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| Major '''John C. Cremony''' was a ] newspaperman who served as a |
Major '''John C. Cremony''' was a ] newspaperman who served as a Spanish interpreter for the U.S. Boundary Commission which laid out the ] and United States Border between 1849-1851. He went on to serve in a Unit of California Volunteers, eventually achieving the rank of ].<ref name="CLHF">Varner, K.(2007)''John Cremony''.''''. '''5'''(3)p.6</ref> | ||
| An admirer of the ] people, he was the author of ''Life Among the Apaches'', published in 1869.<ref name="CLHF"/> A first-hand balanced perspective on the Native American tribe. He was the first white man to become fluent in Apache and published the first written compilation of their language.<ref>] (edited by Barrett) ''Geronimo, His Own Story'' New York: Ballantine Books 1971. ISBN 0345280369.</ref> As a result, Cremony was often able to resolve numerous issues between the military, reservation authorities and the Apaches. | An admirer of the ] people, he was the author of ''Life Among the Apaches'', published in 1869.<ref name="CLHF"/> A first-hand balanced perspective on the Native American tribe. He was the first white man to become fluent in Apache and published the first written compilation of their language.<ref>] (edited by Barrett) ''Geronimo, His Own Story'' New York: Ballantine Books 1971. ISBN 0345280369.</ref> As a result, Cremony was often able to resolve numerous issues between the military, reservation authorities and the Apaches. | ||
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| John Carey Cremony | |
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| Years of service | 1861-1872 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 1st Regiment California Volunteer Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Other work | author |
Major John C. Cremony was a Boston newspaperman who served as a Spanish interpreter for the U.S. Boundary Commission which laid out the Mexican and United States Border between 1849-1851. He went on to serve in a Unit of California Volunteers, eventually achieving the rank of Major.
An admirer of the Apache people, he was the author of Life Among the Apaches, published in 1869. A first-hand balanced perspective on the Native American tribe. He was the first white man to become fluent in Apache and published the first written compilation of their language. As a result, Cremony was often able to resolve numerous issues between the military, reservation authorities and the Apaches.
Cremony served most of his military career in the Southwest and personally knew Apache Chiefs Mangas Coloradas and Cochise. After retiring from the army, Cremony settled in San Francisco, becoming a founding member of the Bohemian Club and establishing the club's membership guidelines in 1872. These standards are known as the Cremony Standards and are still in use today.
Bibiliography
- Life Among the Apaches (1869). 322 pages. ISBN-10: 0803263120
References
- ^ Varner, K.(2007)John Cremony.Cypress Lawn Heritage Newsletter. 5(3)p.6
- Geronimo (edited by Barrett) Geronimo, His Own Story New York: Ballantine Books 1971. ISBN 0345280369.
- Reinhardt, Richard(1980)The Bohemian Club.American Heritage Magazine 41980