Born Carolina Mohawk on the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation in Western New York, at a young age Go-Won-Go moved with her family to Greene, NY. By all accounts, she was a terrific athlete and sportswoman who possessed masterful horsemanship skills. Go-won-go gained fame across the country while performing in the western shows of Buffalo Bill Cody and Wild Bill Hickok. In addition, Go-Won-Go was also one of the first Native American actresses to perform on the American stage.
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‘Uniquely New York’
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Links:
Path Through History
WSKG’s Path Through History
Chenango County Historical Society
Photos Courtesy of:
Chenango County Historical Society
Greene Historical Society
Library of Congress