Through previous historical markers we have learned about Judge Joseph B Amidon and his son William who were pioneering homesteaders in the budding Sioux Falls City and were killed by Native American warriors in 1862. We know Sioux Falls was soon evacuated, but first, they buried the bodies, so how are the bodies now missing? Lets read a few historical markers and piece together what we can, but I will let you know right now... The Amidon's are missing. 

Judge Joseph B. Amidon (1801-1862) - Find A Grave Memorial

Chloe Selleck Rider Holmes (1854-1910) - Find A Grave Memorial

Martha Eugenia Amidon Seaman (1831-1907) - Find A Grave Memorial

Jenny Amidon Seaman (1864–1951) • FamilySearch

November/December 2014 (southdakotamagazine.com)