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his faded photograph is the only known image of Castile, one of the chiefs of the Tonkawas during the 1860s and 1870s. Chief Castile did effective work as a scout and guide for the Texas Rangers and U.S. Army during their pursuit of hostile Comanches and Kiowas. In his published memoirs, Texas Ranger James B. ''Buck'' Barry said of him, ''I well recall the contact with Castile, my friend and clever scout of the Tonkawas.''

circa 1865-1871

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