Mentioned in the previous post about Fort Marion prisoners was David Pendleton Oakerhater, a Cheyenne warrior who was also known as "Noksowist" and "Okuhhatuh." A detailed article about him is available online, it is titled He Goes First, The Story of Episcopal Saint David Pendleton Oakerhater.
Also contained in the book War Dance At Fort Marion, on page 185, is this information:
He continued to represent the mission by christening babies and conducting funerals in both English and Cheyenne. For instance, in 1889 he preached at the funeral of Robert Bent. Standing at the open grave, he recited John 14:1-3.....
So, what I am trying to determine is the location of Robert Bent's grave. Robert's sister Julia is buried in the Geary cemetery near Edmund Guerrier. And his brother George is buried at Colony. But where is Robert buried?
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From The Journey of David Pendleton Oakerhater, by K.B. Kueteman:
"On October 25, 1882, what many at Darlington thought to be the social event of the year took place. Reverend J.B. Wicks, in an Episcopal ceremony, united in holy matrimony Mr. David Pendleton and Miss Susie Anna Bent. Susie, whose Indian name was Nahepo (Smoking Woman), was fifteen years old. The Cheyenne Transporter reported that a large number of interested friends from the Agency and Post were present as well as a number of Cheyenne friends. Eleven days after her marriage, Susie was confirmed in the Episcopal Church by the visiting Right Reverend Henry Pierce, Missionary Bishop of Arkansas and Indian Territory".
Susie was apparently Robert Bent's niece (the daughter of his brother Charley).
Gary
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