Williamson, John Poage, 1835-1917

John Poage Williamson (1835-1917); Missionary to the Dakota Indians for the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. from 1860 to 1898, preaching in their native language, which he had learned as a child. He worked at many sites, including: the Lower Sioux Agency, Minn., 1860-1862; Fort Snelling, 1862-1863; Crow Creek, S.D., 1863-1866; Santee Agency, Neb., 1866-1869; and the Yankton Agency, S.D., 1869-1898. Williamson also acted as the Special U.S. Agent for the Flandreau Indians, 1873-1878. In 1871, he started a Native American publication entitled "Iape Oaye." Williamson also wrote books in Dakota Language.

From the description of Papers, ca. 1860-1909. (Presbyterian Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 48496163

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