William Alchesay
1853–1928 (age 75)
Apache Leader/Scout
Biography
William Alchesay, born in 1853, distinguished himself as an Apache leader and scout, guiding his people through periods of conflict and transition while serving as a bridge between traditions and the changing landscape of the American Southwest.
He was laid to rest at the Fort Apache Indian Reservation Cemetery, where his legacy endures among the communities that remember his leadership with lasting respect.