CIIS Biographies

William and Mary

William Paisano (Laguna Pueblo) married Mary Perry (Laguna Pueblo). William became the Governor at Laguna. He was a storekeeper, had siblings at Carlisle, became the postmaster at Laguna. Previously schooled at Haskell. There’s lots in his NARA file. A sister, Mary/May Paisano is buried in Indian Cemetery. Descendants of the Paisano couple still live at Laguna.

Mary Perry Paisano:

Laguna Pueblo

Arrived Carlisle Indian School in 1880

Previous Schooling: None

Did not Graduate, left in 1886

William Paisano:

Laguna Pueblo

Previous Schooling: None