Quanah Parker – The Last Chief of the Comanche
Born in 1845 to Comanche chief Peta Nocona and Cynthia Ann Parker, Quanah Parker was the last chief to the Kwhandi band. His mother was captured by the Comanche when she was 9 years old and had...
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The Comanche Moon
There’s a reason why the full moon is still called “Comanche Moon” in Texas. The Comanche were notorious for their many raids, especially during a full moon, when under the cover of darkness, but still...
Wanada Parker Page (1882-1970)
She was born in 1882 in Indian Territory. Her Indian name was Woon-ardy Parker. “Woon-ardy” in Comanche means “Stand Up and Be Strong,” because she was weak in the limbs and had to walk...
