1. George Bushotter
  2. George Bushotter

George Bushotter

Date arrived: 
Dec 24th 1860
Arrived in: 
Moreau River
Date departed: 
Feb 2nd 1892
Departed from: 
Hedgesville, WV, USA
Other Names: 
Othéȟi (Lakota)

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  • Beliefs about day and night (1887)
    People don't know what causes night and what causes day, aside from the sun. It is something mysteriousness and awe-inspiring, which is why night and day are considered sacred.
  • Waȟʼáŋksiča, a strange animal (1887)
    Once upon a time, the people buried their dead on a hill and went to live elsewhere. A long time later, someone discovered that the dead had been moved. In searching for the bodies they discovered them in a labyrinthine cave belonging to the waȟʼáŋksiča.
  • Horse racing (1887)
    Horse race betting could include arrows, household items, or the horses themselves. The bettors would select a well-skilled rider to compete. Sometimes if the loser refused to give up whatever they had bet, the men would fight and even kill each other.
  • A sick note from Bushotter (1887)
    George Bushotter writes to James Dorsey to let him know he won't be back into work until Monday, because although he's recovering from an illness and eating better, he's still not quite ready to be back in the office.