Many students of Texas history know the story of Cynthia Ann Parker, girl captive of the Comanches, wife of Chief Peta Nacona and mother of Chief Quanah Parker. Relatively little has been written, however, on the life of Cynthia Ann's brother, John Parker, though he also suffered as an Indian captive, lived among Indians for many years and outlived his legendary sister by 44 years.
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