POTOSA - Revision history

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	In 1910 [[HERRMANN, Richard\|Richard HERRMANN]] stated that Lieutenant [[PIKE, Zebulon Montgomery\|Zebulon Montgomery PIKE]] in his journey along the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] landed on what became the Iowa side of the river and questioned Dubuque about his activities. In his records, Pike also mentioned, according to Herrmann that he had spoken with Dubuque wife, Potosa, and chiefs of the tribe. In the same article, Herrmann noted that the renowned artist [[CATLIN, George\|George CATLIN]] brought back with him stories gathered from the Native Americans. These stories included the death of Dubuque and burial; the burial beside him of Peosta, the chief, his friend, and father-in-law; and still later the burial of Potosa, Peosta's daughter. Herrmann stated that through the marriage with Potosa, Dubuque gained the rights to mine [LEAD]] that he had been unable to obtain in the previous three years. (4)		In 1910 [[HERRMANN, Richard\|Richard HERRMANN]] stated that Lieutenant [[PIKE, Zebulon Montgomery\|Zebulon Montgomery PIKE]] in his journey along the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] landed on what became the Iowa side of the river and questioned Dubuque about his activities. In his records, Pike also mentioned, according to Herrmann that he had spoken with Dubuque wife, Potosa, and chiefs of the tribe. In the same article, Herrmann noted that the renowned artist [[CATLIN, George\|George CATLIN]] brought back with him stories gathered from the Native Americans. These stories included the death of Dubuque and burial; the burial beside him of Peosta, the chief, his friend, and father-in-law; and still later the burial of Potosa, Peosta's daughter. Herrmann stated that through the marriage with Potosa, Dubuque gained the rights to mine [LEAD]] that he had been unable to obtain in the previous three years. (4)

			No mention of a wife was made during the months settling Dubuque's estate leading many to consider that if a wife existed she was a Native American who returned to her tribe after his death.

			She is believed to have been the mother of [[ROLLING CLOUD]].

	In 1897 local residents constructed the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]]. The bodies of Dubuque, Peosta, and Potosa were all exhumed, but only Dubuque's was re-interred. The bodies of Peosta and Potosa were left to Richard Herrmann who was collecting Native American artifacts and had helped build the monument. When Herrmann died, the artifacts and bones were given in 1966 to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. Peosta's body had been wired together. Potosa's skull was displayed, but the rest of the bones were placed in a bushel basket in the basement of [[HAM HOUSE]].		In 1897 local residents constructed the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]]. The bodies of Dubuque, Peosta, and Potosa were all exhumed, but only Dubuque's was re-interred. The bodies of Peosta and Potosa were left to Richard Herrmann who was collecting Native American artifacts and had helped build the monument. When Herrmann died, the artifacts and bones were given in 1966 to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. Peosta's body had been wired together. Potosa's skull was displayed, but the rest of the bones were placed in a bushel basket in the basement of [[HAM HOUSE]].
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	Changing times led to the to attend to the desire to treat the remains of Peosta and Potosa in a much better manner. Burying them with Dubuque was impossible since his grave had been covered with concrete to prevent vandalism. Questions on how these bodies were to be buried were shared with the residents of the Tama reservation. Potosa could not be buried with her father because of Native American custom requiring chiefs to be buried separately. (5) As the title of the article suggests, consideration for Potosa was still given less thought.		Changing times led to the to attend to the desire to treat the remains of Peosta and Potosa in a much better manner. Burying them with Dubuque was impossible since his grave had been covered with concrete to prevent vandalism. Questions on how these bodies were to be buried were shared with the residents of the Tama reservation. Potosa could not be buried with her father because of Native American custom requiring chiefs to be buried separately. (5) As the title of the article suggests, consideration for Potosa was still given less thought.

			On October 4, 1972 the announcement of a plan to rebury Peosta and Potosa was announced. According to Tama Indian Chief Lewis Mitchell whose people are members of the Fox nation, both sets of remains should be swaddled in blankets and simply interred in a supine position near Julien Dubuque. They also had to be buried separately according to tribal custom. (6)




	~~No mention~~ of a ~~wife was made during the months settling his estate has led many~~ to ~~consider that if a wife existed she~~ was ~~a Native American who returned to her tribe after his death~~.

	~~She is believed~~ to ~~have been~~ the ~~mother~~ of ~~[[ROLLING CLOUD]]~~.

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	4. "How the Remains of the Late Julien Dubuque Were Brought to Light," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 24, 1910, p. 12 https://tharchive-carnegiestout-org.ezproxy.carnegiestout.org/ResCarta-Web/jsp/RcWebImageViewer.jsp?doc_id=76d75574-3467-4ecf-9df4-c2b7da149f1e/ResCarta/00000005/00000450		4. "How the Remains of the Late Julien Dubuque Were Brought to Light," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 24, 1910, p. 12 https://tharchive-carnegiestout-org.ezproxy.carnegiestout.org/ResCarta-Web/jsp/RcWebImageViewer.jsp?doc_id=76d75574-3467-4ecf-9df4-c2b7da149f1e/ResCarta/00000005/00000450

	5. Brimeyer, Jack, "Seek Final Resting Place for Peosta," Telegraph-Herald, September 17, 1972, p. 1		5. Brimeyer, Jack, "Seek Final Resting Place for Peosta," ''Telegraph-Herald'', September 17, 1972, p. 1

			6. Peosta, Potosa to Rejoin Julien," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 4, 1972, p. 1

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	POTOSA. Potosa was believed to have been the wife of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]] although his marital status is uncertain. In personal letters, Dubuque referred to a "Madam Dubuque." It is believed this was Potosa, the daughter of Chief [[PEOSTA]]. The origins of name for Potsi, Wisconsin include the Spanish word for lead, a corruption of the s who ''Native American name of a settler's wife'', and Potosi, Missouri, where some early miners originated. The assumption of the settler's wife is not too remote. Potosi was founded in 1841 from three older villages in the region once occupied by the [[SAUK AND FOX]]. Chief Peosta would have been well known. (1)		POTOSA. Potosa was believed to have been the wife of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]] although his marital status is uncertain. In personal letters, Dubuque referred to a "Madam Dubuque." It is believed this was Potosa, the daughter of Chief [[PEOSTA]]. The origins of name for Potsi, Wisconsin include the Spanish word for lead, a corruption of the s who ''Native American name of a settler's wife'', and Potosi, Missouri, where some early miners originated. The assumption of the settler's wife is not too remote. Potosi was founded in 1841 from three older villages in the region once occupied by the [[SAUK AND FOX]]. Chief Peosta would have been well known. (1)

	In 1909 an unidentified writer for the ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'' wrote of the association of Julien Dubuque, Peosta, and Potosa. In the article, the author stated that Dubuque returned many times to the the Iowa shore to visit Peosta and brought many articles of trade to ingratiate himself. When he was accepted by Potosa and lived a year in her wigwam as was customary of her grooms, he was accepted by the tribe. He was then granted a grand council~~, according to this writer,~~ at Prairie du Chien on September 22, 1783 at which he was given sole mining rights. (1)		In 1909 an unidentified writer for the ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'' wrote of the association of Julien Dubuque, Peosta, and Potosa. In the article, the author stated that Dubuque returned many times to the the Iowa shore to visit Peosta and brought many articles of trade to ingratiate himself. When he was accepted by Potosa and lived a year in her wigwam as was customary of her grooms, he was accepted by the tribe. (2) He was then granted, according Richard Herrmann,to a grand council at Prairie du Chien on September 22, 1783 at which he was given sole mining rights. (3)

	In 1910 [[HERRMANN, Richard\|Richard HERRMANN]] stated that Lieutenant [[PIKE, Zebulon Montgomery\|Zebulon Montgomery PIKE]] in his journey along the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] landed on what became the Iowa side of the river and questioned Dubuque about his activities. In his records, Pike also mentioned, according to Herrmann that he had spoken with Dubuque wife, Potosa, and chiefs of the tribe. In the same article, Herrmann noted that the renowned artist [[CATLIN, George\|George CATLIN]] brought back with him stories gathered from the Native Americans. These stories included the death of Dubuque and burial; the burial beside him of Peosta, the chief, his friend, and father-in-law; and still later the burial of Potosa, Peosta's daughter. Herrmann stated that through the marriage with Potosa, Dubuque gained the rights to mine [LEAD]] that he had been unable to obtain in the previous three years. (2)		In 1910 [[HERRMANN, Richard\|Richard HERRMANN]] stated that Lieutenant [[PIKE, Zebulon Montgomery\|Zebulon Montgomery PIKE]] in his journey along the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] landed on what became the Iowa side of the river and questioned Dubuque about his activities. In his records, Pike also mentioned, according to Herrmann that he had spoken with Dubuque wife, Potosa, and chiefs of the tribe. In the same article, Herrmann noted that the renowned artist [[CATLIN, George\|George CATLIN]] brought back with him stories gathered from the Native Americans. These stories included the death of Dubuque and burial; the burial beside him of Peosta, the chief, his friend, and father-in-law; and still later the burial of Potosa, Peosta's daughter. Herrmann stated that through the marriage with Potosa, Dubuque gained the rights to mine [LEAD]] that he had been unable to obtain in the previous three years. (4)

	In 1897 local residents constructed the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]]. The bodies of Dubuque, Peosta, and Potosa were all exhumed, but only Dubuque's was re-interred. The bodies of Peosta and Potosa were left to Richard Herrmann who was collecting Native American artifacts and had helped build the monument. When Herrmann died, the artifacts and bones were given in 1966 to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. Peosta's body had been wired together. Potosa's skull was displayed, but the rest of the bones were placed in a bushel basket in the basement of [[HAM HOUSE]].		In 1897 local residents constructed the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]]. The bodies of Dubuque, Peosta, and Potosa were all exhumed, but only Dubuque's was re-interred. The bodies of Peosta and Potosa were left to Richard Herrmann who was collecting Native American artifacts and had helped build the monument. When Herrmann died, the artifacts and bones were given in 1966 to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. Peosta's body had been wired together. Potosa's skull was displayed, but the rest of the bones were placed in a bushel basket in the basement of [[HAM HOUSE]].

	Changing times led to the to attend to the desire to treat the remains of Peosta and Potosa in a much better manner. Burying them with Dubuque was impossible since his grave had been covered with concrete to prevent vandalism. Questions on how these bodies were to be buried were shared with the residents of the Tama reservation. Potosa could not be buried with her father because of Native American custom requiring chiefs to be buried separately. (3) As the title of the article suggests, consideration for Potosa was still given less thought.		Changing times led to the to attend to the desire to treat the remains of Peosta and Potosa in a much better manner. Burying them with Dubuque was impossible since his grave had been covered with concrete to prevent vandalism. Questions on how these bodies were to be buried were shared with the residents of the Tama reservation. Potosa could not be buried with her father because of Native American custom requiring chiefs to be buried separately. (5) As the title of the article suggests, consideration for Potosa was still given less thought.


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	2. "Anniversary of Julien Dubuque," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', January 10, 1909, https://tharchive-carnegiestout-org.ezproxy.carnegiestout.org/ResCarta-Web/jsp/RcWebImageViewer.jsp?doc_id=76d75574-3467-4ecf-9df4-c2b7da149f1e/ResCarta/00000013/00000222		2. "Anniversary of Julien Dubuque," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', January 10, 1909, https://tharchive-carnegiestout-org.ezproxy.carnegiestout.org/ResCarta-Web/jsp/RcWebImageViewer.jsp?doc_id=76d75574-3467-4ecf-9df4-c2b7da149f1e/ResCarta/00000013/00000222

	3. "How the Remains of the Late Julien Dubuque Were Brought to Light," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 24, 1910, p. 12 https://tharchive-carnegiestout-org.ezproxy.carnegiestout.org/ResCarta-Web/jsp/RcWebImageViewer.jsp?doc_id=76d75574-3467-4ecf-9df4-c2b7da149f1e/ResCarta/00000005/00000450		3. "Julien Dubuque, Adventurous Spirit; Called Little Cloud by Fox Indians, Historian Declares," Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal, February 26, 1933, p. 9

			4. "How the Remains of the Late Julien Dubuque Were Brought to Light," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 24, 1910, p. 12 https://tharchive-carnegiestout-org.ezproxy.carnegiestout.org/ResCarta-Web/jsp/RcWebImageViewer.jsp?doc_id=76d75574-3467-4ecf-9df4-c2b7da149f1e/ResCarta/00000005/00000450

	4. Brimeyer, Jack, "Seek Final Resting Place for Peosta," Telegraph-Herald, September 17, 1972, p. 1		5. Brimeyer, Jack, "Seek Final Resting Place for Peosta," Telegraph-Herald, September 17, 1972, p. 1

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	~~Bdeing researche~~		Being researched

	[[Image:Jackson_Park_Fountain.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|This monument in Jackson Park showing Potosa was part of a fountain given in 1913 to Judge Benjamin Lacy by his three sons. Photo courtesy: http://dubuque-tour.tripod.com/]]		[[Image:Jackson_Park_Fountain.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|This monument in Jackson Park showing Potosa was part of a fountain given in 1913 to Judge Benjamin Lacy by his three sons. Photo courtesy: http://dubuque-tour.tripod.com/]]
	POTOSA. Potosa was believed to have been the wife of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]] although his marital status is uncertain. In personal letters, Dubuque referred to a "Madam Dubuque." It is believed this was Potosa, the daughter of Chief [[PEOSTA]].		POTOSA. Potosa was believed to have been the wife of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]] although his marital status is uncertain. In personal letters, Dubuque referred to a "Madam Dubuque." It is believed this was Potosa, the daughter of Chief [[PEOSTA]]. The origins of name for Potsi, Wisconsin include the Spanish word for lead, a corruption of the s who ''Native American name of a settler's wife'', and Potosi, Missouri, where some early miners originated. The assumption of the settler's wife is not too remote. Potosi was founded in 1841 from three older villages in the region once occupied by the [[SAUK AND FOX]]. Chief Peosta would have been well known. (1)

	In 1909 an unidentified writer for the ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'' wrote of the association of Julien Dubuque, Peosta, and Potosa. In the article, the author stated that Dubuque returned many times to the the Iowa shore to visit Peosta and brought many articles of trade to ingratiate himself. When he was accepted by Potosa and lived a year in her wigwam as was customary of her grooms, he was accepted by the tribe. He was then granted a grand council, according to this writer, at Prairie du Chien on September 22, 1783 at which he was given sole mining rights. (1)		In 1909 an unidentified writer for the ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'' wrote of the association of Julien Dubuque, Peosta, and Potosa. In the article, the author stated that Dubuque returned many times to the the Iowa shore to visit Peosta and brought many articles of trade to ingratiate himself. When he was accepted by Potosa and lived a year in her wigwam as was customary of her grooms, he was accepted by the tribe. He was then granted a grand council, according to this writer, at Prairie du Chien on September 22, 1783 at which he was given sole mining rights. (1)
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	1. "~~Anniversary~~ of ~~Julien Dubuque,~~" ''~~Dubuque Telegraph-Herald~~''~~, January 10, 1909, https://tharchive-carnegiestout-org~~.~~ezproxy~~.~~carnegiestout.org/ResCarta-Web/jsp/RcWebImageViewer~~.~~jsp?doc_id=76d75574-3467-4ecf-9df4-c2b7da149f1e/ResCarta/00000013/00000222~~		1. "Term: Potosi [origin of place name]". '''Dictionary of Wisconsin History'''. Wisconsin Historical Society. Archived from the original on February 3, 2009.

	2. "~~How the Remains~~ of ~~the Late~~ Julien Dubuque ~~Were Brought to Light~~," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', ~~April 24~~, ~~1910~~, ~~p. 12~~ https://tharchive-carnegiestout-org.ezproxy.carnegiestout.org/ResCarta-Web/jsp/RcWebImageViewer.jsp?doc_id=76d75574-3467-4ecf-9df4-c2b7da149f1e/ResCarta/~~00000005~~/~~00000450~~		2. "Anniversary of Julien Dubuque," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', January 10, 1909, https://tharchive-carnegiestout-org.ezproxy.carnegiestout.org/ResCarta-Web/jsp/RcWebImageViewer.jsp?doc_id=76d75574-3467-4ecf-9df4-c2b7da149f1e/ResCarta/00000013/00000222

	3. Brimeyer, Jack, "Seek Final Resting Place for Peosta," Telegraph-Herald, September 17, 1972, p. 1		3. "How the Remains of the Late Julien Dubuque Were Brought to Light," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 24, 1910, p. 12 https://tharchive-carnegiestout-org.ezproxy.carnegiestout.org/ResCarta-Web/jsp/RcWebImageViewer.jsp?doc_id=76d75574-3467-4ecf-9df4-c2b7da149f1e/ResCarta/00000005/00000450

			4. Brimeyer, Jack, "Seek Final Resting Place for Peosta," Telegraph-Herald, September 17, 1972, p. 1

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	In 1910 [[HERRMANN, Richard\|Richard HERRMANN]] stated that Lieutenant [[PIKE, Zebulon Montgomery\|Zebulon Montgomery PIKE]] in his journey along the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] landed on what became the Iowa side of the river and questioned Dubuque about his activities. In his records, Pike also mentioned, according to Herrmann that he had spoken with Dubuque wife, Potosa, and chiefs of the tribe. In the same article, Herrmann noted that the renowned artist [[CATLIN, George\|George CATLIN]] brought back with him stories gathered from the Native Americans. These stories included the death of Dubuque and burial; the burial beside him of Peosta, the chief, his friend, and father-in-law; and still later the burial of Potosa, Peosta's daughter. Herrmann stated that through the marriage with Potosa, Dubuque gained the rights to mine [LEAD]] that he had been unable to obtain in the previous three years. (2)		In 1910 [[HERRMANN, Richard\|Richard HERRMANN]] stated that Lieutenant [[PIKE, Zebulon Montgomery\|Zebulon Montgomery PIKE]] in his journey along the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] landed on what became the Iowa side of the river and questioned Dubuque about his activities. In his records, Pike also mentioned, according to Herrmann that he had spoken with Dubuque wife, Potosa, and chiefs of the tribe. In the same article, Herrmann noted that the renowned artist [[CATLIN, George\|George CATLIN]] brought back with him stories gathered from the Native Americans. These stories included the death of Dubuque and burial; the burial beside him of Peosta, the chief, his friend, and father-in-law; and still later the burial of Potosa, Peosta's daughter. Herrmann stated that through the marriage with Potosa, Dubuque gained the rights to mine [LEAD]] that he had been unable to obtain in the previous three years. (2)

	In 1897 local residents constructed the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]]. The bodies of Dubuque, Peosta, and Potosa were all exhumed, but only Dubuque's was re-interred. The bodies of Peosta and Potosa were left to Richard Herrmann who was collecting Native American artifacts and had helped build the monument. When Herrmann died, the artifacts and bones were given in 1966 to the [[DUBUQUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. Peosta's body had been wired together. Potosa's skull was displayed, but the rest of the bones were placed in a bushel basket in the basement of [[HAM HOUSE]].		In 1897 local residents constructed the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]]. The bodies of Dubuque, Peosta, and Potosa were all exhumed, but only Dubuque's was re-interred. The bodies of Peosta and Potosa were left to Richard Herrmann who was collecting Native American artifacts and had helped build the monument. When Herrmann died, the artifacts and bones were given in 1966 to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. Peosta's body had been wired together. Potosa's skull was displayed, but the rest of the bones were placed in a bushel basket in the basement of [[HAM HOUSE]].

	Changing times led to the to attend to the desire to treat the remains of Peosta and Potosa in a much better manner. Burying them with Dubuque was impossible since his grave had been covered with concrete to prevent vandalism. Questions on how these bodies were to be buried were shared with the residents of the Tama reservation. Potosa could not be buried with her father because of Native American custom requiring chiefs to be buried separately. (3) As the title of the article suggests, consideration for Potosa was still given less thought.		Changing times led to the to attend to the desire to treat the remains of Peosta and Potosa in a much better manner. Burying them with Dubuque was impossible since his grave had been covered with concrete to prevent vandalism. Questions on how these bodies were to be buried were shared with the residents of the Tama reservation. Potosa could not be buried with her father because of Native American custom requiring chiefs to be buried separately. (3) As the title of the article suggests, consideration for Potosa was still given less thought.

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	In 1909 an unidentified writer for the ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'' wrote of the association of Julien Dubuque, Peosta, and Potosa. In the article, the author stated that Dubuque returned many times to the the Iowa shore to visit Peosta and brought many articles of trade to ingratiate himself. When he was accepted by Potosa and lived a year in her wigwam as was customary of her grooms, he was accepted by the tribe. He was then granted a grand council, according to this writer, at Prairie du Chien on September 22, 1783 at which he was given sole mining rights. (1)		In 1909 an unidentified writer for the ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'' wrote of the association of Julien Dubuque, Peosta, and Potosa. In the article, the author stated that Dubuque returned many times to the the Iowa shore to visit Peosta and brought many articles of trade to ingratiate himself. When he was accepted by Potosa and lived a year in her wigwam as was customary of her grooms, he was accepted by the tribe. He was then granted a grand council, according to this writer, at Prairie du Chien on September 22, 1783 at which he was given sole mining rights. (1)

	In 1910 [[HERRMANN, Richard\|Richard HERRMANN]] stated that Lieutenant [[PIKE, Zebulon\|Zebulon PIKE]] in his journey along the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] landed on what became the Iowa side of the river and questioned Dubuque about his activities. In his records, Pike also mentioned, according to Herrmann that he had spoken with Dubuque wife, Potosa, and chiefs of the tribe. In the same article, Herrmann noted that the renowned artist [[CATLIN, George\|George CATLIN]] brought back with him stories gathered from the Native Americans. These stories included the death of Dubuque and burial; the burial beside him of Peosta, the chief, his friend, and father-in-law; and still later the burial of Potosa, Peosta's daughter. Herrmann stated that through the marriage with Potosa, Dubuque gained the rights to mine [LEAD]] that he had been unable to obtain in the previous three years. (2)		In 1910 [[HERRMANN, Richard\|Richard HERRMANN]] stated that Lieutenant [[PIKE, Zebulon Montgomery\|Zebulon Montgomery PIKE]] in his journey along the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] landed on what became the Iowa side of the river and questioned Dubuque about his activities. In his records, Pike also mentioned, according to Herrmann that he had spoken with Dubuque wife, Potosa, and chiefs of the tribe. In the same article, Herrmann noted that the renowned artist [[CATLIN, George\|George CATLIN]] brought back with him stories gathered from the Native Americans. These stories included the death of Dubuque and burial; the burial beside him of Peosta, the chief, his friend, and father-in-law; and still later the burial of Potosa, Peosta's daughter. Herrmann stated that through the marriage with Potosa, Dubuque gained the rights to mine [LEAD]] that he had been unable to obtain in the previous three years. (2)

	In ~~1897n~~ local residents constructed the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]]. The bodies of Dubuque, Peosta, and Potosa were all exhumed, but only Dubuque's was re-interred. The bodies of Peosta and Potosa were left to		In 1897 local residents constructed the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]]. The bodies of Dubuque, Peosta, and Potosa were all exhumed, but only Dubuque's was re-interred. The bodies of Peosta and Potosa were left to Richard Herrmann who was collecting Native American artifacts and had helped build the monument. When Herrmann died, the artifacts and bones were given in 1966 to the [[DUBUQUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. Peosta's body had been wired together. Potosa's skull was displayed, but the rest of the bones were placed in a bushel basket in the basement of [[HAM HOUSE]].

			Changing times led to the to attend to the desire to treat the remains of Peosta and Potosa in a much better manner. Burying them with Dubuque was impossible since his grave had been covered with concrete to prevent vandalism. Questions on how these bodies were to be buried were shared with the residents of the Tama reservation. Potosa could not be buried with her father because of Native American custom requiring chiefs to be buried separately. (3) As the title of the article suggests, consideration for Potosa was still given less thought.


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	2. "How the Remains of the Late Julien Dubuque Were Brought to Light," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 24, 1910, p. 12 https://tharchive-carnegiestout-org.ezproxy.carnegiestout.org/ResCarta-Web/jsp/RcWebImageViewer.jsp?doc_id=76d75574-3467-4ecf-9df4-c2b7da149f1e/ResCarta/00000005/00000450		2. "How the Remains of the Late Julien Dubuque Were Brought to Light," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 24, 1910, p. 12 https://tharchive-carnegiestout-org.ezproxy.carnegiestout.org/ResCarta-Web/jsp/RcWebImageViewer.jsp?doc_id=76d75574-3467-4ecf-9df4-c2b7da149f1e/ResCarta/00000005/00000450

			3. Brimeyer, Jack, "Seek Final Resting Place for Peosta," Telegraph-Herald, September 17, 1972, p. 1

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	[[Image:Jackson_Park_Fountain.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|This monument in Jackson Park showing Potosa was part of a fountain given in 1913 to Judge Benjamin Lacy by his three sons. Photo courtesy: http://dubuque-tour.tripod.com/]]		[[Image:Jackson_Park_Fountain.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|This monument in Jackson Park showing Potosa was part of a fountain given in 1913 to Judge Benjamin Lacy by his three sons. Photo courtesy: http://dubuque-tour.tripod.com/]]
	POTOSA. Potosa was believed to have been the wife of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]] although his marital status is uncertain. In personal letters, Dubuque referred to a "Madam Dubuque." It is believed this was Potosa, the daughter of Chief [[PEOSTA]].		POTOSA. Potosa was believed to have been the wife of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]] although his marital status is uncertain. In personal letters, Dubuque referred to a "Madam Dubuque." It is believed this was Potosa, the daughter of Chief [[PEOSTA]].

			In 1909 an unidentified writer for the ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'' wrote of the association of Julien Dubuque, Peosta, and Potosa. In the article, the author stated that Dubuque returned many times to the the Iowa shore to visit Peosta and brought many articles of trade to ingratiate himself. When he was accepted by Potosa and lived a year in her wigwam as was customary of her grooms, he was accepted by the tribe. He was then granted a grand council, according to this writer, at Prairie du Chien on September 22, 1783 at which he was given sole mining rights. (1)

			In 1910 [[HERRMANN, Richard\|Richard HERRMANN]] stated that Lieutenant [[PIKE, Zebulon\|Zebulon PIKE]] in his journey along the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] landed on what became the Iowa side of the river and questioned Dubuque about his activities. In his records, Pike also mentioned, according to Herrmann that he had spoken with Dubuque wife, Potosa, and chiefs of the tribe. In the same article, Herrmann noted that the renowned artist [[CATLIN, George\|George CATLIN]] brought back with him stories gathered from the Native Americans. These stories included the death of Dubuque and burial; the burial beside him of Peosta, the chief, his friend, and father-in-law; and still later the burial of Potosa, Peosta's daughter. Herrmann stated that through the marriage with Potosa, Dubuque gained the rights to mine [LEAD]] that he had been unable to obtain in the previous three years. (2)

			In 1897n local residents constructed the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT]]. The bodies of Dubuque, Peosta, and Potosa were all exhumed, but only Dubuque's was re-interred. The bodies of Peosta and Potosa were left to


	In 1910 [[HERRMANN, Richard\|Richard HERRMANN]] stated that Lieutenant [[[PIKE, Zebulon\|Zebulon PIKE]] in his journey along the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] landed on what became the Iowa side of the river and questioned Dubuque about his activities. In his records, Pike also mentioned, according to Herrmann that he had spoken with Dubuque wife, Potosa, and chiefs of the tribe. In the same article, Herrmann noted that the renowned artist [[CATLIN, George\|George CATLIN]] brought back with him stories gathered from the Native Americans. These stories included the death of Dubuque and burial; the burial beside him of Peosta, the chief, his friend, and father-in-law; and still later the burial of Potosa, Peosta's daughter. Herrmann stated that through the marriage with Potosa, Dubuque gained the rights to mine [LEAD]] that he had been unable to obtain in the previous three years. (1)


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	1. "How the Remains of the Late Julien Dubuque Were Brought to Light," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 24, 1910, p. 12 https://tharchive-carnegiestout-org.ezproxy.carnegiestout.org/ResCarta-Web/jsp/RcWebImageViewer.jsp?doc_id=76d75574-3467-4ecf-9df4-c2b7da149f1e/ResCarta/00000005/00000450		1. "Anniversary of Julien Dubuque," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', January 10, 1909, https://tharchive-carnegiestout-org.ezproxy.carnegiestout.org/ResCarta-Web/jsp/RcWebImageViewer.jsp?doc_id=76d75574-3467-4ecf-9df4-c2b7da149f1e/ResCarta/00000013/00000222

			2. "How the Remains of the Late Julien Dubuque Were Brought to Light," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 24, 1910, p. 12 https://tharchive-carnegiestout-org.ezproxy.carnegiestout.org/ResCarta-Web/jsp/RcWebImageViewer.jsp?doc_id=76d75574-3467-4ecf-9df4-c2b7da149f1e/ResCarta/00000005/00000450

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Randylyon at 00:01, 26 May 2026

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-POTOSA.  Potosa was believed to have been the wife of [[DUBUQUE, Julien|Julien DUBUQUE]] although his marital status is uncertain. In personal letters, Dubuque referred to a "Madam Dubuque."  He is believed was referring to Potosa, the daughter of Chief [[PEOSTA]]. No mention of a wife was made during the months settling his estate has led many to consider that if a wife existed she was a Native American who returned to her tribe after his death.
+POTOSA.  Potosa was believed to have been the wife of [[DUBUQUE, Julien|Julien DUBUQUE]] although his marital status is uncertain. In personal letters, Dubuque referred to a "Madam Dubuque."  It is believed this was Potosa, the daughter of Chief [[PEOSTA]].
 She is believed to have been the mother of [[ROLLING CLOUD]].
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Randylyon at 23:33, 25 May 2026

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	POTOSA. Potosa was believed to have been the wife of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]]~~. Julien Dubuque's~~ marital status is uncertain. In personal letters, Dubuque referred to a "Madam Dubuque." He is believed to ~~have married~~ Potosa, the daughter of Chief [[PEOSTA]]. ~~The fact that no~~ mention of a wife was made during the months settling his estate has ~~given~~ many to consider that if a wife existed she was a Native American who returned to her tribe after his death.		POTOSA. Potosa was believed to have been the wife of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]] although his marital status is uncertain. In personal letters, Dubuque referred to a "Madam Dubuque." He is believed was referring to Potosa, the daughter of Chief [[PEOSTA]]. No mention of a wife was made during the months settling his estate has led many to consider that if a wife existed she was a Native American who returned to her tribe after his death.

	She is believed to have been the mother of [[ROLLING CLOUD]].		She is believed to have been the mother of [[ROLLING CLOUD]].

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Randylyon at 02:37, 24 February 2023

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	POTOSA. ~~Believed~~ to have been the wife of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]]. Julien Dubuque's marital status is uncertain. In personal letters, Dubuque referred to a "Madam Dubuque." He is believed to have married Potosa, the daughter of Chief [[PEOSTA]]. The fact that no mention of a wife was made during the months settling his estate has given many to consider that if a wife existed she was a Native American who returned to her tribe after his death.		POTOSA. Potosa was believed to have been the wife of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]]. Julien Dubuque's marital status is uncertain. In personal letters, Dubuque referred to a "Madam Dubuque." He is believed to have married Potosa, the daughter of Chief [[PEOSTA]]. The fact that no mention of a wife was made during the months settling his estate has given many to consider that if a wife existed she was a Native American who returned to her tribe after his death.

	She is believed to have been the mother of [[ROLLING CLOUD]].		She is believed to have been the mother of [[ROLLING CLOUD]].

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Randylyon at 16:33, 24 October 2013

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	POTOSA. Believed to have been the wife of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]]. Julien Dubuque's marital status is uncertain. In personal letters, Dubuque referred to a "Madam Dubuque." He is believed to have married Potosa, the daughter of Chief [[PEOSTA]]. The fact that no mention of a wife was made during the months settling his estate has given many to consider that if a wife existed she was a Native American who returned to her tribe after his death.		POTOSA. Believed to have been the wife of [[DUBUQUE, Julien\|Julien DUBUQUE]]. Julien Dubuque's marital status is uncertain. In personal letters, Dubuque referred to a "Madam Dubuque." He is believed to have married Potosa, the daughter of Chief [[PEOSTA]]. The fact that no mention of a wife was made during the months settling his estate has given many to consider that if a wife existed she was a Native American who returned to her tribe after his death.

			She is believed to have been the mother of [[ROLLING CLOUD]].

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