Badsoldier Mą̄ną̄pešīšíka Stacy (abt. 1883 - 1936)

Born about 1883 in Wisconsin, United States

Husband of Stella Mountain Wolf Woman (Blowsnake) Stacy — married 5 Apr 1907 (to 25 May 1936) in Jackson, Wisconsin, United States

Died 25 May 1936 at about age 53 in Wisconsin, United States

Henry was Ho-Chunk.

Biography

Birth

Badsoldier was born about 1883.

Name

His Hocąk name is given as MaNaPaSheShickKah, which is for Mą̄ną̄pešīšíka, "Bad Soldier", which is from, mą̄ną̄́pe, "soldier, police"; šīšík, "to be bad; to be spoiled (of food)"; and -ka, a definite article suffix used in personal names. The Bear Clan was exclusively the mą̄ną̄́pera, conventionally translated as "soldiers" since they had special prerogatives on the warpath and otherwise perform the paramilitary duties of the police. Henry Stacy's name "Badsoldier" is simply a translation of his Bear Clan name.

Marriage and Children

On 5 April 1907, he married Mountain Wolf Woman Blowsnake (b. 1884). (1910 census, Vital Rec. Index) They had the following children together:

Philip and John C. Stacy both died in infancy. Theodore was mentioned in the 1910 Indian census, but not in the Federal census, and probably died in 1910. The 1940 census notes that Rebecca was born in Flambeau, Nebraska. That census includes a daughter Dolly not mentioned in other censuses. In 1940 they also had their 5 year old niece Maureen Stacy living with them.

Death

He passed away on 25 May 1936. (Vital Recs.)

Sources

• 1910 Federal Census for Merry, Thurston, Nebraska; Roll: T624_857; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0205; FHL microfilm: 1374870. Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910 (NARA microfilm publication T624, 1,178 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
• 1910 Indian census; Roll: M595_671; Line: 6; 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.
• 1913 Indian census; Roll: M595_570; Line: 16; 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: 12; 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.
• 1920 Federal Census for Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska; Roll: T625_981; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0058: Cody Precinct including Cody Village, Eli Precinct, Merriman Precinct including Merriman Village. Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 are on roll 323 (Chicago City).
• 1925 Indian census; Roll: M595_168; Page: 52; Line: 1; 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.
• 1933 Indian census; Roll: M595_571; Page: 82; Line: 1; 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.
• Wisconsin Vital Record Index, pre-1907. Madison, WI, USA: Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services Vital Records Division Wisconsin Historical Society. Pre-1907 Vital Records Collection. Madison, WI, USA: Wisconsin Historical Society Library Archives. Vol. 2, p. 419.