Obit of George Washington (w252) - Caddo County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Nancy Charlton 16 Jul 1999 Return to Caddo County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/caddo/caddo.html ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices and submitter information is included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ==================================================================== Surnames: WASHINGTON THE CHEYENNE TRANSPORTER June 10, 1883 A Noted Caddo dead George Washington is dead. Strange as this assertation may seem at first sight, it is nevertheless true. The respected Caddo bearing this illustrious name died last week at his home on the main Canadian river, age 78 years. His name is familiar to every resident of the Territory, and his ranch on the trail between this place and the Wichita Agency, has been a favorite stopping place for travel between the two points. “Old George” as he was called, has always been friendly with the whites and was an ardent advocate of progressive ideas in his tribe, as well as a liberal supporter of the cause of education. His ranch on the Canadian is an evidence of his thrift and energy. A large handsome residence, worth over a thousand dollars, stands in the edge of a fine grove of timber, and about two hundred acres of land are under fence and in cultivation. A fine peach orchard had made the place a favorite picnic ground in the peach season. His livestock accumulation is reported to be about 70 horses, 75 cattle and 100 pigs. The ranch was located about eleven years ago, and stands as a monument of progression among the Indians. George was buried in true Caddo style. It is their custom to keep a fire burning at the grave from seven to thirty days to keep away bad spirits. A jug of water is buried with the dead, and a large supply of food is placed near the grave. After the mourning season is over a large crib of hewn logs is built over the grave, and a roof of sod or thatch is placed over the structure. This “Old George rests.” -------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Caddo County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/caddo/caddo.html