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Welcome to All Things Cherokee, the best resource for online Cherokee genealogy information.

All Things Cherokee offers customized searches of the Cherokee rolls to help you in your research. The personalized Cherokee rolls report offers information specific to your own family name as well as tons of general genealogy data. This report is perfect for beginners looking to understand more about Cherokee genealogy and where their family might fit into it.

ATC receives quite a few questions each month. While it's difficult to keep up with them, and answer each one individually, I've tried my best to provide some answers to the most commonly asked questions here:

Question: I know I'm Cherokee, but how do I prove it?
Answer: Because there are so few records, it is unfortunately a difficult task to prove Cherokee heritage. Still, there are some resources available for proving a connection to the Cherokee people. Learn more about the rolls, and other Cherokee genealogy resources.

Question: How do I join the Cherokee tribe?
Answer: Actually there are three federally recognized Cherokee tribes, and each tribe sets its own membership qualifications. Learn more about enrollment in each.

Question: Can I get my blood tested to prove that I am a Cherokee?
Answer: Despite some limitations, DNA testing is one of the hottest new things in genealogy. Learn more about the "Native American" genetic marker, and how science can link you to your ancestors.

• Cherokee Rolls Research
• Family Tree Research
• Articles & FAQ Answers
• Query Boards
• Books
• Genealogy Discussion Lists
• Links & Resources

ATC posts over 2,000 free genealogy queries each year. Visit our Query Boards to submit your genealogy query, search the boards, or browse the latest 75 queries posted in June on Board 65.

Order the 2008 wall calendar today, a colorful and informative 12-month calendar featuring photos and infomation related to Cherokee culture and history.

All Things Cherokee now offers genealogy research services. If you need help tracing your family tree or understanding your Cherokee connections, click here to learn more about this service.

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