Historedia
Person

Major Edward Wynkoop

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1864

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Major Edward Wynkoop, 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. Sand Creek massacre, 29 November 1864

    1864

    Role: Military Officer

    1. 1864 · Colorado TerritoryPre-Attack Tensions and Command Issues

      Chivington faced pressure to use the Third Colorado Cavalry before their enlistment expired, amidst rising tensions following the Hungate massacre.

    2. 1864-11-29 · Sand CreekAttack on Sand Creek Village

      Colonel Chivington led a force of Colorado volunteers in an attack on a Cheyenne and Arapaho village at Sand Creek on November 29, 1864.

Sources

  1. John Chivington Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
  2. Sand Creek massacre Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22