Andrew Voigt

Crows Heart, a Mandan Medicine Man and friend of Andrew

Voigt and Crows Heart traded language talents.  Andrew taught him German and Crows Heart coached Voigt in Indian.  When Anna Voigt met Crows Heart, he said, "Wie gates, gooten morgan."

Fort Berthold Reservation watchtower. 
Andrew Voigt was intially brought here with bound wrists having been captured by a Mandan Indian.  After misunderstandings were ironed out, Voigt was aided by the Mandan hospitality and he proceeded to buy land from a Mandan named, Fredericks.
For years Voigt would reciprocate their aid by donating steer when game became scarce.  During the drought stricken 30's when dust blizzards whipped across fields, Voigt continued this help.

Original Sacred Heart Convent Mission in Elbowoods, North Dakota
Andrew Voigt felt that education and morals were important to the children's future.  Sacred Heart was kept in operation, largely by Voigt's aid.  He was a standby supporter--supplying beef, game, etc. to the convent.
Note:  Another photo of the Sacred Heart Mission is on
William H. Voigt's Photo Page

St. Francis Indian Mission 1887

Wolves and coyotes killed young cattle, horses and sheep.  The Mandan Indians and other ranch neighbors joined the Voigts in wolf hunts.  Sometimes they brought running dogs. 
Note:  More wolf hunting photos are shown on William H. Voigt's Photo Page, including the last wolf shot in North Dakota at that time.