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The Untold Story Of Cynthia Ann Parker – The First White Comanchee Woman
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The Untold Story Of Cynthia Ann Parker – The First White Comanchee Woman • A narrative of captivity, assimilation, and an unyielding yearning for home. It is the untold story of Cynthia Ann Parker, a woman whose life unfolded as a profound testament to the human capacity for adaptation and resilience. Born in 1827 in Illinois, Cynthia Ann's early years held no hint of the extraordinary destiny that awaited her. Yet, her life took a fateful turn when her family joined the frontier settlers in Texas, seeking a new life on the American frontier. It was here, amidst the tensions and tragedies of the Texas frontier, that Cynthia Ann found herself captured by the Comanche during the notorious Fort Parker massacre of 1836. From this point forward, Cynthia Ann's life became a remarkable journey of assimilation into Comanche society, as she adopted their customs, language, and even married a Comanche chief, Peta Nocona… • Early Life of Cynthia Ann Parker • Cynthia Ann Parker was born to Silas Mercer Parker and Lucinda Parker (née Duty) in Crawford County, Illinois, on October 28, 1827. Her family was of European descent and had settled in Illinois, far from the rugged frontier of Texas. Her early life in Illinois was marked by a simple and relatively peaceful existence. Originally, her middle name was Ana, but over time, it was changed to Ann. Cynthia Ann's grandfather, John Parker, played a significant role in the family's history. He was a well-known ranger, scout, and soldier for the United States. He had been instrumental in negotiating treaties with local Native American tribes, believing that these treaties would protect the settlers. Little did he know that these treaties would not bind all Native American bands, especially the highly decentralized Comanche…In the early 1830s, the Parker family, led by John Parker, received a call to establish a settlement in north-central Texas. The motivation behind this move was to create a fortified community that could withstand Comanche raids, which had been causing devastation among the Euro-American settlers in Texas and northern Mexico. They sought safety and the opportunity to build a new life on the Texas frontier. The Parker family, along with their extended kin and other families, established a fortified settlement with blockhouses and a central citadel, later named Fort Parker. This fort was situated on the headwaters of the Navasota River, which is now located in Limestone County, Texas. Little did they know that this move would lead to a tragic event that forever changed the life of Cynthia Ann…The Fort Parker massacre, which occurred on May 19, 1836, was a catastrophic event that shattered the peace and tranquility of the Parker family and the other settlers at the fort. A formidable force of Native American warriors, estimated to be between 100 to 600 in number, composed of Comanche, Kiowa, and Kichai allies, launched an attack on the community. • John Parker and his men, who had underestimated the military prowess of the Comanche and were unprepared for their ferocity, fought desperately to protect the women and children as they retreated into the safety of the fort. Unfortunately, the Comanche quickly overpowered the outnumbered defenders and breached the fort's defenses. During the attack, Cynthia Ann Parker, a young girl at the time, along with five other captives, were taken by the Comanche and carried back into Comanche territory. The settlers mounted a rescue effort, and over the years, the Comanche released some captives after receiving ransoms. However, Cynthia Ann was adopted by a Comanche family and became thoroughly assimilated into their culture. She was estimated to be around nine years old when she was taken captive, and her life would never be the same again… • #nativeamerican #cynthiaannparker #comanche
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