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Military Information:

• Deceased
• QR Code
• Multiple Family Veteran
• PVT (Private)
• Indian Campaigns
• Cemetery: Seminole Indian Scouts, Brackettville, Kinney County, Texas
• 1-Alpha List
• US Indian Scouts

Bio:

Joe Coon was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Arkansas (Indian Territory). He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He stood 5’8”.

He was a private who completed six enlistments, serving from August 2, 1872 to April 23, 1879. He was stationed at Ft. Duncan, Cp. Comanche, Ft. Clark, Cp. Pecos, and Cp. Painted, and he served under Lt. Beyer, Lt. Bullis, and Lt. Markey.

John Horse (aka Juan Cavallo and Gopher John) was Joe Coon’s father. Coon’s mother was probably John Horse’s first wife because his last wife’s age was within two years of Joe Coon’s age.

Special Note: Coon was a common Seminole surname.