Slickpoo Cemetery, Slickpoo, Nez Perce County, Idaho Slickpoo Cemetery is located on a hill behind St. Joseph's Mission. St. Joseph's Mission is privately owned by the St. Joseph's Mission Historical Society. The Society preserves and maintains the Mission as a part of Nez Perce National Historical Park. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Donna L. Lannon < delela@lewiston.com > ==================================================================== A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SITE: This was the first Roman Catholic mission among the Nez Perce Tribe. Built by Father Joseph M. Cataldo, S. J., it was dedicated on September 8, 1874. Father Cataldo was invited by Chief Weeptes Sumpq`in (Eagle Shirt) to locate the Mission on his land at present day Slickpoo, Idaho. By 1910, St. Joseph's Mission grounds included a convent, children's home, and a church building. Fires destroyed the children's dorms in 1916 and again in 1925. Father Cataldo died in 1928. The cemetery is located on a hill behind the Mission. Markers are primarily stone in two styles: upright monuments and grass markers, but a few temporary bronze markers were found. It is not advisable to visit the cemetery in late July and August because of rattlesnakes. Directions: From Lapwai - Drive south on Highway 95. Approximately 6.6 miles from Lapwai is a sign that reads "Historical Site Ahead - St. Joseph's Mission." Turn right at the next intersection. St. Joseph's Mission is 3.8 miles south of Highway 95. Directions: From Grangeville - Drive north on Highway 95. Approximately 4.0 miles from Culdesac is a sign that reads "Historical Site Ahead - St. Joseph's Mission." Turn left at the next intersection. St. Joseph's Mission is 3.8 miles south of Highway 95. Originally surveyed and published in June of 1970 by Mrs. Iver Longeteig, Craigmont, Idaho, for the Twin Rivers Genealogical Society. Surveyed again on August 6, 1999 by Dona L. Lannon. E-mail: delela@lewiston.com. -----------------------------Beginning of Transcription------------------------- Three weathered wooden crosses on top of hill by large cross. This is where the Religious are buried. There are many graves unmarked or marked with fieldstones. The following five individuals are buried under the same marker; no last names on marker: "Peace be thine" Janette September 2, 1891 February 26, 1905 Susie March 20, 1900 May 13, 1905 Julia March 12, 1903 May 26, 1905 Elias September 22, 1905 August 29, 1906 Alphonus January 31, 1910 January 31, 1910 The following is believed to be the grave of Anthony Sodya, an orphan who died as a result of a fire at the orphanage in 1925: __________, ______ Age 7 years 17 months October 3, 1925 The following three stones are weathered so badly the writing is illegible: _________, Edith Died Oct 1925 _________, A?phonse 18-- _____ad A. Go____ ------, 1898 ALBERT, Clifford October 1892 June 1902 ALEFREY, (or Alfrey) David Aged 8 years, 5 days ALFREY, James Jack Died July 29, 1915 ALFREY, Margaret Aged 1 year, 6 months BILLEY, Augusta Dau. Of Luke Billey Died November 13, 1906 Aged 17 years BILLY, Agnes Feb 14, 1887 Mar 4, 1900 BILLY, Anastasie September 4, 1896 January 1, 1900 BILLY, Christina (on same stone with Daniel and Joseph) March 18, 1880 March 14, 1881 BILLY, Daniel (on same stone with Christina and Joseph) June 3, 1876 October 3, 1877 BILLY, David 43 Years Weyuh-timen Hakaz-tust BILLY, David Aug 17, 1899 May 19, 1900 BILLY, Joseph (on same stone with Daniel and Christina) March 19, 1878 January 10, 1880 BILLY, Luke Died June 6, 1928 BLACKELK, Henry 1894-1931 BLINZLER, Helen E. 1915-1924 BRONCHEAU, Antoine (there are six unmarked graves beside this) Age 55 years Died January 23 (or 28), 1905 BRONCHEAU, Benjamin Age 15 years Son of Louis Broncheau BRONCHEAU, Camille 1880-1954 BRONCHEAU, Edward 1857-1948 BRONCHEAU, Eldeen 1938-1961 BRONCHEAU, Frank 1847-1921 BRONCHEAU, James F. January 20, 1908 April 29, 1966 Idaho - Pvt. US Army WWII BRONCHEAU, Jennie March 2, 1876 March 5, 1898 BRONCHEAU, Joseph March 15, 1904 May 21, 1908 BRONCHEAU, Louise 1874-1951 CAVANAUGH, W. Eliner September 7, 1903 Died age 9 days Dau. of Mr. And Mrs. E. Cavanaugh CAVANAUGH, W. Joseph September 7, 1903 Died age 5 days Son of Mr. And Mrs. E. Cavanaugh COMPO, Annie No dates COMPO, Daniel No dates COMPO, Frank No dates COMPO, Martha No dates DUFOUR, Agnes No dates DUFOUR, Angela 1903-1904 DUFOUR, Celine 1910-1911 DUFOUR, David 1906-1906 DUFOUR, Genevieve 1916-1921 FEUCHT, Agnes October 3, 1900 May 13, 1901 FEUCHT, Elizabeth (Wooden cross, very faint. ?Wife of Frank Childs?) November 22, 1843 March 11, 1927 FEUCHT, Joseph 1961-1947 Husband of Magdalene FEUCHT, Karolina April 17, 1880 September 28, 1905 Wife of A. FEUCHT, Magdalene1866-1932 Wife of Joseph FEUCHT, Maria September 28, 1905 October 22, 1905 GAMET, Levi M. 1899-1962 GUTHRIE, Daniel August 5, 1902 January 21, 1909 Son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Guthrie GUTHRIE, Eugenia 1872 - 1930 Same stone as Clotilda Mox Mox GUTHRIE, Lucy April 30, 1897 January 30, 1899 Dau. of George Guthrie and Virginia Kaiwipas HALF MOON, Aloysius May 3, 1899 December 18, 1923 HALF MOON, Alphonsus January 31, 1910 January 31, 1910 HALF MOON, Charles Feb 8, 1866 Dec 12, 1923 HALF MOON, David 1848 - 1915 HALF MOON, David April 19, 1910 January 14, 1932 HALF MOON, Elias 9/22/1905 8/29/1906 HALF MOON, Elizabeth 1850 - 1919 HALF MOON, Ida July 4, 1893 December 15, 1911 Dau. Of Charles & Janette HALF MOON, Janette 9/2/1891 2/26/1905 HALF MOON, Jeanette March 1865 Dec 1951 HALFMOON, Julia 3/12/1903 5/13/1905 HALF MOON, Susie 3/20/1900 5/13/1905 HALFMOON, Teresa 04 Dec 1880 06 Oct 1907 HASENOEHRL, Barbara D. 1853-1929 HASENOEHRL, Johanna 1858-1914 HASENOEHRL, John 1853-1914 HASENOEHRL, Joseph 1940-1940 HASENOEHRL, Wenzel 1849-1912 HIGH EAGLE, Juan C. 1969-1969 HIGH EAGLE, Luke Sept. 19, 1915 April 23, 1916 HIGH EAGLE, Stanalaus Oct 29, 1913 Mar 18, 1919 HILL, John Dec 31, 1904 May 30, 1913 HORSENAIL, John W. 1873-1943 HOWARD, Wilma 1917-1938 JAMES, Clara Died July 4, 1922 JAMES, Louie 1876-1940 JAMES, Joseph J. 1907-1939 KERN, Anna M. 1861-1905 Mother, wife of Geo. J. KERN, Fred N. Jan 19, 1898 Oct 3, 1947 KERN, George J. 1856-1940 Father, husb of Anna M. KERN, George P. 1884-1941 LAWRENCE, Albert D. Jr. 1968-1968 LAWRENCE, John G. 1963-1963 LAWRENCE, Maria Sept 1961 (born & died) LAWRENCE, Osias 1869-1960 LAWRENCE, Richard Keith 1955-1959 LAWRENCE, William Jr. 1965 Died age 5 days LAWYER, Albert F. (Two other cared for graves in this lot) August 30, 1909 July 12, 1910 LISTIMNING, Sarah Died 28 June 1906 LOWRY, Joseph January 21, 1926 July 10, 1926 LOWRY, Lucy Half Moon August 7, 1897 November 9, 1927 LOWRY, Michael C. June 9, 1927 September 4, 1927 MATTHEWS, Susan 1857 November 28, 1909 Mother of Simon and Louis Matthews MOFFITT, George July 30, 1900 January 28, 1921 MOFFITT, Mary Aged 10 years MOORE, Josephine May 6, 1910 September 21, 1916 MOORE, Susie Helen April 9, 1915 ~ July 19, 1915 "Our baby" MOX MOX, Clotilda (On same stone as Eugenia Guthrie) 1843-1927 O'SHAUGHNESSY, Myrna Mae September 23, 1924 July 28, 1930 PABLO, Angelica August 22, 1923 February 8, 1925 Dau. of Mr. & Mrs. John S. Pablo PABLO, Julia Webb (2 markers) #1 (temporary marker) 1897 - 1993 Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home #2 Stone grass marker October 30, 1897 - November 17, 1993 PABLO, Louisa Dau. Of Mr. & Mrs. John S. Pablo Sept. 5, 1920 Jan. 27, 1921 PINKHAM, Elizabeth 1867-1951 RABOIN, Clarence A. 1917-1969 RAYMOND, George B. (One long grave and 4 babies all cared for in this lot) January 10, 1858 March 28, 1924 REDBEAR, T. Age 65 years June 4, 1912 REDHEART, Andrew (w/David & Sophia) No dates REDHEART, David (w/Andrew & Sophia) No dates REDHEART, Sophia (w/Andrew & David) No dates ROITH, Margaret Nov 30th 1871 April 2nd 1929 SAMUELS, Beatrice L. 1878-1963 Mother, wife of Louis SAMUELS, Eugene D. April 1, 1915 June 9, 1945 Idaho PFC 17 Inf. World War II SAMUELS, Louis 1873-1957 Father, husb of Beatrice SCHUMAKER, Frederick June 7, 1905 Mar 19, 1907 Son of J. G. & S. C. SCULLY, Cathren 1845-1923 Wife of John SCULLY, John 1839-1829 husb of Cathren SHELHAT, S. Age 49 d. June 13, 1911 SHELHAT, William Feb 23, 1905 Jan 3, 1909 Son of S. & A Shellhat SLICKPOH, James d. Jan 27, 1924 Idaho - Indian Scout SLICKPOO, Julia 1867-1921 SLICKPOO, Paul Nov 1852 May 30, 1945 A Pride Rests, dedicated by Al. Slickpoo SLICKPOO, Peter 1843-1922 SLICKPOO, Samual J. 1891-1969 SLICKPOO, Teresa Mar 13, 1881 June 15, 1905 Dau. of James and Julia STEVENS, Elias Born 4 June 1900 Died 27 January 1916 "Now thou art gone beyond the reach of woe, Where sorrows tears shall ever cease to flow." SUNDOWN, Jackson (Waaya Tonah Tolsits Kahn) 1863 in Montana Dec 18, 1923 at Jacques Spur Nezperce SULLIVAN, Annie Aged 60 years Died May 14, 1904 Wife of Thomas SULLIVAN, Thomas Civil War stone Co C 3 US Inf. WAPSHELI, Delia W. March 12, 1903 November 26, 1937 WEASKUS, George W. Died 05 Sep 1914 WEASKUS, Sarah W. Died 09 May 1903 WILLIAMS, Anne C. March 22, 1932 September 4, 1994 WILLIAMS, Titus James October 9, 1961 July 2, 1995 -------------------------------End of Transcription--------------------------- -