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Martiriano Aguirre was a private who served from 1878 to 1882. He was a Yaqui Indian. He was born in Mexico. He is listed as standing at 5 feet 5 inches. He is also listed as having brown eyes, black hair, and a copper complexion. According to the 1880 census, his wife’s name was Marcebia. She was 18 years old at the time.
Read the moving story about how Martiriano Aguirre’s family fought to get him buried with honors. |
Juan Barra was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Mexico. He’s listed as having black eyes, black hair, a copper complexion, and standing 5’8”.
He was a private who enlisted from May 26, 1880 to June 6, 1881 and from June 7, 1881 to June 6, 1882. He was stationed at Fort Clark and served under Lt. Bullis.
In the 1880 census, he was listed as a white male, age 27. His wife, Austacio, was listed as a white female, age 20. They had one child, Leonides, who was listed as a white female, age 4.
He was a private who enlisted from May 26, 1880 to June 6, 1881 and from June 7, 1881 to June 6, 1882. He was stationed at Fort Clark and served under Lt. Bullis.
In the 1880 census, he was listed as a white male, age 27. His wife, Austacio, was listed as a white female, age 20. They had one child, Leonides, who was listed as a white female, age 4.
Espetacion Barrera was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Mexico. He had hazel eyes, black hair, a copper complexion, and stood 5’7”. As a private, he completed three enlistments:
February 8, 1878 to April 24, 1879
April 25, 1878 to May 11, 1880
May 30, 1880 to June 6,1881
He was stationed at Fort Clark and served under Lt. Bullis. In the 1880 census, Espetacion Barrera was listed as a white male who was 21 years old. His wife, Elsa, was listed as a 19-year-old black female who had been born in Mexico.
February 8, 1878 to April 24, 1879
April 25, 1878 to May 11, 1880
May 30, 1880 to June 6,1881
He was stationed at Fort Clark and served under Lt. Bullis. In the 1880 census, Espetacion Barrera was listed as a white male who was 21 years old. His wife, Elsa, was listed as a 19-year-old black female who had been born in Mexico.
David Bowlegs was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Florida. He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He stood 5’8”. He was, first, a corporeal and, then, a 1st sergeant who completed 12 enlistments from May 1, 1873 to May 12, 1882. During his service, he was stationed at Ft. Duncan, Palafox, Ft. Concho, Pecos, Crow Cruz, and Ft. Clark, and he served under Lt. Callahan, Cpt. Cunningham, Lt. Markley, and Lt Bullis.
His wife’s name was Nancy, and they had seven children — Priscilla, Leah, Pompy, Sandy, Davis, Camelia, and Noble.
Following his service, David Bowlegs, along with 37 other people, went on a personal mission to the Seminole Nation in Indian Territory. This is the only group of Seminole Negro Indian Scouts known to have returned to the Seminole Nation.
According to Kevin Mulroy in The Seminole Freedmen: A History, “In the summer of 1881, Sgt. David Bowlegs rode out of the Seminole Negro Indian Settlement at Las Moras Creek in the Ft. Clark military reservation to visit his kinsmen among the Freedmen in the Indian Territory. Liking what he saw, he took a favorable report back to Texas: “If I had no one but myself and my wife, I would rather soldier than do anything else I know of, but I have a large family growing up and we are here where we own nothing, and can get no work. My children will grow up idle and become criminals on this frontier. I have been raised like an Indian, but want to go to my people and settle in a home and teach my children to work and most of my people are like me.”
His wife’s name was Nancy, and they had seven children — Priscilla, Leah, Pompy, Sandy, Davis, Camelia, and Noble.
Following his service, David Bowlegs, along with 37 other people, went on a personal mission to the Seminole Nation in Indian Territory. This is the only group of Seminole Negro Indian Scouts known to have returned to the Seminole Nation.
According to Kevin Mulroy in The Seminole Freedmen: A History, “In the summer of 1881, Sgt. David Bowlegs rode out of the Seminole Negro Indian Settlement at Las Moras Creek in the Ft. Clark military reservation to visit his kinsmen among the Freedmen in the Indian Territory. Liking what he saw, he took a favorable report back to Texas: “If I had no one but myself and my wife, I would rather soldier than do anything else I know of, but I have a large family growing up and we are here where we own nothing, and can get no work. My children will grow up idle and become criminals on this frontier. I have been raised like an Indian, but want to go to my people and settle in a home and teach my children to work and most of my people are like me.”
Friday Bowlegs was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Florida. He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He was six feet tall.
He completed 12 enlistments, starting December 1, 1872 and ending December 26, 1885. As a private, he was stationed at Fort Duncan, San Antonio, and Fort Clark, and served under Cpt. Beyer, Lt. Markley, Lt. Valois, Lt. Dougherty, Lt. Jones, Lt. French, Lt. Howell, Lt. Hall, and Lt. Bullis.
Special Note: All Bowlegs born in Florida were either former enslaved Africans or descended from enslaved Africans who belonged to Seminole Chief Bowlegs (Bowlik).
He completed 12 enlistments, starting December 1, 1872 and ending December 26, 1885. As a private, he was stationed at Fort Duncan, San Antonio, and Fort Clark, and served under Cpt. Beyer, Lt. Markley, Lt. Valois, Lt. Dougherty, Lt. Jones, Lt. French, Lt. Howell, Lt. Hall, and Lt. Bullis.
Special Note: All Bowlegs born in Florida were either former enslaved Africans or descended from enslaved Africans who belonged to Seminole Chief Bowlegs (Bowlik).
Harkless Bowlegs was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Mexico. He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He stood 5’8”. As a private, he completed 4 enlistments, serving from May 14, 1881 to August 31, 1884. He was stationed at Ft. Clark, Pecos, and Ft. Myers and served under Lt. Jones, Lt. French, Lt. Howell, and Lt. Bullis.
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John Bowlegs II was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Mexico. He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He stood 5’8”. As a private, he completed nine enlistments, serving from August 6, 1892 to February 25, 1907. He was stationed at Ft. Ringold, San Pedro, Eagle Pass, and Ft. Clark, under Lt. Thunks, Lt. West, Lt. Vestal, Lt. Hays, Lt. Wade, Cpt. Read, and Lt. Spiller. He passed away on July 3, 1934 and is interred at the Seminole Indian Scouts Cemetery.
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Zack Bowlegs was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Florida. He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He was six feet tall.
He was a private who was stationed at Ft. Duncan. Under the command of Cpt. Boyer, he served from December 1, 1872 to June 1, 1873. It is generally believed that those with the surname Bowlegs had either been enslaved by or had descended from those who had been enslaved by Seminole Chief Bowlegs.
He was a private who was stationed at Ft. Duncan. Under the command of Cpt. Boyer, he served from December 1, 1872 to June 1, 1873. It is generally believed that those with the surname Bowlegs had either been enslaved by or had descended from those who had been enslaved by Seminole Chief Bowlegs.
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Jewel Brady was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Louisiana. He had black eyes, black hair, and a dark complexion. He was 5’8” tall. As a private, he completed two enlistments, serving from March 5, 1877 to August 8, 1881. He was stationed at Ft. Clark and served under Lt. Bullis.
Special Note: He was originally enlisted in the 10th U.S. Cavalry (aka Buffalo Soldiers) but was said to have been neither Seminole nor Negro, but an “Indian with long hair, probably Cherokee.” A very special thank you to Manfred Haupt for the additional information, which included this amazing photo and the description that follows. |
Cipio Bruner was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Mexico. He had black eyes, black hair, and a copper complexion. He was 5’6”.
He was a private who enlisted four times, serving from August 12, 1872 to December 17, 1874. He was stationed at Ft. Clark and served under Lt. Land, Lt. Cranston, Lt. Parker, and Lt. Bullis.
James (Jim) Bruner was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Mexico. He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He stood 5’10”.
He completed eight enlistments, serving from November 9, 1871 to July 11, 1881. He began as a private. On June 30, 1873, he became a sergeant, and on July 12, 1880, he became a corporal.
In the 1880 census, his wife’s name was listed as Lucy, and they had four children — Maltilde (7), Didia (6), William (4), and James (4).
He completed eight enlistments, serving from November 9, 1871 to July 11, 1881. He began as a private. On June 30, 1873, he became a sergeant, and on July 12, 1880, he became a corporal.
In the 1880 census, his wife’s name was listed as Lucy, and they had four children — Maltilde (7), Didia (6), William (4), and James (4).
Joseph Bruner was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Alabama. He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He stood 5’10”.
He was a private who completed one enlistment. He served from August 12, 1872 to March 6, 1873. He was stationed at Fort Clark and served under Lt. Land.
FYI: Also, the surname Bruner had alternate spellings — Brune or Bruno. Thanks to Jay Payne for this additional information.
He was a private who completed one enlistment. He served from August 12, 1872 to March 6, 1873. He was stationed at Fort Clark and served under Lt. Land.
FYI: Also, the surname Bruner had alternate spellings — Brune or Bruno. Thanks to Jay Payne for this additional information.
Monday Bruner was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Arkansas. He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He was 6’2”.
He was a private who served from August 2, 1872 to May 17, 1875. He was listed as having deserted the military. He was stationed at Fort Duncan and Fort Clark and served under Lt. Beyer, Lt. Capistan, Lt. Kirkman, and Lt. Bullis.
Peter Bruner was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Arkansas (Indian Territory). He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He stood six feet tall.
He was a private who completed nine enlistments, serving from August 2, 1872 to August 19, 1881. He was stationed at Ft. Duncan, Comanche, Palafox, and Ft. Clark. He served under Lt. Beyer, Lt. Parker, Lt. Markley, and Lt. Bullis.
In the 1880 census, he was listed as a 32-year-old black male. His wife, Alvina, was listed as a 37-year-old black female. They had one child, a 3-year-old girl named Adelia.
He was a private who completed nine enlistments, serving from August 2, 1872 to August 19, 1881. He was stationed at Ft. Duncan, Comanche, Palafox, and Ft. Clark. He served under Lt. Beyer, Lt. Parker, Lt. Markley, and Lt. Bullis.
In the 1880 census, he was listed as a 32-year-old black male. His wife, Alvina, was listed as a 37-year-old black female. They had one child, a 3-year-old girl named Adelia.
Zack Bruner was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Mexico. He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He stood 5’7”.
He was a private who completed eight enlistments, serving from November 9, 1871 to July 11, 1880. He was stationed at Fort Duncan, Fort Concho, and Fort Clark and served under Major Bliss, Cpt. Beyer, Lt. Gower, Lt. Parker, Lt. Bullis, and Lt. Durst.
His wife’s name was Jennie, and their children’s names were Juno and Susie.
He was a private who completed eight enlistments, serving from November 9, 1871 to July 11, 1880. He was stationed at Fort Duncan, Fort Concho, and Fort Clark and served under Major Bliss, Cpt. Beyer, Lt. Gower, Lt. Parker, Lt. Bullis, and Lt. Durst.
His wife’s name was Jennie, and their children’s names were Juno and Susie.
Luce (Louis) Cassas was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Mexico. He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He stood 5’5”.
As a private, he completed six enlistments, serving from May 9, 1880 to February 28, 1889. He was stationed in Fort Clark and Cp. Neville and served under Lt. Bullis, Lt. Jones, Lt. Gerard, Lt. Hewitt, and Lt. Dickman.
Interestingly, in the 1880 census, Luce Cassas was listed as a 35-year-old, white male Scout.
As a private, he completed six enlistments, serving from May 9, 1880 to February 28, 1889. He was stationed in Fort Clark and Cp. Neville and served under Lt. Bullis, Lt. Jones, Lt. Gerard, Lt. Hewitt, and Lt. Dickman.
Interestingly, in the 1880 census, Luce Cassas was listed as a 35-year-old, white male Scout.