James Willard Schultz
James Willard Schultz, or Apikuni, was a noted author, explorer, Glacier National Park guide, fur trader and historian of the Blackfoot Indians. While operating a fur trading post at Carroll, Montana 473425N 1082224W 47.57361N 108.37333W 47.57361 108.37333 and living amongst the Pikuni tribe during the period 188082, he was given the name Apikuni by the Pikuni chief, Running Crane. Apikuni in Blackfoot means Spotted Robe. Schultz is most noted for his prolific stories about Blackfoot life and his contributions to the naming of prominent features in Glacier National Park.
Schultz was born August 26, 1859 in Boonville, New York 432901N 0752012W 43.48361N 75.33667W 43.48361 75.33667 to welltodo parents, Frances and Philander Bushrod Schults . The house where he was born is marked with a plaque as a New York State Historic Landmark. Young James enjoyed the outdoors and his father ensured he was mentored by experienced outdoorsmen and hunters in the Adirondacks during camping and hunting trips. He became an experienced shooter at an early age.
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