As a negotiator or a diplomat, Parker was an excellent communicator. Parker negotiated with Governor Campbell of Texas, the removal of his mother, Cynthia Ann Parker from her gravesite in Texas to Cache, Oklahoma where Parker had a family plot set for future burials. In a well written letter to Governor Campbell, Parker succeeded in negotiating the transfer of Cynthia Ann Parker. Later, the State of Texas sent the remains of her small daughter, Prairie Flower so that the family was laid to rest in the same burial plot. Consequently, the improved technology of munitions required the expansion of impact areas for artillery, Parker’s family plot had to be moved to allow for the extended artillery ranges on Fort Sill. Parker’s family plot was moved …show more content…
Ron used Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce tribe in north-western United States as a similar example, stating that members of the Nez Perce resent Chief Joseph because at one time he had tried to escape to Canada to avoid a war with the United States government. Ron explained that just as with Chief Joseph, there were Comanche tribal members who resented Quanah for being made chief by the United States government. Had Quanah been voted into the position of chief by the Comanche, less resentment and more acceptance of Quanah would have occurred. Incorporating Quanah’s mixed race, more controversy and resentment fell upon him. However, Quanah worked harder for the Comanche rather than chastising his opponents. According to Parker, Chief Ten Bears was a great leader among the Comanche but he was not written about much and remained in the shadow of Quanah’s achievements. However, Quanah, to this day has resentment among the Comanche residing in Oklahoma. An example of resentment of Quanah is the Quanah Parker Trailway. Ron’s stated his position, “The Quanah Parker Trail is a tourist thing. I object to the name Quanah Parker Trail because Quanah didn't go to all locations reflected therein. It's a form of exploitation. I'm exploring the best way to voice my objection and perhaps getting it renamed. The Comanche of Texas currently have a much better view of Quanah’s achievements where eight food artistic arrows, as a sign of peace and love, are placed throughout the area known as the Staked Plains to commemorate the Comanche led by Quanah. The Comanche are overall in a better position because of Quanah’s efforts and achievements. The Comanche tribe currently has a chairman who oversees the direction of the tribe. Quanah’s position as Chief of the Comanche started a system of common leadership for the tribe and while there are areas for