Quanah Parker Last Comanche Chief

Chief Quanah Parker's story written and narrated by his great grandsons. Produced to preserve history by Whistling Boulder Productions in conjunction with Friends of the Historic Motley County Jail.

[princejohn]

I just finished reading Empire of the Summer Moon which is about The Commanches and Quanah Parker. Highly recommended

[gilhelland]

In 1979, I first learned of Quanah Parker when I was stationed at Altus Air Force Base. I learned a lot of the history of southwest Oklahoma, to include this man and the Comanche tribe. From the base, I conducted dozens of historical tours of the area over a two year period of time. One stop on the tour was to Cache and Eagle Park. The "Star House" was a main point on our tours, where I had the chance to talk about Quanah Parker and his legend. On one private visit to Eagle Park in 1982, I met a man who seemed to know a lot of Quanah Parker and excited to talk with me about him. I was given a private tour inside the "Star House" and told of not only Quanah Parker, but of his family and of the Comanche tribe and heritage. The man I was visiting with was Vincent Parker. On this private tour, I was able to take some pictures inside the house and one of Vincent standing on the front porch. It's been nearly 38 years since that visit with Vincent and I have never forgotten how gracious he was and of the things he told me during our visit of more than two hours. I learned a lot of the history of southwest Oklahoma, I gave those tours, I visited many locations and talked with a lot of people about the area. I wrote a book in 1982 and it was never published as no company was interested in it. I visited this area of Oklahoma again in 2004, more than 20 years since I left Oklahoma due to military reassignment. I updated that book and tried to publish it again. Nobody was interested in doing that for me! Now, it's the year 2020 and I am hoping to visit southwest Oklahoma once again (if this COVID-19 virus thing settles down). I will update that book and this time - I will self-publish it and hope some places along my stops, and people, will be interested in having this book. It will tell of my time in Oklahoma, but more importantly it will showcase the towns and cities along my tour stops. It will showcase locations, many of which are historical in nature. It will tell of the history of southwest Oklahoma and of course, Quanah Parker and his legacy will be in this book. For me, Quanah Parker is a man who was and should still be very respected. He was a great man and leader of his people. Regardless of the book I'm writing, I am so glad to have gotten to learn about Quanah Parker and the Comanche Indian nation. I will always hold memories of my visits at the "Star House" and sharing his story with others. I will forever be grateful to Vincent for the time he spent with me that day so many years ago. This video is very nice and I'm glad to have seen it.

[billdude]

Anyone here following up on this after listing to the Joe Rogan podcast?

[gravityawsome]

Ever since that one Joe rogan podcast I swear, I've never seen so many Native Americans in my recommended.

[rongalindo]

My Dad was from Yukon, Okla. and served for the U.S. Army. When we were stationed in Lawton I lived 2 houses from a girl I went to school with. Her name was Bonnie, she was the Grand Daughter of Quanah Parker and when we went to the field trip to Old Ft. Sill they took photos of Bonnie next to the glass case of his Gala and beaded lance.

[Distain]

My Grandmother Was born In Ok and Grew up near Quanah's Home. He was a Legend in those parts and my Grandmother was Obsessed with his Story and Life, I grew up hearing stories Of my great Grandmother who was half Comanche. No relation to Quanah, but my family and I still live in the heart of Comancheria

[sharmanalkek]

I'm related to Quanah via Cynthia Parker and I am deeply moved, touched, and grateful by this amazing CHIEF who helped shape America by his great wisdom and willingness to forgive and move our beautiful country forward. I'm blessed and honored to have Chief Quanah in my ancestry. Thanks to the people who are telling these true stories and sharing them with all of us.

[billbailey]

What I admire so much about Quanah was his shrewd intelligence. Not only was he a fierce warrior and defender of his people, but he was just as fierce and shrewd in the white man's business world. He beat them at their own game while transitioning his people to survive in a different way of life. He was, in the truest sense, a Chief and a natural leader. Looking back, it was Divine guidance by the Spirit that he was half Comanche and half white because he was so shrewd and intelligent in both ways so that his people could survive. His story is a lesson that we should all treat each other with respect and dignity as we follow our own paths through this life regardless of skin color, heritage, blood, or the way we look. We are all the Spirit's children, and we should strive to live in peace with all. Quanah's life echoes this way.

[whiskers]

Everybody is saying they're from a podcast when I'm just trying to get my Texas History worksheet done.

[sowitandhopeitgrows]

Many that have replied are related in some way to Quanah, I am not connected by blood, but I am connected through friendship!
My great uncle (from Ireland) met Quanah through his friendship with the Roosevelts, and he was very proud to have known Quanah.
My great uncle passed many years before I was born, but as I was growing up in Dublin, Ireland my Grandmother showed me old photographs, and Quanah was amongst them, there was an old movie on television one day, and Gran pointed to a man riding on a horse from behind a building.. she told me "that is the chief".

What a blessing that he has been an influence in my life, two strangers, years apart, oceans apart, but having a small connection to him is very special.

[irenekaiuwahineonalaniyali]

I enjoyed the history lesson and learned more than I did in school. Thank you for sharing.

[joeschmoe]

Quanah's eyes! My god! Also reading Empire of the Summer Moon currently and I am getting chills from you narrating this! Thank You!

[courtenaywilson]

Just listened to an amazing book, Empire of the Summer Moon. Beautiful history, tragic, uplifting, optimistic, and amazing story about this unique individual leader and Native American. Thank you to S.C. Gwynee and You Tube for sharing. Jim Martin, Louisville, Kentucky

[jeaniephillips]

Quannah was & Still Is a Great Man!! He Loved his Mother, Cynthia Ann Parker, Dearly!!! Thanks for the Wonderful Video!!

[PFarley]

Thank you for this beautiful remembrance of a great man. I was born and raised in Quanah, TX where we heard stories of Quanah's visits to the town named for him. The welcome signs on US Highway 287 bear his likeness and the courthouse square has the granite monument seen near the end of this video.

[lesliesmith]

Loved the comment by Kris McKinnie. I have been fascinated with native people since I was a little girl, and that fascination has never diminished. Of course Quanah Parker was one of my favorites. I have a biography of him and used to read it to my children and then my grandchildren. There is something very endearing about him and that he loved his mama so much. He was an amazing man with an incredible life. I wish I could have met him. 🌟🌟🌟

[czsq]

I'm reading " Empire of the Summer Moon " by S.C. Gwynne... a very good account of the Parker's and Comanches.

[jackystewart]

Enjoyed the short video of quanah Parker. He overcame adversity for his people. A courageous man.

[TheMiltzy]

Fantastic Chief in his early 20's....unheard of or unequaled really....he was clearly a physically strong man and had a military acumen that few posses. I came across his story in a book my father gave me. I have always been interested in Native culture, their ways, and their survival skills. I have a tattoo of Crazy Horse on my left leg and have been to the monument several times. as well as the scene of his battle with Custer. Quanah Parker is a man of equal stature in my mind. One of the last great Indian Chiefs. I hope he is with his mother in the spirit

[elaynebrant]

Quanah Parker is my great, great, great, great Grandfather. I love learning more about him. He was an amazing person. He became a United States citizen he became a federal court Judge who was harder on Indians getting drunk for he thought it made people less than honorable. He was a force to be recognized with.