Tomassa | |
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Born | c. 1840 |
Died | 1900 Oklahoma, U.S. |
Occupation | Translator |
Employer | Fort Sill |
Tomassa Chandler Conover (c. 1840 – 1900) was a Mexican-American woman who was captured by the Comanche as a child and later integrated into their society. She supported the Fort Sill Indian Agency by helping establish the Fort Sill Agency School, working there as a translator. Tomassa aided in communication between the fort and the Comanche, and was known for her compassion and humanitarian efforts.