Young Elk
Chief of the Omaha tribe
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| Intro | Chief of the Omaha tribe | |
| is | Tribal chief | |
| Work field | Military | |
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| Birth | 1770 |
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Young Elk (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.
It is not clear whether Young Elk and Standing Elk, a son of Big Elk, are the same person.