Martin Kīmį̄ną́ka Greensnake (abt. 1876 - bef. 1916)

Born about 1876 in Wisconsin, United States

Husband of Dora (Chepinchaywinkah) Greensnake Sr. — married about 1905 (to before 30 Jun 1916) in Wisconsin, United States

Died before 30 Jun 1916 before about age 40 in Wisconsin, United States [uncertain]

Martin was Ho-Chunk.

Biography

Birth

Martin was born about 1876.

Name

His Hocąk name was KeeMeeNunkKah, which is for Kīmį̄ną́ka, "He Seats Himself", from kī, a reflexive suffix; mį̄ną́k, "to sit, he sits"; and -ka, a definite article suffix used in personal names. Given the surname "Greensnake" we may conclude that Kīmį̄ną́ka was a member of the Snake Clan.

Marriage

Martin's first marriage was with Dora Wallace Sr. They had the following children:

Wilbur (b. 1909)

James = Joe (b. 25 August 1911) (1913 census)

Wilbur was present in the 1910 census, but missing thereafter, leading to the conclusion that he died in 1910 or 1911. In the 1911 and 1912 censuses, Dora Sr. is described as "des-wf" (deserted wife).

Death

After 1915, neither Martin nor Dora are mentioned in the censuses, and their children in 1916 and 1917 have been adopted by George Greensnake, their presumed paternal uncle. It seems likely, therefore, that in 1915 or 1916, both Martin and his wife Dora had died.

Sources

• 1905 Indian census; Roll: M595_671; Line: 11. Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M595, 692 rolls); Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Record Group 75; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
• 1910 Indian census; Roll: M595_671; Line: 2; Agency: Wittenberg. Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M595, 692 rolls); Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Record Group 75; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
• 1911 Indian census; Roll: M595_570; Line: 3; Agency: Tomah Indian Ind'l School. Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M595, 692 rolls); Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Record Group 75; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
• 1912 Indian census; Roll: M595_570; Line: 3; Agency: Tomah Indian School. Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M595, 692 rolls); Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Record Group 75; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
• 1913 Indian census; Roll: M595_570; Line: 2; Agency: Tomah Ind School. Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M595, 692 rolls); Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Record Group 75; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
• 1914 Indian census; Roll: M595_570; Line: 2; Agency: Tomah Ind School. Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M595, 692 rolls); Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Record Group 75; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
• 1916 Indian census; Roll: M595_168; Line: 14; Agency: Grand Rapids. Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M595, 692 rolls); Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Record Group 75; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
• 1917 Indian census; Roll: M595_168; Page: 29; Line: 16; Agency: Grand Rapids. Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M595, 692 rolls); Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Record Group 75; National Archives, Washington, D.C.