Boston Charley

For the song "Deck Us All With Boston Charlie", see Pogo (comics).

Boston Charley (c. 1854 – October 3, 1873) was an Modoc warrior in the Modoc War of 1872. He was reportedly given the "Boston" moniker by miners who felt he had a lighter complexion than the other warriors.^[1] In 1873 he had joined the group led by Kintpuash, and was later involved in a massacre in which fourteen people were killed at Tule Lake. On April 11, 1873, he was part of a group that murdered Edward Canby. Charley did not personally kill Canby, but during the raid he killed a Dr. Thomas. On October 3, 1873, Boston Charley, Kintpuash, Schonchin John and Black Jim were executed for the murder of Edward Canby.^[2] He reportedly met his execution stoically, asking only for tobacco.^[3]

Boston Charley
Boston Charley in 1873
Born	c. 1854 California, U.S.
Died	October 3, 1873 Fort Klamath, Klamath County, Oregon, U.S.
Cause of death	Execution by hanging
Criminal status	Executed
Conviction	Murder
Criminal penalty	Death

See also

• Death of Edward Canby