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    1. [CAMARIPO] Mary LEONARD, daughter of Maria Lebrado
    2. Hey! I just found out today (thank you, Harriet) that Maria LEBRADO (Totuya, granddaughter of Chief Tenaya and known as "the last survivor") had a daughter named Mary LEONARD. I checked out the 1928 Indian Register and found a whole family of Indian people named LEONARD. So here is the question: Can anyone fill us in on this family, lines of descent, etc? Any descendants around today? Were these Indian Leonards related to Zenas Leonard, who made the trip in 1833 with Capt Joseph Walker? I think it's possible some folks may have misunderstood what was meant by calling Maria Lebrado the "last survivor." It did not mean she was the last of the Yosemite Miwoks. It meant she was the last one living who was there when the Mariposa Battalion went into Yosemite Valley. Even though young, she was an eye-witness to many events, including the death of Tenaya. Apparently there were several interviewers who recorded Maria Lebrado's memories, including Carl Russell and Mrs. H.J. Taylor. There is also supposed to be a transcript by May S. Corcoran at the Yosemite Museum. Do you suppose they would let us have a copy of it? Joan

    10/16/2000 08:38:20