09/06/2025
📸 Historic Photo: Geronimo and Family - A Glimpse into HistoryThis photograph, taken on March 14, 1904, likely in the studio of H. H. Clarke in Oklahoma City, captures a poignant moment in history featuring Eva Geronimo, Geronimo, and Emily Chihuahua.
Eva Geronimo Godeley, born on September 23, 1889, was the beloved daughter of Zi-yeh and the renowned warrior Geronimo. Despite his fierce reputation, Geronimo showed tender love for his daughter, often seen carrying Eva in a stroller or indulging her requests during shopping trips.
In 1897, the artist Eldridge Ayer Burbank painted both Geronimo and Eva, noting how kind Geronimo was to his young daughter. Eva’s life, though tragically short, was filled with love and family. She passed away from tuberculosis on August 10, 1911, just shy of her 22nd birthday.
Emily Chihuahua Tee, born on July 5, 1889, was another remarkable woman in this photo. She was the daughter of Ilth-gozey and Chihuahua. Emily’s life was also marked by love and resilience. After the death of her first husband, she remarried and continued to build her family. Sadly, Emily passed away on March 30, 1909.
These stories remind us of the rich and complex histories of the people behind the names we often hear in history. They were not just warriors or leaders but also fathers, daughters, and wives who lived, loved, and endured. 🌿
