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Chief Garry

1811-01-01 – 1892-01-01

Portrait of Chief Garry
Chief Ignace Garry of the Spokane Indian tribe, in headdress and beaded shirt. Subjects (LCTGM): Tribal chiefs Subjects (LCSH): Chief Ignace Garry (Spokane Chief); Spokane Indians; Ethnic costumeCredit: Asahel Curtis

Life & Legacy

Spokane Garry (sometimes spelled Spokan Garry, Spokane: Slough-Keetcha) (c. 1811 – 1892) was a Native American leader of the Middle Spokane tribe. He also acted as a liaison between white settlers and American Indian tribes in the area which is now eastern Washington state.

Occupation & Career

traditional leader or chief, teacher

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5096746 — wikidata View source

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