Is ‘1923’s Teonna a Rainwater? Theories, History, and Connections to ‘Yellowstone’

So far on 1923, we’ve watched Teonna suffer, then escape, one the most horrific tragedies in North American history. But who is this resilient young woman? And is she also related to one of our other favorite Yellowstone characters? Played by wildly talented newcomer Aminah Nieves, Teonna is widely believed to be an ancestor of Yellowstone’s Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham).

WARNING: 1923 and Yellowstone Spoilers ahead...

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[os]

I have to admit the scenes with Teonna are some of the hardest scenes to watch. I hold my breath and cringe with every scene she’s in. It is heartbreaking.

[glendarystedt]

I cried so much watching this...I am glad they brought the truth forward...

[feagleyme]

She totally is an ancestor. This series is unbelievable! I stream it on Sunday as soon as I see it is up!

[toulamaccrue]

I love the character Teonna. I want to see more of her. I know I read how horrible the mistreatment of Native Americans in history and despicable everyone was towards them. However to see how horrific their "school" aka abuse was is so cringy and sickening. While using religion as an excuse.

[mmacwebb]

The actress, I really respect her play. Her story is really torched

[NelloCambelli]

Best Actress in a Dramatic Role — Emee Awards

[thomasboren]

I wish everybody would see this series

[Supermankev]

feel that The Duttons will protect Teonna. When Spencer returns to the ranch we will hear about the deal made with the Native tribe to return the land to the Tribe. I feel Spencer will work together with the Indians to protect the land so the promise will be kept. I feel Spencer will reach out and build a strong army with the warriors from the tribe So there is land to return. Like John, Sr said in the flashback in season 2, when he told Kevin Costner don't give up one inch. He needs to keep it whole. I think that is So It can be returned to the tribe. Family knowledge each Dutton is sworn to keep. I think we have seen Spencer show respect to the native people everywhere he goes. Spencer will honor the promise to the native tribe that gifted the land to them and honor his sister Elsa Just my theory what do you think?
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[johnwillard]

I thought I heard the Rainwater name mentioned in her storyline.

[Supermankev]

As the plot thickens, I wonder if the Duttuns protect her and hide her on the ranch. Again showing the respect the Duttons had for the Crow nation I wonder if she stays at East Camp maybe more info is coming

[LittleToo]

I remember well, having been born in Minnesota ( St. Paul / 1943 ) the dismal situation with the states tribal lands.
Watching how Teonna suffered mentally and physically reveals the horrors perpetrated and condoned by "the church/missionaries"
and neurotic nuns of that hideous era.
This production, so expertly produced brings this historic albeit shameful era to the public, at last. Teaonna symbolizes this
era with sensitively and honor.

[Lisa-tthm]

Tiana is such a good actress.
I remember my grandmother telling me about this. The abhorrent abuse inflicted on the Indian people is a dark stain on our "christian" nation!
The only people the Catholic church could do this to was the Indians because everyone else knew the atrocities they committed during the 1260 years of the Dark Ages!

[deannalynn]

This is - by far - the best of the series! Teonna is definitely a Rainwater.... and this makes Kacee's son the 7th generation! That gives the ranch over to him because he's also a Rainwater! This would save the Yellowstone from the plans Jamie and his woman have planned.... it allows Beth to make it financially successful thru selling the beef and keeps the sworn agreement between James Dutton and Rainwater intact!

[MrTway]

It's mentioned multiple times throughout several episodes of the show that her name is Teonna Rainwater. I think the show made it pretty obvious that she's a rainwater.

[pjj]

I hope she's a Rainwater or From Mo Brings Plenty...love all these people

[tls-]

She HAS to be connected in SOME way.... otherwise I'm not sure why she would be as much a part of the storyline. Touching on the history is one thing, but we are following her throughout her I feel like that has to connect to Yellowstone eventually!?

[elisabethalvarez-fager]

I love Teonna’s tenacity. I root for her. I went to a Catholic school and I shared my own beatings with a ruler and being slapped. I pray you make it Teonna!

[dlc]

Could she could be Mo's ancestor, or Monica's? (Monica is *deeply* aware of her history.) For that matter, was she the ancestor of John Dutton's wife?

[Mr]

Read the book, " Education of Little Tree", it's about the Cherokee of N.C. and the Western Tribe being forced into these schools.

[thomasboren]

Ok I just seen that yes there is going to be another twist in these series with 1944, it could take everything to be what is seen today with main series, I hope all that are in these series realize there giving us history unlike we have ever seen on TV, god bless the ones who brought this to us, by the way my own great grandma on my moms side was a full blood Crow