Viola Jimulla
Chief of Yavapai Prescott Tribe (1878–1966) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Viola Jimulla (1878 – December 7, 1966) was the Chief of the Prescott Yavapai tribe. She became Chief when her husband, who was also a Chief of the tribe, died in an accident in 1940. She remained Chief until her death. She was known for improving living conditions, and for her work with the Presbyterian Church.
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Viola Jimulla | |
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Sica-tuva, "Born Quickly," Who-wah, "Singing Cricket", Ka-hava-soo-ah, "Turquoise Bead in Nose" | |
![]() Jimulla circa 1960 | |
Prescott Yavapai chair | |
Preceded by | Sam "Red Ants" Jimulla |
Succeeded by | Grace Mitchell and Lucy Miller |
Personal details | |
Born | 1878 San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation |
Died | 1966 (aged 87–88) |
Spouse | Sam "Red Ants" Jimulla |
Children | Daughters: Daisy (1902-1902) Grace (Mrs. Don) Mitchell (1902-1976) Lucy (Mrs. Jim) Miller (1906-1984) Amy Vaughn Gazzam (1912-1940) and Rosie (1913-1914) [1] She also raised her grandchildren: Patricia (Vaughn) McGee (1926-1994) and Theodore M. Vaughn (1928-2012)[2] |
Parent(s) | Stepfather, Mr. Phelhame |
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