Young Elk (c. 1770–1795) was a chief of the Omaha tribe.

The Diary of Hosea Stout describes him as the son of Big Elk, and says that he was involved in peace negotiations with a group of Mormons regarding return of six stolen horses.[1]

It is not clear whether Young Elk and Standing Elk, a son of Big Elk, are the same person.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Coates, Lawrence G. Cultural Conflict: Mormons and Indians in Nebraska (PDF). Retrieved 2015-04-01.
  2. ^ Robert A Trennert Jr, "The Mormons and the Office of Indian Affairs: The Conflict Over Winter Quarters, 1846-1848[usurped]," Nebraska History 53 (1972): 381-400.
  3. ^ Third Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology: Omaha Sociology - Omaha Indian Heritage Project. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
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