This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: farwellwalter Surnames: Classification: lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.fremont/1456.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 1.--The Faw Faw ferry: While you are in the National Archives, go to the Cartagraphic Room and ask for Edward Hutawa's "Sectional Map of the State of Missouri". That map shows it. 2.--The Faw Faw name: This is the name the Otoe tribe gave to Bernard when he married Miampema. I'll bet that she was an important woman in her tribe, because Joseph Bernard was a wealthy man, and the Indian Chiefs always had a tendency to give their daughters as brides to such white men! 3.--Birthdate of Louis Faw Faw: When I posted Mabel Bridge's notes on April 27, 2002, now I see that I guessed that Joseph Sharp compiled his list about 1857, and that Sharp said Louis Faw Faw was 25 years old at that time....He was probably welcomed by the Otoes, especially at first, and considering the attitude of the white man toward those of mixed race during the 1850's and for several decades later, preferred that scenario over the one outside of their company. My Farwell grandparents had two large cases of library books in their home -- this was before every town had its own public library. My father said that of all the books they owned, the one he liked the best was one called "The Squaw Man". His choice rankled everyone else in the family: The Greenwood's were on my mother's side, and they kept mixed bloods in their home, so they were especially upset! (I don't know what attitude was espoused in "The Squaw Man"). Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.