Chief Ouray

Events

1

Episodes

2

Years

1879

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Chief Ouray, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. White River Ute uprising kills Nathan Meeker and agency staff

   1879

   Role: Uncompahgre Ute Chief

   1. 11879 · White River Ute Indian AgencyHostage Release

      Former Indian agent Charles Adams managed to secure the release of the hostages held by the White River Utes.

   2. 2September 29, 1879 · White River Ute Indian AgencyAttack on the Agency

      Ute warriors attacked the Indian agency, killing Nathan Meeker and ten male employees while taking five women and children as hostages.

Sources

1. White River War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22