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Sharon
Query: I am looking for information on Octaveous (sp?) Wind or Wynn. She married Isaac Powell. She was a full blooded cherokee Indian. Also I am looking for information on scholarships or any information for help for decendants of Cherokee Indians.
Posted: August 2005
Vicki Wallace
Query: Bennett and or Towler. MO. area.
Posted: August 2005
Yvonne Ashley
Query: My mother namewas Willie Mae Bridgeman she married my dad L K Bridgeman but I am tracing my roots my mother mom name was Carrie Dell Powell and she was from Rome Georgia and we have always been told she was a full blooded cherokee please help.
Posted: August 2005
Lynn Bourque
Query: I know my aunt Carol Rioux who’s maiden name is Souliere, told me that a great,great,great grandmother of ours was “Cherokee” Indian! This is very exciting for me to learn, could you tell me anything by using the last name “Souliere” my maiden name and my real grandfathers name? I only have been told my grandfather was a drifter, didn’t know much about him. Anyhow his son (my dad’s name) is Ronald Souliere and the other son’s name is Edward Souliere both born in Holyoke, MA 01040. Four siblings all together, my real mother Barbara, her sister Carol, and also the two brothers I mention earlier. My grandmother’s maiden name was Barbacki, from Poland, but lived most of her adult life in Holyoke, MA.
Posted: August 2005
Teressa Steele
Query: I am looking for information about Nellie May BUTTON born 29Feb.1880 Sherman, Texas – died 10 August 1922 Kansas, City,Mo. Father was Charles BUTTON – mother Nancy Margaret MARSHALL.
Posted: August 2005
Mary
Query: Does anyone have any information on the parents of Mary Parker, born about 1801-1803 in VA?
Posted: August 2005
Deborah Nolan
Query: John E Dodson married to an Cherorkee name that is unknown. born to them was Eliza “Cleo” Dodson 1/2 Cherokee. Her birth was in Texas, what part unknown. She married Thomas Nolan in Texas, what part unknown. This Cherokee blood I am looking for to help me understand more about my heritage of Cherokee blood. Trying to find a way that will not cost so much to find. Maybe I just need a little help looking. I do have some dates of birth of Eliza “Cleo” and the marriage to Thomas. So if anyone can help I would appreciate it.
Posted: August 2005
Jerri Eldridge
Query: Looking for Ella Nelson b. 1864 Sturgis Ky., wife of Thomas Marvel. Some say she was Cherokee. Wanting her parents. She married Thomas Grainger of Grangertown, Ky and had children. She then married Joseph Wheatley and moved to Indiana.
Posted: August 2005
Cindy Wall Burns
Query: I am trying to find information for my children on their father’s side. Their grandfather was “Cecil Eugene Burns” who lived in Sylva, NC and worked at Grannie’s Kitchen in Cherokee. His mother’s name was Fannie Burns – the name “Noah Seay” has came up when I asked questions about the Burns side of the family. My children are wanting to know about their fathers side of family, but I am not having any luck. If someone can help, please email me.
Posted: August 2005
Mary Richey
Query: We have been searching to see it we could find something information on my mother father whose name is Ino Columbus Robinson. His residence is Niota #3and his birthplce is McMinn COunty in Athens, Tennessee. It you have any informationplease get in touch with me by email or you can call this number 501-842-1628 or 501-842-4462.
Posted: August 2005
Paula Wilkins
Query: I am interested in anyone who can establish my ggrandfather to the Cherokee. His name was William Marion Cole. I assume from looking at the area where someone applies for acceptence, was applied for. This was back in the middle 1800’s. He was living the Georgia/Tennessee area.
Posted: August 2005
Willard W. Conley
Query: I am searching for any documentation on my Great Grandmother Talitha Steel Cacy. That is her married name, her maiden name is Steel who supposedly raised her. I do not know if she had any brothers or sisters, nor her real father or mothers name. This occurred in Russell or Tazewell Co. Virginia. Talitha was born in 1863. She married Mathias Jeptha Cacy in 1879 in Russell Co. and they had 4 children Leonard, James, Mamie, and Nannie. My Grandmother is Mamie, all records have been lost or destroyed and am going on elders in family relying on memory. Talithas mother and father may have been of the snowbird clan. Anyone having any information please respond.
Posted: August 2005
Beverly Ratcliff
Query: My great aunt found a historical marker in OK about my great, great grandmother, Rising Star Johnson. She was a Cherokee Indian Princess. I need further info on the location of the marker and any history on Rising Star.
Posted: August 2005
Lisa Yankee
Query: Hi Iam searching for information on Alexander Dougherty/Daugherty he was born in Georgia in 1867. He married willie cochran (need marrige date) and information regarding their parents names dob dod ect: any info greatly appreciated.
Posted: August 2005
Brett Mays
Query: Does anyone have info on Adaline Padgett b. 2.26.1817 in Rutherford County, NC? She married James Fletcher Mays and they eventually moved to DeKalb County, AL. It has been said down through my family lines that Adaline might have been a Cherokee.
Posted: August 2005
Joyce Pearson
Query: Looking for information on Daniel Bumbalough,born in Board Valley,Tenn.? in mid to late 1800,s. said to be a cherokee .He was my greatgrand father.Thank you for any help you can supply.
Posted: August 2005
Cal Young Vann
Query: I am almost certainly a GGGG grandson of Chief James Vann. My grandfather, Jesse Thomas Vann, was a son of Jesse Greenberry Vann. Both are buried in Antioch Baptist cemetery, 2 miles South of Apison, Tennessee, where the lived out their lives. I have found my great grandfather, Jesse G, on the Bradley County census of 1870. He was 18 then and married a woman 10 years older than himself, a widow with 4 children, one of which she brought to the marriage. My great grandfather named his first born son “James D.” It is on that account that I strongly suspect my great grandfather was a son of James Denton Vann and Rosannah (Keithcart) Vann of Spring Place in Murray countuy, Georgia. They appear there on the census of 1850 and 1860. My great grandfather was born in 1852 and would have been about 8 on the 1860 census; while he is not enumerated among the children, he might have been visiting relatives, especially if the census had been taken in summer when school was not in session. Maybe his parents were busy or preoccupied when the Census taker stopped by. James Denton’s father was John Vann, whose father was town chief James Vann. The missing bit of evidence is proof of Jesse G’s parents. Spring Place is 31 miles SW of Apison. It has proven an illusive bit of information. Tennessee issued no death certificate on Jesse G. I would be grateful for any help, ecstatic over an acceptable categolry of proof. Thanks, Cal
Posted: August 2005
Jess Null
Query: I know next to nothing about my family, which makes it hard to research my ancesters. Sadly, I have very limited resources, but any help finding out more about my Grandfather, George Null, would be greatly appreciated. I don’t know when he was born, only that he is at least half Cherokee. I would contact him, as he is still alive, but so far no search results have matched.
Posted: August 2005
Julie
Query: Looking for information on Peeler family. Specifically parentage of my great great grandmother Mary Peeler, born approx 1829, in Tennessee, she married Lewis Shepard. My grand aunt insists her father is indian and I cant find that anywhere. I have run into a brick wall though when I look for info on Mary, his grandmother.
Posted: August 2005
BB
Query: I am looking for info on chief Mendahoe and his daughter Sarah Wyatt.
Posted: August 2005
Debbie Hirth
Query: I am looking for information on Jennetta BRADEN. I believe she was from the Pigott Arkansas area or there abouts.I think she was married to James Isom BRADEN. I don’t know her maiden name. She would be my Great Great Grandmother.
Posted: August 2005
Jennifer
Query: I am trying to locate George T. Bolin. George was born in Yadkin County, NC c.1859 and was still living there in 1900. After that date he simply disappears. Oral tradition states he was a full-blooded Cherokee and died somewhere between NC and Oklahoma. I saw a post by Tammy Gable and tried very hard to locate her as her email was not valid. If anyone knows this woman please tell her of my query.
Posted: August 2005
Richard Hardesty
Query: Looking for an Indian woman, most probably Cherokee in the Henderson, KY area. Born ca. 1800, plus or minus five years. Married Jesse Hardesty/Hardister ca. 1816. Bore three daughters, and then disappeared ca. 1821/22. Possibly in died giving birth to the third daughter…any and all responses appreciated.
Posted: August 2005
JanieJanie
Query: trying to find cherokee connection-gggggrandmother was jane wilson and ggggrandapa was tyler ward lived in ky or tenn .my grandma is part cherokee and alo the say my gggggrandpa hall was too . im lost help
Posted: August 2005
Diahann (Knight) Moore
Query: Looking for information about Maybelle(or Marybelle)Matthews, born April 1, 1889. She once lived in Redbird,Ok. She married Daniel Knight(aka: Dan Knight). After the marriage they lived in Blackfish, Ark. Desparately in need of any information about her and her relatives, (mother, father, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, cousins, etc.) My understanding is that her parents were full-blood Cherokees.
Posted: August 2005
Robert Crosby
Query: I am looking for information concerning my ggggrandfather George Watts born abt.1796 in S.C. listed in 1880 Marion,Co.GA.Census and his Cherokee lineage.Respectfully submitted Robert Crosby
Posted: August 2005
Clint Wooldridge
Query: I feel a very strong connection with the native way and the red path, as if the creeks of old flow through my veins and my heart beats with its current. I have always been told that my great grandmother (father’s side) was full blood blackfoot. I would like to find out more if possible….thanks
Posted: August 2005
Rose Hundley
Query: I am searching my cherokee roots and I have found my greatgrand father on both rolls the only problem is his name is GEORGE SMITH. How do I Prove which one he is? I need more infomation ,married SUSAN WILLIAMS she was the daughter of PATRICK WILLIAMS gand BIRDY SCAROBOUGH and Birdy was the daughter of ISSAC SCAROBOUGH and MARY WARD. Please help!
Posted: August 2005
Sharon Thornburg
Query: My grandmother was cherokee, her maiden name was FANNIE CORNETT, her mothers name was STRONG, I am almost sure of that. She had a brother or uncle that was just known as BUCK CORNETT. She married my grandfather in Oklahoma. There are still THORNBURGS in Venita Oklahoma which was my grandfathers last name. These THORNBURGS
Posted: August 2005
William Foster
Query: I’m hoping to find infomation about my great great grandfather on my grandmas side of the family his name was DOCTOR FLYING CLOUD he was a chief,doctor and a minister in the charokee nation back in the late 1800s dont know excatly waht date, if you have any info please contact me at the e mail adress provided thank you
Posted: August 2005
Sam Frodge
Query: I am looking for my family on my mothers side—-motley was the last name–also on my fathers side—frodge is the last name; I would like to know my heritage and where they came from; WHO AM I? WHAT AM I??
Posted: August 2005
Cherokcal
Query: My great grandfather was Jesse Greenberry Vann Jne 1852/Oct 1907. He lived in Apison TN throughout his qadult life. I believe he was the son of James Denton Vann, on the Murray county Ga census as living at or near Spring Place. He and his family are on the Murray Co Census of 1860 and 1870. My grandfather in not listed among them on the 1870 census, but there is room for him in the birth order/dates. At 18 my great grandfather married a widow of 28 with 4 children. He named his first born sone James D, likely after his father. I need to pin that relationship down, to affirm I am the GGGG grandson of Chief James Vann. Thanks in advance for any help. Regards, Cal Young Vann
Posted: August 2005
Dorothy Spring
Query: I have been searching for information about my great grandmother, Sarah Matilda Houlcum-Holcome—Holcomb. She was born abt 1845, married Charles Clay Hughart in 1861, in MO died abt. 1875 either MO or IL. I have been told that she was a full blooded Cherokee Indian, but the only proof I have, is I found their oldest son James Henry Hughart and his family on the 1900 Dawes Roll. It states he was half Cherokee. I know his father was from Ireland, so it would have to be his mother. If any one has any information about Sarah or her family, I would very much appreciate hearing from you.
Posted: August 2005
Carah Shore
Query: My great great grandmother was full blooded cherokee. Her name was Katie Birdsong. She was born deaf and dumb. When she was young, she was raped by a white settler (my great great grandfather)who was described only as a man with a limp. When she gave birth, she named the little girl Virginia Birdsong. Virginia later married a white settler with the last name of Forester. They went on to have 13 children one whom died at birth. My grandmother Betty was the youngest girl and married Earl Wayne Warnhoff Sr. They had 4 children together two girls and two boys. My mother Linda then married my father Andrew Charles Shore Sr. and they had 2 children me and my brother. I was wondering if anyone knew the name of Katie’s mother. If it wasn’t for her, then my great grandmother probably would have died because her mother couldn’t take care of her. Thanks
Posted: August 2005
Jimmy D. Neugent
Query: My gggrandfather was John Shaffer. He married a full blood Indian and may have been one half Indian himself. He moved from Mississippi to Franklin County, Tx. His wife (name unknown) gave birth to my ggrandmother, Liza Jane on October 10, 1873. She married George Martin Cooper. Liza Jane died February 19, 1930. George died July 14, 1920. My grandmother, Annie Verle (Cooper) Ellis never told the story the same way twice. I’m not sure which tribe my gggrandmother was from.
Posted: August 2005
Bill
Query: Am told birthmother’s name Virgie Blake. I was born 8/23/37. She stated she was part Cherokee, but my adoption records are sealed so I can’t find her. See my page, www.seekingbirthfamily.com
Posted: August 2005
Holly Metzger
Query: wanting to find information about Daisy Huntsinger. I know she was part cherakee. She married W.B. Bryant. They both lived and died in Campobello South Carolina. I also know Daisy died 8-26-1972. Just would like to find some information about famiy history.
Posted: August 2005
Susan Benton
Query: I’m looking for imformation about my great grandma. She married a man named joseph albert benton some time in the 1880-90. if anyone knows anything, please e-mail. susan benton
Posted: August 2005
Barbra Borchardt
Query: I am looking for the ancestry of my great great grandmother, the family secret is that she was a native american. She married Henry Dorweiler in Algona, Iowa on Oct 31st, 1876. Her name was mary. Please help.
Posted: August 2005
Gail Gaudet
Query: Want to know more Cherokee Blankenship, also want to know if the family name Light is Cherokee my great great grandmother was a Light
Posted: August 2005
Ray Rouse
Query: Looking for my Grandmother. Francis Louise Alexandra born in Missouri indian territory 1989. Married Ernest D. Brown she died in texas around 1958.
Posted: August 2005
Misty Souders
Query: First of all, thanks in advance! I have been told that my grandfather’s side has Cherokee Indian in the blood. All I have been able to dig up is this: Thomas J Wilson (1848-1913) born in Indiana, married a Amanda Bicknell (1863-1888). She died in Indiana. One of their children, Ella Rae Wilson(1882-1946) was my Great-Great Grandmother. She married Orsenith Enochs in Greene Co. Indiana. My grandfather has always said he is part Indian, but I cannot find anything on either one of these people concerning who Amanda’s parents are. I only also know of the one child. Any help would be so greatly appreciated!!!
Posted: August 2005
Debra Bumpus~Brown
Query: Trying to find proof of my Cherokee lineage. If anyone has infor. on native ties to the following names, please contact me: THETFORD, Benjamin Franklin (also spelled TEDFORD, TEADFORD, THADFORD) b.1883 Ill. of JOHN HENRY THEDFORD b. 1853 Ill. of HENRY THEDORD b.1827 TN. of WILLIAM THEDFORD b.@1793 NC. All these persons are believed to be Cherokee of varying degree. Also believed to be part Cherokee is the wife of William Thedford, LUCRETIA GATELY b.1803 NC of JOHN GATELY and MARTHA JANE WARD,b.1862, wife of John Henry Thedford. Other THETFORD/THEDFORD/TEDFORD family members born in Georgia, Tenn., No. and So. Carolina, Texas and later in Missouri and Calif.
Posted: August 2005
Marilyn Heinz
Query: I am researching my great-great grandfather and grandmother. My grandmother’s name was Jane Martin before she married the first time to a Louis Bishop Shumate and her last husband was Benjamin Clement. Jane Martin was born on May 6, 1827 in what I think was Illinois. We have been told her Mother was a full blooded Cherokee Indian. Can anyone lend any information??? Thanks. Marilyn Heinz
Posted: August 2005
Lisa (aka “Thumper”) Tadic
Query: MULLINS: Seaching for more information on the family/ancestry of my grandfather, Clarence E. “Kayo” Mullins (aka C.E. Mullins) born Jan 10, 1909 in or around either Clintwood, VA or the Pike Co. KY. areas, died in 2003 in Lincoln Co, OR. Married: Ella Marietta Richardson and had two children, James Norman (Jim) Mullins (dec.) and Marianne Mullins (Tadic) both of Oregon. Family connections are also known to be in SC, possibly TN, NC, WV, GA and surrounding areas; especially in the Cuberland Gap section. My grandfather was one of 14 (15?) children and his parents were George (M.?) Mullins and Emma Alice(?) Coleman; Known siblings included: Andy (Andrew?), Luther (aka LB?), Bill (William?), Marvin, Clyde, Ernest, James-Albert (Known as “Albert” in the East, “Jim” in the West, and “The Professor” by my grandfather; JA was a school teacher in Oregon), Earl, Charles, Elizabeth (Lizzy), Melster, Maryland, Edna (married name Adkins, last known family survivor). My grandfather’s grandparents were reportedly Harmon Mullins and Elizabeth Venters [G.grandparents: Isaac Mullins x Elizabeth Mullins (Ambrose Mullins x Nancy Mullins); GG.grandparents: John “Holly Creek” Mullins x Olive “Ollie” Cox; GGG.grandparents: “Revolutionary John” Wesley Mullins x Virginia Jane “Jennie” Bailey; GGGG.grandparents: William M. Mullins x Katherine Elizabeth Varner; GGGGG.grandparents: William Grancer (also found as Granger) “Grand Sir” Mullins x Katherine Smith (possibly Smythe);GGGGGG.grandparents: Abraham (Des Moulins) Mullins x Rachel Boret (Immigrant French Huguenots)]. (Note: Alternate surname spelling may be “Mullens”)
Posted: August 2005
Pam Adams
Query: My Great Great Great Grand Parents were full blooded Indian the there son married a white girl and there son married a full blooded Indian I have no proof of this just family talk how do I go about finding if this is true. I was also told they would not sign the book of life. Pam
Posted: August 2005
Katina Roye
Query: Mary Viola HURST(?) b.4 Mar 1898 used the last name of McCormick because she was raised by a family of that name. Family stories say that Ola’s mother died when Ola was a little girl. Viola believed that she had older half-brothers who were full-blood Cherokee, possibly these brothers had the last name of Sixkiller or Whitekiller, and lived in Oklahoma around the Muskogee area. Viola married Lemuel E. Fraser, they lived in Henryetta, Dustin, Salem, and surrounding areas of Oklahoma. Any information concerning the ancestry of my grandmother Mary Viola (Hurst?) McCormick is appreciated. We have always been told that her mother was 1/2 Cherokee and her father was white.
Posted: August 2005
Terri Anderson
Query: Looking for Surname Qualls in Cherokee History. Can find them in all the places that the Cherokees were relocated, but having trouble finding the match.
Posted: August 2005
Billy Dunbar
Query: Looking for anything on Thomasons Underwood connection Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma:
Posted: August 2005
Shannon Leigh
Query: I am searching for my Cherokee roots. My biological father was of mixed race heritage, Irish/Cherokee. HIs name was Steven W. Sullivan he had a sister named Mary and I believe his family may settled in southern Califorina but may have originally come from Tennesee Or Oklahoma. If anyone has any leads re: any living members of this side of my family I would be very grateful.
Posted: August 2005
L. Williams
Query: I am trying to find some of my gr gr gr grandma relatives. my gr gr gr grandma name is Lonely Franklin she was born in 1900 she died in 1948 from cancer.
Posted: August 2005
Brad Harrison
Query: Trying to find family tree to find lst role number in family on Grandpas Family. I think his mom was full blooded and i need to prove this somehow and send it in with my application.
Posted: August 2005
Carol Moseley
Query: Seeking info on G-grandfather,James Thomas Boles.Born Ky.,died Ok. Parents:William Boles and Elizia Vickery:both died Pickett Co,Tenn. was told all my life he was cheokee indian some say full blood,some half,and some 1/4,but none less.as for as I know he did not have a roll #,or at least he never told anyone if he did.but maybe his parents or grandparents did.
Posted: August 2005
Tim Hayes
Query: Does anyone have any information on the Boyd vs US case that supposedly allowed the Cherokee to remain in North Carolina?
Posted: August 2005
Stephanie Jones
Query: I am searching where my great grandmother, Ida Leona Mason fits or fit into the Cherokee tribe. I was told that her mother was full blooded Cherokee, which would also be Mason.
Posted: August 2005
Sherry Moring Munson
Query: My maternal Great-grandmother was of the Cherokees that were formed in Upper Arkansas around Pocahontis Arkansas in the 1800’s. Her family was on the Trail of tears and settled in Arkansas. She was born in Black Rock Arkansas in the late 1800’s. I was wondering if anyone has any information on her and her parents and siblings. Her name was Mary Myrtle Jones(Maiden name). I know she was born in Black Rock, Arkansas in the late 1800’s and was married once then married my great-grandfather Pennington, there she had my grandmother, great-aunt and great-uncle. She moved here to Pine Bluff, Arkansas with him and that is where my grandmother and her siblings were born. Mary died here in Pine Bluff, Arkansas in the early 1930’s when my grandmother was about 10. I don’t know where she was buried. I don’t have her death or birth certificates because back then they didn’t have them or no longer are around. I need to know this information to finish my Family Tree and try to get on the Roll. If anyone has information please send me an e-mail at the address above. Brazencat@wsbcglobal.net.
Posted: August 2005
Debra (Chapman)Malinovsky
Query: I am trying to help my family get more information on my fathers (William Chapman) family history and over time we are having a hard time getting information. My fathers great grandfather was a wagon master heading out west he spent the night on a Indian Reservation in Oklahoma and met one of the Indian chiefs twin daughters (she was a Barnett or Bennett???) who he liked, he told her he would come back for her on his return trip, so on his way back he took her she was 13 years old. He took her to Kentucky or Southern Ohio where they bought land. When she died she may have been buried near Yellow Creek. I would like to find out more information about her family.
Posted: August 2005
Janelle Diters
Query: berth records on indian roll on Stelle Luvell,Lovell, etc. Father was full Cherokee cheif. She may be beried at the Crossroads Cemerary, Dawson Spring or caldwell, Prinston Kyntucky. ANy records would be helpful.
Posted: August 2005
Janet Cantrell
Query: I am looking for information as to whether Vincent WOOD, born in Bracken County, Kentucky; buried in Riley Cemetary, Nowata Co. Oklahoma is on the Cherokee Roles.
Posted: August 2005
Lorinda
Query: I need help on these names. I can’t find anyone researching my family. Maybe I went wrong somewheres. Please help if you have any info. Thomas Hicks (born 1764)married: Mary Gwaltney CHILDREN: Elias Hicks (born 1787). Elias Hicks married: marriage 1: Lucretia Lassiter CHILDREN: and marriage 2: Margaret P. Outland (born 1815) CHILDREN: Andrew Jackson Hicks. I have a copy of an old news paper clipping that says: CIVIL WAR GUN- A Denton Navy 6-cap .44 gun used in the civil war by his great-grandfather is now the proud possession of Woodrow Hicks of Murry, Ky. The gun was used by Andrew Jackson Hicks while he was a member of Duckworth’s Cavalry. Still in working order, the pistol was used for target practice recently when Hicks, above left, was visited by his cousin, Gerald McFerren of Marthaville. At right is McFerren’s son, Huey holding an old sabre, also owned by Hicks, orgininally came from North Carolina and married and Indian squaw who is a cousin of Powhatan. He and his two brothers settled in Kentucky and Mississippi. Now I can’t find this indian squaw.hmm. Please email me with any info.
Posted: August 2005
Kathlee Procter Bunnells
Query: greatgrandfather dugan harold clark, only son. he was enough cherakee that he was given 160 acres in the cherakee strip in oklahoma. he married at 49 viola mae leasure and had 4 children.
Posted: August 2005
Jimmie T. Jones
Query: TURNER – JONES – LAMBERT – MASSEY. Oral history is that my great grandmother Mariah (Maria) Turner Lambert b c 1840 Virginia, d September 26, 1918 in Fayette County, Tennessee and her brother William Massey b c 1838 Virginia and her mother Alice Turner b c 1820 Virginia, were brought to LaGrange, Tennessee from Virginia by train and walked to the home of the slave owner, William Alfred Turner. Mariah was taught to be a seamstress, others were chained in the basement of the house, Gable Villa, until they were sent to the fields to work. I visited the house in July, 2005. Mariah told her descendents that they were of Cherokee descent and were brought to LaGrange by train. Photographs indicate they are of American Indian descent. If Cherokke, what part of Virginia did they live in about 1838? Where were they likely have been bought? Thank you for any information or suggestions.
Posted: August 2005
Jamie Udland
Query: Interested in relatives John and William (Billy) Ransom, along with my father James. They are all registered with the Cherokee and I am unable to locate registy information. Thanks
Posted: August 2005
Maggie Lundgren
Query: I am searching for information about Laura Pauline Land-Alverson. I am told she was either all cherokee or part, I do not know much about this side of my family and many from it have passed on . She lived most of her adult life in north carolina. She had 11 children. Any information would be helpful
Posted: August 2005
Carol
Query: I am looking for james a. and nellie anderson that were married in the 60’s. i was their child. I am told they or one of them is cherokee. How can I find this out. I was born 9-26-60 in tulsa. Please email me with any info.
Posted: August 2005
Gloria Goodwin
Query: I am seeking the parents of Mattie Johnson who married Jim Erwin. She is reportedly Cherokee (or part)and the daughter of a chief. She was in Texas in 1904. Any information would be appreciated.
Posted: August 2005
Ann Palmer
Query: My great grandmother was said to be Cherokee. Mary Ann Masters born March 22, 1837 in Iredell County, NC. Married Virgil Henson April 16, 1856 Whitfield County GA – She died after 1900 in Van Zandt County Texas –that is about all I know about her.
Posted: August 2005
Rosemary Hicks
Query: My great grandfather was Elijah Hicks of the Cherokee Tribe in the Trail of Tears. I am trying to locate the son’s name which would be my grandfather. My father passed away and I have nothing to go on except what I was told when a little girl.
Posted: August 2005
Charlotte Lugmayr-Frantz
Query: Hi, I am Charlotte from Austria. I have found more about: Andrew Johnson BLYTHE,Cherokee Tribe, born 11.Apr.1915 Cherokee NC, died 17.Sept.1957 Isleta, National Cementery Santa Fe, NM. SSgt.by the US-Airforce. Son Ronald is born 1948 in Austria. Andrew Johnson BLYTHE was the son of William Johnson BLYTHE, born 15.June 1872, died 1920 and Sarah CROSS from Chippewa Tribe Michigan, born 1873 Michigan. William Johnson BLYTHE was the son of Goliath BLYTHE and Lucy JOHNSON, Goliath BLYTHE was the son of Jackson BLYTHE and SAH-DAH-YAH Jackson BLYTHE was the son of Jonathan BLYTHE and Quatie(Betty)LITTLEDOG. The brother of Andrew Johnson BLYTHE was Lloyd BLYTHE, born 1907 married with Sarah BRADLEY and daughter Alta Maxine Johnson BLYTHE. The uncle of Andrew Johnson BLYTHE was Chief Jarret BLYTHE. In the Baker Roll I found Andy and Lloyd by the family of Jarret BLYTHE and Mary (BURGESS) as ORPHAN. Andrew Johnson BLYTHE had also 3 sisters: Biley, born 1900, Louisia, born 1904 and Lillie, born 1906. I am searching now for living relatives. Please e-mail me, Ronald will be very happy to find relatives of his Cherokee family.
Posted: August 2005
JJ
Query: Im looking for information on my granmother, sarah lee, she was born in either marion or pickens county,alabama around 1904 or 1905. she married robert johnson in the 1920’s and moved to parrish, al. she is said to have full-blooded cherokee indian. i’m trying to see if i can finfd her birthdate, parents’ name, whether or not she had siblings. she had 7 chidren and died in january of 1941
Posted: August 2005
Richard Childs
Query: my grandfather married lou rogers from murphy n.c. his name is bert justice we live in morgan couty tenn in coalfield we have been trying to find out if we are related to chief dick justice
Posted: August 2005
Don Smith
Query: I need to find information on my Grandmother. Her name is Amanda Louise Sparks. The registration number I have for her is 3952. Please let me know what you find.
Posted: August 2005
Bill Foster
Query: Hello I am inquiring to find the name taylor and foster as well as Anderson………..they are spread out all over from Ok,Pa,to cali……thanks very much
Posted: August 2005
Tonya Welch Dwight
Query: Please give me information rgarding Lucy Tap/Alabama Resevation..Kyle Welch..Frank and Amanda Newman..Berti Mae Welch
Posted: August 2005
Rebbecca Sutton
Query: I saw your query about Elizabeth Eatherly and Charlie B. Moss they are my Great Grandparents they are from Old Hickory Tn Davidson CO.
Posted: August 2005
Tony Ferrell
Query: I’m looking for any information on Charles Ferrell(b apprx 1870) supposedly full blooded Cherokee or Choctaw. Married to Annie Myrtle Honeycutt. They lived around the Harnett county( Angier) NC area. He was my grandfather and died around 1943 when my father was 8. All information would be appreciated!
Posted: August 2005
Dee Chamberlain
Query: My Name is Dee Chamberlain. My GG grandmother was Sally Lankford. She married a Frank Duren and had Annie Mae Duren. Annie married Spurgen Smith. I know that She was Cherokee I just would to find any information on her Native American relatives. And register in the tribe. I am really very knew at this and would really appricate any information on her and our family or how to locate them. Please contact me at delencia4748@hotmail.com
Posted: August 2005
Harley E. Cross
Query: I would like to see public record signed by Robert L. Page,His application was case #1114,I believed he applied in 1896.
Posted: August 2005
Kathleen Gordon Vargas
Query: I, am the grand daughter of emma bell reece a full blood cherokee.my grand father was claude c. kindle.my mother was alta irene kindle b. jan 13, 1926.proctor okla.my father was william c. gordon b.mar 7, 1922. baron fork creek okla. i, am searching for my gordon roots i, was told by a great aunt my father was part indian. his father was claud e. gordon b. jun 11, 1893 arkansas. my great grand father was charley h. gordon called doc gordon. b.july 8, 1868. polk co. missouri. all part indian thank you kathleen gordon vargas.
Posted: August 2005
M. Cradle
Query: Hi – can you assist me with information about my grandmother who was Cherokee? She lived in Collinsville, OK. Her name was Mollie Jordan, she died in 1953.
Posted: August 2005
Patty White
Query: My grandmother’s name was America Holland (maiden name) Cox (married name)she was born around 1902 Have been told her mother was a full blooded cherokee. I know she lived in manchester Ky. for many years. Don’t know where she was born.
Posted: August 2005
Betty McElhannon
Query: My great-great-great grandmother was an indian maiden named Jane. She married Hardy Horse Hunter about 1794. Can anyone tell me about Jane, whicch tribe she was from etc.
Posted: August 2005
Linda Kehm
Query: Carroll Hunter had a query several years ago requesting info about his ancester Minerve. She and her sister Mandy were traveling with the Cherokees, left the tribe and were adopted by the Taylor Hallmark family. Minerve married Houston McBride and moved to Searcy County Arkansas. Sister Mandy returned to her tribe. I believe that she later married William Young McBride. Want more information about her Cherokee connections-family said that she got an “Indian check”. May have been a Woody or married to a Woody.
Posted: August 2005
Carla Womack
Query: I am trying to find information about my grandfather and his ancestors. I have found information from my father to my great-great-great-great grandfather. Their surname was SHELTON. My grandfather has told us stories that his grandmother or great grandmother was Cherokee. My sister remembers that grandfather said he had gotten a letter to be able to get land in Oklahoma. Is there anyway or anywhere I can go to find information? He had a half-brother that moved to Stephens County, Oklahoma. I do not know if he also received a letter and perhaps took the land. I would appreciate any help. If anyone is researching the SHELTON family I would be glad to check and see if our families connect.
Posted: August 2005
Mark Wilson
Query: I’ve been told my great grandmother was at least, part Cherokee her name was Rachel Busby. She married a man named Robert E. Wilson. Anyone have a clue as to that marriage or know where I can look to find out more? I’ve seen that name on the Guion Miller index but as far as I know, that means nothing without tracking down additional info..
Posted: August 2005
Darla
Query: Searcing the web browser, i entered the name of Alexis Favre, of whom i am a descendent. It brings up All Things Cherokee with this in the description ” Her name was Cuna and she married Alexis Favre. Their daughter, Isabella Rose married Bernard Valentine Bourgeois. Their son Cyrill married Anatasia Braquette. ” My grandmother Celine Bourgeois was the daughter of Cyrill and Anatasia, but I have never herard of Cuna before this. Since Isabella’s name led me to this site I feel that You must have something about Cuna. Can you help me find out more about her.
Posted: August 2005
Dee Blankenship Schultz
Query: My Blankenship root came from Georgia, they start with a William Wesley ” Bill” Blankenship. Born July 25,1854- He married a Josephine Neal. They had two daughters Lizzie Blankenship ( Tucker)and Sallie Blankenship (Wheat).His second wife was Josephine Chasteen born in 3-15-1859. They had Frank Blankenship July 1886. Arnie Blankenship June 1889. Elza Lewis Blankenship November 10, 1891 (He was my grandfather). Mamie Joe Blankenship Jan 22, 1895. Dollis Sue (died young). Mack Mc Kinney Blankenship March 10, 1898. James Chasteen Blankenship ( Jim) June 30, 1900. Lucy Mahinda Blankenship Jan 2,1903 She never married. James Chasteen (Jim) Married his sister-in-law- when his brother Elza died. Can anyone help me?
Posted: August 2005
Mary Adams
Query: I can not find any information on my great-grandmother. The family has informed me that she was a half-breed cherokee. She was born in Texas about 1865 or 1866. She married my great
Posted: August 2005
Jennifer M Decker
Query: I am wondering if I qualify for indian benefits and wanting to know how i go about getting an application to fill out and send in. Thanks for your time.
Posted: August 2005
Pam Ferguson
Query: Looking for information on Lillie Belle Nail Scott.
Posted: August 2005
Katrina Griffiths
Query: I have started doing my mothers family and she has given me a little information regarding the marriage between ? Bradshaw and a cherokee princess. Bradshaw being my mothers maiden name. They were married by the captian on the Mayflower. I have no dates or other information at this stage. So any information would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: August 2005
Brenda Johnson
Query: I am looking for information on Chief Forked-Tail. I would like to know his wife’s name and any dates possible, children etc. Your help will be most appreciated. He was my g-g-g-g-g-g-grandfather.
Posted: August 2005
Mark Harris
Query: I am looking for any information on my great grandmother Martha Ann ARNOLD who married James Morgan HARRIS. Family legend says that she was 1/2 or 1/4 Cherokee but no one has record. They apparently came from North Carolina (western?) and moved into southwest Virgina (possibly Washington county). She had a sister named Lucy Agnes ARNOLD, Lydia ARNOLD (who married Tom BURTON) and a bother named Winfield ARNOLD.
Posted: August 2005
April
Query: I am trying to respond to the query at the end of this message. I read this and I’m curious about it. There are a few Samuel Stoddards and Floyd Stoddards in my family tree which I am trying to make sense out of. My grandma told me once that her father/grandfather/ggrandfather (someone) was Indian, and I’ve been trying to figure out who. Maybe we are related in some way? “Query: I have been told that my ggrandfather was full blooded Cherokee Indian. I am trying to trace my ancestry back and I haven’t found any information my name is Alfred L. Stoddard my dads name is Samuel A. Stoddard his dad’s name was Floyd Stoddard and his dad’s name was Samuel Stoddard is there any help out there.”
Posted: August 2005
Shontaria Marlow
Query: Hello people. I am in search of finding out more about my ancestors and family.My great grandmother’s name was Gennie MIles before marriage.I am not certain if that is the correct spelling of her last name, but she was born in around 1889 or something like that. She is cherokee. One of her daughters,my grandmother born Sept. 15, 1929, to july 23, 2005, she was Gennie as well. Gennie McDade. Mcdade was my great grandfathers last name. So my graet grandmother was originally Miles, died a McDade. My grandmother died Gennie Marlow she wed my grandfather Ceasar Marlow. If anyone out there have any info on these individuals, please let me know. Thanks, Shon.
Posted: August 2005
Susan Kingsolver
Query: I’m looking for any Buffingtons. My great grandmother, Sallie/sally Buffington married my Great grandfather Joe Davis sometimes in the 1800s.
Posted: August 2005
Shelly Wilken
Query: Could someone help me find out about my Cherokee background. My Great Great Grandma Nancy Elizabeth Allcorn was from the foothills of Kentucky Wayne County. I need guidence as to where to go find info, Free of charge. Thank You.
Posted: August 2005
April
Query: I am part Cherokee Indian. My grandmas maiden name is BUENA VISTA SLUSS. She doesnt know any of her family except her mother. I would like to know who my family is and also how much Cherokee I am. Thanks
Posted: August 2005
Judy Killen
Query: I am looking for information on my great grandmother, Victoria Houser. I am told she was born in New York moved with her parents to Tennessee. She married Allen George Brumett aprx 1881, who died aprox 1888. They moved to Lonoke Arkansas prior to his death. She remarried Monroe Burkett on 12-31-1893. Victoria and Allen had three children, John Clay Brumett (my grandfather), Andrew Clifford, and Nina Mae. Any information available on Victoria would be greatly appreciated. We are stumped with any information on her or her family and origins. Thank you.:
Posted: August 2005
W. M. Witherspoon
Query: I am possibly related to CHIEF BOWLES thru the DUNN connection of my G-G father. Does anyone have the list of his children? Are any on the roles?
Posted: August 2005
Audrey (Hardin) Jaworski
Query: looking for family’s indian desent grand mother was Carrie Delphenie Busby she married Moscow Hardin looking in cherokee and Chatow indian of Mississippi and Alabama
Posted: August 2005
Jo Melhorn
Query: I am looking for information on George Cain. He had two daughters Mary (Pennie) Cain and Minnie Cain.
Posted: August 2005
Betty Flowers
Query: I am looking for Catherine (Katherine)Morgan she was of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee and was fullblooded…I have her roll number now I need to know what her Indian name was.. she was my grandmothers, grandmother..my grandmother was a Pixley. Thanks for any and all help.
Posted: August 2005
Shirley Key Coker
Query: My dad, Stonewall Jackson Key’s grandmother was a cherokee indian. My grandfather’s name was John Fletcher Key from Wedowee, Alabama. I would like to know if anyone knows my great grandmother’s name?
Posted: August 2005
Wyona K Adams
Query: I am looking for my great grandmother whose name is Little Dove Paysinger.who is fullblood Chereokeemaybe from the trails oftears move toOkl.restorvation.Pleasehelpme find her .Thankyou,
Posted: August 2005
Joyce {Luke} Pearson
Query: recently submitted a query on daniel bumalough, should be, daniel bumbalough born in board valley,tn.circa1870?nancy clouse 1st. wife,2nd. lurrie? 1934 moved to cookeville,tn.I have heard that his family was part of the trail of tears.?Thank you!
Posted: August 2005
Julia Strong
Query: My surname is Shoate, and am trying to find any imformation I can about my native american ancestory. My father, James Orville Shoate, born in Wichita KS, says he knows nothing, but other menbers of the family say our native american ancestory goes back to Cunne Shoate, the great Cherokee leader. My father named his only son James Monroe Shoate, I would be proud to know that there was a connection, but have know information on this. Could someone help me prove or disprove this.
Posted: August 2005
Virginia Fuquay
Query: I saw an entry on query board # 20 from Teresa Young and have a question about the Givens listed. I have a gr gr grandfather named Samuel R Givens b. in GA and married a Ellen Young who was born in GA or Ir. who had a daughter Mary Catherine Givens b. Jan, 1853 In Miss. and married my gr grandfather James H M Kendrick. My grandfather told me that he was part Miss Choctaw, but I have heard from other family members that the same line of Kendrick who married into the Eggars was Cherokee. I am thinking that maybe the Indian heritage came from the Givens side of the family. Any help with the quadrum would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: August 2005
William Etheredge
Query: looking for information on woman, member of the walkingstick family, named Hendricks, who eloped from a rebel civil war camp and married a man nemed Henson, who subsequently switched sides and fought with the union army. My great great grandparents.
Posted: August 2005
Gene Fortenberry
Query: looking to see if my father has any native American blood his name was Nelson Fortenberry , born in Freestone County, Texas
Posted: August 2005
Kathy
Query: Have been looking for decendents of the SnowSolomon H.family or George B.Daley-Dailey family.
Posted: August 2005
June Sechrist
Query: PARKER, Jane ggrandmother born in Chautauqua Co., KS in 1859. Married John Buzzard same location August 8, 1876. Family history says she is full-blooded Chekokee Indian
Posted: August 2005
John Rupe
Query: Is Rupe a Cherokee name? If so, what is the background?
Posted: August 2005
Charles Randall
Query: I am looking for information on any Cherokees originating from Missouri or Kentucky with the last name PAYNE. My grandfather was full-blooded Cherokee and was born in MO in 1890. His father was born in Kentucky.
Posted: August 2005
Susan
Query: I am looking for information about some of my ancestors, Marinda and Emily (Amelie/Amelia) MITCHELL and who I’ve been told were Cherokee. They lived in NC and later VA/KY (Bath Co) in the 19th and early 20th century. WILSON, POWER(S), BOONE, DAVIS, and CLINE are the other surnames (spouses, cousins, etc.) from this time period. Any information about these individuals would be welcome!
Posted: August 2005
Lee Fortner
Query: Fortner-Barefoot: In Walthall, Miss. Nov. 20 J.W.Fortner of Chickasaw Co. and Mrs. Sallie Barefoot of Dancey in Webster Co. were married at the brides home last week, the groom is a widower, and the bride is the widow of the late J.J. Barefoot. Both contracting parties are in the meridian of life. This letter was sent to my great grandmother Lizzie Fortner about her husband John W. Fortner that ran off around 1914 in Tenn. Looking to find out more about this union John had and if they had any children or anyone has any pictures. Lee Fortner
Posted: August 2005
Aaron Holman
Query: Im very interested in my possible Cherokee background. I need help! My grandmothers maiden name was Vera Alice Turner. She passed away here in Cleveland Ohio 2 years ago, and my grandfather, C.L. Holman just passed about a month ago. I wasnt very close with my dads side so I didnt get to talk to them much. I heard from my Aunt that we have native american blood, and I could have swore she said Cherokee, bit thats all she knew. I believe my grandparents hailed from Tenessee and we took a trip there once when I was maybe 8 years old, I am 31 now. Has anyone come across the names Vera Alice Turner, or C.L Holman? I believe they had some irish in them as German. Im also Polish but the only one that matters to me is my Native American roots, I just wish I knew more. Any info you have would be awesome. Thanks for reading.
Posted: August 2005
Jennifer Trosclair
Query: I am looking for information on my grandfather. I’ve been told all of my life that he was a full blooded Cherokee Indian. However, I can’t locate him at all. His name was Orville Edward TURNER est.dob is 1924 and death 1967. I was told he was born in Chester,IL. He married Lavinia “Virginia” Elizabeth SLADE. Any help at all would be great! Thanks
Posted: August 2005
Shasta
Query: Please help. I do not have much information. I have Cherokee on both sides of my family. My Grandmother is living, maiden name Nancy Gray. Her mother gave birth to multiple sets of twins. My father’s side was known as the Weaver’s. My Great-Great grandmother was on The Trail Of Tears. Decendents-Paul Weaver son. Where can I find more information? I do not live in Oklahoma. Thank you.
Posted: August 2005
Stacie Wells
Query: Maidie or aidie barnes.
Posted: August 2005
Stephanie
Query: Trying to find any info about my great grandmother and great,great grandmothers. Both were belived to be full blooded Cherokee Indian.The only info i have is my grandfathers name was John Martin Noe, born in Kentucky on June14,1895. His mothers Maiden name was (pos)Minnie? Howard.John had Sisters named Eythel$Addie, and A brother named A.B.Noe.Any info would be greatly apperiated
Posted: August 2005
Keith
Query: Im trying to find out if there were any Hooks’ or Wiggins’ that were Cherokee/Tsalgi? Ive been toold by my grandmother that we had Cherokee/Tslagi Blood,but I cannot find the connection.I do have the Wiggins side traced back all the way back to when the came over from England then tracing them to Alabama,but it only shows names not race.On the Hooks side I only know that they came to Alabama from Gerogia.Any help wpuld be appreciated.
Posted: August 2005
Beverly Carver
Query: Looking for my ggg-grandmother history her name is Cardialla or dellia sidebottam i think she was from Oklahoma she was Indian.
Posted: August 2005
Verdell
Query: Looking for my great geat grand mother her name was julia meadows
Posted: August 2005
Leslie
Query: Am searching family information on Callie Downing, believe to be from Oklahoma. Also was she of the Cherokee Tribe?
Posted: August 2005
Michele Shepherd
Query: I am trying to find a Nancy Shepherd born abt. 1847-49 I think I might have found her in VA 1870 as a servant for the Hurst family she was listed as M. She had a child named William H. Shepherd she was never married that I know of. I’m not sure it’s the right one however a Hurst is listed as William’s father. I’ve been told her family came from North Carolina and she was Cherokee.
Posted: August 2005
Sherry Wilson
Query: Iam looking for any ancestor.
Posted: August 2005
Pamela Irvine
Query: Looking for infor on Martha F. Ewes B. abt 1820 D. Kanawha Co. WV Married John Matthew Burford June 18,1839 Kanawha Co. VA. Have been told that she was Cherokee.
Posted: August 2005
Franklin Eugene
Query: I am looking for my mother. Her maiden name was Beatrice GRIMMITT and married names include /WILMON/ROGERS/BLOOM. She put me up for adoption when I was three. I have two brothers and a sister. Oldest brother’s name is George, next oldest brother is Phillip WILMON and younger sister is Ramona BROWN. We have had contact over the years, but lost total contact in 2003. At that time Beatrice was in poor health. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: August 2005
LGG
Query: I am looking for information on WASHINGTON JEFFERSON JACKSON GRIGGS who married several times and fathered several children. One of his wives was ALICE FOX and they had a son named JOHN GRIGGS who married MAY VAN. They lived in NE Oklahoma. I can not find anything before the Dawes Roll on JJ Griggs.
Posted: August 2005
SeanHampton
Query: My Great Greatmother name was Lillie Rainbolt and she was born in 1873 in Butler,TN. Her parents are unknown is there any way you can help?
Posted: August 2005
Colleen Graham (Carroll)
Query: I am researching the records of my great-great-great grandfather, Ralph Allen Howell, who resided next to Etowah, Alabama. He married Para Lee Culver, who was Cherokee as well. There are 2 of them..son/father. Son Born in 1884 father born in 1849. Please send me info. if yo uare related to them.Thank you, Colleen (Silverhawkflies Spirit):
Posted: August 2005
Erica Scott
Query: I am trying to look fo rany information on my cherokee heritage i know that honeycutt is the last name but im not sure of the first i believe that somewhere in the line james oglethorpe has something to do with my line. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: August 2005
Sue
Query: My ancesters have the following surnames, Ritter, Furgerson, Leatherwood, Walker, Kingfisher, Farrell,Armstrong,Riggan, Walker all living in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippe, North and South Carolina and Oklahoma. My situation is linking my heritage to their Cherokee bloodlines.
Posted: August 2005
Melissa Brown
Query: I am searching for my ancestors who I have always been told were Cherokee. Some of the names were, Cynthia Lewis Price, Sarah Tuten, John Jolly, Zachariah Tuten, Gardner Leroy Price. If anyone has any information or is any relation please feel free to contact me. All of my family was supposed to be in the TN and NC area. Some were supposed to have removed to OK
Posted: August 2005
