Manuelito's Childhood
When Manuelito was growing up,
there were some issues between the Mexicans and Native American tribes in the Southwest. His
father-in-law Narbono saw Manuelito as a strong leader. Narbono knew
that Manuelito would be a strong leader to watch over his family and protect
them. Manuelito didn’t become a chief by leading his people he, got his
leadership by his people's honor to him. Sooner or later they named him
"Head Chief."