Cheyenne Captive: Sophia German's Story. Lives of the Little Bighorn Series. 

I am the great grandson of Julia German, Sophia's younger sister abandoned by the Cheyenne before Sophia and Katherine were taken into Stone Calfs camp near McCellan Creek, TX. Yes, those are the signatures of the four surviving German sisters. For a more recent and expertly researched book written by cousin, Arlene Jauken, Sophia's great granddaughter, "The Mocassin Speaks". This includes an account of the German family, and John Sipes (family of Medicine Water and Mochis) reconciling in a peace ceremony before the publication, c.1991.

I am a direct descendant and have one of the original copies of the book that has been passed down in our family. It is a prized possession. Mitzi German Kent, Cleveland Tn.

Thank you for covering this story. I am Nancy Adelaide's great grandson. My dad (her grandson) just visited Fort Wallace last summer for the first time.

There are people out there that say America has no real roots or a true background to be proud of. Mrs. Fallon Has once again proven all these critics wrong! With her amazing ability to bring back the lives of all those who dare to pioneer and risk everything to start a new life while creating a nation. You truly are becoming a national treasure Mrs. Fallon. You have captivated us once again while making us proud to be Americans. We look forward to your next video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Masterfull production as always Siobhan. Nelson Miles comes across as a great military Commander and a compassionate person. My word those 4 girls were tough and resilient.

Another brilliant history lesson Mrs Fallon. A fascinating insight into the lives of the German sisters. I wish my history teacher's from my school days had had your ability to make their subject so 'alive'. 👍

A truly great reading of a first-hand historical account. Not many people can pull that off and keep it interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed it. You have a great and enjoyable feel for history and present it well. I'll keep watching for more. I have an elevated respect for Nelson Miles now. Thanks.

Another Great Commentary Siobhan , Great Job!

As usual , well done and well told.

Siobhan, these are wonderful. I enjoy these very much...

Siobhan: I am a little late reading this account, these girls were a different breed then today's stock, your telling and respect for their ordeal is shown by the comments of descendants listed below. Thanks for another great video and looking forward to your next tale.😊

That was wonderful ❤

Really good video, thanks. I’ve stayed in Miles City, Montana before, so new appreciation for its namesake.

Another great story! Thanks.

I never knew about this. Now I do! Thanks for another great video!

Wonderful. Absolutely terrific & looking forward to more.

Now, I must respectfully ask you to stop. I have other things I need to do, but I am unable to remain away from your fascinating series long enough to get those things done. What to do....? This historical account of the captives family tragedy was totally unknown to me. And, I quickly found myself captivated by it. And, again...Thank you! 🌹🌹

Wow! Another awesome video! Thank you!

Great story

What a great job you did..

Really good video enjoyed it very much so thanks for making it

Such a fantastic channel 👏 👏👏 Keep up your excellent work 👍

amazing

Wow.

This is a digression but Nelson Miles is one fascinating fellow. A crockery clerk without a college degree he volunteered for the Civil War. Miles was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroics at Chancellorsville. Miles so impressed his superiors that he was kept on at the regular army rank of colonel after the severe downsizing of the US Army after the War. Sparing many significant details, Miles rose to the rank of Commanding General of the United States Army, the last person to hold this position.

You answered my question I wanted to ask, if they were raped in captivity. I know it is considered an "ugly" subject but we should say it and acknowledge it. I can only imagine the shame they felt given the times -- we still have shame even now. Rape of girls/women is a tool often used in conflict, war. Thank you for doing this video.

Sandoz book on Crazy Horse is brilliant, and reflects what I said about fiction writers perfectly.

Thanks again glad they escaped. Savage times savage people

Queen Victoria's reign ended in 1901. The Civil War and the Indian Wars were fought during that reign. Two key human taboos (procreation and decease) were exactly reversed from what they are now. The Victorians were completely ok and familiar with death. They had pictures taken of themselves with the bodies of their deceased where the bodies where posed as if still alive. Hairs of the deceased was woven into jewelry. But anything to do with sex was completely taboo and banished from mention in "polite society." Saying "legs" instead of "limbs" was considered racy and improper. As time when on, these two taboos got reversed. Sex exploded into society during 60's and 70's, and death became so taboo that Jessica Mitford wrote a book called "The American Way of Death" in 1963. It was about how the funeral-industrial complex had so ripped off the American public because death itself could not be looked squared in the eye anymore. The female captives of the Indians who were rescued faced enormous difficulties recovering from their ordeals because they simply could not mention anything having to do with sex. That part of their tragedies had to remain a secret within them until they went to the grave.

Endless tragedies on both sides, gruesome things by both sides to innocent people. ,,Homo homini lupus ", so sad.

Cruel buggers.

Do we know what year she died?