to Prairie du Chien where he died in prison on Feb. 16, 1828. Several months later the other Indians were pardoned. One of the most dramatic incidents in Wisconsin history, the surrender of the proud and handsome chief became the subject of stories, paintings, and plays. Notes "For the story of Red Bird's troubles, see: Snelling (supposed author), Winnebago Outbreak of 1827, Wis. Hist. Colls., V, 143-154. Also: Moses M. Strong, Indian Wars of Wisconsin, Id., VIII, 254-265. Also: Col. Thos. L. McKenny, Winnebago War, Id., V, 178-204. Also: James H. Lockwood, Early Times and Events in Wisconsin, Id., II, 156-168. Also: Ebenezer Childs, Recollections, Id., IV, 172-174." References External links Red Bird statue, other views, overlooking the northeast end of Lake Winnebago, in High Cliff State Park Native American leaders 1780s births 1828 deaths Deaths from dysentery People from Wisconsin Ho-Chunk people American people who died in prison custody Prisoners who died in United States federal government detention 19th-century Native Americans