mother → Sallie Tremble Carter
her mother → Rev. Phillip West Austin
her father → William Austin
his father → Mary Susannah Austin
his mother → Susannah McBee
her mother → John Vardy
her father → Samuel Vardy
his father → Jane Hyde
his mother → Robert Hyde, Esq., of Hyde Hall
her father → Jane Hyde
his mother → Blanch Warburton
her mother → Jane Marie Warburton, Lady
her mother → Sir William Stanley, Kt.
her father → Elizabeth de Stanley
his sister → Sir Thomas Molyneux, Kt.
her son → John Molyneux
his son → Isabel Lawrence
his daughter → Joan Tyndale
her daughter → Henry Tyndale
her son → Henry Tindall, Jr.
his son → Robert A Tyndale
his son → Richard Tindall, Sr.
his son → Thomas Vicary Tindall, Sr
his son → Elizabeth Pearson
his daughter → Catherine Parker
her daughter → Richard Parker
her son → Thomas Parker
his son → Silas Mercer Parker
his son → Cynthia Ann Nocona
his daughter → Quanah Parker, Comanche Chief
her son
Repair it! What a shame! Save this home!
For the sake of that home., give it away, sell it , whatever it takes , to someone who will Respect the significance of it, instead of it just dying away 🙏💕
It may be a lost cause by this point.
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Thanks for watching Scooby!
Midnight must be lively
Supposedly my pops cousin bill Parker’s mom was a descendant of Quanahs momma
It's quite a large family thanks for to Quanah. 7 wives and many children.
I was surprised that a half white man would be a chief. He sure looked all Native American. This was very interesting, hope that home is saved
He was never elected by his people he was selected by the U.S. Government. I'm sure there were people upset about that. Not an unusual practice for the time period in several of the native nations. Thank you for watching Lois!
@@RhettyforHistory it makes you realize just how much control the government had on the Native Americans
Oh it was everything. Their entire way of life, history and existence as a free people was annihilated. Sad to think about that happening. Every Native Nation has a sad and tragic story where things were taken and they were forced to be somewhere and someone else.
If I had the money I would do anything to save it! I saw a video of it that was made about three months ago and it’s on its last days . The United States government should step in & work with the owner to save it! I thinks it’s the least we could do, considering all that was taken from the American Indians since our Country was formed . It’s a travesty that more hasn’t been done . :(
It is sad to see that this isn't being saved and sadly it's days are numbered. But I'm not sure I want to see the government step in and spend money to get this back up. It would cost millions. And then where do you put it? Those have all been part of the issues for it. So many structures have similar fates such as these. We also have to remember that Quannah was the last Commanche Chief but he was actually the only one. It's really not part of the culture and he was appointed by the white government to be that. So yes he is important and yes it is culture. But the Commanche are very much a vibrant nation and their are looking to the future. Many of them do not want to see their money spent on this house and would rather see it spent on their people. Those who love history no matter who you are or what nation are the ones who lose out. I know that the family descendants have an interest in it so it is certainly a loss for them as well.