Boston Charley
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- For the song "Deck Us All With Boston Charlie" see Pogo (comics)
Boston Charley (born 1854; died October 3, 1873) was a warrior in the Modoc War of 1872. He was reportedly nicknamed "Boston" by miners who felt he had a lighter complexion than the other warriors.[1] In 1873 he had joined the group led by Kintpuash. He was involved in an action that killed fourteen people at Tule Lake. On April 11, 1873 he was part of a group that killed Edward Canby. At first they fought on, but ultimately surrendered[2]. Charley did not personally kill Canby, but during the incident he had killed a Dr. Thomas. On October 3, 1873 Boston Charley, Kintpuash, Schonchin John and Black Kim were executed for the murder of Edward Canby. He reportedly met his execution stoically asking only for tobacco.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Native Americans.com
- ^ Spartacus Schoolnet
- ^ Eyewitnesses to the Indian Wars, 1865-1890 By Peter Cozzens, Page 121-123
