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Emily
Query: Hi! I’m 15 and I’m doing some research into my chreokee heriatage. I’m not sure exactly how much cherokee is in me but it believe its about 1/64. I live in Australia, but my grandmother was born in Nebraska. I dont really know where to start looking for my roots so I would really appreciate some advice. I was also wondering how I could find out about things which are symbolic to cherokee, like tattoo’s or body piercing, religion and customs etc. My great grandmothrs name was Bernadine Yoakum, if you can help me with anything simple it would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: April 2003
Julie Dodson
Query: I am trying to find out the percentage of Cherokee Indian blood in my father’s family. I have the names and birthdates of these family members. They are as follows: Oliver Martin 12/6/1908, Lillie Mae Morgan 5/11/1913, Charlie Martin, Mindie Jane Noles, George Morgan, and Sena Orton. Can you please help me with this?
Posted: April 2003
Patricia Brockman Cody
Query: I am trying to trace genealogy relating to my Great, Great Grandmother, Lucretia, Married to “Holland” in Oklahoma sometime in the mid 1800’s. Holland (whose first name I don’t know, was an immigrant from England and married my Great, Great Grandmother in Oklahma. They had a daughter, Victoria Holland, married name: O’Neil, who had a daughter Marie O’Neil, married name, Heustis, who had a daughter (my mother) Opal Brockman (Asher). My name is Patricia Brockman Cody. I am trying to determing genealogy and Indian Blood. Please respond with any information.
Posted: April 2003
James Scott
Query: Can someone please find for me the maiden name for a maggie sparks. I only know that her mother was full blood and her marriage to jesse sparks would have been sometime around 1960-1979. She had about 5 children one of which was my father who is called frank folger scott, but I have reason to believe that may not be his last name. He was raised in a mining town either near the mountains or one such town near raleigh. Maggie’s other 5 children are: steve, buck, carol. Maggie now lives in alabama. If anyone needs more info contact me and I’ll see what I can do.
Posted: April 2003
Karen Gibbs
Query: Can you search on the last name Chitwood, please! Is it Cherokee?
Posted: April 2003
James Smith
Query: Searching for Nancy Jane Canada, parents or siblings. She was b- about 1826. Married Jackson Mathews, in 1839 in Pike County Ga.
Posted: April 2003
Jackie
Query: Lizzie Perkins (slave Claiborne County in Mississippi) marries “Baltimore” Mott (nickname).
Posted: April 2003
Theodore Mccollough
Query: I want know about Sam Danzy and Louella danzy. Are they Eastern Cherokee tribal or not.
Posted: April 2003
Lisa Marie Anaya
Query: Mary Jane Amos grandmother also what is the meaning of the kachina?
Posted: April 2003
Katie Lewis
Query: I am looking for information on Hughes from Wayne County, Kentucky. My great grandmother is full-blooded Cherokee, born in 1924. Her father was Samual Lloyd Hughes and her mother was Allie Godsey. I have no dates on them. Allie’s parents were George W. Godsey and Louvina Owens. Again, I have no dates. Any information or tips would be appreciates.
Posted: April 2003
Stuart
Query: Am looking for info on my mother’s granfather. His english name was “Bud” Wainwright. His indian (cherokee?) name (phonic spelling) was Washi Shahula Kyeeka. He is buried in the cemetary @ Broken Bow Okla. When my mother was a child he took her to pow wows, (I’m assuming) in Okla. Anybody out there got any info on him? He married Ada Ashley.
Posted: April 2003
Andrea Cooke
Query: Searching for information regarding Thomas and Morning Carter who resided in Jackson County, NC possibly around the 1830 era. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: April 2003
Paula Peterson
Query: Looking for information on Edward Williams, (my grandfather) born 1890 or 1895 possible cherokee. Lived in Ashland, Wisconsin, Franklyn Minnesota and Kenosha, Wisconsin. Possibly born in Franklyn, Mn.
Posted: April 2003
Veronica Phillips
Query: Phillips-Holder-Ridge: I am searching for any info on my family from Bardwell, Ky, Newport, Ark areas. My ggrandpa was Oscar Turner Phillips and died in MO. in 1963. My ggrandma was Emma Mae Holder-Phillips, she died in MO. in 1976. Both were full blood cherokee. Their children were Edna Mae, Cecil, Elmer (Bill), Wilburn, Jessie, Cletus, and Opal. I am trying to find my ggggg grandparents, as they might have been on the Trail of Tears.
Posted: April 2003
babefrench
Query: Trying to find a mary a davis her parents were john and julia (hutchens) elkins. She was on a roll and was living in indian territory around 1895 and married at the time. Her sisters were martha elizabeth elkins poe and lodiza jane elkins jones.
Posted: April 2003
Julie Jones
Query: My grandfater was Carl Vernon Cady born in New Mexico his ansistors lived in Texas. His father was James Curtis Cady born 1842 he married Cynthia Alice Green born 1845. She is suspected to ba cherokee just wondering if you could help.
Posted: April 2003
Claudine
Query: I’m trying to track down my grandmothers roots. Her name was Vera Irene Deming(sp?)Crawford born in /Kansas She was married to Claude Hubert Crawford her mothers name was Sadie Blossom (Charokee) she was married to Frank or Fred Deming. I hope someone can help me track down this part of my familes roots.
Posted: April 2003
Collier
Query: I am in the process of tracing my heritage. My maternal grandmother has often said that her grandmother (my great-great grandmother) was part Cherokee (as does her siblings). I have discovered that my great-great grandmother often spoke of a Native American community in which she practically grew up in. I would like to know how I can find out more about that and how I can trace the validity of the claim of our Native-American heritage. I have so many unanswered questions.
Posted: April 2003
Linda Benson Cox
Query: Looking for information on the mother of William C. Clark, who is reported to be full-blooded Cherokee from NC. William C. Clark was born July 09, 1816 in TN.
Posted: April 2003
Ruby (Robertson) Stowe
Query: I am searching for informationon family members. Cherokee.
1. Mary Harris b1/30/1867 in Arkansas. Parents are Cherokee. No other data on parents. She married Marion T. Widener b 10/2/1886 in Ga.
2. Roxie Avie Scott b3/12/1891 d 1982 in Henderson Co, TX. Her parents: Volney Scott, Amanda Martin. Came to TX by wagon Train from Tenn, Ark,or Miss. in 1846.
3. Smith Moore b 2/7/1849 in Missouri, d 12/5/1912 in Palestine, Anderson Co, TX, m Julia Anna Wheeler b ? in ? d ? in ?. Child: Ella Leora Moore b 2/10/1888. Any help on these would be greatly appreciated. They are all from different lines in the family all said to be Cherokee.
4. Royal Edward Gray of Chalk Hill, TX. d abt 1979. Cherokee/Choctaw.
Posted: April 2003
Mike Corsivo
Query: Looking for info on mother, martha ruth johnson (corsivo) her name was falling star she married sam corsivo has 3 children. any help you can give?
Posted: April 2003
Quentin Williamson
Query: Who or what service would you recommend to search my genealogy for my Cherokee roots? I would like to have official records.
Posted: April 2003
Ross Smith
Query: Searching for information about a Church family in northwest Georgia from 1800-1829. Jane Church was born 1807-1810 in NC or Ga and married Solomon Ray in 1829 in Henry co Ga. I can not find any information about who her parents were. I am beginning to think that sinc that was Cherokee lands in the early 1800’s that maybe she was from a Cherokee family.
Posted: April 2003
Kenya Green
Query: I am trying to find out if my maternal Great grandfather is listed on the dawes rolls. I cannot afford the ancestry.com subscription. Any one have any helpful anf free hints?
Posted: April 2003
Mary Jane Cole
Query: Sherwood B. Dove, Sallie Weatherford, Charles Anderson Weatherford, Mary Polly Mustain.
Posted: April 2003
Ted Edelmann
Query: Records from my mother’s family are scarce. My grandmother was born in western NC c. 1920, named Elizabeth (Ella) Haney, her parents were Riley and Sarah Haney. Only rumors of Cherokee ancestry, but any assistence would be appreciated (I see several Haneys in the Queries).
Posted: April 2003
Mary Lou
Query: My GGrandmother Cynthia Lavinia Bowers, b. 2 March 1854 in Little Sioux, Monona, Iowa. Her parents Silas S Bowers and Mary Ann. In Cynthia’s obituary it said she was French and Cherokee. It is Mary Ann that I am looking for. We have no idea where she was born or a surname.
Posted: April 2003
Gloria
Query: My father has proved that he is a cherokee desendant how can I verify my own.
Posted: April 2003
Jamie Duncan
Query: I am looking for any information on the name of Little Berry Clark. He came out of North Carolina his daughter was Mrs. Sally Clark of Tennessee. The pictures of Sally we have seen look Native American. So any help would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: April 2003
Annette Boucher
Query: I am looking for more information on my ggg grandmother who was supposedly full cherokee. all info points to birth in mississippi in 1840. Her name was Mary Ann Simmons. She married Thomas H Williams from tenn and they moved to Oklahoma. She died in the 1920’s.
Posted: April 2003
Shining Way Woman
Query: Any information about nannie dean — I am a non-tribally enrolled cherokee medicine person. Is there anybody out there with info about my cherokee great grandmother, nannie dean. Tribal enrollment #23277.
Posted: April 2003
Helen Watson
Query: I am a 4th generation suddeth. My grandfather’s name was Jay Lob Suddeth and My grandmother’s name was Isabelle Suddeth(Pearson) both from Troy Alabama. My greatgrand mother’s name was Rosa Pie Suddeth they tell me she was full blood chereekee. I can’t find anything about the Suddeth’s I am looking for. There doesn’t seem to be any imformation or records of marriage or anything. If you can help me please contact me.
Posted: April 2003
Mark Snyder
Query: Looking for Nasheweena Pollen Maguire(1960). Son needs mother.
Posted: April 2003
Nadine Roark
Query: I’m looking for any information on sam scott he is my great grandfather he had a son his name was claude scott he was my grandfather they lived in and around warren and grundy county in tenn any information would be appricated.
Posted: April 2003
D.D. Jenkins
Query: I am looking for a Cherokee connection for Enoch Jenkins, Sr. or Enoch Jenkins, Jr. who moved from Clarke County, IN to AL about 1865.
Posted: April 2003
Cliff Berger
Query: Checking for any Gilberts that may have entered Indiana in Switzerland Co. early in the 1800’s. Amos Gilbert is the earliest name I have. Seems to be a Cherokee connection but no records, just verbal stories.
Posted: April 2003
JessicaLynne Webber Long
Query: Mame (Mamie) Sage Rainwater is 100 percent Cherokee Indian, she married a Scotch Irish fur trader in the late 1800’s somewhere in Tennessee. Their son Roy Lonzo Ingram was born at the Ooltewah or Ooltewah Creek Reservation in Tennessee. Please help me find her, and info about her.
Posted: April 2003
Cicely Allen
Query: I am trying to find out the Cherokee symbols for the words: Strength, courage, wisdom.
Posted: April 2003
Tricia Holt
Query: I need help in finding out some info. There are several people listed on the final roll, some of my ancestors have the same name. Is there a way I can find out if they are my ancestors. A few of the names are: Charles, Elizabeth, John, Mose, Mary Holt.
Posted: April 2003
Yvette Griffith
Query: I am trying to determine if Conviss or Convess or Conves is a Cherokee surname. My gggrandfathers name was Harvey Conviss(Convess)(Conves). He had a daughter named Moriah. They are from Oklahoma.
Posted: April 2003
Jeremie Rivier
Query: My mother has passed and she wanted to know her ancestry her name is Denise Rivier by marriage Fairris was her maiden name. Charles Fairris from the Mississippi area is her fathers name. Also Charles named me Whitefeather as a child he told me the reason but as a child that was not meaningful enough to remember I would like to know the meaning as I still use it and any info on my mother.
Posted: April 2003
Lorelei Miller
Query: Any information on Kidders or Spurgeons from mo.
Posted: April 2003
William Fowler
Query: Can’t find any info on my searches. Father-William Austin Trott, mother-Margret Mae Mankiller, both were born in Talequah I believe. Grandfather on mother’s side Jack Mankiller is all I know.
Posted: April 2003
Jennifer Guith
Query: I was wondering if Joesph Wofford or if there was any Wofford family belonging to the Cherokee?
Posted: April 2003
Carlie Chandler
Query: Have been told my grandparents were Cherokee, need help in finding info. Finis Sterling McGill from Tn. and wife, Carlie Knoxie Pace McGill, from Tn. McGill was supposed to be oridginally (can’t spell) McGillivray (not sure of that spellinf either).
Posted: April 2003
Jo
Query: I am Cherokee on my father’s side, I am unable to determine if I have the ancestry to be on the Dawes Roll, all of my family that I know of has passed away that would be able to tell me. Does anyone have any information on the Jay family that would have been from the Jenkins, (Genkins) missouri area?? I think my grandfather’s name was Lot Brookshire Jay and he married a full blood.
Posted: April 2003
Sandy
Query: Is there anyone out there with any information on Alfred Mash Sanders born around 1826 in North Carolina, he died around 1916 and is buried in Sanders cemetary in Jackson Alabama? His parents are Francis Sanders and Rachel also from NC. Rachels parents was Joseph Sanders and Rebeccah. Some of Alfred siblings was: Elijah, Rebecca, Isaac, and John. I heard Alfred Head Mash Sanders was married to Catherine “Katie” Bright Fears. Any help anyone can give me id greatly appreciate it, thank you in advance.
Posted: April 2003
Barbara Jackson Creager
Query: I have been told by a cousin who did some basic research that we are part Cheokee. However, he lost his links and I am starting completely over – not know much about how to do this. I know: My Great Grandfather was James Jackson, married Sara (Sarah) Holmes: they had Charles F., Cora E., and Luther that I know of. Charles F. is my Grandfather who married Ruth Amanda Adkins: They had: Elsie, Mary, Helen and James N. who married Avis B. Minnick (my parents). It is rumored that my Great Grandfather James left my Great Grandmother with the children. She had passed away before I was born. She lived on Delauter Road at Gambrill Park Road, Frederick County, Myersville, Maryland. I haven’t been able to accumulate dates as of yet, since like I stated I have just begun my journey. I would truly like to find out if I am in fact part Cherokee. Any info that anyone can give me, or directions in which I should go would be greatly appreciated. I know that I have a long road ahead of me, but anxiously look forward to the info I will learn while going that road.
Posted: April 2003
Margie Wunderlich
Query: The surnames are: Harris, Walker, Street, Harrill. My mother was Reva Harris b.Bay, Arkansas Nov. 1933 d.Poplar Bluff, Mo. Oct. 2000. She was the daughter of William Lowell Harris b. July 1910 d. March 1992. He was the son of John Raney Harris b. Nov. 1889 Lodi , Missouri d.Sept. 1968 m. Aug.1909, Carrie Stephens b. Feb. 1889 d. Dec. 1962. His was the son of Joshua Olaway “Chike” Harris b. Jun 1865 d. May 1905 m. Oct. 1882 Mary Albina Winder b. Sept. 1866 d. Feb. 1956. He was the son of John (John W. or John R.) Harris b. 1812 d. 1880 m.1st- Elizabeth Walker 2nd. Eleanor Bruitt. My brickwall is my 4th Great Grandpa John Harris b. 1812, I have been unable to find his parents or siblings. I have been searching for about 5 years. I would apprecate any help.
Posted: April 2003
Jordan Cates
Query: Hello, I have just found my maiden name Cates on the Melungeon.com webpage, listed under “Black Cherokee”. I am from North Carolina, and my Cates family is from Franklin Co., North Carolina. I once tried to trace my Cates family using records from the Mormon Church, but the further I went back, it seemed that the family was coming from out west. I thought that I was doing it incorrectly and stopped. I would appreciate any information could be provided on the Cates’ possibly having Native American origins.
Posted: April 2003
Phyllis Mickle
Query: I am searching for information on anyone with the last name of Anderson.
Posted: April 2003
Maureen Dabbagh
Query: Researching BAUGH of lauderdale Co., AL. Lots of family “stories” of native blood. Facts: James H. Baugh of VA b. 1806 moved to Lauderdale Co., AL. Waterloo. His son, William H. Baugh b. 1827 in Waterloo, also purchased land there and lived there. His son, John Johnson Baugh b. 1876 born in Waterloo and lived there. Many family stories are that natives were rounded up and sent on death march at waterloo on BAUGH land ( my g-g- grandfathers). My 3rd cousin has an Indian pot from the caves there. Stories go that my BAUGHS assisted in hiding Natives-but not just Cherokee. Some continued to live on BAUGH land after the death marches west. My BAUGH’s “protected” them. Looking for any info on Native wife for William H. BAUGH or any native children produced by BAUGH’s.
Posted: April 2003
Clara R. Mullinax Bishop
Query: I’m looking for my aunt clara lou ammons she was married to my uncle ed ammons she died when I was very young, I would like to find out when she died since I was named after her, she and my uncle are both dead.
Posted: April 2003
Jeannette McLaughlin
Query: Looking for any information on Mable Eden my grandmother who married Andrew Harris around 1915? she died around 1934 she had 2 sons Rufus and Walter she had 3 sisters Florance, Tess, Zadie and 1 brother Roy there mother was suppose to be cherokee they lived in Ark, and Kentuckey, if any has any information would be glad to here been trying for so long to find information Florance was born in Little Rock Ark. but not sure about the rest Mable did live in Ky, and Ind. hope some one can help.
Posted: April 2003
Lora Misener Shleel
Query: I am seeking information on my Greatmother Pearl Aletha Gray b. 1883. She was married to Lee Oliver Wilkerson b. 1874. Her parents were Wilburn Gray b. 1852 and Laura Eugene Boyter b. 1856. I am told that Laura Eugene Boyter was Cherokee Indian. Laura was born in Falls Co., Tx. Her parents were John Boyter and Cynthia Rosen. Does anyone have info that would help me verify the Cherokee bloodline?
Posted: April 2003
Dale Erickson
Query: My grandfather was Jesse Comstock, from Norton, Kansas. My Grandmother was Rossie Alice Garrison. My g-fathers mother was Lillie Liaota Mary Viola Alefereta May Hibbard. Legend has it that she was a surviver of the Sand Creek Massacre. That much we know. I need info on the Garrison connection to your Tribe, if any.
Posted: April 2003
Suzette
Query: I am looking for anyone that has information on Perly May Jones her name before marring my grandfather was Toles. She died in 1959 in Waco,Texas in McClennion County. She had one child by the name of Sybil who married a Bridger. I don’t know if Toles was my grandmother Pearly Mae’s married name or her madin name. After she married my grandfather William Jefferson Jones she had eight more children one of which was my fother. Carl Jefferson Jones born in September 16,1925 he married my mother on October 25,1947. The other brothers and sisters names are Clyde, Robert, Jimmey, R.A, his sisters names are Frances, Jean, Dorthey. I have been told my grandmother was helf Cherokee I’m looking for any one that might have more information on my family tree.
Posted: April 2003
Ann
Query: I’m looking for anything to do with the sizemores from stokes count or etc. I don’t know very much.my grandfather is Ralph sizemore[dee]and his father was Jim sizemore and mother was Bessie price. My great grandmother on the other side is Katie Bullins Hicks married Joe D, Hicks.Katie Bullins mom dad is Jack. Hettie Bullins.Joe D. Hicks dad is David Hicks.
Posted: April 2003
Christine Stipe
Query: I am looking for my husband’s G-G-Grandmother, her name was Susanna Tackett (Taq u teh tee) she married John Hill Abt. July 15th, 1816 in Tennessee, I think she was born in Georgia, and my mother in law said that Susanna participated in the trail of tears. ANY help would be greatly appreciated, and thank you in advance!
Posted: April 2003
Melissa Coker
Query: Spanish is my query I need to know how to spell it?
Posted: April 2003
Margaret Mccourt
Query: Someone answered my query re; Roy Beyer, Altoona, Pa. Please contact me.
Posted: April 2003
Melissa Stanfield
Query: I am looking for info on my cherokee family history my grandfather was pure blooded cherokee his name was thomas aurther stanfied born 12-21-1919 in lee county alabama/sister mary sue stanfield/brother willie lee stanfield married thelma higgens. My ggrandfather was william warner or warner william standfield (however the d in stanfield was dropped in or about the 1900’s) ggrandmother maiden grace lee maddox (orginally maddog) brother grady lee maddox. My ggrandfatherhad 3 brothers issic monroe stanfield, james stanfield and claude stanfield all stayed in lee county alabama, also a sister edith stanfield who moved to texas. Then there is a big gap unknow to are family, the earlist member we know about was CHIEF STAND IN THE FIELD who was my 6th greatgrandfather, who died sometime in the mid 1700’s, any information would be greatly app.
Posted: April 2003
Sukochi Lee
Query: Researching John Killen and spouse Betsey STARK/STORK, she born in Ga. abt. 1794-1802, Married in Cherokee “purchase” area of Georgia (perhaps Cherokee Co) abt. 1814. She believed to be of Cherokee Indian blood. She d. in Surry Co. N.C. Any info would be appreciated.
Posted: April 2003
Tammie Thurston
Query: I am a college student in upstate ny. For one of my assignments I need to write a paper. I have chosen Cherokee wedding ceremony. My greatgreat grandmother was a cherokee and my grandfather would tell me stories she told him. I have always found the cherokee people interesting. I would sit in awe as my grandfather would tell his stories. What a wonderful people he came from. Would it be possible for someone to answer a few questions for me?
What part do the natural elements play in the wedding?
What attire to the bride and groom wear?
How long is the courtship?
Who gives the bride away?
Do the laws governing marriage differ from other laws?
What is a teas dress and the double vase?
What vows do the couple say if any?
Thankyou so much for your help.
Posted: April 2003
Frances Stevens
Query: I am trying to trace our Cantrell family line and looking for where our Indian heritage enters the family tree. This line of Cantrell’s (starting more currently and going backwards) would be William P Cantrell of Seymour, MO., his father Obidiah Cantrell, and his father Noah C Cantrell of McMinn, TN. Noah was married to Mary A Derrick, and Noah’s parents supossedly from SC. There are several family stories of having Indian in our line, Cherokee it is thought to be, but for whatever reason it was not talked about so those of us in this generation are having trouble tracing it. If anyonw can provide any info, it would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: April 2003
elza,d,stamper
Query: Am looking for any info on ladge orlodge leidigh or is spelled ladi.
Posted: April 2003
William Bowling
Query: Looking for info on Cherokee Roots. Family came from Clay County Ky. Grandmothers maiden names were Marcum and Hayes and thats as I know. Any help would be appreiated.
Posted: April 2003
Carrie Nichols
Query: Amanda Jane Wright (Mandy) — she was my great, great grandmother and by the family bible she was the Indian on our Tree. Can you help me? She married Joesph Mullinax. She was born around 1800 trough 1820 had her first son 1850 can you help.
Posted: April 2003
Mark Wedding
Query: I am looking for any info about Delilah Whitecloud Reynolds. She was born in N.C. in 1783. Died 1860. Her Fathers name was John Reynolds. She married Jordan Evans in 1805.
Posted: April 2003
Rich Campbell
Query: I am trying to research my family history. My grandmother, Mattie Young (1911-2000), was born and lived on a Native American reservation and attended an indian school near Talequah, OK in the early 1900’s. Unfortunately, my father, aunt, and uncles never kept or researched any records, and much of the history of this side of the family is lost. How can I find her birth certificate or any other records of her life during this time (school, etc)? Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: April 2003
Dianne
Query: I am trying to find information on Mary Musgrove, her middle name was either Charlotte or Warren. Some of the family history I have found claims she was a full-blooded Cherokee but I can’t find any evidence this is true. She was born in either NC or GA and married William Guthrey. If any one can help me I would appreciate it.
Posted: April 2003
Rose Underwood (Shaddon)
Query: Looking for any information I can recieve on my family background. If you have any information please contact me. My father was Robert Lee Shaddon and my grandfather was Henry Shaddon. All I know about my grandmother is that her name was Myrtle Mason do not know where they were from or born, died? If you have any information please let me know that I would appreciate that very much.
Posted: April 2003
Harold Douglass Bigby
Query: How many Bigbys are on the Cherokee Roll Call?
Posted: April 2003
Brandi Ryan
Query: My dad is a Holbrook/Loudermilk. My great great grandmother was cherokee indian I think I would like any info on this my dad is Charles Holbrook his mom was Estelle Loudermilk who married Ed Holbrook and lived in georgia near cherokee county I do not know much past that.
Posted: April 2003
Rena Ogden
Query: I know my grandmother has documented Cherokee heritage – I am trying to get info on her geneology within the Cherokee Nation. Her maiden name is Rhea Allred, born June 14, 1906 – died Nov 5, 1989. Her father was Byron Harvey Allred, Jr. – mother Charlotte Susannah Pead.
Posted: April 2003
Kathy Sult
Query: Information about the Sult name.
Posted: April 2003
Lori Jean Watkins
Query: I am looking for ancestry information about my Cherokee Great Grandfather Bonnie Buchanan from either Texas or my Great Great Grandfather Isham LaRue probably in Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas. Aho! Bonnie Buchanan is from 1ate 1800’s and Isham LaRue from early 1800’s.
Posted: April 2003
Kimberly Walker
Query: I am trying to find out some information on my great grandmother. I was told she was 9 years old when she came across the trail of tears. I also learned that she married a hanging judge. I am not sure of the year she married I do know that his last name was talen or tallen.
Posted: April 2003
Judy Sheets Reid
Query: Hi, My grandfather was 1/2 Cherokee Indian, we were always told that my g.grandmother was full blooded Cherokee and that her family was higher up in the tribe. Her family would be from the GA/AL area, near Fort Payne I believe. All I know is that she was born in the late 1800’s probably btwn 1880 and 1890, she went by the name of Mary Evans (English name) and had two brothers, named Frank and Calvin. Can anyone be of any help? She married a Joseph Brown Bell b. 1861 Butte Co. GA, his mother was Ann Bell (no known father) and my grandfathers name was Pinkney I Bell, he had a brother named David Tipton and a sister named Gardetta (called Det) There where other children also. Help.
Posted: April 2003
Jessica Bogle
Query: My great-grandmother (or possibly, great-great grandmother) was a full blood Cherokee Indian. My family knows this, but we have no official records of it because she married a white man who forbid her to register herself as a Cherokee Indian. I am not sure what her name was, but if you could tell me how to go about finding information to prove her Cherokee background, it would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: April 2003
Jan Bible
Query: Looking for full blood Charles Hanes on any rolls. Can you help? He was my relative. 1820-1850 possible dates.
Posted: April 2003
Cynthia Nelson
Query: William Hubbard.
Posted: April 2003
Carrie Guscott
Query: Seeking information regarding Richard Dickens born 1891 to Willie and Marie Dickens in Greenville, South Carolina.
Posted: April 2003
Peggy Clark
Query: I need information (names and anything) for my great grandparents. My grandfather’s name was George Horace Fox, born 23 Dec 1882 in Stocksville, Buncombe c., NC. He had at least two brothers: Vern and John. His mother was supposed to be from the Pennsylvania Dutch country up north and a physician. She married a Cherokee Indian before 1882, in NC. I am stumped and need help, please.
Posted: April 2003
Babe French
Query: I’m trying to find out how I go about getting more info on the Mary Davis’s that are on the Dawes rolls. The only way I can connect them to me is to find out her Parents. I have the case numbers, but who do you contact to find out their parents and such?
Posted: April 2003
Betty Atkins
Query: I have several branches that are supposed to be Cherokee: Dolly Nipper, ? Pace, Melette Emelia Amansabell / Melette Emelia Asbell / Melette Emenlia Amanda Bell, Tatum, Ross and a Canada /Canady / Canadey, Harriet Chapman. Any help would be appreciated.
Posted: April 2003
Patti Cobble
Query: My great-great-grand-father was John England, he was also know as “The Old Red Fox”. He was left behind on The Trail of Tears, as an infant, somewhere close to Montery, TN. His natural parents were Cherokee.
Posted: April 2003
cathywilfong
Query: Looking for a man with name Danny Southall. Not sure what Indian nation. Possibly from west verginia and not sure if he is alive. Birth date june 18th 1940.
Posted: April 2003
Jeannie Kearson
Query: I am looking for my GGGreatgrandfather Tony Jackson people from up around President Andrew Jackson establishment. We had a Aunt Named Sally or Sallie Jackson and we are related to the Parte family line. My GGUncle Scarley Jackson from Bir. Alabama told us PAPA Tony Jackson was part Cheorkee his people were orginially from Tennessee, but I don’t know. Tony Jackson relatives came from North Carolina to Baker and Dougherty county,Ga. A Large group of Jackson settled in Baker county georgia along time ago. Tony moved from North Carolina later to Dougherty county down the old Pretoria Station or Road then he moved on Washington Street years later. We believe descendants of PAPA Tony use to work for Mr. Andrew Jackson, because Tony main career in Albany, Ga was caring for horses and a horse breeder. THIS A FAMILY TRADEMARK-WE LOVE HORSES TO DEATH! I AM SERIOUS. Papa Tony would travel around town taking care of different men horses as career according to his son Scarley. If Tony ring a bell from North Carolina email with vital information.
Posted: April 2003
Hannah Peterson
Query: No one in my family seems to know anything about our Cherokee ancestors. The only information I’ve been able to find is the name of my great-grandmother, Effie Crawder. There has also been some speculation that we may be related to a Chief Red Eagle.
Posted: April 2003
Doris Young
Query: I am looking for Amanda Moore and Cassandra Moore, Cherokee Indians, who became slaves of a family named Moore. These, my ancestors were kidnapped during a migration and forced into slavery. Cassandra married Tecumseh Williams and bore several children, among them my grandmother, Lula Martha Jane Williams, Emma, Susie, Willie, etc. I have been told that Cassandra, my great grandmother, died in Gilliam Missouri or New Frankfort, Missouri, during the 1930’s.
Posted: April 2003
Terry Brassfield
Query: Looking for any brassfield’s that may have married into the cherokee nation.
Posted: April 2003
Diana Morris
Query: Waters of Ashe Co. NC. Looking for information on the above family. Also looking for Vickie Sutton (the email address no longer works) from Query 16. This is the same family I’m part of, William P. Waters is my GGG grandfather. Thanks for your help!
Posted: April 2003
Eileen Tajalle
Query: Im looking to find my family. My grandfathers name was Robert E. Leigh. My grandmothers name was Katie Love Leigh. My fathers name is Charles Leigh. He told me that his mom and dad were adopted by the same person and grew up married and had Hattie, Jessie (female), Charles, my dad, Lucy, and thats all I know. The name Leigh used to be “Lee” and was changed later on. My dad lives on Guam and he told me his parents were from Houston, TX. and my grandad, Robert was a Native American and grandma Katie Love is Black.
Posted: April 2003
Stella Eccles
Query: I’m looking for info on George Marion Loveall wife was Susie Blair?
Posted: April 2003
Michelle
Query: I have been searching for my family, and having no luck. My great grandmother was Rosa Barrett, she married Charles Leander Farr. My grandfather was Clifford Farr. My father remembers spending time on the reservation with his realtives, but no one has anymore information. If any one can help, it would be greatly appreciated!
Posted: April 2003
Viki Migut
Query: I am looking for a Brice Meadows. He apparently came from the kentucky area reservation. If you have any information, please let me know.
Posted: April 2003
Ruby Mae Borba
Query: I’m a great grandaughter of William Jackson Brown need to hear from other desendants of his.
Posted: April 2003
Judy Langley
Query: Looking for family on rolls from Sarah Jane Loden/James Madison Hollingshead,any and all help greatly appreciated Seminole County Oklahoma is last county I have to look,looking for dates also,known to be Cherokee just don;t know where?
Posted: April 2003
Abby
Query: I was researching my tree on ancestry.com Well in the notes, it said that Mary Tanner was believed to have been Cherokee. Her father was Vincent or Vinson Tanner and she married Nathan Gardner or Gardneer. Can anyone confirm this?
Posted: April 2003
Beverly Frasher
Query: I am looking for information on Emaline Wooton. She was full blood cherokee indian. She supposedly married a William Wooton. She had a daughter named Ida and she lived in Leslie county Kentucky (I think).
Posted: April 2003
Leamond A. Allen
Query: Seeking possible connections between my family and Cherokee or Saponi heritage. My understanding through family “folklore” is that there is a Native American legacy in the family(possible Cherokee or Saponi). My family is from Southern Nash Couny, in Eastern North Carolina. We are from the town of Spring Hope. My father was Leamond Onnie Allen and my mother was Vacarious Pettiford. Any distant relatives that might be able to make clear the possible connections, please contact me.
Leamond Anthony Allen — surnames: Allen/Pettiford/Pulley/Hedgepeth — possible surname connections: Richardson/Silver/Drury — research localities: Spring Hope, Southern Nash County, Momeyer, Eastern N.C. — possible localities: Hollister and Warren.
Posted: April 2003
George Potter
Query: Searching for information on full blood Cherokee woman who married a man named McMullen in South Carolina in 1800’s. Family later moved to Largo, FL after Civil War.
Posted: April 2003
Pam
Query: Looking for Lee Elizabeth Bonham [Blair?]. She was born abt. 1881 in Arkansas or West Virginia. Married Christopher Columbus Hager 1897 in Arkansas. Two daughters Ann Azalee and Nettie V. Died in Oklahoma in 1940s. Always thought her last name was Blair. My grandmother Azalee always talked about how beautiful she was and said that she was full blood Cherokee. I recently was told the last name was Bonham. Now I am totally lost. Other Bonham’s known are Elgin, Daisy and Virgie. All help welcome.
Posted: April 2003
Tina Ring
Query: I am looking for a book. Someone let my aunt read a book a while back that was about Cherokee Indians by the surname of Breeden living in the Virginia mountains. I am not sure if was fiction or non-fiction, but I am desperately seeking this book. My grandfather is Joseph Millard Breeden (Black Hawk) DOB: 10/23/26 raised around Elkton, VA. Mothers name was Helen don’t know maiden name. Unsure of his fathers name. Any information on the book or lineage would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: April 2003
Mel Taylor
Query: My Grandfather was mostly Cherokee we believe but have no family history to prove that. His name was Frank James Decker he was born in Edmonson,Kentucky in May of 1889. Married Cora Burtram on Oct. 7, 1909. Is anyone searching the same?
Posted: April 2003
Sandra Merriman
Query: I am looking for my ggrand mother Martha Lamb B.1887 d.10-4-1970 age 83 at death Married to my ggrandfather James (Jim) Elkins in Ky. b.1878 d. 8-8-1969 buried in the Elkins Cemetery In Pike Co. Coal Run Ky.
Posted: April 2003
Teri Tubb
Query: Looking for gggrandmother Mary Hunter. Born about 1800, died 1850 in Washington Co. Tn. Probably born in Marion Co. Tn. Married Adam Andes. Was called “black Dutch”. Any leads appreciated.
Posted: April 2003
Dee Ayers
Query: Mathis, Mathews, Key, Kee.
Posted: April 2003
Douglas Newman
Query: Related to Bud Cromer Mother to him is Addie M Cromer and his father was Charlie Cromer and his sister was Ellen M. Cromer which is my mother. How much Cherokee am I? And I know that Addie M. Cromer is related to the Bennets the live near Cherokee, NC.
Posted: April 2003
Deidre L. Burkey
Query: My father was Ralph Joseph Burkey aka Pete. His mother, my grandmother, was Mary Edith Smalley. I was told that she was either whole or part Cherokee. I do not have her parents names at this time. I am unable to reach any relatives to get more information. If there is anyone who could give me any information I would really like to hear from you. My grandmother married Roy N. Burkey. He had a twin brother Ralph. My grandmother was born May 4, 1915 and died Oct. 1979. Her last residence was Steubenville, Ohio.
Posted: April 2003
Mark Carty
Query: I’m trying to find information about my grandfather. His name is Andrew Jackson Webb. DOB – February, 1895 (maybe the 15th). He is part Cherokee Indian. His father’s name is the same as his. Any and all information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.
Posted: April 2003
Teraysa Thompson
Query: Hi! I was wondering of anyone could help me, My mother great grandmother was a full blooded Cherokee Indian called Marthajane, I guess she lived some where within the Ms. area, because thats where my grandmothers form any help will be greatly thanked.
Posted: April 2003
Dana Green
Query: I’m wanting to trace a women named Betty Weaver belived to be Cherokee in the 1800’s.
Posted: April 2003
Teresa Robinson
Query: Need to know how to search for someone you can’t find? This lineage is from Cherokee but can’t find the connection yet. Stephen Rider, Mary Cole-Rider Bracken Cty., Falmouth, Robertson Cty., KY. Can’t find Stephen before 1850, not sure if father is John Rider? Mary Cole is from Germany? They married in 1853. Stephen died in 1881 and Mary died abt.1908. Any help would be appreciated.
Posted: April 2003
Atsila’ Ball
Query: May I use the picture of Rachel Caroline Eaton that is on your website? I am a manager of a cherokee based group ale would like to put it there, please. Just for education purposes.
Posted: April 2003
Julie Curtis-Johnston
Query: Looking for info on parents of Asbury/Asberry/Berry Watts b. 9/1847 in GA. In 1880 census in Coweta County GA. 1900 1910 census in Atlanta, GA. Married Emily (before 1873) and had 6 children – Felix, Maggie, Baxter (died young), Walter, Alfred and Harvey. Family word has it that this is one of the Watts Cherokee lines. Would like any info/help to make the connection.
Posted: April 2003
Sylvia Cole
Query: I am trying to do some research for a friend living in Washington, DC. He would like to know the Cherokee origins of his name. It is his middle name “Wortha” and he is African-American and Cherokee. He does not have internet and asked me to look into this. Thanks for any light you can shed on this.
Posted: April 2003
