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Malinda Daniel
Query: I am trying to help my husband’s family find their Cherokee family roots-Captain William Daniel;James Daneil in Middlesex, VA; James Daniel-1739 and then a link to the Smith’s of NC or Virginia- Then Missouri-Other family is Marrietta Hunt/James Ross Daniel/ James Nelson Daniel-any help located the connection would be much appreciated.
Posted: August 2009
Lori Buckner
Query: I am looking for my ggmother that was taken from the Cherokee Nation and relocated to NC. All I know is her name was Sally.
Posted: August 2009
BJ
Query: My husband’s grandfather, who lived in South carolina, was 1/2 Cherokee, or so we have been told. His name was Hugh Gaskins, not sure the first name is right though. I have looked on the Dawes Rolls and found Gaskins, but not a Hugh. I do not know who his father was or mother. Guess I should find out.
Posted: August 2009
BJ
Query: Looking for any information on a Hugh Gaskin(s. Lived in South Carolina. was born in th elaste 1800’s or early 1900’s. Wed to Gladis ? They had around 14 children and Gladis just died a few years ago right before her 100th Birthday. Hugh died when he was in his 50’s. I was told that Hugh if I got the first name right was at least 1/2 Native American. Gladis once told me that his sister did not speak much English. Any info on the family would be appreciate.
Posted: August 2009
Jerry Wallace
Query: Looking for Mattie May Stepp Martha. Born 5/14/1876-77 in Clark County, Indiana. She said she was born in Bennettsville, Kentucky. As far a I know her parents were Henry Stepp and Ellen Brown. She said she was raised by her uncle. Don’t know his name. She married George William Wallace. He was born 4/5/1869 in Orange County, Indiana. They were married 7/7/1894 in Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana.
Posted: August 2009
Joan Oates Britz
Query: Looking for Cherokee roots to family of William Silas Carter, Martha Ann Francis Carter, Lula Frances Carter, Vada Lee Carter, Virgil Lennie Carter, Ophalie Carter, Lucy May Carter, Larrena Bell Carter, Elda Elizabeth Carter, Martha Luvine Carter yes this is way they are in family bible..have copy will share complete with birth, marriage, death dates.
Posted: August 2009
Grace E Lamb
Query: Help I’m reaching my family history and was told by uncles that ther mom my grandma is Indian her sister Louisa Stephens #32365 and brother Isaac #32366 are on the Guion Miller roll that much I know grandma name is Mary Etta Barnhart can anyone help. Grace Barnhart
Posted: August 2009
M I Bandy
Query: Daniel Willis Rodgers/Rogers, Thomas Jefferson Rodgers/Rogers-possible change of spelling so as not to have Indian association at the time of removal or post removal–Lucinda /Cindy Rodgers/Rogers–know for casting spells when stress or confronted–a “horse talker” as they wer once called.
Posted: August 2009
Barbara Vieth
Query: I am searching for information regarding my Cherokee Great-Grandmother Mary Judd. She was born in Cherokee Nation, NC around 1850. She met and married John Patton in Tennesee and moved to Casey County, KY where she is buried.
Posted: August 2009
Idaho
Query: I am wondering if this strikes a memory in anyone. My great great granny was born in 1872 or so in Missouri to a Mary Jane Towell or Lowell unsure which and a man named Riley Bales supposedly of the Missouri Cherokee tribe. My great great grannys name was Mary Frances Bales. She went on to later marry John McNutt. Any info would be appreciated.
Posted: August 2009
Michelle Talley
Query: I am looking to get my families Indian cards however we have hit wall after wall. My maiden name is stiver my mothers maiden name is Everett her mothers maiden name is Beasley. I beilieve it was a Beasley who married one Mary Jane Walker but we have hit wall after wall trying to locate a death, marriage certificate. I know that she died in Illinois but I do not know where. We can’t find a Dawes roll number and need any of the info above to apply for our Indian cards. This will die with my brother and I because our children do not have enough Indian blood. Any help that can be provided would be very much appreciated.
Posted: August 2009
Patricia Kindred
Query: Smith, Alford born in Oklahoma around 1843. U.S. Census shows he lived in Lousiana in 1900’s. Married to Josephine. Children: Alford, Jr., Bertha, Janie and Estella.
Posted: August 2009
Jeannie White
Query: I am looking to find my roots. My mom was born in Pottawatamie county in 1919. I don’t know her parents names except WEEMS. She was adopted by Roy White and moved to Texas panhandle in early 1900’s. I would love to know who I really am.
Posted: August 2009
Betty Harkey
Query: Taking a shot in the dark, my Gr Grandmother was a N E Sharp we believe it stood for Nancy she married 1897 in Kiowa IT to William D Holloway according to License. Had 2 daughters Allie and her sister My grandmother Ida Mae Holloway. She is not showing on any census and on 1910 census the girls & father Will Holloway is listed as widowed, cannot locate any info at all of her.
Posted: August 2009
Woody Knighton
Query: My husband is Seminole, his father hailed from Lake City, Georgia and his name was Ponce De Leon Knighton. Large family. There are some mixes here, Cherokee-Apache and Seminole, on the parents and grandparents side. Mothers name was Edna Mae Wilson and she married Ponce De Leon Knighton. I am seeking information on any Knightons or Wilsons that lived in or near Lake City, GA and Cherokee, NC. Edna attended Cherokee school in NC as did others. Trying to learn more of my heritage. My name is Woodrow Rossie Knighton and I live just outside of Tampa, FL. Both my parents were American Indian and we sure look it. LOL Any info appreciated.
Posted: August 2009
Margaret Brunk
Query: Louisa Phelps Hopkins is my paternal great-great grandmother.She was born approx 1855 in Kentucky. She is the wife of Daniel Hopkins.I have been told by my father that Louisa Phelps Hopkins is suppose to be full blooded Cherokee Indian. This was told to him by his grandmother Margaret Hopkins. How can I verify this information?
Posted: August 2009
Sheri
Query: Information for those looking for Wards, Reeds, Davis, Raper, a couple of Earwoods, Princess Corn Blossom, etc. here is a link to an extensive lineage at voy.com scroll all the way to the bottom, I think. voy.com/197419/ Someone took years to put this together and it is very interesting. Hope it helps!
Posted: August 2009
Sheri
Query: For those looking for mainly ‘Reed’ family members, here is a great lineup 08 09 cookshangout.com/database/b393 in response to those looking for Reed history. There is a Davis or two, and Winfield. :-
Posted: August 2009
Bill
Query: A Priscilla Kuykendall posted a query looking for information concerning her grandmother, one Tempie Hall from Georgia. I’ve located a grave at an abandoned church in southwest GA. I responded to her query, but have had no reply. Her query was posted in 2006, so she may not even have the same email address as when she posted. Anyone knowing how to get in touch with Priscilla Kuykendall please email or contact her and let her know I’m trying to reach her.
Posted: August 2009
Sandy
Query: I would like to know more information about my Native American Heritage.
Posted: August 2009
Mari Mabra
Query: Any info on Ed Toliver 1830 Jefferson County Mississippi area married a Martha or Marthy 1835. Not sure if he was Indian or African descent. Listed 1880 census Beat2 Jefferson, Ms. Wouls have been my gggfather. Thanks
Posted: August 2009
Gail Charnley
Query: Julis P. Lowe was either an Indian chief in Ma. or the son of indian chief wampanoag Married a white woman named Ida. I believe it could be about 1800’s. 1880’s They a daugther named Grace. Lived in Ipswich Ma. before moving to Waltham. He was my Great great great grandfather.
Posted: August 2009
Lois Grider
Query: I am looking for information about Mary Davidson who married Granville Polk Barger from Ky. I always heard she was Cherokee. I am wondering if anyone knows for sure.
Posted: August 2009
Stephen Chandler
Query: Does anyone have any information on a Martha Weaver from North Carolina who moved to Indiana and married Samuel Chandler also born in North Carolina and moved to Indiana. Both are said to have Cherokee blood. I need to confirm this info as well as get past Martha and Samuel, like their parents and siblings and any North Carolina relatives still alive and living there. If you are a relative or know someone who is please contact me with your info. Thank you.
Posted: August 2009
Gale Kell
Query: Looking for information about Nancy L. Brown, b. 1850, m. Albert Singleton Sisk in Habersham Co., GA. The 1880 Census record says she was born in GA and that her parents were born in NC. Mr. Sisk was of Irish descent and Nancy was reportedly a Cherokee woman. Her daughter my great grandmother was said to have been half. Recently, I learned that Mr. Sisk met Nancy on his way back to GA from Gettysburg as he passed through Boone, N.C. It could be that she was actually b. in N.C. instead of GA.
Posted: August 2009
Julia
Query: My husband’s family history says that his great great grandmother, Lucinda Gray was part Cherokee. Her parents were Samuel Gray and Patience Wheeless. They were born in South Carolina then moved to Meriweather, County Georgia. Any help would be appreciated.
Posted: August 2009
Gayle
Query: I was told that my grandmother’s family has Indian in their ancestors. Her last name was Rash. They lived in NC. Her first name was Lockie or Lockey Lucinda. Does anyone know anything?
Posted: August 2009
JoAnna Nugent
Query: My grandmother Eddie May Abrams married Pete Nugent. My grandmothers parents are Angela Abrams and Robert Abrams, which are both said to be full Chicasaw indian. My grandmother is from Gene Autry Oklahoma so we are guessing her mother Angela is from that area too. I’m also related to the Pickens -Pickins. I was born and raised in Ardmore Oklahoma. I’m trying to find out about my great grandparents and to see if it is true about the Indian privileges they had.
Posted: August 2009
Maggie Mitchelson
Query: My grandmother was Malinda Stepens Cochran. I was told she was of Cherokee descent. I would appreciate any information you can send on this matter. Also, her parents were Owen and Florence Stepens.
Posted: August 2009
Alice Smith
Query: I am looking for Seward Battle b.1814 d.1850 plus Faithy Laster b.1823 d. 1883 & children Louisa b. 1836 Henry b. 1842 Nancy b.1853. I found them on 1850’s census in Saline AR. I think Seward was born in NC, Faithy was born in MO. The children were born in Saline AR.
Posted: August 2009
James Holley
Query: I am looking for information on William Wiley RAINEY. My verbal family history says he is full blooded Cherokee Indian. He married Annie WINTERS – also full blooded Cherokee. Their son, George Washington RAINEY born 1884, died 1960 is my great grandfather. George married Janie WOOD daughter of Amanda Calcain HAM and Robert Marion WOOD. Janie died in 1963. Their daughter, Gertie Bell Rainey HOLLEY, is my granmother. Gertie Bell died in 1999. I’d appreciate any information you may have.
Posted: August 2009
James Holley
Query: I am looking for information on Robert Thomas HOLLEY, my great grandfather and a Cherokee Indian. Robert’s father was John HOLLEY, who was married to a Cherokee Indian named “Bashe”. I have no other information on Robert’s parents. Robert married Annie STOVER b. 1866, d. 1948. Family folklore says her named was Annie Delores Nancy Isabella Alfarella Josephine STOVER. Annie’s parents were Kyle STOVER and a Cherokee Indian named “Wolf”. I have no other information on Annie’s parents. Annie and Robert had 3 children. Boyd Lester HOLLEY my grandfather – b. 1886, Mary HOLLEY CANNON, and Willie who died at birth. I’d appreciate any information you may have on Robert and his family.
Posted: August 2009
Emma Jo Johnson
Query: My great grandmother’s name was Elizabeth Fuller, her maiden name was Boudinox. She was Cherokee. She had me baptized in Geary Oklahoma between January -June 1943. I want to know how can I find record of my baptism and of her record baptism?
Posted: August 2009
Chris Parris
Query: “DUTCH OLIVER PARRIS”
MATERNAL FAMILY TREE
1880 Census
Issac Parris(s and Harriet Parris(s Great-Great-Great Grandparents
District 66, Burke, Georgia
Children: *Oliver, Floyd, and Sara
Resident: “Lafate”?
1900 Census
Oliver “Dutch” Parris(d & Malinda Johnson-Parris(d Great-Great Grandparents
District 67, Burke, Georgia
Children: Ike, Addie, John, Julia, Mariah,*Joseph, and George.
Posted: August 2009
June Karraker
Query: My family has been looking for many years for information on the following people: Melvina Dee WHITNEY CLARKSON dob 1851; dod 1905. She was from Lincoln County in MO or AR.
father: Dass “Doc” WHITNEY dob 1820; dod 186? Not sure on the correct spelling for his name Dass.
mother: Mary HALL dob 1821; dod 1860. It’s told she was Cherokee.
Doc’s father was: Joseph Raincloud WHITNEY. It’s also believed he was Cherokee. Doc & Mary WHITNEY married 1838. They had two daughters: Jane WHITNEY dob 1850 & Melvina Dee WHITNEY dob 1851; dod 1905. We’ve been trying to find any information on our Cherokee heritage.
Posted: August 2009
Barbara Bynum
Query: Dear Cherokee Tribes, I have ventured to find out what Indian Clan/Band/Tribe that my son’s great great grandmother came from. My mother in law says she was full-blooded Cherokee and her name was Louisa “Luda” Catherine Smith born 7-17-1881, died 6-5-1966 buried in Shelton Cemetery out Tupelo Pike, near Pikeville. She married John Precise, in Jackson County, AL around the early 1900’s. I have a picture of her, her husband and two of their children, dated 1907. If you have any knowledge of her, please contact me.
Posted: August 2009
Donna Ide
Query: My Grandfather was William Burl Payne Date of birth was 11-17-1873.My Grandmothers name was Minnie Lee Mussleman. Date of birth was 9-29-1877.They were born in Virginia,the family has said there is Indian blood in the family,I would like very much to confirm this,I have been trying to find some information for a long time.I was told it is Cherokee Indian blood.Any info.would be greatfully apperciated.Thank you
Posted: August 2009
Debbie England-Crank
Query: Tillman England is my great grandfather. He was from the peggs/locust grove area. I was told he was a U.S. Marshall, he and my great grandmother, mary molly pheasant-england are buried at the mclain cemetary. I am looking for proof he was a marshall.
Posted: August 2009
Julie Queen
Query: My great grandmother Naomi Mary HENSON, her death certificate says she was born in Oklahoma on September 16, 1882 and died in Missouri in 1950. She was either half or full-blooded Cherokee. And she was supposedly adopted and we have no names of any parents. She married William Dyson REYNOLDS, born in 1881, died in 1953
Posted: August 2009
Debra Williams
Query: I’m looking for info on my grandfather, James P. Bratcher I beleive he came from Alabama and married Mae Strickland in Dothan Alabama in the early 1900’s and had 12 children and lived in Jackson County Florida. I would like to know the Indian heritage, I understand he was cherokee.
Posted: August 2009
Cherry Schenck
Query: I am looking for Pearl lena Sizemore’s mother, who was a full-blood cherokee who came down the Trail of Tears. She married Patrick Sizemore date unknown had pearl and possibly other children. She and her husband, Patrick died in a buggy accident I.T.? anyway Family lore says there was a ‘potato Jones and Florence involved. Pearl Lena Sizemore and William Garland Vincent buried Roswell N.M.-any help on patrick Sizemore and his unknown Cherokee wife would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: August 2009
Donica Ramsey
Query: I am looking for information on my great great grandmother. I know she was full blood Cherokee, but I don’t have her name. My grandmothers name was Janice L JOHNSON born in 1932 in Illinois. It was her father’s mother that was Indian. The only other information I have is the name BELLA STARR and surname MACKIE or MACKEY. If you have any information please email me ASAP.
Posted: August 2009
Janet Adkins
Query: Searching for the link to the Ratliff family which I believe started in Va or Pike Co. Ky also looking for any pictures that one who share with me. I know that they were married into the Hatfield family and McCoy families around the same time frame.
Posted: August 2009
Lydia Burgess
Query: I recently put a query in with wrong infomation about my Cherokee great grandmother. Here is the correct info on her. My great grandmothers name is Betty Quinn Thames & she is full blood Cherokee. I am trying to locate my Cherokee relatives who are her relatives. Please contact me through my email. My great grandmother was married to Andrew Thames. They lived around Evergreen Louisiana & Bay Hill. Both have been deceased for many yrs.
Posted: August 2009
Rachel Picado
Query: I am looking for information about James A. Smith, b. approximately 1858. He may have been born in Mississippi. He was at least half Cherokee. His mother was a full-blooded Cherokee – we don’t know anything about his father. He was married to Hattie L. New in 1889 in Lee County, Arkansas and had a daughter – Ophelia Smith – born in 1890 in Lee County, Arkansas. Family letters suggest the James Smith we are looking for may have been addicted to codeine at some point. Any help you can give would be VERY much appreciated!
Posted: August 2009
Joseph Bowles
Query: I’m looking for family members of chief bowles buried in tyler texas. I may be a relaitive of his along with alot of others but need to make sure by law.
Posted: August 2009
Gayla Benefield
Query: Bennett, Robards, Foreman, Bark, Benefield: Lucy Elizabeth Bennett b.abt October 2, 1866 Rich Hill, Missouri, Indian Territory. Married Christopher C. Robards Jan. 31, 1883. Christopher Columbus Robards, Dawes Roll #12649, Miller Application #6479. Mother, Jennie Foreman, m.Celle Robards, pre-1845, Nashville, Tennessee.
Posted: August 2009
Kenneth Grove
Query: Bennet Huston married 1st Luzila or spelled Lucilla, had following children: George b abt 1837, Margaret 1837 twin?, Jacob b abt 1840, Henry b abt 1845, Samatha b abt 1849. All born Jackson Perry County Ohio, 2nd marriage was to Ratchel Hodge Ohio 1st child John W Huston b 9-14-1866 2nd born Enos Freddy Huston b-9-1-1888, 3rd son Harry Bushnell Huston b-1895, John W Huston married Mitilda Middagh. Can anyone connect this Huston family. Bennet father census say he was born in Maryland abt 1806-8.
Posted: August 2009
Shannon Carter
Query: Goler Green my ggandf.ggandm Margaret Sutton. Any help please. They are from Haywood, NC are they Cherokee.
Posted: August 2009
Sabrina Burey
Query: I am trying to find any info i can om my grandfather he was maybe seminole or cherokee indian he lived in fl and died in 1939 in Broward county he was a sharecropper in the avon park area and married to a woman name lily grace my fathers name is also james curry he says my grandfathers best friends were Akaswankinson and Wakinbush I really would like to find out more about my granfather to leave some history behind for my children.
Posted: August 2009
Dave Juergens
Query: My paternal great grandmother charlotte hale, father listed as mullato in north carolina circa 1827 claimed full 3/4 cherokee heritage died in pulaski county, mo.
Posted: August 2009
Kathy Sawyer-Benthal
Query: My mothers mother passed away when she was 9 years old, so I never got to meet her. She a beautiful lady and she has been on my mind for 42 years. I am the same age as she was when she died. I need to know about her last name Redfern and the Chrokees came from with that last name. Thank you so much for this web site.
Posted: August 2009
LeAnne Stephens
Query: I need to find my great grandmother’s parents. Her name is Rosa Leah WHITFIELD. Her brother was Burmer WHITFIELD, and possibly a sister.
Posted: August 2009
David Blackburn
Query: Looking for information on a Cherokee Chief WHITECLOUD born approx 1850 in Georgia. Married Martha Jane Acrey Gentry also a Cherokee born in Georgia. Came to Texas. Had a son, Belter Arter Hugh Gentry in 1873 in Nacogdoches Co Texas. Any info would be appreciated.
Posted: August 2009
Clarence Stines
Query: I am looking for any info on Charles Charlie Redman of Smokemont N.C. b Feb 05 1871 d Mar 12 1956 in Union S.C.
Posted: August 2009
Deborah Gilman
Query: I am searching for a connection with Cherokee ancestry through my great grandmother’s grandmother, Synthia Lewis, who was reportedly born in 1803, in VA, GA, or TN. I believe her father was William Lewis b. 1777 d.1840. William Lewis’ father was Jerimiah Lewis, Jr. b 1750-1753 d 1834 -1835 possibly in NC. Jerimiah’s spouse was listed as unknown, but might be the daughter of William Lewellin.
Posted: August 2009
Connie Trecazzi
Query: I’m looking for family information on my great-grandmother, Winnie Williams, born June 1876 in east Tennessee. She is at least 1/2 Cherokee. The first record I can confirm is her marriage to Rober Warnock in Arkansas in 1896, divorced 1907, married to David Blankenship in Texas in 1910, no divorce record, married to James Ragland in 1917. Any help is appreciated.
Posted: August 2009
Shirley Dorsey
Query: Anyone that knew Mattie who was married to Elbert Starks, she was my grandmothers mother I was told she was a fullblooded Cherokee indian.
Posted: August 2009
Suzi
Query: I am not sure if my granfather or grandmother was Cherokee indian, my grandfathers name is Sydney Frazier and grandmothers name is Susan do not know her maiden name. My fathers name is Odell Frazier. I have trying to trace my family so any information I can aquire will be a great help.
Posted: August 2009
Cindy
Query: Supposedly my great grandfather George Washington Capps was a preacher on the Cherokee Reservation in the 1800s. He married a Liza Crenshaw and had my grandfather George Washington Capps around July 4, 1900 at the age of 76 and lived in Hazard Creek, KY. I think he was a full blood. Can you help? I would like to know what my Native American Heritage actually is.
Posted: August 2009
Marilyn Martin
Query: I just saw a queary board 10 asking about fount dixon and thomas c dixon and my grand great grand mother Sarah francis martin dixon i have a lot of infro on all the family named dixon there are my mothers family ,my grand mother was named ora lee dixon thomas dixon was my great gtear grandfather so if any one has any infro they want to share and would love to work together as a family and found out if we all have indian blood for furture family members as in young children so they wont lose there history. please writr me and lets get the family together may god bless you and your family.
Posted: August 2009
Dholfeler
Query: QUINN, Jacob born 1805. Married Hanna and had Sarah, Anna, Nancy, Ralzy Castelman Quinn. We have been told Jacob was Cherokee. We have hit a wall. Please e-mail if you know anything.
Posted: August 2009
Tom Johnson
Query: I am looking for information on 2 sides of my family for Cherokee heritage. One surname is Thornsberry, and the other is Gearheart. Anyone with information is appreciated.
Posted: August 2009
Gary Pugh
Query: My mother’s mother was full-blooded Cherokee. She was born in Gadsden Alabama area. My mother’s mother marrried a Preston from Mobile, AL. I think my mother’s mothers married name was lawler. I am interested in the history if any would know?
Posted: August 2009
Ron Richardson
Query: Seeking parentage of JAMES WILLIS GUNN 1802 – 1875? my maternal great- 3grandfather. Found on the 1850 Pike County Georgia US Census with wife H.F. and children, Mary, Sarah H., William Daniel, James M. my line, Evander, Jefferson C., Doct. Johnson. Also found on 1829 Pike County Tax Index. Family oral history reports some members of this family was on The Trail of Tears.
Posted: August 2009
Doris Budzik
Query: I know my grandmother was Cherokee and there is money to be paid to her family.
Posted: August 2009
Gale Kell
Query: I’ve been told by several family members that my Great grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Sisk Lord was half Cherokee. Her father and mother were Albert Singleton Sisk and Nancy L. Brown. They were married in Habersham, County Georgia and later resided in Banks County, GA. Mr. Sisk was of Irish descent. He is said to have married a Cherokee woman. According to U.S. Census records, Nancy L. Brown, wife of Albert Singleton Sisk, was born in abt. 1950 in Georgia. I’d like to find any further information about her. I understand that the Brown name is a common Cherokee surname and that there were many named Nancy Brown.
Posted: August 2009
Vicki Meyer
Query: I am looking for the grandmother of MARTIN E. MEREDITH.(my father I was told she was full blooded Cherokee. I am not sure of the spelling of her name but I was told it is LUENA JEFFRIES. Her daughter my grandmother was MARIE RITZERT. Thank you for helping me find out about my Indian heritage.
Posted: August 2009
Renee Caldwell Kirby
Query: My name is Renee Caldwell and I am searching for the ancestors of James Martin Best born 1851. Married to Flora Brownlee. My great grandparents. My grandmother was Daisy Mae Best. They lived on the plains. James died in Dover, Kansas on June 16, 1918. They had 11 children: Catherine, thomas, robert, elizabeth, archie, belle, daisy, mellie, george, john, and edna. I was told that my great grandmother Floralee was Cherokee. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I hope to find my real roots.
Posted: August 2009
Doyle J Williams Jr.
Query: Just checking to see if anybody may know any Williams familys from MARIETTA GA. Also checking to see if anyone knows how much CHEROKEE that we may have in our family and how far back it dates?
Posted: August 2009
April Gooch
Query: I am looking for info on Joe Johnson, a Native American of Cherokee from Cheraw S.C. He was my great great grandfather. He lived under the Johnson Rock in a cave. He had several childern from a lady, last name Roscoe. He was a trader on the Peedee river.
Posted: August 2009
Gail
Query: I am trying to find some information on Luranna WATTS HORN SPARKS. She was my GGGG-Grandmother, born about 1810 in North Carolina. Another version of her birth is that she was born in the West Indies, and brought back to the area as a young child. She married Zerah SPARKS, and they settled in Alabama. Verbal history is that she was the granddaughter of Fork Tail WATTS. Her mother is said to be Nancy WATTS, and her father is reportedly Elias HORN. I can trace Zerah, but cannot find anything on Luranna. Any help is appreciated.
Posted: August 2009
Charles Jones
Query: I am looking for the parents of Marion Thomas Ramsey went by Thomas. He was born in 1813 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to the daughter of Cherokee Chief Oconostota her name was morning or Mourning she was born around 1767 WAS MARRIED IN 1836 to Mary Anne Henderson ,MARY WAS BORN IN 1818 AND DIED 1908 NOT MUCH IS KNOWN OF HER SHE WAS THE DAUGTHER OF Jesse Henderson 1790 – 1850 & Jane Haralson 1800 – 1835.
CHILDREN OF MARION AND MARY:
Martha F RAMSEY 1838 – 1856 Mary E Fancy RAMSEY 1839 –1948
William F RAMSEY 1841 – 1903 Daniel R J RAMSEY 1842 – Sarah Jane Ramsey 1845 – 1918
Jesse Henderson Ramsey 1848 – 1920
Mariah RAMSEY 1854 –
Nancy Emmaline Ramsey 1856 – 1949
Jane RAMSEY 1856 –
Margaret Elizabeth RAMSEY 1861 – 1896
Madge Ramsey 1868 – 1896
IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME PLEASE HELPPPPP.
Posted: August 2009
Cherry Rouse
Query: I am searching for my great grandmother. Her name was Ida Mae Hassel Cannady. Her father came to Oklahoma during the trail of tears. She was in her late 80’s when she passed away in 1952. She had several children who were not registered. Alan was my grandfather.
Posted: August 2009
Brenda Moody
Query: I am looking for the Heritage of the Moody and Smith and Jeffcoat family. My Dad was Matt Moody and his Dad’s name was Levi Moody. My Mother’s last name was Smith. Her name was Nancy Smith Her Dad’s name was James Warren Smith. If you have information I would greatly appreciate a word back.
Posted: August 2009
Janie Wafford
Query: I am looking for any relatives of J.H. or Joe Graham that was murdered August 1913. He was married to a Bula Czarnikow daughter of Robert Czarnikow. He had a son named Alfred Graham and a son named Joe graham. They lived in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. Some people say that part of the family lived around Long and Belfont, Oklahoma. J. H. “Joe” Graham is my Great great great Grandfather. I am of Cherokee Blood from his wife Bula Czarnikow Graham. The murder took place on his father in laws home place around Roland or Liberty Oklahoma. Would like some help on finding some of the Graham Family.
Posted: August 2009
Robert Price
Query: My dad was born in Tomaha OK 1925 on Indian land. He has numbers on his birth cert. His last name was Price. His mother last name Vaughn. Any help.
Posted: August 2009
Charles C. Ridings
Query: Any findings on RIDINGS?
Posted: August 2009
Sousi Kincade
Query: Cherokee Reynolds susan born in virg. looking for any information. My GGM. married sheridian donahue Ripley west virg. died in 1933. who were her parents. my grandmother told me about the cherokee side of her. she looked indian. I’m susan name sake.
Posted: August 2009
Valerie Morgan
Query: Looking for info about ancestors last name Whigham located in Millry, Alabama, Washington County.
Posted: August 2009
Alvin L. Baker
Query: Information on Benjamin CAVINESS and Mary Polly FOX. Mary is on the Daws Rolls/other rolls. As Cherokee. Benjamin is said to be half Indian might be Cherokee or Creek. I need all information that any one has on them. They are my GGGGGrand parents. Was in Green county MO. And Camden County MO. Benjamin and Mary was divorced in Green County MO in 1852. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Posted: August 2009
Clay Murray
Query: Any information in regards to Margaret Blasingame. Peggy’s maiden name was thought, by the family, to be Richardson, Richens, Richards but, most often, Richardson. Her father’s name was given as Bill Richardson, from McNairy Co., TN. Peggy was born about 1798 1850 Census of Searcy Co., AR in Tennessee and died or left the marriage about 1854 probably died; as J.W. “Wade” Blassingame married Phoebe Campbell in 1854 in Independence Co., AR. Said to be related to Tom Colbert.
Posted: August 2009
Karen Brown
Query: Seeking information on Moses Brown bn 1772 who studied herbal medicine with the Cherokee tribes of North Carolina or Tennessee. Moses Brown was from a quaker family in North Carolina. I suspect there were very close relations. Moses Brown was a herb doctor & learn his trade from the Cherokees. Thank You for your time.
Posted: August 2009
Kelton
Query: I am currently looking to prove/disprove hopefully prove a family legend. I am looking for a connection to the Cherokee through the parents of John M. Owen. John M. Owen Born: Abt 1816; Kentucky. Married: Matilda J. maiden unknown. John and Matilda moved to Indiana and resided in Clark, Montgomery, Indiana by 1860. All children were born in Indiana according to the census I’ve found so the actual move took place earlier obviously. Children as of 1860: Prissilla j Owen 18, Susan Owen 17, Elizabeth J Owen 15, William G Owen 12, Margaret M Owen 8, dau, Letta M Owen 6, dau, Marthy e Owen 5, dau, Josiah Owen 2, dau [JESSIE], Benjamin F Owen 9.12, son. I am also looking into the parents of William Davis. Home in 1880: Eel River, Hendricks, Indiana, William Davis, Birthplace: Kentucky, Wife’s Name: Catharine, Wife’s birthplace: Kentucky, Race: White, Gender: Male, Household Members: Name Age: William Davis 60, Catharine Davis 58, Josephus Davis 21, Lisheabell Davis 19, Minna M. Davis 13, Minny O. Frame 9.
Posted: August 2009
Lillian J. Keck Spencer
Query: My dad was Chester L. Keck. My mama is Girtha L. McDaniel Keck. Their parents are Charles A. Keck. Fay B. Cole Keck and James R. McDaniel and Eddie Lena or {Lener} Moore McDaniel. Grandpa McDaniel’s dad was a Church of Christ circuit rider preacher. He was married twice. First family he had about 4 or 5 boys, and maybe a girl. Second family he had only 2 sons I believe: James and John. Heard that maybe 1 son settled in Clinton, Arkansas. I have met 2 sisters from there: Judy and Betty McDaniel. They don’t know much on their family background though. They do have more family in Clinton however. If anyone has any information on any of these families, please let me know.
Posted: August 2009
