George said that he was born in March of 1889, but did not know the exact day. (Draft Card) He was baptized on 6 June 1900, when 11 years of age. (Cong. Recs.) He was born in Trempeauleau, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. (Soc. Sec.) His father was White Snake, and his mother had the surname Thunder. (Soc. Sec.)
Name
His Hocąk name was, ironically, Wak-con-sep-kaw, which is for Wakąsēpka, "Black Snake", from waką́, "snake, serpent"; sēp, "black, dark"; and -ka, a definite article suffix used in personal names. The wakąsép is the blue racer snake. This is a Snake Clan name.
Appearance
He is described in his draft card as being slender, of medium hight, with dark eyes and black hair.
Marriage
Around 1915 he married Lillian Smith (b. 28 Dec. 1897), the daughter of Lawrence Charles Smith and Mary Hardin. (1918 census) She died sometime between 1930 and 1933. (censuses)
By 1933, he had married Josie Payer. (1933 census)
By 1937, he had married Grace (Sampson) Bigbear. (1937 census)
Military Record
During WWI, he served in the Nebraska Army National Guard, where he achieved the rank of Corporal. (Find a Grave)
Death
He passed away in January 1942, and is buried at the Winnebago Cemetery, Winnebago, Thurston County, Nebraska. (Find a Grave)
1912 Indian census; Roll: M595_570; Line: 11; 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.
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. 5 June, 1917, 26-1-57-A, #78.
1918 Indian census; Roll: M595_665; Page: 48; Line: 3; Agency: Winnebago. 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.
1925 Indian census; Roll: M595_168; Page: 69; 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.
1930 Federal Census for Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0060; Description: SIOUX CITY, PRECINCT 22, BOUNDED BY 4TH, WALL, 2D; FLOYD RIVER; MISSOURI RIVER, JONES; FHL microfilm: 2340425. United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls.
1933 Indian census; Roll: M595_668; Page: 106; Line: 1; Agency: Winnebago. 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.
1937 Indian census; Roll: M595_670; Page: 108; Line: 9; Agency: Winnebago. 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.
Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 31 January 2021), memorial page for CPL George Whitesnake (Apr 1891–Jan 1942), Find a Grave Memorial no. 66607377, citing Winnebago Cemetery, Winnebago, Thurston County, Nebraska, USA ; Maintained by kmapp (contributor 46799577) .
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