Otipoby Comanche Cemetery

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This old Comanche Cemetery is located on historic Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma.
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@collinotipoby1045 4 жыл бұрын

Marlin Otipoby is my great grandfather

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

This was a nice cemetery with absolutely beautiful views. I love the history behind it and it's nice to know some of the personal connections like you have.

@collinotipoby1045 4 жыл бұрын

There is also a road in the country very close to Lawton with our last name. I took my grandfather there and he told me about all the stories he had growing up there. Seeing old ponds they bathed in and old bridges they would run bare foot across. This was back in the late 40’s or early 50’s. But he’s not a man of emotion but I could sure see it in his eyes that day. I’m proud to have the last name and my culture. 😄

@butterflylady8875 4 жыл бұрын

Collin Otipoby Beautiful!

@sallykohorst8803 2 жыл бұрын

Wow the grandson. Interesting stories about that cemetery.

@jeanettebrownson9884 4 жыл бұрын

I wished it was longer! Was interesting! Thank you! I’m native but from Canada! Love your videos!

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Jeanette. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@sandystevens8040 4 жыл бұрын

The Indian cemeterys are some of the best its so clean 👌 love it never get fed-up with videos u show and u do so well with their family names ❤

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandy! I appreciate you always watching as well as your kind words. I love visiting the native cemeteries. So much history and the names are fascinating.

@paulstan9828 4 жыл бұрын

I know this might sound like a no brainer. But until i started watching your videos I never realized how much history is in a cemetery.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

It is surprising how much can be found in them isn't it? Thank you for watching!

@RalphReagan 4 жыл бұрын

I know, right?

@Corgis175 4 жыл бұрын

Well kept cemetery and very impressive. Enjoy your visits to Indian cemeteries and the story about Chief Horseback was wonderful.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Arleen! I'm glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you watching!

@sallykohorst8803 2 жыл бұрын

You do a really good job telling us about cemeteries and other places in our western history. Thanks for sharing. Its amazing to have a real relative alive when you talk about people special who have died.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Sally! I really try to bring up lesser known people that I feel should be known. If they are well known then I try to tell something about them that others do not.

@slowtwist 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. You found the last people of a great horse culture that lived off of the land and controlled a big portion of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas for hundreds of years. The only way to defeat them was to kill the buffalo and the horses. The hill west of the main gate at Ft.Sill is McKinseys' hill. He killed 6000 head of Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache horses there. The cemetery south of Clearview at Rainy Mountain Baptist Church has some great Kiowa warriors there . Chief Big Tree has a very interesting story.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

You're right. The Comanche have been called the greatest horsemen ever and lord of the plains. They would commonly ride with no saddle or reigns and just steer the horse with their legs as they repeatedly fired arrows. They're certainly the Indians that have been honored by whites and romanticized about in movies. Thank you so much for watching!

@wendymcfadyen-allerby6142 4 жыл бұрын

What a waste of horses.

@mariareyes5104 3 жыл бұрын

Been visiting humorous cemeteries on KZfaq. Really enjoying & loving these. Thank you

@RhettyforHistory 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

@pamelabowcock5305 4 жыл бұрын

O,K, Im addicted to your videos, cant wait till the next one, Your a great storyteller, the way you tell the history on things is awsome, Its more then a walk through a graveyard , the history you tell is like you were there with them and the people are more than tombstones with their name on it, they are real people, just wow

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and coming along with us! I'm happy to hear you're enjoying the tours. There is a lot out there to see and learn yet to come.

@cwb0051 4 жыл бұрын

This was interesting, and a very well kept cemetery. I agree that those wind mills takes away some of the lovely scenery..Stay Safe..

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

There are quite a few cemeteries on this fort and they are all well taken care of which is good to see. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. So far we are staying safe and I hope you are as well.

@TheGraveyardChannel 4 жыл бұрын

You're lucky to have so many native American cemeteries where you are. I only know of one close to where I live and it's locked to the public.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

There are some locked to the public here as well. I figured California would have a bunch though. It's the only state with a higher Native American population than we have.

@butterflylady8875 4 жыл бұрын

Sacred grounds

@wendyjuk4035 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rhetty for another Brilliant video,like these ones.We are in Lockdown in the UK, ,until the next time and video,Take care of your Family keep strong,Prayers sent to you all.......

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

We haven't been on complete lockdown but we have pretty well treated as such. I think it may be best for everyone to be that way. I hope you stay safe out there. Thank you for watching and commenting.

@barbaraharshman9460 3 жыл бұрын

Really like what you are doing love going to cemeterys glad you take us out with you!

@RhettyforHistory 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I'm glad to have you along for the journey. I appreciate it!

@barbarakinard2769 3 жыл бұрын

I have learned more history from you sir then in history classes..thank you ..

@RhettyforHistory 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear you are learning some new things. Thank you so much for watching!

@nancyparrish3297 4 жыл бұрын

Really love this Rhetty. Thanks awesome job.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nancy! I appreciate you watching.

@DenitaArnold 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, much respect to the tribes.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

@European-Okie1986 4 жыл бұрын

I was there in 2018. I posted a video too about this place. It does have one stunning view. Thanks for sharing your video.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

It's and awesome place to visit with tons of history! Thanks for watching!

@caroleroseburgh1344 4 жыл бұрын

Good morning Rhett 😃 🖐️. this is interesting. Something to take our minds off what happening right now ‼️. So I thank you for your time and consideration. We are on Total lockdown right now. It's A ghost town.the only thing open is the pharmacy and gas stations. It's HORRIBLE And VERY TERRIFYING. I HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FIND SOME PEACE TODAY.AND STAY SAFE. AND BE EXTRA CAREFUL. AS ALWAYS AWESOME VIDEO.THANKS FOR SHARING THIS WITH US ‼️🖐🏼💙✝️.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I didn't answer earlier. I've been busy working and I'm just now catching up on all the messages. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. Currently it's such a strange time in history with historic lockdowns worldwide. Here in Oklahoma City it's been a little more lax but we probably should just go all the way so we can get it over with. Be safe out there!

@caroleroseburgh1344 4 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory I'm good. I'm in the house so I'm safe.but unfortunately I can't say that for my niece. She works at Ford's. And she has contracted the virus. She had to isolate from her two little girls.ages (2&3) years old. Their with their dad and grandma right now. Sorry for rambling.have A Awesome Amazing night ‼️🥺

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

That is so sad and scaring. I hope the little girls do not get it much less anyone else you are mentioning. They will definitely be in my prayers.

@EllenCFarmGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Rhetty, really facinating.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Ellen! Thank you so much for watching!

@swansfan6944 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you tell us the history in between showing the headstones. Very interesting Rhetty. ❤️🇦🇺🐨

@deannespeer3477 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely enjoyed this

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Deanne!

@jeniw8586 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Rhetty.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and as always thank you so much for watching!

@denystull355 2 жыл бұрын

I took AIT at Ft. Sill in 1972. Never knew either of the cemeteries were there. About all we were told was Geronimo was buried at Ft. Sill. The Wichita Mountains look different with those windmills that weren't there in 1972. Hopefully you got to go to Mt. Scott and the wildlife preserve. Thank you for the tours of these important places where history was made.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I have been to Mt. Scott and the preserve a lot but I just didn't go this day. I think there are 6 cemeteries on post and then in addition to that 2 pet cemeteries. There is a lot of history there and I have more to cover on it. Thank you for watching!

@vevedehavilland4743 4 жыл бұрын

My mom and grandmas graves are in a Dakota Sioux cemetery

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

I bet that would be an interesting one to visit.

@wendymcfadyen-allerby6142 4 жыл бұрын

This was very interesting and the back story. I think that barn would have its own story to tell. We have those windmills over here. We are in stage 4 lockdown in NZ . Thank you Mr Rhetty, keep safe

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure that barn would have a story. It's still on the Army post so we didn't wander over to it. I hope you're doing well and you keep safe in NZ. Only certain places are on lockdown. Might be safer if we all were though. Thank you so much for watching.

@laurab1089 2 жыл бұрын

In some ways this is incredibly sad but I thank you for visiting and speaking their names. To speak their names is to always be remembered. If I lived nearby I'd probably visit often..

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! These cemeteries on this post are really fascinating!

@monikameza4107 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you 👍

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

@kenycharles8600 4 жыл бұрын

Great view from the final resting place.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. Thank you so much for watching!

@rebeccamartin9664 4 жыл бұрын

That was informative and Interesting.. thanks for sharing. I think you do better on the names than I would. ☝️🙏

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

They were tough names. I'm not even sure if I got close on them. Thank you so much for watching Rebecca!

@politicalcritter921 4 жыл бұрын

Those windmills are located in the Slick Hills Terrain in the Blue Canyon Wind Farm , near the city of Apache, OK.

@jodysappington7008 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing....

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

@kennyowens2189 4 жыл бұрын

Love the American Indian cemetery

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

This was an interesting one to wander thru. Tons of history. Thank you for watching!

@lynnebunning7273 4 жыл бұрын

Another interesting & enjoyable video. The respect you show those buried there & all cementries you visit is highly admirable. I love the little bits of history included. I also enjoy reading many of their comments it adds much to your video. (S). I was saddened to hear that Geromino head is not being returned to his rightful resting place. I wonder how they would feel if it was done to a national identiey of theres having their head stuck Ina jar . No respect. Makes me so 😡. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🐨🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching Lynn. The story of the head has long been debated. The Geronimo family maintains that this never happened. However they do think that is another member of the nation. Either way it was wrong.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

@WhispersFromTheDark 3 жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace. You are not forgotten.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@1963MichelleF 4 жыл бұрын

My whole family is there. Miss them

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

It really is a beautiful cemetery with a lot of history.

@nancyparrish3297 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos . I really enjoy them. I dont get your notifications anymore when you put a new one on. Bummer.

@RhettyforHistory 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for going back and searching for them. I know several people are having trouble with them. A couple people have said they had to not only be subscribed and hit the bell notifications but also have the notifications turned on for KZfaq in their app. Maybe that might help you.

@akbarfarzin9857 2 жыл бұрын

Is very clean and nice 👍🏾!!!!

@joanhamilton2651 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you!💖

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Joan. Thank you so much for watching!

@plymouthduster2252 4 жыл бұрын

I live in Oklahoma and have never been to Fort Sill but hope to go there someday myself.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

There is a lot to look at there. Plan on spending at least one full day there. Hopefully you'll get the opportunity to go sometime. Thank you for watching my friend!

@johnkelsey2482 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent.....Thanks....

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

@raynonabohrer5624 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Such histories! I knew that took a lot of time the walk to that Cemetery thank you. I just wish I had some money to give you.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

You're fine and no money is necessary. Watching the videos and ads helps tremendously. Thank you so much for watching!

@raynonabohrer5624 4 жыл бұрын

senior citizen on Social Security. it just that I think you're doing important work

@gmcmullins3251 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming by. That's Odipoby cemetery. Ah-ti Poh-pi. Other side jumps.( Jumps to the other side, roughly translated) Ahdosy sounds like Odyssey but with an A. I think it means Ah-tah-si, an uncle of some kind. Thanks for coming by, you went to Fort Sill Apache Cemetery and Odipoby Cemetery, these have both my relatives. Phil and Gladys is my mom's parents. Gladys is a tribal historian for Comanches. And Phil Narcomey is Seminole and a WWII vet who was at Normandy Omanha Beach and Battle of the bulge. He got two silver stars and a bronze star. Said he met Patton twice and the second time he remembered Phil. And fought with Dirty Dozen who he said was actually mostly native Americans. The picture of that brush house in their picture is from Seminole Nation days. Narcomey NAH COH ME means root from the creek in Muskogee. I'm a Guydelkon and a Gooday on my Apache side and their buried down the road. Aho,.Mvto,.Ixhehe, Uhdah,.thanks for coming by

@curtisstewart9594 4 жыл бұрын

I have had the privilege to see the cedar grove where Quanah Parker was alleged to have been born at Cedar Lake in Gaines County Texas. To the east about 2 miles are the remains of a prayer wheel. This area was a resting place as the Comanche went north in the spring to hunt on the Llano Estacado and when they headed south in the fall to Mexico. All this is on private land and visiting is not allowed. Another prayer wheel in Dawson County was destroyed by someone who removed all the stones presumably for a collection. The landowners do not want anyone to discover it. The Comanche view of afterlife is interesting. Much has been forgotten as many became Christian.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

That is interesting and very neat that you were able to visit it. I did not know about any of that. Thank you for sharing.

@dominushumongus9340 3 жыл бұрын

Parker was born in elk Valley in the wichita mtns. This was from his own words to Charlie goodnight and again when asked by Teddy Roosevelt.

@Davida-fc6fe 4 жыл бұрын

Hugh Otipoby is my great grandfather.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! That's pretty awesome!

@ohmeowzer1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

@butterflylady8875 4 жыл бұрын

Done in beauty!!!🦅🦅🦅🦉🐺🐍🐎🐎🐎🐴🤍🤍🤍

@JohnMcMahon. 4 жыл бұрын

There were 14 Comanche code talkers sent to the European theatre in WW2 with the US Army. One of the veterans in that cemetery may have been one of them. Edit: Great video by the way 👍

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

I know about their story and they were recognized later on in life. Some of them were even gone by that time. I was hoping I had captured some of them but I'm not sure I did. I couldn't find any information on the ones i did capture. I would love to do a story on the code talkers though. Thank you for watching!

@WhispersFromTheDark 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing!

@rosseganjr9402 4 жыл бұрын

Great video great job saying the native American names

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ross. I appreciate you watching!

@curtwright4740 Жыл бұрын

Great job Rhett! Consider that when you don’t see a death date on a marker. It’s common to say they are not buried there. Many times they are buried but monument company may have not done their job. Reading the grave with two rods will tell you for sure. The essence of man remains in the grave. The scripture, The dead in Christ will rise up and we are in the flesh will be taken with Christ forever. Glad you’re serving Oklahoma Cemeteries. Thanks!!!!

@stevemccoy8138 3 жыл бұрын

Very well kept cemetery.

@RhettyforHistory 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. Thank you for watching!

@ehrldawg 3 жыл бұрын

I just finished a book on Quahna Parker and the Comanche. It was an eye opener.

@RhettyforHistory 3 жыл бұрын

Empire of the Summer Moon?

@ehrldawg 3 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory Yup !! it was very educational !!

@cclyon 4 жыл бұрын

Today I learned there are mountains in Oklahoma.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

We definitely do. We did a video on the scenic Talimena Dr a little over a year ago and that has some bigger ones. Thanks for watching!

@jimmyfischbeck9872 4 жыл бұрын

IF, for just a moment we just pay attention to what is in front of us, it's amazing what we can learn! Thanks for the reminder.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

There are believe it or not. This are sort of tiny but we did a video of the Talimena Drive that shows bigger ones. Thank you for watching!

@lenny38138 4 жыл бұрын

Good job with the names.

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate you watching.

@lindagreen1105 4 жыл бұрын

My late husbands family on his mothers side came from Pauls Valley Oklahoma. His grandma was 100% indian heritage but now we do not know which tribe, Does anyone know what tribe is around there? I have no idea how to start looking for information on this. Thanks

@lindagreen1105 4 жыл бұрын

@Michael My side of the family was Cherokee. They got government money in the 1800s but that seemed to drop off as people died. My aunt had our family tree traced but she is 88 now and I do not think she remembers much and where her papers are is not known. A very big puzzle.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

We have 39 nations here in Oklahoma so that can be quite difficult. My guess is that she could be Chickasaw based on the location. you might try checking with them first. As far as your family and the Cherokee it is all dependent on whether they are on the Dawes Rolls and have a number. Same thing with your husbands family. But with the Cherokee they used to give money to the TBOC which is the Texas Band Of Cherokee. The government didn't give them money the Cherokee tribe gave it to them. They were Cherokee that moved to Texas before the Trail of Tears. They never got on the Dawes Rolls so eventually the Cherokee cut that off. It became difficult trying to discern who was of blood relation and who was not because some were apparently scamming. The Cherokee have no blood quantum requirement and Chief Mankiller once stated just a couple decades ago that once a Cherokee always a Cherokee even if you have only one drop of blood. So as long as your family is on the roll you still have benefits. I would contact the Cherokee on that one and just hope that you are not TBOC. Thank you for watching Linda and sorry for the late response. I never got a notification from youtube on your comment.

@ronalddoty16 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever been to the cemetery in sandspring by Atwood's?

@RhettyforHistory 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I have. It's one of my earlier videos.

@akbarfarzin9857 2 жыл бұрын

Stronger Band families best culture!!!

@gypsytreasures3856 4 жыл бұрын

I dont like the wind mills either

@fredparkinson1289 4 жыл бұрын

Too bad it's come to this, but they are necessary.

@collinotipoby1045 4 жыл бұрын

Otipoby translates to running horse

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the meaning of the name. I had no idea but I like that.

@ton_of_youtube1831 2 жыл бұрын

Is this cemetery in Eglin or Lawton OK?

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

This is on Ft. Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma. There are several cemeteries on post that are interesting. Thank you for watching!

@ton_of_youtube1831 2 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory thank you

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@redd7963 4 жыл бұрын

Fort sill has a freeway running through. I did basic training there

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it does. I-44. You actually have to go under it to get to these cemeteries.

@redd7963 4 жыл бұрын

Been to the one by the freeway . During basic

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

There are a total of 5 on the other side of the freeway. Two on the main part of the base and then at least 2 pet cemeteries. Pretty interesting to see them all.

@redd7963 4 жыл бұрын

The big one on main post with geronimo

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

The one with geronimo is actually three cemeteries. It looks like one but it isn't.

@sandystevens8040 4 жыл бұрын

It's lovely rhetty they keep it nice and u do well saying there names 💦💦

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

It is a nice and well kept cemetery. That is always good to see. Thank you so much for watching Sandy!

@ehrldawg 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe the flag pole banging around was a ghost trying to get your attention.

@kirkmorrison6131 4 жыл бұрын

All the Native American Nations called themselves The People. The common names come from mostly their enemies a few from Europeans.

@scoobydoodle5473 4 жыл бұрын

I love cookies!

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Me too Scooby!

@janisoconnor6881 3 жыл бұрын

Rhett are there any cemeteries for the native Americans having to do with the trail of tears history.

@larryclark4791 3 жыл бұрын

I hate those windmill eye sores

@RhettyforHistory 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of them either. Thank you for watching.

@tammierose5043 4 жыл бұрын

🐎🐎🐎🐎💫🖖

@RhettyforHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@nadiazahroon6573 2 жыл бұрын

What does it mean with a military head stone and infant? We’re killed during a war between the natives and the government? That’s sad.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

These people were held captive here on the post. They had a little area of land that they lived on and that is why they have a government marker. They faced many hardships for sure. But many of their descendants and family live in the area outside of the post. They are a very vibrant nation. Thank you for watching Nadia!

@nadiazahroon6573 2 жыл бұрын

@@RhettyforHistory always my pleasure. Interesting 🤔

@kirkmorrison6131 4 жыл бұрын

The castle indicates Corps of Engineers.

@williamkeith8944 4 жыл бұрын

As a native Texan there is family memory of the enmity between settlers and Comanche. There was no quarter given or received. These Indians killed all they cane across and relished torture, only occasionally incorporating young children into the tribe. It took the US Army to invade the Llano Estacado in 1874 to surprise Quanah Parker in Palo Duro Canyon, capture the Indian ponies and kill them in Tule Canyon. The Comanches then had to walk to Fort Sill and the reservation.

@randomvintagefilm273 2 жыл бұрын

I hate those damn windmills. Have you ever driven in the desert towards Palm Springs? The place is littered with them. I would never move there just because of the eyesore that they are. I'm going to create a law called the "anti-eyesore" law that forbids people from littering our landscapes.

@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын

I have not been there but we have some that are just littered with them. Thank you for watching!