[Inyo-Mono]

Not all that far-fetched. Many tribes had been decimated by diseases and warfare. They actively sought to add people to their tribe. My 2x great grandfather was actually adopted by the Sioux.

And my 6x great-grandmother was adopted by the Mohawk.

[Vermont Lt]

My 4x Great uncle was killed by Indians in the Midwest some time in the 1820’s.

I don’t hold a grudge. But it appears my 4x great grandfather did.