Home > United States of America > South Dakota > Oglala Lakota County > Pine Ridge > Holy Cross Cemetery > Rose Powell “Princess Blue Waters” Nelson Ecoffey
Birth : 1880 Pine Ridge, Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, USA
Death : 11 Jun 1972 South Dakota, USA
Burial : Holy Cross Cemetery, Pine Ridge, Oglala Lakota County, USA
Coordinate : 43.0194016, -102.5503006
Description : Rose was born in Pine Ridge to John Y and Jennie Lone Wolf Nelson.

She toured the United States and Europe with her parents as a young girl and was given the name Princess Bluewater as a member of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.

Rose married Joseph C Ecoffrey on March 27, 1896.

At one time Rose was the only active indian woman judge in Pine Ridge. She was also a special guest at the inauguration of the late President Kennedy when she was given the privilege of sitting in the president's chair. She was active in the church and community affairs as... Read More

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    Rose Powell “Princess Blue Waters” Nelson Ecoffey's memorial is located at: Holy Cross Cemetery, Pine Ridge, Oglala Lakota County, USA.

  • When did Rose Powell “Princess Blue Waters” Nelson Ecoffey death?

    Rose Powell “Princess Blue Waters” Nelson Ecoffey death on 11 Jun 1972 in South Dakota, USA

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    Latitude: 43.0194016
    Longitude: -102.5503006

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Coordinate: 43.0194016, -102.5503006

2. Pine Ridge Presbyterian Cemetery
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