Cochise - Chief of the Chiricahua Apache Indians

Cochise
Shi-ka-she
Chiricahua Apache

1815-1874

Chief of the Chiricahua Apache in Arizona, noted for courage, integrity, and
military skill. From 1861, when soldiers unjustly hanged some of his relatives,
he warred relentlessly against the U.S. Army. Peace talks in 1872 promised him
a reservation on his native territory, but after he died his people were removed.

1884

Pictured above is Cochise's youngest son Naiche,said to look much like his father. This photograph was taken by Frank Randall in 1884.

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