Aish ke baw ge ne gay / Aish ke baw ge ne kay was born anywhere between 1822 (earliest of the years based on age given on pension records) and 1835 (latest of years based on age given on death record). His parents are given as Amo-maw-shing and Naw-waw on his marriage; Puctah Green and Julia Nawance on his death.
From The Ottawa and Chippewa Bands in Michigan and the Allotment of their Lands under the Treaty of July 31, 1855, by Larry M. Wyckoff we learn Amos belonged to a band that "in 1836 was at the rapids of the Grand River. This band was associated with the Baptist Mission established there in 1826 by Isaac McCoy and superintended by Leonard Slater. In 1836 the chief of this band was Noah qua ge shik or Noonday. Shortly after the 1836 treaty, this band left the rapids and Leonard Slater purchased lands in Barry County for a new mission called Ottawa Colony. Slater sold individual lots to members of this band. In 1838 the population of this band was 121 individuals. Noonday remained the chief of this band until his death in 1847 when Maish caw took over as chief."
"At the time of the 1855 treaty, there were 113 members of this band. After removal to their reservation, they selected allotments in two distinct locations. Maish caw and about one half of his band took their allotments in Elbridge Township. Another group took their allotments in Custer Township."
In the 1857 annuity roll Aish ke baw ge ne kay, #9 under Chief Maishcaw, 1 man, 1 woman, no children, received $10.12
In the 1858 annuity roll Aish ke baw ge ne kay, #9 under Chief Maishcaw, 1 man, 1 woman, no children, received $8.42
1859 Aish ke baw gen kay is #8 under Chief Maishcaw, 1 man, 1 woman, no children, received $9.94
The 1860 Federal Census - Indian Reserve, Oceana county lists Amos Greanann, 36, farm laborer, personal property value $50; Mary, 24
1861 Aish ke baw gen kay is #10 under Chief Maishcaw, 1 man, 1 woman, no children, received $9.24
Amos' wife died prior to 1863.
Amos enlisted in Company K, First Sharpshooters, 4 Jul 1863 at Pentwater, for 3 years, age 32. Mustered 11 Jul 1863 at Detroit. He was described at 5'10" tall, dark eyes, dark hair and dark complexion.
Muster-in roll
Amos and the rest of Company K was sent to perform guard duty at Camp Douglas in Chicago.
In January 1864 Amos is sent on recruiting duty in Pentwater, Michigan.
The Battle of Petersburg, 17 Jun 1864 saw Amos (and many others) captured and sent to Camp Sumpter (Andersonville).
In Apr 1865 he is sent to Camp Lawton in Millen, Georgia, before being exchanged at Camp Fisk in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Amos and Company K comrade Louis Miskoguon boarded the steamer Sultana, in an effort to reach Camp Chase in Ohio. Unfortunately on 27 Apr 1865 the Sultana's boilers exploded. Amos and Louis survived by jumping into the cold, muddy, Mississippi River.
Amos was treated at Adams USA General Hospital, released 30 Apr 1865 and finally made it to Camp Chase on 3 May 1865. After recuperating he was given 30 days leave, returning to duty on 17 Jun 1865. He was mustered-out at Detroit 1 Aug 1865.
Muster-out roll
From "The Sentinel" published by the National Park Service [Overland Campaign 150th Anniversary 1864 / 2014]
"Survival was something at which Company K would excel. A remarkable number of them survived the horrors of Petersburg and the Crater. Fifteen members of Company K were captured and found themselves at the most infamous Confederate prison camp: Andersonville. Eight of the fifteen died in the camp, along with thousands of other Union prisoners. But seven would survive, including Payson Wolfe of Northport, Louis Miskogoun of Charlevoix, and Amos Ashkebugnekay of Elbridge. Louis and Amos, upon their journey home, were tested one last time. The two Anishnaabek were passengers on the Sultana on April 27, 1865. The worst maritime disaster in American history ensued when the boat exploded on the Mississippi River. Approximately 1,800 of the Sultana’s 2,400 passengers died. Louis and Amos managed to escape death once more, and both men returned home to Michigan."
Amos would return to his land in Elbridge township, Oceana county.
Aish ke baw ge ne gay was listed on 1864 annuity roll #19 under Chief Maish caw, 1 man, 1 woman, no children, received $6.84
1865 annuity roll Aish ke baw ge ne gay is #27 under Chief Maish caw, 1 man, no women, no children, received $4.00
Between 1865 and 1868 two unnamed children were born.
1866 annuity roll Aish ke baw ge ne gay is #8under Chief Maish caw, 1 man, 1 woman, 2 children, received $14.96
1868 annuity roll Aish ke baw ge ne gay is #19 under Chief Maishcaw, 1 man, 1 woman, 2 children, received $63.40
1870 annuity roll Aish ke baw ge ne gay is #4 under Chief Maishcaw, 1 man, 1 woman, 2 children, received $61.20
On 22 Oct 1870 Amos Aish ke gaw ge ne gay received the patent to the land in Oceana county - N 1/2 or NW 1/4 of Section 17, T15N R16W.
Son Darius is born 10 May 1872 in Elbridge township, Oceana county.
Daughter Margaret is born 6 Apr 1873 in Elbridge township, Oceana county.
Sadly Margaret died a few months later, on 6 Sep 1873.
On 6 Mar 1883, Amos applied for a pension.
Pension card
Link to Amos' pension records
1890 Federal Census, Veterans Schedules - Custer Township, Mason county, line 5 Amos Ash-bu-me-ka
On 4 Jul 1891, Weldon Creek, Mason county, Amos Green, 68, married Shaw-maw-ben, 58, both state it is their first marriage.
1900 Federal Census - Custer township, Mason county. Amos Green is 58, born Feb 1842, no occupation, married 43 years; Mary, wife, 60, born Jan 1840, married 20 years, 1 child born, 1 child living; Katie, granddaughter, 18, born Feb 1882, married 6 years, 1 child born, 1 child living; Eddie, grandson, 5, born May 1895; Lilly, granddaughter, 1, born Aug 1898.
In the nine years between the marriage and the census Amos says he is now 58, a difference of 19 years, and married in 1857 while Mary has only aged 2 years and married in 1880. On pension papers dated 1898 he lists Saw wah iaht as second wife, married in 1878 by William Nailan - first died before the war, no children living, while on papers dated 1899 Amos says he married Saw-wah-ben in 1881 by William Nail-n as first wife, no children living. Granddaughter Katie is actually the wife of John Green, at 18 she is not old enough to be married 6 years. She is the mother of Lilly, born 4 Aug 1898 in Mason county.
Sadly Lilly died 11 Jan 1901
There is an Eddie Green who was sent to the Indian Industrial School in Mt. Pleasant in 1900 and died there on 13 Apr 1902. His parents are not named so it is uncertain if he is the same as Amos' grandson named in the 1900 census.
From the Ludington Daily News, 22 Jul 1902
Since Amos is a widow in 1906, it is known that Mary died between 1900 and 1906. This is possibly her death certificate. Died 1 Aug 1904, age 76.
Amos died 19 Jun 1906 in Custer township at the given age of 71 years, 5 months, 17 days. He is buried in an unmarked grave.
His obituary appears under the name of Philip Green in the Scottville Enterprise, 28 Jun 1906.
Durant roll of 1908 #4, page 55 Aish ke baw ge ne gay or Amos Green, dead; wife dead; child 1 dead, no heirs, child 2 dead, no heirs.
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