Cairook

Cairook
A rendering of Cairook by Balduin Möllhausen, c. 1857
Mohave leader
Preceded by Unknown
Succeeded by Irataba
Personal details
Born Unknown
Alta California, New Spain
Died June 21, 1859
Fort Yuma

Cairook was a Mohave leader born sometime before 1814.[1] In 1858, he and the Mohave attacked the Rose-Baley Party, which led to his incarceration by the United States Department of War in May 1859. On June 21, Cairook was killed while trying to escape.[2]

According to Fulsom Charles Scrivner, author of Mohave People (1970), Cairook was born to an influential family, and grew to a height of nearly 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm).[3]

References

  1. ↑ Scrivner 1970, p. 127–32.
  2. ↑ Scrivner 1970, pp. 133–34.
  3. ↑ Scrivner 1970, pp. 127–28.

Bibliography

  • Scrivner, Fulsom Charles (1970). Mohave People. The Naylor Company. ISBN 978-0-8111-0335-0.