Indians in Confederate Army

[Truth]

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[Honest Samuel]

That is nice to know.

 

[Digzit2]

Just bought a book today that has that in there.

 

[GA_Boy]

If I were a Native American back then I doubt that I would ever join forces with any Paleface.
Marvin

 

[Chadeaux]

If I were a Native American back then I doubt that I would ever join forces with any Paleface.
Marvin

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend."

 

[GA_Boy]

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend."

Touch'e
Marvin

 

[Escape]

Probably brought up (or brainwashed) by missionaries.

 

[Xraywolf]

Indians had been fighting as hired mercenaries/scouts for various parties a solid century before the civil war.
French, English, Spaniards, Colonialists, the list goes on.
Their allegiance was largely based on who controlled territory at the moment and who could pay them the most.

There were indian scouts killed with Custer at Little Big Horn - And I'm not so sure they were "CSA soldiers" per se, more like paid guerillas who would and probably did align themselves with Union forces just as well.

 

[Duckshot]

Probably brought up (or brainwashed) by missionaries.

Is that some kind of disparaging remark?

I'm offended.

Maybe General Lee offered them some firewater.

Of, maybe the Blue Coats killed one too many natives...

 

[Escape]

Is that some kind of disparaging remark?

I'm offended.

I looked up indians in the confederate army. Came up with one who was raised by missionaries. Thats what led me to post. As far as brainwashing, if you look at what they did to the indian children in their care, brainwashing fits.

 

[Honest Samuel]

The Indians were badly treated by our federal government for many years and they are still miss treated.

 

[Kurios1]

Is that some kind of disparaging remark?

I'm offended.

I looked up indians in the confederate army. Came up with one who was raised by missionaries. Thats what led me to post. As far as brainwashing, if you look at what they did to the indian children in their care, brainwashing fits.

Which "brand" of "missionaries" are you referring to? Many different sects or flat out cults out there mate.

 

[Truth]

If I were a Native American back then I doubt that I would ever join forces with any Paleface.
Marvin

Down here in Louisiana we were all friendly together


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[Truth]

Is that some kind of disparaging remark?

I'm offended.

Maybe General Lee offered them some firewater.

Of, maybe the Blue Coats killed one too many natives...

In Louisiana the Blue Coats slaughtered 1000's of our Native American friends.


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[Truth]

Indians had been fighting as hired mercenaries/scouts for various parties a solid century before the civil war.
French, English, Spaniards, Colonialists, the list goes on.
Their allegiance was largely based on who controlled territory at the moment and who could pay them the most.

There were indian scouts killed with Custer at Little Big Horn - And I'm not so sure they were "CSA soldiers" per se, more like paid guerillas who would and probably did align themselves with Union forces just as well.

The majority of ones that were with union forces quickly crossed over to the Confederates. True story.


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[alabama11]

Atrocities should not be erased from history or they could be repeated in the future.

 

[Escape]

Which "brand" of "missionaries" are you referring to? Many different sects or flat out cults out there mate.

I lump them all together.. Others can separate them as they choose. Remember we are talking about Indian missionaries in the 18,00’s.

 

[dirtlooter]

at the info center at the Battle of Pea Ridge, there is a lot of info on the Indians fighting for the south. Most people don't know that there were Indians that owned a lot of slaves back then. these slaves could be any race including other Indians. But there was a lot of other reasons besides the slave issue that prompted people in the south to fight, including unfair taxing on cotton etc. from the south. People tend to be very naive regarding the policies of the Federal Govt in the south back then. And yes, I have my Indian card, my father is an Elder (Fire Keeper) in our area Cherokee. Anyways, many Indians fought for they felt the need to.

 

[Slingshot]

The Confederacy offered the Cherokee self rule on their land in OK & NC if they would organize along with the South in secession. My GGGrandfather was a Cherokee who avoided the 1838 Indian Removal Act because his father was granted citizenship by the State of Alabama for his service under Andrew Jackson at the battle of Horseshoe Bend during the War of 1812. My GGGrandfather joined the 10th Alabama Infantry Regiment in 1861, was captured at Gettysburg and put in the Fort Delaware POW compound. After about 6 months in prison he Galvanized and was assigned to the 1st Conn. Cavalry as a blacksmith. In the spring of 1864 Grant ordered all Galvanized troops to be sent out West to fight the Sioux Indians. Then in December my GGGRandfather deserted the Union Army and lived amongst other Indians until the wars end. He eventually moved to the Florida Panhandle where he spent the rest of his life farming. Just one of many Indian stories from the Civil War.

 

[The_Piratess]

I lump them all together.. Others can separate them as they choose. Remember we are talking about Indian missionaries in the 18,00’s.

BS not all were like that!!! Why am I not surprised this coming from you? My GGGrandfather and other family members were missionaries to the Cherokee in North Carolina. They never interfered with making them change their heritage and/or culture! They helped them in many good ways with food, clothing, etc. regardless of whether or not they accepted their Christian beliefs. In fact my GGGrandfather married a full blooded Cherokee woman when it was still looked down upon by most. He never made her change and always made sure that their 2 sons retained the skills of the Cherokee and were proud of their heritage!