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[[Image:Jackson_Park_Fountain.jpg|right|thumb|200px|This monument in Jackson Park showing Potosa was part of a fountain given in 1913 to Judge Benjamin Lacy by his three sons. Photo courtesy: http://dubuque-tour.tripod.com/]] | [[Image:Jackson_Park_Fountain.jpg|right|thumb|200px|This monument in Jackson Park showing Potosa was part of a fountain given in 1913 to Judge Benjamin Lacy by his three sons. Photo courtesy: http://dubuque-tour.tripod.com/]] | ||
POTOSA. Potosa was believed to have been the wife of [[DUBUQUE, Julien|Julien DUBUQUE]] | POTOSA. Potosa was believed to have been the wife of [[DUBUQUE, Julien|Julien DUBUQUE]] although his marital status is uncertain. In personal letters, Dubuque referred to a "Madam Dubuque." He is believed was referring to Potosa, the daughter of Chief [[PEOSTA]]. No mention of a wife was made during the months settling his estate has led many to consider that if a wife existed she was a Native American who returned to her tribe after his death. | ||
She is believed to have been the mother of [[ROLLING CLOUD]]. | She is believed to have been the mother of [[ROLLING CLOUD]]. | ||
[[Category: Native American]] | [[Category: Native American]] | ||
Revision as of 23:33, 25 May 2026
POTOSA. Potosa was believed to have been the wife of Julien DUBUQUE although his marital status is uncertain. In personal letters, Dubuque referred to a "Madam Dubuque." He is believed was referring to Potosa, the daughter of Chief PEOSTA. No mention of a wife was made during the months settling his estate has led many to consider that if a wife existed she was a Native American who returned to her tribe after his death.
She is believed to have been the mother of ROLLING CLOUD.