Frank Ashkewe

Frank Ashkewe is # 1170 on the 1907 Wooster Roll. He is the grandson of Eshkiwi. Frank is son of his father's second marriage and is half brother of George Ashkewe # 1159 and Peter Ashkewe # 1161 as well as the full brother of Mrs. Mary Paul (nee Ashkewe) # 1177. Frand Ashkewe's traditional name is recorded as "Pitokoam" meaning "Coming Thunder" but to understand the significance and context of that name and its translation scrutiny and comment are required by those with expertise in the nuances of the Anishinaabemowin language and Potawatomi culture. In 1907 Frank Ashkewe was living at Cape Croker Reservation with his wife and 5 children, He held full rights in Canada.