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Post by sonofacavalryman on Mar 22, 2010 19:05:26 GMT -5
Good job Melani! Have you read much about Inkpaduta? Fascinating character. "Sounds the Ground as he Walks" killed Harrington by shooting him in the head with a Spencer .52 caliber rifle. This conclusion is based on the forensic report done for me by the Smithsonian Institution. The size of the entry wound in the skull precludes suicide by .45 caliber pistol as some researchers have conjectured. "Sounds the Ground" was a little late in his shot, Henry managed to mortally wound "Grey Earth" with his knife. "Grey" did a few hours later. Harrington was not mutilated (based on warrior narrative) but was filled with arrows. Later, he was referred to as "the bravest man".
Walt
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Post by melani on Mar 25, 2010 0:10:50 GMT -5
Haven't read much about him, though I understand there's a bio--just saw mention of it recently, I think. I just happened to remember the names of his twin sons, though not sure where I saw that--looked at your book on Harrington a couple of years ago while visiting Elisabeth, been meaning to pick it up. Thanks for posting the link to your site--makes it easier.
Inkpaduta was a fairly significant character in a novel called American Woman, by R. Garcia y Robertson, about a white woman married to a Cheyenne warrior. He was represented as really, really nasty--and odorous. It's a great novel, though perhaps more of a "chick book" in the same way Marching To Valhalla is more of a "guy book." It was very well-researched for a novel, on a par with the above-mentioned and A Road We Do Not Know. I would love to know more about the author--there were no biographical notes, not even a clue as to what "R." stands for, or whether male or female.
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Post by sonofacavalryman on Mar 25, 2010 22:59:46 GMT -5
Melani;
I made contact, through an intermediary, with the tribal historian of the Santee Sioux in Flandreau, Nebraska. He made reference to the following books which I obtained:
"Inkpaduta and the Sioux Indians" John W. Parsons and Stephen Kennedy - 1998.
"Inkpaduta - the Scarlet Point; Terror of the Dakota Frontier and Secret Hero of the Sioux" Maxwell Van Nuys - 1998.
In "Custer's Lost Officer" I quote Dr. Charles Eastman, a Santee Sioux who states that his uncle was "White Foot Print". Another name for "Sounds the Ground as he Walks" was "White Earth Tracking". This suggests it was Eastman's uncle that killed Lt. Harrington. It also suggests that Inkpaduta is Eastman's grandfather.
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Post by joewiggs on Mar 26, 2010 20:58:04 GMT -5
sonofacavalryman
Indeed, you two conjure up a very good movie idea. Yes, by all means, I'll sell the story line to Hollywood! Actually, what I would like to see is another documentary, say by History Channel with Harrington as the main focus. Henry admired Custer, he dressed like him as did several other 7th Cavalry officers. It is my belief, based on both soldier and warrior narrative that he peformed in a valiant manner. His death east of LBH was at the hands of two Santee Sioux who rode with Gall. The other hint I will drop is that they were brothers. Their names are "Sounds the Ground as he Walks" and "Gray Earth Track". The twin sons of a famous chief. Can you guess the chief"s name?
I have just ordered your book and I'm looking forward to a great read. Lt. Harrington's final fate has always fascinated me. What can we do to make sure that "Hollywood" recognizes the importance of his story and, the others who fell with him? Would a petition of some sort help? Anyone have suggestions?
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Post by sonofacavalryman on Mar 27, 2010 22:28:58 GMT -5
Likely have to go through an agent. Anyone know a movie agent? Maybe someone at history channel?
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Post by melani on Mar 30, 2010 22:44:49 GMT -5
The movie I want to see made would be a bio of Joe Medicine Crow, especially the WWII horse-stealing scene.
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Post by tbw on Mar 30, 2010 22:53:35 GMT -5
Guess I haven't heard that one. Can you elaborate a little? Thanks
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Post by joewiggs on Apr 2, 2010 12:05:09 GMT -5
Yea, sounds like a real interesting character but, I too, have never heard of him.
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Post by ltaesmith on Jun 12, 2012 22:22:09 GMT -5
Hello everyone, remember Lt Harrington rode with Company C on June the 25th, 1876 and as a member of Tom Custers Company he would have been on a Sorrel. His body was one of the unidentified corpses commonly known as Finley/Finkle ridge. Indian testimony and reliable witnesses. Clearly state a soldier chief was shot and fell off his horse followed by half his men trying to protect him....
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Post by joewiggs on Jun 17, 2012 10:41:49 GMT -5
Forgive me this late post (I just saw it) and for not having my notes in order before replying but I think the Indian testimony you referred to may have been directed at Keogh. Several soldiers died in a "bunch" with him as he fell.
A scull was recovered after the battle and away from the battlefield allegedly in the area where Indian lore tells of the "one who almost got away" that may have been the scull of Harrington. It was allegedly identified via the special setting of his teeth which was beyond the normal pricing of a regular soldier's pay and, done by a dentist with limited clientele;one of whom was Harrington.
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Post by harringtonggd on Feb 19, 2015 12:24:18 GMT -5
As the great great granddaughter of Henry Moore Harrington, it is with pleasure that I have found this thread. I especially appreciate Walt Cross and all of his hard work in publishing the book about my great great grandfather. Sadly my father passed before this information was presented and he, along with many in our family, had no idea what had happened to HMH. The story in the family bible was presented by my great great grandmother and was what she believed. Thank you all.
Janey F. Harrington
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Post by bighunter on Jan 24, 2020 16:41:16 GMT -5
Melani; I made contact, through an intermediary, with the tribal historian of the Santee Sioux in Flandreau, Nebraska. He made reference to the following books which I obtained: "Inkpaduta and the Sioux Indians" John W. Parsons and Stephen Kennedy - 1998. "Inkpaduta - the Scarlet Point; Terror of the Dakota Frontier and Secret Hero of the Sioux" Maxwell Van Nuys - 1998. In "Custer's Lost Officer" I quote Dr. Charles Eastman, a Santee Sioux who states that his uncle was "White Foot Print". Another name for "Sounds the Ground as he Walks" was "White Earth Tracking". This suggests it was Eastman's uncle that killed Lt. Harrington. It also suggests that Inkpaduta is Eastman's grandfather. hello. my great great grandfather was Bighunter, aka oyemakasan (tracking white earth). aka white footprint. aka grey earth tracks or grey tracks, oye hota. currently doing research on my grandfather as well. i found alot of good info on him. |
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Post by herosrest on Aug 6, 2023 5:00:14 GMT -5
Forgive me this late post (I just saw it) and for not having my notes in order before replying but I think the Indian testimony you referred to may have been directed at Keogh. Several soldiers died in a "bunch" with him as he fell. A scull was recovered after the battle and away from the battlefield allegedly in the area where Indian lore tells of the "one who almost got away" that may have been the scull of Harrington. It was allegedly identified via the special setting of his teeth which was beyond the normal pricing of a regular soldier's pay and, done by a dentist with limited clientele;one of whom was Harrington. If memory serves me well, that skull was recovered in the 1880's or later, and reported in the press. That is, the golden toothed skull was discovered on the battleground more than a decade later. Now, I should obviousy produce some evidence to support the above, and will. By the way, people who knew at the time (participants) told that Inkpaduta's sons killed Sgt. Butler. |
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