
Willie Wocatsie
Willie Wocatsie was born at Wallula in 1881. He was of the Walla Walla Tribe. His name Wo-Cat-Sie in the Indian language means, “My Foot”. He was the son of Wispoos Nd Iyatoyik, husband of Ahatinch, father to one son Charlie, three daughters Inez Wocatsie Pond, May Wocatsie, Elizabeth Wocatsie Jones and one stepdaughter Susie Colalas Williams.
He was involved in the Round-Up since 1910 and served with his cousin, the late Clarence Burke, as Round-Up Co-Chief from 1936 until his death in 1950.
Willie Wocatsie, Clarence Burke and George Spino plus other men at various times are remembered by leading the Indian participants through the parades and arena on horses singing with hand drums. He was always dressed in full Indian regalia with eagle feather was bonnet. He participated in the “North Hill” raiding party and was recognized Indian Religion and Continue reading…
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