Benjamin was the infant son of Baptiste and Julia Bear Bird.
He was born at Hampton Institute and later died at the school on August 4, 1885. He was buried in the school cemetery.
Bear Bird, Baptiste (Catka-tanka=Big Left Hand): Sioux
(Lower Brule, SD) [Married Julia Bear Bird (HI couple)].
Attended Hampton Institute from October 1881 to May 1884. The son of Chief Bear Bird returned to HI in November 1884 with his wife, Julia Bear Bird.
Their son, Benjamin Bear Bird, was born, and later died at
HI. The pair left HI in May 1886. Teacher, carpenter, and
catechist. Died suddenly in August 1900.
From Hampton University Archives.
Benjamin was the infant son of Baptiste and Julia Bear Bird.
He was born at Hampton Institute and later died at the school on August 4, 1885. He was buried in the school cemetery.
Bear Bird, Baptiste (Catka-tanka=Big Left Hand): Sioux
(Lower Brule, SD) [Married Julia Bear Bird (HI couple)].
Attended Hampton Institute from October 1881 to May 1884. The son of Chief Bear Bird returned to HI in November 1884 with his wife, Julia Bear Bird.
Their son, Benjamin Bear Bird, was born, and later died at
HI. The pair left HI in May 1886. Teacher, carpenter, and
catechist. Died suddenly in August 1900.
From Hampton University Archives.
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