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Chief Win-no-shik, the Elder WI216 |
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Win-no-shik, the Elder, was a notable chief of the Winnebago. On a treaty signed Febmary 27, 1855, at Washington, D. c., his signature reads "Wau-kon-chaw-koohaw, or the Coming Thunder, or Win-no-shik." Win-no-shik was promoted to the rank of chief when quite young and was always popular with his people. Historians have written that he was of medium-size, handsome, and "always carried a pipe, especially at council meetings. As a man, he was modest, kind and courteous: as a chief, dignified, firm and just in the exercise of his authority." In 1829, Win-no-shik was head chief of the larger Winnebago village at La Crosse. When the Winnebago moved to Iowa, he was made head chief of the tribe and remained chief of his own band. After Win-no-shik's death, his brother, young Winneshiek, or Short Wing, and his son, Little Winneshiek, or Striking Tree, moved back to Wisconsin, near Black River Falls, where his descendants still live.
Hwy 35, 2 mi. N of De Soto Vernon County Wisconsin
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