Black Beaver, 1806-1880
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1806 - 1880-05-08
Biography
Black Beaver or Suck-tum-mah-kway was a trapper and interpreter who worked for the American Fur Company. He served as a scout and guide as he was fluent in English, as well as several European and Native American languages. He is credited with establishing the California and Chisholm trails.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Black Beaver Letter, 1877-08
Item
Identifier: MC-1954-20
Scope and Contents
This letter was written from the Wichita Agency to Gen. Ranald Mackenzie. Black Beaver was going out for buffalo meat and salt and wanted two soldiers to go with him.
Dates:
1877-08