Nez Perce Pictures

Elizabeth Nelson

Born approx, 1840, died 1916 in Toppenish Wa. Member of the Yakima Indian Tribe. Father Three Feathers a Nez Perce Indian Chief. Elizabeth was married to Peter Nelson. Children, Ellen and Julia.

Three Eagles

Three Eagles 1836-1923, Lapwai Idaho. Son of Three Feathers, Nez Perce Chief who attended the Walla Walla Council of 1855. Three Eagles also called Three Feathers after his fathers death. Three Eagles was half brother to Elizabeth Nelson.

Julia Nelson Jensen

1858-1912 Daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Nelson. Married Lorens Peter Jensen in Rockport Washington 1875.

Captain Nelson

Peter Nelson Born approx. 1822 in Denmark. Died approx. 1894. Ferryboat Captain on the Columbia River, Rockport to The Dalles Oregon.

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